Amazing Tour of one of Johnny Cash's first homes with first wife Vivian and four daughters . Our…read morehostess and tour guide Lisa was amazing!!! Knowledgeable warm interesting and inviting .. loved the whole experience. Highly recommended.

Perfect!! Amazing!!!! Coolest place ever!!! It's just the way interior is so cool. How about the…read morepink room??! Wow!

Wow! It was amazing! This is the definition of holiday spirit! The houses were decorated…read morebeautifully! Most had themes, and some of the houses really went all out! My favorite was the house with the dog theme, they even had pup Christmas carols playing! Some residents also get involved as part of the experience. One was driving an old style classic truck with a Christmas tree and Santa in the trunk bed. Another was dressed as Santa riding around on a Segway wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. There were a few food vendors, from residents setting up a stand to sell cookies and hot cocoa to food trucks. We started right as the sun set and it was the perfect time as there was less crowd. Although some houses had not turn on their display at that time we were able to see it on the way back to the car. I find it much more enjoyable to walk than to drive. You get an up close view and can really appreciate the efforts that is put into it.

What a wonderful community gathering to bring holiday joy to all! Folks selling holiday treats…read moreoutside their homes to add to the vibe. We got to hear some Christmas caroling. It was overall so clean too with trash cans lining the neighborhood. There is so much foot traffic and car traffic here so that was a surprise! I really loved seeing the canned drive container too! Thanks to the Gemini community for opening their neighborhood to us all! My only suggestion would be portapotties but I'm sure that would be an added expense. Maybe if it was token driven to help offset costs?

Ending our weekend getaway, we took a stroll down Main Street in Downtown Ventura to do a little…read moreshopping. On a Sunday most stores open at 11am. So, it's best to grab brunch or visit nearby sites like Serra Cross or the Ventura Pier before you shop. There are free parking lots in the area, but by the time we headed over around 11:30 am, all the free spots were taken, so we used the metered parking which was pretty reasonable. Mission San Buenaventura is located on Main Street and offers services. The church is beautiful and Sunday service was very well attended. You'll also find many thrift and antique stores with reasonable prices. I loved that Main Street included a variety of stores and restaurants without including the cheesy and touristy gift shops. We had an enjoyable lunch at Immigrant Son caffe, purchased some sodas at a really cool candy store called Rocket Fizz and visited Very Ventura, a gift shop with a nice collection of Ventura related gifts. I purchased some stickers for my Yeti and a hat.

The weekend is a great time to visit DT Ventura. Main street is blocked off from…read moreVehicle traffic letting pedestrians and pets stroll through the shops and pop up vendors carefree. There is a small stage in the center of downtown with live music. We had a great time exploring the area. There are a lot of thrift stores and even more places to eat lol. There are multiple free public parking lots so it might be a little hunt for a spot but it's free all day. Great place to spend a day or evening.

It's a beautiful set up. Nice to see not everyone has forgotten their history. Enjoyed the…read moreatmosphere and friendly people. Nice little restaurants in the area.

Interesting little spot under the freeway…read more There are plenty of neat art pieces, murals, etc. Showing the area's history and heritage. There is art of both sides of the street. We were walking around checking out the town and stumbled across it, but it is not on the main street with shops so I am not sure how many people will see this location. It is worth a visit to check out the art. Enjoy my photos.

Treat O Clock at Palm & Boy was my favorite kind of event, one that introduced me to a great local…read morespot I had never heard of and allowed me to pick whatever I wanted from their menu. As I had never heard of the place I guessed it was a new business. Well, I guessed wrong. I was surprised to learn the place is celebrating 7 years in business. Before visiting Palm & Boy I checked out the photos on their Yelp page. What a beautiful location! I was like, that doesn't look like Ventura to me, that looks like Santa Barbara, wait, did I sign up for a Santa Barbara event? I checked the address. East Main Street, Ventura. Then I clicked on the map. Ah, the place is in Downtown Ventura. That's why I never heard of Palm & Boy: I really don't spend much time Downtown. For sure, on my own, I would have never have found out about Palm & Boy. So I've gotta say Thank You to Yelp for the invitation to this event! The store is located in a really beautiful courtyard, accessed right off Main Street. It really felt more like Santa Barbara than Ventura to me. Like a Paseo Nuevo vibe. I loved the setting. Attendees were afforded their choice of one drink and one food item off the menu. I decided to try a Chai Latte and an Acai Bowl (the Stoke). I have to say, that was one fantastic Chai Latte. Best chai latte I've had locally. I would definitely hit that again! The Stoke acai bowl was wonderful too. What I liked about it was that it was not overly sweet. In fact, it was rather tart. Like it made you kinda pucker up. That tart! And I really really liked the granola they use in their acai bowls at Palm & Boy. Good stuff! So, yeah, another really great YES event, showcasing a wonderful local business that I had never heard of and most likely never would. Thank You for hosting the event Palm & Boy! I look forward to many future visits. Thank you, too, to Yelp for the invite, and to our CM, Jara S. for putting together another fun event! Mikey C says: Palm & Boy, Five Stars all day!

Palm & Boy is a Cute Locally Owned Coffee Shop in Downtown Ventura. They offer Coffee, Non-Coffee…read moreBeverages, Acai Bowls & some Toast. Yelp Elites were offered a Complimentary Drink & a Food Item. Thank You so much Palm & Boy for the Monday morning treat. If you're not familiar with downtown. You won't be able to park in front. There are several free parking lots which is a short walk. You can even park in the parking garage if you don't mind walking a 4 minute walk. Palm & Boy is at the El Jardin Courtyard. Outdoor seating only available. Can get a bit cramped inside the small shop, when trying to order. Shop looked pretty clean. I was helped by Priscilla this morning. Priscilla, you were very friendly, informative & answered my questions. Thank you for recommending the Matcha Coconut Latte to me. I wouldn't have thought of that combination. & I appreciate you making it less sweet for me too!! The PB Bowl sounded inviting & was actually pretty good. I was surprised how much I got & it was topped above the brim. I ate about 1/2, got full & took the rest home. (Stick it in the freezer). It was busy when I arrived, then it was slow & picked right back up again... Cleaned off dirt off the table before & after... No restrooms here. Glad to see & meet fellow Elites. It's always nice to see each other. Even got to sit & chat a bit with a couple Elites. Thank You Again for the Treats Palm & Boy!! Thanks Yelp. & Thank you to our Central Coast South Community Manager Jara S. for the Treat O Clock Experience!!

A few weeks ago, my husband and I enjoyed a Saturday brunch at the Ventura location on our drive up…read moreto Paso Robles from Pasadena. At 9:30AM there was already a line with about 5 parties ahead of us. We only waited for about 20 minutes and we were able to sit al fresco to enjoy the sun & people watching. I ordered a Cortado with Oat milk for my espresso kick and my husband enjoyed the Tuscan Sunrise juice from the seasonal menu (fresh pineapple, orange, carrot, ginger, lemon and tumeric) that was refreshing and restoring. I loved their signature Breakfast Lasagna, which was fully stacked and hearty - layers of bacon, bechamel, prosciutto cotto, spinach, eggs, and mozzarella, all smothered in marinara and topped with a fried egg. It's more than filling and great to share with someone who ordered brunch entree on the sweet side like pancakes or Belgium waffles. My husband had the Chicken Avocado Bacon Panini with Swiss & cheddar cheeses, butter lettuce, garlic aioli and caramelized onions. He asked to omit the roma tomatoes. I had a bite and it was yummy...great for a lunchy entree. We finished the meal with another season menu item, the Pistachio Ricotta Cake. I could have ordered two...not to share, just for me. It was really good and I hope they keep it to their standard menu. The service was at a slower pace, but the server did check on us periodically. We'd definitely come back as we pass through and look forward to enjoying more brunchy Italian fare.

Came in here for brunch few weeks back and had a really good experience overall. We had to wait…read moreless than 10 minutes to get seated - they have a nice mix of indoor and outdoor seaing which made the atmosphere feel comfortable and relaxed. It was easy to find and parking can take a little patience since it's downtown, but we ended up parking in the structure nearby. The service was friendly and attentive, and even though the place was busy our server came to check in on us multiple times and also gave us his recommendations. The food was fresh, flavorful, and certainly live up to the hype. We ended up ordering: - Avocado Pomodoro Toast: sub poached eggs with scrambled eggs - Focaccia Breakfast Sandwich - Oat Milk Caramel Latte Loved the decor and definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

I go there once a day for the derby's in remembrance of some friends and my dad they're helpful and…read moreit's just a tradition for me

This establishment posts false business hours. It makes it…read morevery difficult to place a bet on a particular race or collect on a winning ticket when you never know if they will be open for business or not.

Such a sweet fun and free activity to do for the family. I love seeing all the creativity and…read morebringing the Christmas spirit.

Cruisin' F & G street to check out the Christmas decor. I've heard a lot of negative talk about the…read moreplace but I think some people are just being dramatic. Set aside one hour, grab your friends and family for a walk enjoying the lights and creativity of people who carry on traditions. Parking is a bit crazy, so park on a side street. Don't forget the hot chocolate!

Where is it??? The heel has been MIA for weeks now!! Stolen? Retired? We need answers #freetheheelread more

Happy 2023! It must have not been a decent New Years if a queen doesn't accidentally leave behind…read moretheir red slipper behind like Cinderella! When something this mysterious, unexpected, fun, exciting or random happens in our beach bubble of Santa Barbara County, it must be added to Yelp for all to enjoy! The gossip and inquiries regarding this giant red stiletto heel in a farm field swirled all around the local KEYT news, Twitter, and of course, freeway gawkers. According to Santa Barbara's Siteline (who reached out directly to the owner of the property), "Dennis Pozzebon, saw the shoe by the side of Toro Canyon Road for a couple of days before deciding it was too good to pass up. Dennis spray-painted the shoe, which is made of foam, and installed it on the land where he dry farms." Now it is so popular that it has been added to Google Maps. Sadly, it wasn't placed out there in February of 2022 due to the Go Red for Women American Heart Association campaign as some hypothesized. To spot the heel: Head northbound on Freeway 101, between Ventura and Carpinteria. Just after passing Rincon Beach, across from Hobson Beach Park, look for the bright red triangular object in the field.

5 stars to brandon s. for even creating a page for this…read more don't hate! did you know santa monica actually sued ventura for copying their version? I doubt they invented "cafes" and retro signage, but hey, ours was changed and is still pretty cute, come on.