Twice now in the past year on warm days we've ended up at C.I. Harbor Park after there was no convenient parking at Ventura Harbor Village. Last Sunday we escaped the extreme inland heat and headed to Ventura. After a lovely brunch, we spent some time downtown just strolling around, then wanted to be by the water.
We had our young adult nephew with us, and we all wanted a place to walk around, enjoy the balmy breezes and fresh air. At Channel Islands, parking is rarely an issue. There was lots of it to be had.
Taking a meandering walk here is easy to do. There are wide sidewalks along the marina, with interesting plantings on the water's edge to soften the landscape. Convenient benches provide a place to stop and enjoy the views of the bobbing boats, and the energetic folks out kayaking or paddleboarding.
We saw families and couples out walking together, either before or after a meal at one of the local restaurants. The environment appears clean, safe, and welcoming. I'd call it a great secret venue in the County. read more