Throwback Junction is OPEN!…read more We came on Labor Day. The place is clean and organized. They have a nice selection of well-priced vintage items. I picked up a super-adorable handmade crochet toddler sweater. Although we found some nice vintage shirts, they unfortunately didn't fit my husband. The guy at the register was friendly. We'll be back!

Yelp has Throwback Junction as Closed! It is not! As of June, 28, 2025 when I stopped by (2 days…read moreago) it was still opened! My husband is into media, so we popped inside Throwback to check out their merchandise. The place is big, goes back, nicely decorated, clean, well stocked. It surely has character! Customer service was just OK, not the most welcoming, chatty guy, but decent. Unfortunately, their prices are high here, if you're looking for a deal, this place won't offer that. Their media was very pricey, pretty dirty (despite the store being clean, some of their media could have been dusted), with their shocking stickers on, alongside thrift store ones, with a way lower price. So they might flip things? Anyway, it might be too hipster-ish, too bad that trend is spreading to downtown Ventura as well!

This was such a cute store to browse. A lot of nastalgia walking through. So many cool and unique…read morethings that this store offers that you find in any old thrift store. I didn't buy anything but I wasn't really looking to buy anything, I just wanted to check it out. The store clerk was nice and greeted us.

I love the idea of what Findings Market is. Bringing artists together to showcase their work and…read morecreations is lovely. I've been to many markets and collaboratives like this one and truly I love them. I love being able to have variety and finding a bunch of cool creative finds in one spot. However, I wasn't wowed today by the selection and more so the prices seemed pretty steep for downtown Ventura. The positives are that this shop is open and inviting. I really appreciated the outdoor sign as it made this spot easy to find from the Main Street. I appreciated that the merchandise wasn't crowded and the store was easy to navigate. Also the gal working behind the register was so sweet! I had no issues with service here and vibes were friendly. What it really came down to for me was my own personal styles/tastes and the prices being relatively high. Having been to many markets such as this one I just didn't find the assortment to be tailored to my likes as much. Some of the items here didn't seem fresh and look like items I've seen many times over at other collectives. Long story to say nothing screamed out to me as "super cool" or "I need to have it" Also the prices just seemed high on some of the items. A $25 hair clip? If I wanted to pay those prices I'd go to Anthropologie. At an artist collective in a spot like Ventura I wasn't expecting LA prices. I totally understand the prices are likely determined by the artists but when prices are generally high it steers people away. Unless you have deep pockets, it's not super affordable for me. I want to support local and am willing to pay but the quality and uniqueness has to be there. I knew I wasn't alone when I watched a guy and gal next to me look at a clothing price tag and immediately kept moving. Yes, this is a great place to browse. I appreciated the friendly service. But I wanted to shop so maybe the current inventory just isn't for me. I stand behind the effort of what this spot is and I'd definitely check this spot out in a few months to see what the inventories like then and to see if there are more affordable items.

We come to Ventura Harbor to get away sometimes. i love the…read moreevents they have going on. They have a few restaurants and cute little stores to visit. A lot to see, the boats the birds you name it.

Ventura Harbor Village is such a fun waterfront destination that's perfect for spending a few…read morerelaxing hours or even an entire afternoon. The village offers a great variety of restaurants, dessert shops, boutique clothing stores, hat shops, and souvenir stores, so there's something for everyone. If you're looking for a little adventure, you can also rent boats, kayaks, or paddle boards to explore the harbor. I even spotted a scuba diving shop, making it a great place for water sports enthusiasts. If you're not into activities, simply strolling along the harbor is just as enjoyable. The ocean breeze, colorful boats, and peaceful atmosphere make it a wonderful place to unwind and take in the beautiful views. Parking is convenient with several large lots throughout the village. Monday through Thursday (excluding major holidays), parking is free. On Fridays, weekends, and major holidays from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, parking is $1 per hour. The first hour is free if you register your license plate, parking is charged for up to four hours, and the daily maximum is $10. That makes it easy and affordable to spend the day exploring. Whether you're coming for a meal, dessert, shopping, or just a relaxing walk by the water, Ventura Harbor Village is definitely worth a visit.

I didn't visit for anything in particular but was very impressed with the curated variety of…read moremerchandise. In terms of their stationery, which is what I'd be most interested in, they have a very small selection of Japanese stationery, Field Notes, and Rifle Paper, among other small journals and other items. I felt like it was the perfect store to come in and find a last minute (or not so last minute if you're good about that type of thing) gift. Customer service was friendly, and helpful. If I lived in the area I'd definitely be back.

I am not sure how I missed this jewel of a gift store on my many visits to Ventura and Main Street…read morein particular. Where do I start. They have such interesting merchandise including an assortment of unique gift cards, maps, pictures, stylish hats, scarves, and rare books to name just a percentage of what they have to offer. The sales associate was very friendly and helpful. He even tried on a hat I wanted to buy my husband and was concerned about the size. He let me know they take returns within 30 days with the receipt and original tagging. Fortunately it fit! This amazing shop is on Main Street which is closed to through traffic. There is free publick parking just down the street at the Museam of Ventura County. It is also in a great location for other speacialty stores and eateries.

What a cute gift shop! I had gone to this place while in the city of Ventura. We were camping…read moreabout 30 min away. We on Main St. to go thrifting. One of the gals mentioned they knew the owner of the place that we should check out the store and see if the owner was in town. While waiting for the owner we took a look around and found some cute, fun and funny things! They had a Christmas tree decorated with camping themed merchandise which of course caught our attention. They had a little bit of everything for almost everyone and any age. Well, maybe not for infants at least i don't recall seeing anything for infants. The found the prices on some of the merchandise to be reasonable. Some of the clothing were on the pricey side. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Although I didn't purchase the really cute, and funny kitchen towels, I did purchase a couple of stickers (I enjoy stickers!). This business will find me here again if ever in the area.

Glad that B on Main safely made it past the Covid pandemic times. It's always fun to pop in to see…read moretheir colorful and interesting mix of gift and décor items. They've always done a good job of creating small vignettes to show off different themes. This being Ventura, they definitely carry a lot of beach-themed items. One area that caught my eye this time was a section with camping / get outdoors / celebrating the National Parks merchandise. Some very cute and unique stuff to be had in that section. I found something for my aunt to make as a gift. She's making a goal to get around to all of the National Parks, and is steadily chipping away at it. What I got will help memorialize that in a whimsical way. The ladies who work the store are friendly and helpful, which makes the shopping experience even more delightful. Take your sense of humor in when you visit - you never know what you'll find to make you smile and even laugh out loud.

- Cortado 4oz, Paper Cup - $4.50…read more- Roast: Medium Dark - Milk: Whole - Foam Art: No - TOD: 1:30 pm - Prep: More than 5 min - Machine: La Marzocco - Roaster: Beacon Coffee - Baked Goods: Yes - Menu: Breakfast, Brunch - Review: 2 oz espresso/2oz microfoam. Full city, medium to medium-dark roast just into second crack. Bean roast = a sweet, balanced, and rounded profile coffee experience. Served in a 6oz paper cup. - Tip Worthy?: 25% Level (Rating Scale: 0%; 10%; 15%; 20%; 25%; 25%+) - Customers: People who come to enjoy Ventura surf city brio and a SoCal version of Euro cafe culture.

Waited 15 mins for an Iced espresso .....?…read more Six as in 1,2,3,4,5,6 people working behind the counter...... ? Please someone do the math for me ? I was the only person in line ? Coffee/ espresso was ass. Wasted $10 for sure.

absolutely LOVE this space. As someone who is a newer plant parent, Patricia has made this…read moreexperience less overwhelming for me. Not only is the staff very friendly and patient, the overall vibe itself is amazing as it highlights local artists, makers and very queer affirming. They also support lots of local events. Coming to Fiddle & Fern is truly a wonderful experience!

The owner is the sweetest woman. She is so helpful and stocks the store with wonderful, fun plants…read moreand vases and much more. I love Air plants and Fiddle and Fern turned me on to them. They have beautiful, colorful vases and other unique things. Who knew that I needed these things in my life‍ I can't help myself, when I'm there. The plants and colorful vases pop out at me and find their way on to my walls and shelves A wonderful addition to add decor and color, for such a reasonable price.