I came here to see Caifanes a Mexican band so of course the majority of attendance is hispanics and…read morelatinos. I'm getting my tickets ready and get checked by security and my tickets were fake, which I do not blame the venue for I blame stubhub. The attendant (over weight white man with beard) was very incredibly rude. He was loudly talking about the type of people in line with his coworker, and just had a rude and off putting demeanor. I was already in tears at this point because I was looking forward to this concert and he was making me feel bad for purchasing fake tickets which wasn't my fault. After driving almost 2 hours for this concert being treated like that was insane, I asked him nicely if there was anything I could do and he didn't even look at me just said No, and looked at his phone so I broke down in tears I don't care I was frustrated very rude.

The Ventura Theatre for me is like 3.5 stars but I'll bump them up because music venues in the 805…read moreare extremely limited and I am happy that we have this venue as sometimes pretty decent bands do roll through to play. This venue brings back a lot of good memories and the theater interior is definitely cool and vintage, giving a really solid vibe and old time feel. The positives are that the security working the front always seems to be nice. They do their mandatory searches and I appreciate the effort to enforce safety. I've never minded being pat down or having bags checked, in this day and age it seems reasonable. Staff here overall are nice from the security, to the wristband guy, to the bartenders. The venue is intimate and easy to navigate once inside. I appreciate the size and that they do have seating options if you need upstairs. I'd never go up there but glad there is some separation by having two floors. They do a pretty good job of updating their website and social media accounts that I can gauge their shows way in advance which is nice and appreciated. Ticket prices are average, usually more than $30 but not too expensive. The cons are similar to what others wrote. The sound could be better for sure. Also the floors are always sticky and gross up by the bar, even if only shortly after opening. It's definitely way too hot in here. I get it's a small venue and concert goers will always feel a bit hot or stuffy but here it's always extreme to me. I really wish they would update their air systems. I always leave here unnecessarily drenched. I guess now I just chalk it up to being apart of the experience. Last room for improvement is get rid of the $20 bar minimum for debit/credit cards. I really would love to just buy one beer. Paying with a card now I always have to buy two to hold or at least buy one for a friend and then they get the next round. Not terrible but inconvenient. Most venues have gone away from taking cash post Covid and that honestly moves the crowd along faster at concerts so I do think they are a little behind the times to still be taking cash or basically punishing you that if you want to use your card you have to pay more? It's not the end of the world but every time I come here I forget and get a little annoyed that I have to dish out extra money when really I just want one beer at a time. Maybe that will change with time but if it hasn't by now post Covid, I doubt it will. Definitely this place has its pros and cons, like most music venues do. I do appreciate this place for what it is and have seen many great concerts here - so I look forward to coming back and I can overlook these little issues, but it would be nice if overtime they made some changes and took the customers feedback into consideration seeing as a lot of reviewers had similar critiques.

Fashionably late, but I had never gone to this venue until I went and saw Lotus Juice and Raj…read moreRamayya perform back in November. This is one of the few times I've gone to a smaller venue especially with such a wide dance floor. For the price, it's totally worth it to go if you can make the trip as you can end up real close to the stage if you want or move around depending on the people present. Otherwise, there's a section of seated tables you can pay more to sit at and enjoy the event in comfort. It was definitely a venue for local artists to perform at, not like the theatre venues in LA. One of the fans actually managed to get the artist to sign their merch after the concert was over!! While, I didn't partake in the alcohol/food vendors there. The staff there were relatively professional about it and prices are generally what you'd expect. There is parking in the back of the venue, but since I had arrived past sundown it was pretty hard to see the entrance on the first go around. Otherwise, I would recommend you park in the residential blocks as it wasn't a tough time walking to the venue. While unclear at the time, the venue security said no outside bottles/drinks before you enter the venue.

We were fortunate enough to have tickets and the time to enjoy a concert on a Thursday. We arrived…read morearound 7 and parked down the street which was just about a 5 minute walk. We were checked right in by very helpful and welcoming staff. The bar was well organized and efficient. There was a place outside to get some air if you needed. We had a great time enjoying the Elovaters! The energy of the crowd and the band was awesome!

I personally LOVE surf rodeo. There are always so many kind people working the booths. The beer is…read morealways ice cold on hot summer days. Truly where else can you listen to live music at the beach with your friends drinking a beer!? They have tons of fun activities and competitions! The surf competitions are so fun to watch! All the surfers are really great. The corn hole competition is always a heated event that is amusing to watch. The bikini cow girl contest it definitely fun to watch. All the women kill it! They come to win for sure. But the best part to me is going with your friends! It is a great local even run by some really wonderful people! I strongly suggest going to this sick event!

This event is both amazing and rough around the edges. You really can't beat music on the beach,…read morethough. I also that it's a totally local, grass roots neighborhood event and it showcases Ventura and Pierpont. But this year the headliners weren't very good and they had too many stages for such a small festival and on Sunday the bands all played late. So the music was meh. But some fun vendors and beautiful sunsets at the end of the day. Prices were steep this year for what they provided, I thought. Something like $30 a day at the door.

I've been visiting Oxnard PACC twice a year for 20+ years minus Covid-19 time…read more Great venue, parking is suitable. Bathrooms are good , and the staff are always friendly and easy to work it.

Took my mom to the Mother's Day Mariachi Festival. The performances and music were great, and we…read morereally enjoyed the atmosphere. Unfortunately, the sound system was terrible, which made it hard to fully enjoy the event. That's the main reason for my low score.

Great atmosphere and great music! Very busy on the weekends, but shows it's a great place!read more

I had one of the worst experiences here. I was with a group of friends to watch a band perform…read more When the owner of the place said I couldn't wear a shirt that was from another brewery! He had me turn it inside out in order for him to leave me alone. Since my group of 8 was enjoying the band I didn't want to make a scene! But brewery owners are suppose to support each other. Will never go here again!

I love everything about Cafe Fiore. That's my favorite restaurant in Ventura. The food is…read moredelicious, excellent service, and also, the ambiance is beautiful and cozy. Believe me, I'm a very picky person ;)

Went for happy hour and the red sangria was ahmazing! Our…read moregroup had chicken lettuce cups, the pizza with carmelized onions. The string beans and calamari. Great service What a great way to end our afternoon of shopping on main

June 2025: Ventura Music Festival has a magnificent history of bringing the best in the world to…read moreour County. No need to fight the traffic to downtown LA, or even the maze of traffic lines that pretend to be the 101 Freeway to Santa Barbara (which isn't exactly chopped liver when it comes to music! ) But this season is eclectic and great. Hit their website to see what's coming up this Summer--we've already had from the Beatles to Beethoven. I'm grabbing tickets to this season. Rovi Sivad, Wizened Music Writer and Critic and Self proclaimed Know It All. Beatles Meet the Queen Below--but don't sing!

So far I've attended two of their sold out concerts, which were spectacular. It seems they are…read morecommitted to eclectic music and various genres beyond classical. I'll post an update after their summer festival.

Such a cool ace with live jazz, both with a cover in the main room and as general ambiance during…read morehappy hour. The drinks are fantastic and very reasonably priced. The bartenders were super and made me feel like a regular on my first visit and were just fantastic. If you haven't been yet and you like Jazz, you need to go. Like now. Just go. Also, good parking in the back!

Another great afternoon at The Grape- Great music and a good…read moretime every time I go-Thank you!

Great place for kids to take music lessons. The teachers are very good and they have an organized…read moreschedule. I wish they had more classes for other instruments besides guitar and drums, but they have lessons for instruments like saxophone, trumpet, etc. Prices are reasonable as well.

Love everything about this place. As someone who is a musician and also used to run a lessons and…read morerehearsal space for Guitar Center, I can confidently say this place has it together and has the highest quality staff I've ever met in the business. I also love their music shop and the awesome selection.

First Annual Hamburger and Hops Music Festival - there better be another one next year!…read more The selection of beers were adequate - I felt as if a "Hamburger & Hops" festival should have had more vendors and a few more "burgers" than they did, but it ended up being a great day at the collection. I loved the music and the amount of people that turned out, as it felt as if the community really did end up coming together. Very fun - although it was my own fault i got sunburned haha. Can't wait for the 2nd Annual H&HMF!

Annual Festival. This year, it was on Sunday, May 3 from 11am-5pm. Bring cash for beer. No in…read moreand out privileges. Tickets: Located in Oxnard at the Collection. $10 for general admission or $30 for admission, 3 sliders, 1 beer, and a collectible beer glass to take home. Before the event, check to see if there is a groupon. You can pay before or pay when you arrive. Parking: There is parking because it is located near a bunch of restaurants and shops. We took Amtrak and took a cab (about $15 each way). They had people who would call cabs or shuttles for you after the festival. Security: Lots of security around. It was a safe environment. Everyone there wanted to just eat, drink, and have a good time. No one got out of hand. It had a friendly vibe. Layout: It's located on a grassy area. Lots of nice fountains, grass, seating, even outside couches to sit on. There is a play area for kids and we saw a lot of people who brought their children. The music stage was in the middle. They had beer stands all over and some food in the front and lots more in the back. ATMs located within the festival. There is a B of A right outside, you can just take out money there before you walk in. Music: DJs and bands were great. They played a wide variety of music that seemed to fit the mood perfectly. Beer Selection: You have to pay cash for beer. You have to buy beer tickets at a booth and then you use those tickets to get the beer. 4 tickets for $20. Firestone, Surf's, Burt's Honey, Island, BJ's, Anacapa. Surf's was probably the most popular and best tasting beer in my opinion. So good that they ran out of beer. Even if you have the souvenir pint glass, ask for your beer in a plastic cup (you'll get a little more beer and you don' t have to worry about dropping your cup). Sliders and Food: You can use your tickets or pay cash. Some places took credit cards. It's in the Sauce BBQ - very good, super fast service, the ladies serving the burgers were great! Haute Burger - Sliders were delicious (Ahi Wasabi was the best), but negative points for the wait time (we were of the first 10 people in line and waited 50 minutes for 2 sliders), they also changed their prices as we were standing in line. Blue Light Food Truck - solid Mexican food, but they ran out of asada fries :(. Busy Bees - delicious Tri-Tip. Overall, great selection. Hula Hut's Hawaiian Sliders - great selection of Filipino food. Overall, it was a fun festival. Great food, great beer. What more can you ask for?