Ventura (aka San Buenaventura) is
the county seat of Ventura
County, and has its roots in
Mission
San Buenaventura, founded by
Father Junipero Serra in 1782. You
can still see the mission in the city's
historic downtown district, along with
museums, antique shops, numerous art
galleries, and the Laurel Theatre.
Visitors can learn more about the...