With swimming, surfing, and picnicking, San Buenaventura State Beach has 2 miles of sandy beach, sand dunes, picnic sites, a snack bar and beach equipment rental shop.
Bike trails connect other nearby beaches.
The beach is the site for a number of special events, such as the Pirate Festival, triathlon and volleyball tournaments. On the 1,700 foot pier is a snack bar, restaurant and bait shop. The beach is in the city of Ventura . Take San Pedro Street off Hwy 101. Beach hours are from dawn 'til dusk.