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Ventura
Ventura HistoryThe earliest inhabitants of modern-day Ventura were the Chumash Indians, who called the area Shisholop. In 1542, Portuguese explorer Juan Cabrillo sailed into nearby Point Mugu Lagoon and claimed the region for King Charles I of Spain.Spanish rule continued along the California coast for more than 200 years. In 1782, Mission San Buenaventura was founded by Padre Junipero Serra, who was working under the Spanish crown. The town of Ventura took its name from the mission, which was midway between the San Diego and Monterey missions founded by Serra and his Franciscan friars. After a brief period of Mexican rule, California claimed statehood in 1850. Ventura became a bustling frontier town, drawing immigrants and entrepreneurs in search of new lives. The discovery of oil hastened the region's growth, and it soon became home to oilmen, farmers and sailors. Today, Ventura is known for its beaches, public pier and large marina. It also gained fame from Erle Stanley Gardner, a young Ventura lawyer who wrote the popular Perry Mason novels. ActivitiesVentura is filled with history, from the early Chumash Indians to the 20th-century industrial era. Learn more about the region at the Ventura County Museum of History & Art, which offers educational exhibits, arts and crafts, toys, textiles and more.The historic San Buenaventura Mission, founded in 1782, was planned as the third in a chain of 21 missions founded by Padre Junipero Serra, but it was destined to be the ninth and last founded during his lifetime. Destroyed by fire in the 1790s, the church was rebuilt and rededicated in 1809. Today, the mission is an active Catholic parish and historical center. Olivas Adobe Historical Park features the "casa grande" built by rancher Don Raymundo Olivas for his wife and 21 children. The adobe, built in 1847, offers period furnishings and handicrafts along with a courtyard and herb garden. The Dudley House Museum, built in 1892, depicts a Ventura County farmhouse and the lives of the Dudley family from 1892 to 1930. The home is one of the few authentically restored Victorian houses in Ventura County that's open to the public. Other museums of interest include the J. Comstock Fire Museum, the Albinger Archaeological Museum, the Murphy Auto Museum and the Erle Stanley Gardner Building. At the Channel Islands National Park Museum, you'll find simulated tidepools, excavated mammoth tusks and an observation tower that offers a great view of area beaches, from Silver Strand and Oxnard Shores north to Emma Wood. Grant Park also offers a spectacular view of the city, the ocean and the Channel Islands. Ventura Harbor provides access to Channel Islands National Park, located just off the coast. Channel Islands National Park comprises five islands -- Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel and Santa Barbara -- that provide, boating, hiking, camping and whale-watching in a truly natural setting. The harbor also offers a variety of activities, including restaurants and shops, harbor and island cruises, water sports and boat charters. Similar activities can be found at the San Buenaventura City Pier. Ventura County Fairgrounds is home to the annual Ventura County Fair. The fairgrounds also hosts such events as the weekly Ventura Raceway, the annual county Science Fair, concerts and gun shows. Ventura Fast FactsLocation: Ventura is located 28 miles south of Santa Barbara, about 68 miles from downtown Los Angeles*Total area: 32.66 square miles (21.07 square miles land area; 11.59 square miles water area) *Population: 100,916 *Housing units: 39,803 Average annual rainfall: 15.62 inches Average temperatures: 67ºF in summer, 56ºF in winter *Information provided by 2000 Census SchoolsThere are 29 public schools in Ventura: 17 elementary schools, four middle schools, seven high schools and a juvenile court school (grades K-12).Ventura College is the local community college BeachesThere are several beaches within a short driving distance of Ventura, but you don't have to go far to find fun.The city's beachfront stretches from Seaside Park to Ventura Harbor. You'll find parks and bike paths; swimming and surfing areas; a marina, pier and promenade; and the Seaward Avenue Beach District, home to beachside houses and restaurants. San Buenaventura State Beach, located along the beachfront, has two miles of sand, dunes and picnic sites. Bike trails connect San Buenaventura to other nearby beaches. The beach also hosts several activities, such as volleyball tournaments, triathlons and the annual Pirate Festival. Nearby beaches that are popular with surfers include Santa Clara to the south and Emma Wood State Beach to the north. Emma Wood is also a great place for swimming and fishing, and the beach offers a scenic view of Anacapa Island. Maps of Ventura
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