Ventura vacation condo and house rentals put you on the edge of the Channel Islands from where you can visit the attractions at Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Ojai, or take daytrips to several islands. You can also go on one to two-hour drives from the city to Pacific Park at Santa Monica, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens at Santa Barbara. Besides, visiting the Big Bear Lake, Temecula and Idyllwild is also quite easy. By these trips you can have a refreshing change of pace and enjoy maximum fun out of Central Coast, California.

Mimicked as the "Hawaii on the Mainland," Ventura features some of the most spectacular beaches in the whole of America. Visit its Main Street; enjoy hip cafes, fine dining, cinemas, and superb shopping from high-end boutiques to economy stores. Over 80 historical landmarks in its downtown area are just feast to eye's of every seasoned vacationers. Outdoor enthusiasts have enough to rejoice - they can swim, play on the beach, surf, and enjoy fishing on the pier. Those who love extreme adventure on land will enjoy hiking, biking and rollerblade in the Ventura Promenade, a popular nature preserve around the city. This nature preserve has housed than 2,000 species of plants and animals. Other places of interest in the city include the Seaside Park, Anacapa Island, Skate Street Ventura, and Ventura Harbor Village. So, how about making the city your vacation point and choosing Ventura vacation rentals as the gateways to get the best out of your California vacation?