San Buenaventura State Beach
Two miles of sandy beach with dunes between Ventura Pier and the harbor, with a long bike path behind it.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
$10 vehicle day-use fee.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Path to the beach. From the Ventura Pier S. to Marina Park, Ventura.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
7 a.m. to sunset.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
Dogs allowed in the day-use area, not on the beach.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Yes
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible facilities listed.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
State lifeguards year-round. Every tower is staffed in summer.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
- Food
Food service and rentals.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.