A visit to Ventura can easily include a visit to the Mission San Buenaventura as it is set just on the edge of the main downtown area.

The self guided tour of the mission and the gardens is well worth it if you have some time to spare. In the garden are plenty of benches where you can sit and ponder, surrounded by the sound of the fountains and colourful flowers. It is $4 adult/$1 child admission.

On the mission website there is a historical downtown walking map that you can download - it gives some interesting and useful information about various buildings about town www.sanbuenaventuramission.org .

It's nice to step back into the history that built CA - forth stopping by and checking it out. It's in the main area, so you don't have to go out of your way.

This is an historic place and worth the visit. The small museum/bookstore is most interesting and quaint. The artwork in the church is priceless.

I love the history of the missions and have visited several throughout the State. This one is close to home and a place that I often visit when I am in the vicinity. It is a wonderful place to relax, to take in a bit of history, and to appreciate life.