This is a neat way to browse through antiques, vintage items, and household fare if you have time…read moreon your hands and the interest to do so. It feels like a large thrift store or garage sale outdoors with many vendors and an ocean breeze. There are a lot of locals looking to strike a good deal, and the location is ideal. It is right next to the beach, essentially so the views of the ocean are gorgeous. I wish the hours of availability would expand beyond Wednesdays into some weekends though!

Great prices,selection of collectables,home goods ,clothes,tools and everything else.I have sold…read morehere myself and had very good results.Bring youre own lunch.

Lately, due to some health issues, I've been staying home a lot. Way too much! The cabin fever…read morewas getting to me, plus the inland heat. To give our electric budget a break from paying for more air conditioning, we headed to the coast last Sunday afternoon. We hadn't had breakfast, and although we thought about going to the farmers' market at Channel Islands Harbor, I suggested to Dear Hubby that we head straight to the Ventura Harbor to eat at Brophy Brothers, then take it from there as to the rest of the afternoon's activities. There have been some changes since the last time we came to this place, which is one of our favorite haunts. First, they now charge a minimal fee for parking on Friday's, Saturdays, and Sundays. All things considered, that seems fair. Supply & demand - popularity. It didn't seem to slow down the amount of people visiting. It took some time for us to find a parking place. There was quite a line at Andria's Seafood, waiting to get in and order. At Brophy Brothers, it was 50 to 65 minutes to get an outdoor table overlooking the harbor. Instead, we went downstairs to Brophy's On The Alley and ordered the same fish & chips we would have ordered upstairs. It's their fast casual approach, as opposed to full table service. From where I was sitting, I could see that a large section of the center-west building was under construction. We went that direction to check it out after we finished eating. There is a good-sized construction project in the works which will end up with a two-story restaurant concept, including one with on outdoor patio with stellar views of the boats and mountains in the distance. We also got to check out a scuba diving class trying out their skills in the harbor water. I know there's a diving school there, with their own swimming pool for training. I'd never seen students in the harbor water, though. A steel drum player and his percussionist were performing near the central gathering spot. The "birdman" with his exotic birds was showing off his pet creatures nearby, too. The weather was perfect; just a lovely day to be near the shore. DH and I made a stop at Coastal Cone where I was able to get a root beer float, as they had a vanilla oat vegan ice cream available (I try to strenuously avoid cows' milk dairy products). I hadn't had a root beer float in a very long time, so that was a perfect summertime treat after our late lunch / early dinner. Great people-watching spot here, too. I actually didn't go to the Harbor Hatter this time as I was running out of energy. We still had a nice time and definitely enjoyed the cooler weather in an upbeat location.

So much potential, so much waste. The Good:…read moreHarbor Cafe: a nice place to eat BF and lunch, grab a seat picnic bench style right on the end of the marina. Food is pretty darn good as well. Who took forever this past weekend waited almost 35 minutes and got a snappy answer from one of the waiters when I politely asked to check on our order. (Awful coffee and piss hot beer/watered down fountain drinks though). Beach: right across you have a rare, sheltered cove like beach with zero waves, and a wavier side on the left. Andria's Seafood is a fish and chips staple, although prices have skyrocketed and their original fish and chips tasted much better a few years ago. But still good and hearty. Ice cream parlor is good. Try the death by chocolate it's delicious and the waffle cones are always freshly made. And of course the legendary fishzookie waffle shaped like a fish. The Greek Restaurant waterside is popular; had dinner here 2 years ago and liked it very much. The Bad: Lotsa rinky-dink food and shops that take up space and are as useless as can be. Overpriced beachwear and ladies' clothes, wine tasting place, and cheesy fast-food places with no real identity next to the ice cream parlor. IMO, a waste of premium store space. The fun zone arcade place nothing but a shakedown and completely useless as well. Mostly same outdated and crappy shops as before..like 5...10..20 years ago nothing changes here much. They have closed the significant portion right at the elbow and have a picture of a modern restaurant multi-level shit being constructed. To be continued. You would think at least one of these spots would be designated as a coffee shop well, nope, and there are actually none. Yes you can get coffee from some of the sit-down restaurants and fast food places but I prefer to have coffee where they actually feature it, not a side show. There used to be a cute coffee shop right at the corner but it has long shut down, SMH. My beloved Milano's pizza (RIP 2018) has been replaced years ago; you will be missed my love. (Kiss good-bye) They have begun charging for parking Fri-Sun. Another shameless, petty move which most of Oxnard was immune to, but now has infected yet another city. I think 1 hour is free, then 3/HR. And no freebies for handicaps. They are aggressive so don't try to avoid payment; saw parking enforcement cuttin' up tix left and right last time I was there. Really a very short area of 10 minutes tops to walk; for a fast walker can be done in 5. But if you go past Andrias continuing on the fish-ass smelling docks, you can circle all the way around to the other side, that IS a nice walk. The beach is LOADED with kids on the sheltered cove side, for obvious reasons. The water is murky at times and smells like whale piss/blubber more often than not. Extremely loud and somewhat compact area make noise and music blares tough to tolerate for a full day (at least for me.) Also I went this past weekend there was a shit ton of driftwood all over the place Neutral: Would like to try the taco place on the parking side of the base of the marina, but looks run down and old....again.

I love this shopping center. It has a great mix of stores and restaurants, plus plenty of open…read morespace to walk around and enjoy the afternoon. There's a Whole Foods here and a solid movie theater toward the back, and you'll also find a Target and an escape room in the same plaza. I usually love to come for some boba which is located right by the movie theater. The only real downside is that being an outdoor center means you're at the mercy of the weather, which can be a pain if you show up unprepared. They used to have a Texas de Brazil, which has since closed permanently..a bummer, since it was one of my favorites. During Christmas, my husband and I have come here just to walk around and take in the holiday decorations. It's a lovely spot for that.

People complaining about the meters - these meters are only on the side directly in front of…read morebusinesses. There are plenty of free parking spaces everywhere. It's free ... less convenient .. yes! I am at The collection multiple times a week and it's a great addition to Oxnard. So many things to do and I love how clean it's kept. There are different happy hours at different shops. I think you can find affordable or more fine dining options as well. There's something for everyone! Oh and so many events. Not sure I'd be back for The Christmas tree lighting though because it was a madhouse.. it was cool to see though. There's just way too many people. I haven't had a bad experience. Staff at the multiple establishments are nice. There's plenty of charging stations for those with electric vehicles too.

I'm in Ventura all the time and for some reason I've never stopped by, until now! It was my…read moremother-in-laws birthday and she really enjoys George Stuart. The museum entry was free. They have the front lobby (staff was extremely friendly!) and to the left, they have a store with unique items made by locals; you can explore after you make your way through the museum. During our time there, they had the following exhibitions: Parallel Histories: Ventura County during the US Revolution, Patriotic Threads: Textiles, Tapestries, & T-Shirts, The Changing Faces of Abraham Lincoln, and In Focus: Mexican Indigenous Voices of Ventura County. You can get through the museum roughly in a 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Definitely worth stopping by!

We just happen to be driving to Ventura for the day and found parking right in front. While paying…read morefor parking the music they had playing drew my attention. It so happens the day we went it was free admission. We come to the area every now and then from the valley (near studio city ) but never really noticed this place. I enjoyed seeing different artists woks. They had some parts where you had to guess which image is Ai out of three pictures. It was fun trying to figure it out. I could see myself coming back again.

H Gallery + Studios is one of my favorite galleries in the area. I really appreciate the…read moreprogressiveness and their collections that they showcase. I wish that they had more places like these around Ventura. I really appreciate what Rodrigo and his team are doing to bring in quality artists. I hope they stick around for a very long time! Keep up the great work you guys!

Been here before, always pleasant and great mix of artistry, craft and style. Very welcoming hosts…read more Wine and snacks provided, nice touch to bring everyone together to socialize. Some pieces are funny, twisted, colorful or just downright bizarre but interesting to look at. Checked out the Seeking Light event and strolled thru the open studios from other artists too.

GORGEOUS, family friendly atmosphere. Wonderful place to spend the weekend shopping, going to…read morerestaurants, and walking around.

Large, attractive shopping plaza with big box stores like Michael's, Barnes and Noble, Kohl's, and…read moremany more. It's very convenient to the freeway, with lots of free parking, plus various restaurants to refuel you during your shopping adventures. The stores are good sized with elbow room and high ceilings. The exterior facades were designed with a mix of architecture to give the effect of a village, not a monolithic samey-samey feel. We stopped by two weekends ago while hunting for decor supplies for our daughter's baby shower. My destination that day was Michael's. Dear Hubby headed for B&N to enjoy the periodicals section while I did my thing. That day I didn't have extra time, but I have shopped the Ventura Kohl's previously. There's also a Pet Smart and Sprouts in the plaza. Noted that StoneFire Grill took over for Macaroni Grill. Lots of palm trees grace the parking lot to remind you that you're in Southern California and near the beach.

Jarrod and Sandy are the best! So patient with me in my quest to expand my Native American jewelry…read morecollection. This place is filled with stuff, something for everyone. Clean and well lit with reasonable prices. It's my go-to shop for antiques when I'm in this area.

I have come to this store twice. They have an amazing selection of stuff. Unfortunately both times…read moreI went here the prices were just ridiculous. Nothing reasonable at all.

I just love this little shop! I've been coming here for years for gifts! Located on the south end…read morefirst shop from the parking lot across from the taco place. They have a wonderful selection of jewelry (and I especially love the earrings), beachy decor, windchimes and beachy hanging items and art! The lady who is always there, not sure if she's the owner? She is so sweet and helpful! Highly recommend!!

GETTING HERE: Treasure Cove is located in the Ventura Harbor Village in Ventura. I would recommend…read moreparking near where the Mexican Restaurant and elevator are located. REVIEW: This is a very cute shop/boutique at the Ventura Harbor. Just an FYI, it's pretty small inside so be careful if you have a bag or sandy feet. This was my first time and the lady behind the counter was very kind and helpful. One thing that stood out to me is the many varieties of earrings they sell. Quite a bit and they are nice earrings, too. Made with care and style. The employee informed me that one of the businesses they purchase/sell the earrings of even has a loyalty program. Unfortunately, I didn't purchase earrings from said company on this visit but I did buy a few others that are very tasteful. I would summarize that this shop sells the "higher end" souvenirs, if that makes sense. Would recommend a visit here. It's full of treasures indeed that will bring a smile to your face when you think of the Ventura Beach. Thank you!