Ventura County Overview

Chumash

People come to Ventura County California from all over the world to enjoy the clean and sparsely populated beaches and coastal resources, the hills and towering mountains, rivers, valleys, year ’round mild weather, the Channel Islands, Los Padres National Forest, and the closeness of many of Southern California’s top tourist destinations. You will find out of the way unique wine tasting and vineyards, agriculture and roadside stands selling fresh strawberries, avocados, oranges, lemons and all kinds of fresh picked and organic produce.

Trailhead into the Chumash Wilderness, photo b...
Trailhead into the Chumash Wilderness, photo by Antandrus, Aug 28, 2006. Just west of the summit of Mount Pinos; trail goes downhill, then up to Sawmill Mountain. View is to the north. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The beautiful countryside of Ventura County is sprinkled with orchards and vineyards, rivers draining the nearby hills and mountains, old country dirt roads that wind through lush, green valleys. There are many modern new home developments that include many diverse residential options, retirement communities, boating and yacht harbors, medical offices and services, business centers and well planned large commercial retail centers and malls.