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CAVentura

Ventura Pier

The oldest surviving pier in California, built in 1872, reopened in 2024 after storm-damage restoration. This guide uses current public-access research and links to the operating agency for trip-day verification.

5-DAY FORECAST

Tue, Sep 15

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Overcast

77° / 64°

💨 13 mph

Wed, Sep 16

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Overcast

72° / 64°

💨 9 mph

Thu, Sep 17

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Drizzle

72° / 65°

💧 0.07"

💨 12 mph

Fri, Sep 18

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Clear sky

78° / 67°

💨 9 mph

Sat, Sep 19

Partly cloudy

79° / 68°

💨 9 mph

Address: Ventura Pier, Ventura, CA 93001

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Common species: Jacksmelt, Mackerel, Halibut, Perch, Sand Shark

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1. Getting there and parking

Directions

At the foot of California St off Highway 101 (California St exit), adjacent to Surfer's Point in Ventura.

Parking

City-metered lots and street parking near the pier.

Source: City of Ventura - Ventura Pier