CAFE NOUVEAU

1497 E. Thomson Blvd, Ventura

For big portioned brekkie and both indoor and outdoor seating.

ART'S CORNER CAFE

1907 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura

Further down Thompson, a local's favorite with a Mexican twist.

The Frontside Cafe

Next to Topper's Pizza, 1070 E. Front St., Ventura

Closest option to Waypoint Campground with Australian/Californian avocado toast vibe and great coffee.

Immigrant Son Caffe

543 E. Main St, Ventura

The closest breakfast spot to Hotel San Buena from an Italian immigrant family.

Topper's Pizza and Transmission Brewery

1098 E Front St, Ventura

Join us here on Thursday evening. Pizza, craft beer, and a fantastic sunset view from the top deck.

Mother's Taco

1177 E. Thomson Blvd, Ventura

For street tacos and margaritas, and a great happy hour deal.

Rumfish Y Vino

34 N. Palm St, Ventura

Nice but still casual gastropub with patio dining.

Brophy Bros

1559 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura

Craving seafood? Head to the Ventura Harbor (this is the only option that requires a drive).

Rice by Mama 2

583 E. Main Street, Ventura

Great take out if you just wanna hang at your trailer!

We also encourage you to wander along Main Street – there are endless yummy options and shops for every taste and budget. There's also a fun and tasty Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings.

Wander over the pedestrian bridge for some beach time, a walk northward along the boardwalk towards Surf Point to check out the surfers, and of course out to the end of Ventura Pier for great views of the foothills and coastline.

Waypoint has bikes available for guests, and there are also bike rentals in the parking lot next to the Ventura Pier. There is biking along the waterfront or ambitious folks could bike up to Ojai. For this more strenuous option, we recommend renting suitable bikes at Ventura Bike Depot. The rail trail to Ojai is about 15 miles and starts right near the Ventura Bike Depot.

Ventura Mission is on Main Street if you are looking for an historical outing.

A family favorite are the Ventura Botanical Gardens that wander from behind the courthouse up into the foothills. They make a great morning walk with gorgeous views of the ocean.

There are whale watching trips from the Ventura Harbor. You can also rent kayaks and paddleboards down at the harbor.

Montecito and Santa Barbara are 25 and 30 minutes up the coast to the north, respectively. If you have little ones, or even if you don't, we recommend the Santa Barbara Zoo for an outside adventure and the Moxi (an interactive children's museum just a few blocks from the ocean.

Ojai is about 25 minutes inland from Ventura and is a beautiful town with many restaurants in the downtown area, and great hikes in the foothills. If you're in the mood for a glass of wine, you can stop along the way at Old Creek Ranch Winery. One of our favorites spots is the Ojai Olive Oil Company where you can have a snack and olive oil tasting in the shade of the olive orchard on the east end of Ojai.