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Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisals In
Ventura County, City of Ventura
| Incorporated in 1866,
the city of San Buenaventura (usually referred to as Ventura) is the county
seat of Ventura County. It is an excellent location for surfing with Surfer's
Point being among the more popular surfing spots. Downtown Ventura is home to
the Mission San Buenaventura, museums, galleries, dining and shopping. Primary
areas of activity include California Street and Main Street between Ventura
Avenue and Fir Street. Also located in downtown is the historic Ortega adobe,
home to the Ortega family now famous for their chile products. Numerous thrift
stores contrast with high-end shops and restaurants. In Plaza Park (Chestnut and
Santa Clara Streets, downtown) one of the nations largest Morton Bay Fig Trees
is marked with an historic plaque. Across the street is the main post office
which houses WPA murals on its interior walls. The Ventura Harbor is home to a
thriving fishing industry, seafood restaurants and a shopping village at
Ventura Harbor Village. The Channel Islands National Park Headquarters are also
located in the harbor, and the boats to the national park depart from the
harbor daily. The Olivas Adobe, one of the early California Rancho homes is
operated today as a museum and performing arts venue. Located adjacent to the
Olivas Park Golf Course, the home is one of the most visited historic sites on
the central coast. Living history reenactments, demonstrations of Rancho life
and wonderful ghost stories abound. A summer music series of performances held
in the old home's courtyard feature an eclectic assortment of artists from
blues to jazz to country. Racecar driver Cory Kruseman has a home in Olivas
Adobe. |
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