BE-SPOOKED, BEWITCHED & BEDAZZLED AT VENTURA HARBOR THIS HALLOWEEN
SEAside Destination Unleashes Tops 5 Ways To Partake In A Safe SPOOKtacular Season
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VENTURA — Be-spooked, bewitched and bedazzled at Ventura Harbor Village! This popular seaside attraction offers five great ways to celebrate Fall and all things Halloween safely.
Spooky season may look a little different this year, but there is still plenty to get you in the spirit both virtually and in person at Ventura Harbor. Ventura Harbor Village is open Halloween weekend (and every day), so come show off your costume seaside with the little ones or your furry friends (complete with a mask of course)! There will be pop up photo ops to enjoy at your leisure as well. We ask that you keep a safe distance from others and follow seaside safely guidelines.
Below chronicles ways to uncover a safe time by connecting either online or on the waterfront at Ventura Harbor Village this October:
- HOWL-O-Ween
Doggie owners, the annual HOWL-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest has gone VIRTUAL in 2020. If you have a sea-worthy costume lined up for your little companion, be sure to snap a photo and enter online before October 26th! Space is limited to first 100 dogs, so don’t delay. Pet owners are still encouraged to come down to Ventura Harbor Village on Halloween weekend to show off your pups costume and indulge in treats (yes, there are sweets for you AND your furry friend). The first 100 participants will be sent a digital coupon for complimentary pup cream (specially prepared dog ice cream) redeemable at Coastal Cone. Check out all of contest details here so you don’t miss out.
- Scary Sweets
Halloween is not complete without indulging in sweets, so be sure to try the SEAsonal selection of treats from a host of waterfront sweet shops at Ventura Harbor Village. Top This Chocolate has launched a Halloween Customizable Experience, complete with witches, goblin eye balls, magic spell sprinkles, and sweet tooth necessities. Coastal Cone has also gone all out with Underwood Family Farms pumpkin infused soft serve, as well as ghost, bat, and witch sundae creations! Fly by during the month of October to Coastal Cone after dark for the full festive decor & hallowed light experience while you wait in line. Guests can also sip on delectable Bloody Mary’s all month long at harbor-side restaurants, or grab a cocktail to-go with a meal.
- A Spooky Escape
The Ultimate Escape Room is perfect for thrilling, immersive experiences this spooky season! Grab the family and book an escape room in Ventura Harbor or play virtually via zoom from anywhere in the world. Themed rooms onsite include The Wizard’s Lair, We are All Mad Here, The Attic, and Mermaid’s Curse, plus there is a variety of virtual play options. The puzzles and riddles will make your minds melt. Put your group skills to the ultimate test and try to escape within an hour! Click here to learn more.
- Festive Accessories
Accessorize your costume and dress to impress with the help of Ventura Harbor Village shops! Lost in Socks, Hats Unlimitedand Mermaid Gallery all have festive Halloween ware. Ventura Swimwear even sells Halloween print masks! Be sure stop by the Harbor Village’s two newest shops, Hair Extensions by Shirley and Frenchies Modern Nail Care, to get colorful hair extensions and Halloween themed nails as well! Or if you your prefer to stay safe at home, several harbor stores have online shops and will ship to your doorstep.
- SEAside Boo Décor & More!
Oh my gourd! Harbor shops have all the Halloween decor you need. Grab themed goodies while you stroll the waterfront Village, or conveniently browse harbor stores online. There are several unique pumpkin pottery pieces available at Ventura Pottery Gallery and the Halloween-themed bath bombs from Lemon & Lei are to die for. Build your own Halloween Goodie Bag to give to loved ones this October filled with harbor goods! Click here for the lineup of harbor shops.
Ventura Harbor Village asks that all visitors “Seaside Safely” and follow Ventura County protocols during the pandemic. Make sure to check back on the Ventura Harbor Village website and social media for safe festivities this SPOOKtacular season!
About Ventura Harbor: — Situated along the picturesque California Central Coast, endowed with breathtaking views, Ventura County’s Ventura Harbor is bordered by the City of Ventura on three sides and the Pacific Ocean on the west, the site of one of the largest squid offloading harbors in North America. Ventura Harbor has a total of 1,500 boat slips, 40 unique shops and dockside restaurants, two waterfront hotels, beaches, green spaces, water sports, and boating and cruising options, all part of an affordable, multigenerational vacation destination. Ventura Harbor is 20 miles from Santa Barbara, within 15 miles of Oxnard and is 60 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. It is accessible in just minutes from scenic US Highway 101.
For visitor information, contact Ventura Harbor Village at 805-477-0470, online at www.VenturaHarborVillage.com. Ventura Harbor Village is located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. Post, share, and like #VenturaHarbor.