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VENTURA — With the holidays in full swing–Chanukah starting today, December 10 and Christmas right around the corner, here are four experiences that will bring much-needed joy during the season at the Ventura Harbor Village.
Discover A SEAsonal Holiday Wonderland:
Ventura Harbor Village tops the list of magical outdoor shopping centers you’ll want to visit with loved ones this holiday season. Not only does this seaside enclave have your safety and comfort in mind, but there is an array of activities and SEAsonal experiences the entire family can enjoy. The picturesque Village shines even brighter with its colorful ocean-inspired SEAson’s Greetings holiday display dazzling the shores now through New Year’s Eve. Witness thousands of sparkling beach-hued lights of blue, aqua, and green, spiraling sea pearls, whimsical colorful trees, lush wreaths, and other magical decor that bounces off the marina waters. Once you visit, the illuminated outdoor attraction inspires joy for all.
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Private Light Boat Cruises & Take Out:
Sunset is the prime time to stroll through Ventura Harbor Village’s twinkling courtyards and catch the stunning winter sunsets. Dine for takeout and pick-up with quality cuisine from around the world, as well as seafood dishes. Plan a meal around the fresh fish options found at Ventura Harbor fish markets . Create a new holiday tradition this year by booking a reservation, available nightly now through December 31, 2020, for a Private Holiday Light Boat Tour through Ventura Boat Rentals for just you and your family or loved ones to view the lights reflecting off the waters in the Ventura Harbor and the Ventura Keys.
Delight In A Holiday Shopping Passport & FA LA LA LA Local Marketplace:
Spoil yourself with sweet treats like chocolates, baked goods, pastries, and ice cream. When the sugar rush hits, take a stroll through Ventura Harbor Village and shop for everyone on your gift list, and enjoy a fun and festive Holiday Shopping Passport now through December 20, 2020. Ask for a Holiday Shopping Passport, visit six unique coastal boutiques or art galleries, get a stamp and enter to win prizes such as winter whale watching from Island Packers, Ventura Harbor zipped sweatshirts from Harbor Market & Liquor, and gift certificates to Village retailers. Visit the FA-LA-LA-LA Holiday Marketplace on weekends before Christmas, with more than 16 stores and galleries open safely at 20 percent capacity. Support local-owned and operated merchants this holiday season and meander the vibrant Village with unique shops to discover one-of-a-kind finds and fashion trends. Pick up a gift card – which make perfect stocking stuffers too! Retailers will be offering specials, such as Ventura Pottery Gallery offers a free gift with a all $25 purchases in December.
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Give Back:
‘Tis the Season for the spirit of giving and the Holiday Can Tree Drive for Food Share is set for Saturday, December 19 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village as a drop-off location. On hand for the occasion is Santa, collecting the canned goods. Bring 20 cans or more and get a free antler headband. Help to make the holidays bright for others and watch the canned trees be built on site with cans that are donated.
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The large public holiday events that have been a Ventura Harbor Village tradition in previous years will resume in 2021.
For visitor information, contact Ventura Harbor Village at 805-477-0470 or consult the website. Ventura Harbor Village is located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. Post, share, and like #VenturaHarbor on social media.
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.