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 Ventura, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Incorporated in 1866, the city of San Buenaventura (usually referred to as Ventura) is the county seat of Ventura County, California.
Ventura is accessible via U.S. Route 101, California State Route 33, and California State Route 126.
Ventura College is a community college, part of the Ventura County Community College District.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ventura,_California   (1299 words)

  
 Welcome to the City of Ventura
Ventura is a growing community that plans to hang on to its small town appeal.
From an oil and farming past, Ventura is evolving as a leader in the "smart growth" movement.
Ventura's civic and business leaders have embarked on an ambitious partnership to ensure that Ventura retains its premiere position as an exciting and vital place to work, raise a family, and enjoy life.
www.ci.ventura.ca.us   (376 words)

  
 About City of Ventrua Real Estate, Ventura County California
Founded as one of nine original California missions, Ventura has miles of uncrowded beaches and bikeways, a commercial harbor that is the gateway to the Channel Islands National Park, and a thriving downtown cultural district.
Distinguished Ventura schools and area universities have ensured Ventura a culturally rich and highly educated population that provides a skilled and trainable workforce and offers a perfect market for upscale retailers, high technology and entertainment.
Ventura's award-winning educational facilities have fueled the local economy by breeding a diverse and skilled workforce for the community's growing technology, business, and arts sectors.
www.aboutventura.com   (1066 words)

  
 Ventura.com - The History of Ventura
For most of the century which followed the incorporation of Ventura in 1866, it was pretty much isolated from the southern part of the State.
Inland, Ventura was hemmed in by the Los Padres National Forest, composed of mountainous country, deep canyons, and peaks that rise as high as 8,831 feet, namely Mt. Pinos.
Thus Ventura was isolated in that direction also, until a narrow road, the Maricopa Highway, was built in the 1920's.
www.ventura.com /community/history.asp   (447 words)

  
 Ventura California
The City of Ventura is located on the Southern California coast within Ventura County just one hour north of Los Angeles.
There are a myriad of recreational opportunities in Ventura, from miles of beaches, tennis courts, golf courses, and the Los Padres National Forest, to surfing, sailing, scuba diving, camping, and fishing.
The Ventura County Museum of History's displays on the lives of the Chumash Indians, Spanish explorers and early Ventura settlers is also of interest.
www.ventura-county-relocation.com /communities/ventura.htm   (279 words)

  
 Ventura, California
Ventura lies on the U.S. 101 and is 60mi/96km northwest of Los Angeles, 30mi/48km from Santa Barbara, and about 190mi/300km from San Diego.
Ventura is an abbreviation for the San Buenaventura Mission.
Since the end of the Second World War holidaymakers have been enticed to Ventura by the superb beaches, especially the San Buenaventura State Beach, a marina which will accommodate 1,500 motor and sailing boats, as well as by the excursion boats plying between here and the Channel Islands.
www.planetware.com /california/ventura-us-ca-vn.htm   (194 words)

  
 Ventura County
Ventura County Mines and Mineral Resources (circa 1915-1916) – Excerpts from Report XV of the State Mineralogist, Mines and Mineral Resources of Portions of California, Chapters of State Mineralogist’s Report Biennial Period 1915-1916, Part V. Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura counties, California State Mining Bureau, 1919.
Ventura County Mines and Mineral Resources (circa 1915-1916) – Excerpts from Report XV of the State Mineralogist, Mines and Mineral Resources of Portions of California, Chapters of State Mineralogist’s Report Biennial Period 1915-1916, Part V. Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura counties, California State Mining Bureau, 1919, pp.
“Ventura is the tenth county in the state in respect to the value of its mineral production for 1919, the exact figure being $3,017,074, as compared with the output for 1919, worth $2,186,311, the advance being due to petroleum.
cagenweb.com /quarries/states/ca/quarry_photo/ca-ventura_photos.html   (4518 words)

  
 ventura   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Located an hour North of Los Angeles, Ventura was established in 1782 when the Mission San Buenaventura was built.
Adobe houses sprang up around the mission in the early 1800s and by the time a railroad system arrived in 1887, word was already out about this garden spot near the coast.
The city's name was shortened from Buenaventura to Ventura as the town grew into a cultural center for nearby farm enterprises and growing oil businesses.
www.stockteam.com /ventura.html   (234 words)

  
 Ventura Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning & Tile Cleaning in Ventura California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
At Ventura County Carpet Care, we have both the experience and equipment to leave your carpets more than just cleaned - but dirt and chemical free.
Ventura County Carpet Care can clean your upholstery too, by utilizing our high powered but gentle Hot Water Extraction method which helps get your upholstery deep down clean and fresh, replenishing the vibrant color and beauty of your favorite sofa, chair, or other upholstered pieces of furniture.
The quality, of their work especially the upholstery cleaning exceeded my expectations, and I will use Ventura County Carpet Care again, in the future and recommend them, to others.
www.venturacountycarpetcare.com   (217 words)

  
 Ventura County CA Biography Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
JOSIAH I. One of the men who contributed to the improve and extensive development of the beautiful Santa Clara Valley in Ventura County was the late Josiah I.
In that year he came to Ventura, California and bought eighteen acres of land near the city of that name.
In 1888 he sold his Ventura property and moved to the homestead, where in 1889 began the development which has transformed every portion of it into a varied fruit orchard.
history.sloco.net /CABio/VenturaBio.html   (860 words)

  
 Bail Bonds in Ventura California
This process involves a contractual undertaking guaranteed by a Ventura Bail Agent and the individual posting bail.
Before being released the defendant or a relative or friend of the defendant, typically contacts a bail agent in Ventura to arrange for the posting of bail.
Corporate sureties are commonly used, and the court will accept an admitted surety insurer`s bail bond if executed by the insurer`s licensed bail agent and issued in the insurer`s name by an authorized person.
www.ventura-bail-bonds.com /faqs.html   (1935 words)

  
 Communities of Ventura County California
Ventura County has miles of gleaming beaches, thousands of acres of pristine forest, secluded lakes, rolling orchards and friendly towns offering everything from romantic bed-and-breakfasts to gourmet dining, sophisticated entertainment and funky antique stores.
Ventura County covers 1,843 square miles and has 43 miles of coastline.
About 791,000 (2004) people live in Ventura County, which has 10 incorporated cities: Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Simi Valley, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks and Ventura, which is the county seat.
www.ventura-county-relocation.com /communities/community_info.htm   (323 words)

  
 Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Ventura - Ventura, California, walk to beach, value in the sun!
Old Downtown Ventura still has the feel and flavor of a small town that just happens to be near the sea.
Ventura has a mild climate and is located at the mouth of the Ventura River, with great hiking and bike trails along the beach and river areas.
Ventura beaches are long flat expanses of fine sand, ideal for jogging, castle building, swimming, skim boarding, collecting shells and driftwood, or laying out and doing nothing.
www.rimcorp.com /OurHotels/Tours/Ventura/ventura.html   (1060 words)

  
 Tooth Whitening Ventura California
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 Ventura County, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1836, Mission San Buenaventura was transferred from the Church to a secular administrator.
The Fremont and the Battalion continued south to sign the Treaty of Cahuenga with General Andrés Pico.
North of Highway 126 the county is mountainous and mostly uninhabited, and contains some of the most pristine, rugged and inaccessible wilderness remaining in southern California.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ventura_County,_California   (1975 words)

  
 Ventura News
Ventura County firefighters spray foam on a brush fire that burned one acre in an uninhabited area at Alamos Canyon Road and Highway 118 between Simi Valley and Moorpark.
Ventura College Dance Department Presents "MASS TRANSIT" Santa Paula News Published: November 22, 2006 Ventura College Dance Department and the Ventura College Opera and Musical Theatre are proud to present...
Ventura County's median price for existing single-family homes was $671,330 in October, down 1 percent from the same month last year and 2.2 percent from September, the California Association of Realtors...
www.topix.net /city/ventura-ca   (685 words)

  
 Relocating and Moving to Ventura, Ventura County, California
Location: Ventura is located in the southeastern part of Ventura County just 50 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
This is a land blessed by year-round sunshine, with miles of uncrowded beaches, pristine offshore islands and rugged mountains waiting to be explored.
But many of the people who visit here, fall in love with Ventura once they've experienced the idyllic atmosphere and don't want to venture too far away, so they make it now their home.
www.drelocation.com /California/venturaco/ventura.htm   (550 words)

  
 Ventura Family Medicine Residency
Ventura County Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program is a premier site for full spectrum family medicine education.
Affiliated with the UCLA School of Medicine, VCMC is one of the original 20 programs approved in family practice almost 40 years ago and has been educating physicians since 1928.
The program is located in Ventura, California, home to Channel Islands National Park, the gateway to central coast beaches and minutes to the hiking trails of Los Padres National Forest.
www.venturafpr.com   (257 words)

  
 Ventura California.com: Hotels - Real Estate - History - Map
Ventura California, officially known as San Buenaventura, is located 63 miles north of Los Angeles on Highway 101.
One of the oldest cities in California, Ventura was established in 1782 with the founding of the Mission San Buenaventura.
With miles of well kept uncrowded beaches and a sunny Mediterranean climate, Ventura offers an attractive quality of life which is unsurpassed in the region.
www.ventura-california.com   (138 words)

  
 Ventura Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Ventura County, California
Ventura, California is a picturesque coastline community where relaxation prevails.
Located one hour north of Los Angeles, Ventura is often a weekend getaway destination for stressed-out urbanites.
In the words of her clients, she is “truly amazing,” “a stress reliever,” and “incredibly patient.” Elenita grew up in Ventura County, met and married, her husband, Richard, and raised her family there.
www.ventura-homes-for-sale.com   (804 words)

  
 San Buenaventura Mission, Ventura, California
VENTURA COUNTY Information Site ~ This site lists local events and festivals in calendar format, which is updated daily, and also has articles about Ventura, live theater listings, a transportation page, a Ventura map, and restaurant listings.
One of Ventura’s most unique attractions is the Channel Islands National Park.
This site lists the landmarks in Ventura County, their number, whether they have a plaque or not, a photo of the plaque if there is one, whether there is a site to photo and if there is, a photo of the site if provided, and the location of each landmark according to address or directions.
www.sanbuenaventuramission.org /visitors_ventura.html   (353 words)

  
 Ventura California Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
There are 21 square miles in the City of Ventura, 1,843 square miles in the County of Ventura.
Ventura, California's "Rising Star", is one of the best kept secrets on the California Coast.
Ventura has a diverse economic base from tourism to technology.
www.relocateamerica.com /states/CA/cities/ventura.htm   (361 words)

  
 Seaside Park | Ventura, California
Ventura County Fair remembers "The Voice of the Fair":
Site of the annual 12-day Ventura County Fair, the Ventura County Fairgrounds at Seaside Park is 62 acres of ocean-front property at the western edge of the city of San Buenaventura, approximately 65 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
Ventura County Fairgrounds at Seaside Park is owned by the State of California and administered by the 31st District Agricultural Association under the direction of the Division of Fairs and Expositions, Department of Food and Agriculture.
www.seasidepark.org   (141 words)

  
 Ventura Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions
Located along scenic Highway 101, between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Ventura is one of the oldest cities in California.
Ventura is home to Channel Islands National Park, which sits 14 miles offshore.
California Vacation and Hawaiian Vacation are publications and trademarks of Media Insights, Inc.
www.californiavacation.com /regions/Ventura-California.html   (520 words)

  
 Ventura County Arts Council - Art News
Arts and culture enhance every aspect of life in California, improving our economy, enriching our civic life and exerting a profound influence on the education of our children.
The arts also strengthen California's economy by generating $5.4 billion in economic activity annually, supporting more than 160,000 full-time jobs and generating nearly $300 million in local and state revenue.
On California Arts Day, we celebrate our state's artistic heritage and the role of the arts in facilitating communication across our diverse cultures.
www.venturacountyarts.net /artsweek.html   (185 words)

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