The following is a list of some popular destinations and activities close to 91ºÚÁÏ, California, based on recommendations from members of the College’s faculty and staff. 

 

Outdoors

  • — Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, playground, surf & bike rentals
  • — Sightseeing and whale-watching expeditions along the Channel Islands
  • — The Punch Bowls hike, adjacent to campus, is a local favorite
  • — Wildlife, ocean view, playground
    500 Ninos Dr.
    Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    805-962-5339
  • — 1,000+ plant species
    1212 Mission Canyon Rd.
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    805-682-4726

 

California Missions / Area Catholic Churches

  • — the ninth and final California Mission founded by St. Junipero Serra
    211 E. Main St.
    Ventura, CA 93001
    805-643-4318
  • — the tenth California Mission, still run by Franciscan Friars
    201 Laguna St.
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    805-682-4713
  • — diocesan church in Santa Paula; most Masses offered in Spanish
    427 N. Oak St.
    Santa Paula, CA 93060
    805-525-3716
  • — diocesan church in Santa Paula, 24-hour adoration on all Fridays
    235 N. Ninth St.
    Santa Paula, CA 93060
    805-525-2149
  • — diocesan church in Ojai, Adoration Thursday through Saturday morning

    185 St. Thomas Dr.
    Ojai, CA 93023
    805-646-4338

 

Museums

  • — models and displays about Ventura County's oil industry
    1001 E. Main St.
    Santa Paula, CA 93060
    805-933-0076
  • — history, methods of local farming
    926 Railroad Ave.
    Santa Paula, CA 93060
    805-525-3100
  • — Santa Paula's artistic heritage
    117 N. 10th St.
    Santa Paula, CA 93060
    805-525-5554
  • — museum and Air Force One pavilion
    40 Presidential Dr.
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
    805-522-2977
  • — permanent and temporary displays, planetarium, and butterfly pavilion
    2559 Puesta del Sol
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105 
    805-682-4711
  • — paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and photographs
    1200 Getty Center Drive
    Los Angeles, California 90049
    310-440-7300
  • — arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria
    17985 Pacific Coast Highway
    Pacific Palisades, California 90272
    310-440-7300

 

Wine Tasting

  • — boutique wines handcrafted from organic grapes
    208 E. Ojai Ave.
    Ojai, CA 93023
    805-640-1255
  •  â€” alumni-owned, beautiful outdoor location
    805-640-1190
    821 W. Ojai Ave Ojai, CA 93023 
  • — over 150 Ojai Vineyard wines in stock
    109 S. Montgomery St.
    Ojai, CA 93023
    805-798-3947

 

Shopping & Pedestrian Areas

  • — historic homes, museums, boutiques, Mission San Buenaventura
  • — water-sport rentals, arcade, galleries, shops, and restaurants
  • — fine dining, shops, various cultural and historical venues

 

Planes & Trains

  • — small airport with open houses on the first Sunday of every month
  • — rides on 1930s and 1940s-era passenger coach and dining cars through citrus and avocado orchards