Things to do in Ventura

1. Walking scavenger hunt in Ventura

Self-paced scavenger hunt exploring Ventura’s history and local sites—ideal for teams.

2. Ventura scavenger hunt with a live host

Two hours of interactive scavenger hunting in Ventura — find hidden gems, solve creative clues, and compete for points against teams in other cities.

3. Zombie scavenger hunt in Ventura

A self-guided scavenger hunt in Ventura — explore the city while searching for survival items needed during a simulated zombie apocalypse.

4. Two-hour surfing lesson at Mondo's Beach, Santa Barbara

Two hours of instruction at Mondo's Beach — learn paddling, riding, and surf etiquette on the Santa Barbara coastline.

“I had an absolutely amazing experience and highly recommend it. Marc and Pablo were fantastic instructors who had me standing and surfing quickly. They were extremely friendly and knowledgeable about their sport. I'm so grateful to them—I can now check this off my bucket list.”— Anonymous

5. Private surf lesson in Santa Barbara

Customized one-on-one surf lesson — focus on safety, technique, and skills development tailored to your experience level.

“My two children and I took private surf lessons with Tyler from Lovewater Surf School during our stay in Santa Barbara. Tyler was an excellent instructor, demonstrating great patience. We truly enjoyed our time learning to surf! The booking experience was smooth, and the owner was very helpful in answering my questions. I highly recommend this experience.”— SayJho

6. Solvang and Ventura wine tour from Los Angeles by van

A full-day tour by passenger van — visit boutique wineries and explore Solvang's Danish architecture with an expert guide, including storytelling and local insights.

“This tour was incredibly engaging, and the pickup from Los Angeles was very convenient. The wines were delightful, and our guide provided insightful information during the walking tour in the charming town of Solvang.”— gariaevsanal

7. Scavenger hunt adventure in Ventura

Two to three hours exploring Ventura — tackle trivia and challenges while uncovering landmarks and local highlights with friends or colleagues.

“I can't pinpoint exactly what made my experience so enjoyable, but I'm definitely planning to return to Ventura, CA. Our brief visit was fantastic! We participated in the Scavenger Hunt, which was a lot of fun, although it felt a bit lengthy towards the end with 24 items to complete. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I appreciated the opportunity to explore on foot, as seeing and doing things the traditional way was quite different.”— 919kathleeno

8. Surf lesson in Ventura, California

Two-hour lesson for all skill levels — expert instruction and equipment included, with a focus on standing up and riding waves safely.

“I had a surfing lesson with Noah, who was excellent—very patient, knowledgeable, and fun. He offered helpful advice on boards, suits, understanding surfing conditions, and other useful tips. I can't praise Santa Barbara Surf School enough; every lesson I've taken with them has been fantastic. I plan to return soon!”— timothykM1888DF

9. Introductory surfing lesson at Mondo's Beach, Santa Barbara

Four-hour lesson on Mondo's Beach — focused on water reading, paddling, and popping up, with a beach picnic included.

“The entire experience was truly incredible. Alex was an outstanding instructor—kind, patient, and simply fantastic. By the end, we were all riding the waves, which was amazing. Thank you, Alex!”— Moshe_Z

10. Scavenger hunt walking tour of Ventura

Two-hour self-guided walking tour — solve 22 challenges across 2 miles, seeing historic and interesting sights of Ventura at your own pace.

“As an older couple dealing with some health challenges, we had an incredible time and successfully finished the hunt. We will surely recommend this to our friends, as it was the highlight of our 35th anniversary celebration.”— Thomas S