Top 5 nightlife & evening 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. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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