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Food Scene
Downtown Santa Paula - This is a charming place that we visit often. Everything is made from scratch, including the syrups for coffee drinks. A slice of quiche is perfect for a small breakfast, and quite affordable. For a sweet tooth... select from countless baked goods in the case, that are simply delicious!
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Rabalais' Bistro
861 E Main StDowntown Santa Paula - This is a charming place that we visit often. Everything is made from scratch, including the syrups for coffee drinks. A slice of quiche is perfect for a small breakfast, and quite affordable. For a sweet tooth... select from countless baked goods in the case, that are simply delicious!
Near Downtown Santa Paula -Authentic, homemade Italian cuisine nestled in a historic landmark. I recommend the Cavolini Fritti (fried brussel sprouts) and the Pollo Alla Piccata (lemon chicken).
Enzo's Italian Restaurant
134 N Mill StNear Downtown Santa Paula -Authentic, homemade Italian cuisine nestled in a historic landmark. I recommend the Cavolini Fritti (fried brussel sprouts) and the Pollo Alla Piccata (lemon chicken).
Located in the Vons Shopping Center - When it's fresh, it's the best! Don't hesitate to ask for fresh cooked entrees.
Panda Express
693 W Channel Islands BlvdLocated in the Vons Shopping Center - When it's fresh, it's the best! Don't hesitate to ask for fresh cooked entrees.
Santa Paula's Out of the Way Hidden Gem - This is my favorite place for a spicy Chili Verde Omelet or Spinach & Mushroom Omelet breakfast/brunch! Love many of their dinner selections too! On Friday's, enjoy the soup of the day... Clam Chowder. It's also another favorite of mine and in my opinion the best in the country!
Hozy's Grill
1760 Lemonwood DrSanta Paula's Out of the Way Hidden Gem - This is my favorite place for a spicy Chili Verde Omelet or Spinach & Mushroom Omelet breakfast/brunch! Love many of their dinner selections too! On Friday's, enjoy the soup of the day... Clam Chowder. It's also another favorite of mine and in my opinion the best in the country!
Amazing foods of Nepal, Tibet and India. My absolute favorite Indian dish is Chicken Tikka Masala. Lunchtime is the best time to enjoy a variety of delicious foods for a great value.
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Himalaya Restaurant Ventura
35 W Main StAmazing foods of Nepal, Tibet and India. My absolute favorite Indian dish is Chicken Tikka Masala. Lunchtime is the best time to enjoy a variety of delicious foods for a great value.
Fine Italian dining with live music. Get a drink from the bar and cozy up next to the fireplace. A little pricey, but nice atmosphere whether dining on the patio or indoors.
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Cafe Fiore
66 S California StFine Italian dining with live music. Get a drink from the bar and cozy up next to the fireplace. A little pricey, but nice atmosphere whether dining on the patio or indoors.
Amazing fresh, sustainable seafood! This restaurant strives to provide locally caught seafood, organically grown local produce, and wines from local vineyards whenever possible.
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Lure Fish House
60 S California StAmazing fresh, sustainable seafood! This restaurant strives to provide locally caught seafood, organically grown local produce, and wines from local vineyards whenever possible.
Steaks, seafood & American fare in a semi-formal space with low-lit ambiance. I recommend trying their 4-course dinner... absolutely delicious every time!
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Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2009 E Thompson BlvdSteaks, seafood & American fare in a semi-formal space with low-lit ambiance. I recommend trying their 4-course dinner... absolutely delicious every time!
This has been our favorite sushi place for years for freshness and yummy rolls! We recommend the Seared Albacore (spicy), House Roll, as well as the lunch specials. Take-out is an option too!
I Love Sushi
5722 Telephone RdThis has been our favorite sushi place for years for freshness and yummy rolls! We recommend the Seared Albacore (spicy), House Roll, as well as the lunch specials. Take-out is an option too!
Where the locals go for progressive pub fare with an emphasis on seasonal, local ingredients, gourmet street tacos, burgers, craft beer and spirits. Plus, a weekend brunch menu! Located 1/2 block from the Ventura Beach.
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Social Tap Ventura
1105 S Seaward AveWhere the locals go for progressive pub fare with an emphasis on seasonal, local ingredients, gourmet street tacos, burgers, craft beer and spirits. Plus, a weekend brunch menu! Located 1/2 block from the Ventura Beach.
Simply the best Cheesesteak sandwiches around! Always fresh, hot, and delicious! Make it a "Bomb" for $2.95 extra and they will double the meat and cheese on your sandwich. Best for take-out and I recommend calling (805) 525-4090 ahead to minimize the sometimes long wait.
Santa Paula Steak And Hoagie
110 West Harvard BoulevardSimply the best Cheesesteak sandwiches around! Always fresh, hot, and delicious! Make it a "Bomb" for $2.95 extra and they will double the meat and cheese on your sandwich. Best for take-out and I recommend calling (805) 525-4090 ahead to minimize the sometimes long wait.
Only eaten here once and it was fresh and tasty. We enjoyed a couple of special rolls with some hot sake.
Yokozuna Sushi - Santa Paula
250 W Harvard BlvdOnly eaten here once and it was fresh and tasty. We enjoyed a couple of special rolls with some hot sake.
Upbeat eatery serving Cajun-Creole favorites & The World Famous Palace Cajun Martini. This is a fun place to eat after a day trip to Santa Barbara. Simply amazing food every time! Don't forget to order a Dark Chocolate Souffle for dessert before placing your Cajun Crawfish Popcorn appetizer & dinner orders.
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The Palace Grill
8 E Cota StUpbeat eatery serving Cajun-Creole favorites & The World Famous Palace Cajun Martini. This is a fun place to eat after a day trip to Santa Barbara. Simply amazing food every time! Don't forget to order a Dark Chocolate Souffle for dessert before placing your Cajun Crawfish Popcorn appetizer & dinner orders.
Opal infuses an Eclectic California Cuisine with creative influences from around the World. This place is elegant, sophisticated, yet comfortable and friendly. It's a little pricey, but will be an experience your palate will not forget.
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Opal
1325 State StOpal infuses an Eclectic California Cuisine with creative influences from around the World. This place is elegant, sophisticated, yet comfortable and friendly. It's a little pricey, but will be an experience your palate will not forget.
Great drive-thru for a freshly made burger and fries... always fresh, never frozen ingredients. I also love this location because the beach is only 2 blocks away. Have a yummy lunch with the sand between your toes!
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In-N-Out Burger
2070 E Harbor BlvdGreat drive-thru for a freshly made burger and fries... always fresh, never frozen ingredients. I also love this location because the beach is only 2 blocks away. Have a yummy lunch with the sand between your toes!
Starbucks
310 S Palm AveI love this unique cafe! Grab a cup of coffee or tea, baked goods, gelato, or handmade chocolates, & browse their cute gift shop in the back. They have some of the best scented candles I've ever smelled and great greeting cards!
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Palermo
321 E Main StI love this unique cafe! Grab a cup of coffee or tea, baked goods, gelato, or handmade chocolates, & browse their cute gift shop in the back. They have some of the best scented candles I've ever smelled and great greeting cards!
My favorite Mexican food dinner place for Enchiladas Suizas Plato (free range chicken breast with savory green sauce) served with delicious beans and rice. It’s truly our weekly date night favorite! We order this To Go along with a couple of House Margaritas and it’s dinner at the beach under the stars.
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185 E Santa Clara StMy favorite Mexican food dinner place for Enchiladas Suizas Plato (free range chicken breast with savory green sauce) served with delicious beans and rice. It’s truly our weekly date night favorite! We order this To Go along with a couple of House Margaritas and it’s dinner at the beach under the stars.
Great for delivery or take-out! You can even place your order online or call ahead for gourmet pizza, sandwiches, and appetizers.
Round Table Pizza
Great for delivery or take-out! You can even place your order online or call ahead for gourmet pizza, sandwiches, and appetizers.
Entertainment & Activities
Small town movie theater that offers reasonable matinee prices and a Tuesday Date Night special. For $16 you get 2 tickets, 2 popcorns, and 2 fountain drinks after 6pm.
Santa Paula 7 Theatres
550 W Main StSmall town movie theater that offers reasonable matinee prices and a Tuesday Date Night special. For $16 you get 2 tickets, 2 popcorns, and 2 fountain drinks after 6pm.
This is a unique movie experience and a fun place for a date night! They have an exclusive 21+ VIP area, plush over-sized reserved seating, free popcorn, and an onsite restaurant Bogart's Bar & Grill. You can order a meal and alcoholic beverages to enjoy during your movie to go or dine in.
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AMC Thousand Oaks 14
166 W Hillcrest DrThis is a unique movie experience and a fun place for a date night! They have an exclusive 21+ VIP area, plush over-sized reserved seating, free popcorn, and an onsite restaurant Bogart's Bar & Grill. You can order a meal and alcoholic beverages to enjoy during your movie to go or dine in.
An upscale urban studio in Santa Barbara offers a friendly, hip and creative environment for an evening on the town. An artist will walk you step by step through the painting experience giving one-on-one instruction while giving you the time to sip a little wine, visit with your neighbor, listen to some great music and have a fun night out. Take your masterpiece home and fun memories with it!
The Painted Cabernet
1229 State StAn upscale urban studio in Santa Barbara offers a friendly, hip and creative environment for an evening on the town. An artist will walk you step by step through the painting experience giving one-on-one instruction while giving you the time to sip a little wine, visit with your neighbor, listen to some great music and have a fun night out. Take your masterpiece home and fun memories with it!
Fun date night for couples wanting a little excitement or good for a gathering of friends… a little competition on the race track can be exhilarating!
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MB2 Raceway - Thousand Oaks
1475 Lawrence DrFun date night for couples wanting a little excitement or good for a gathering of friends… a little competition on the race track can be exhilarating!
This is a small zoo with captivating ocean views!
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Zoológico de Santa Bárbara
500 Ninos DrThis is a small zoo with captivating ocean views!
Excursions began December 26 and run through mid-April. Groupon offers great deals!
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Channel Islands Sportfishing
4151 S Victoria Ave Excursions began December 26 and run through mid-April. Groupon offers great deals!
This is an older facility but Sunday morning bowling from 9am-12pm is such a great deal! $1.00 GAMES - $1.00 SHOE RENTALS PER PERSON! Sunday evenings from 8pm until 10pm ONLY $10.00 PER PERSON
Buena Lanes
1788 Mesa Verde AveThis is an older facility but Sunday morning bowling from 9am-12pm is such a great deal! $1.00 GAMES - $1.00 SHOE RENTALS PER PERSON! Sunday evenings from 8pm until 10pm ONLY $10.00 PER PERSON
Family-friendly spot provides all-ages entertainment with miniature golf, go-karts & bumper boats.
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Golf N Stuff
5555 Walker StFamily-friendly spot provides all-ages entertainment with miniature golf, go-karts & bumper boats.
This is a newer movie theater with stadium seating, Cinemark XD, Xtreme, Cinemark IMAX and RealD 3D. We take advantage of their discounted tickets all day Tuesday and Tuesday nights for about $6 each.
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Century Riverpark 16 And XD
2766 Seaglass WayThis is a newer movie theater with stadium seating, Cinemark XD, Xtreme, Cinemark IMAX and RealD 3D. We take advantage of their discounted tickets all day Tuesday and Tuesday nights for about $6 each.
Mountain View Golf Course
16799 S Mountain RdA 262-acre theme park located in the Valencia neighborhood of Santa Clarita, California; north of Los Angeles and 33 miles east of Santa Paula.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain PkwyA 262-acre theme park located in the Valencia neighborhood of Santa Clarita, California; north of Los Angeles and 33 miles east of Santa Paula.
A film studio and theme park in the Universal City community of the San Fernando Valley region of the city of Los Angeles, California. Approximately 58 miles southeast of Santa Paula.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaA film studio and theme park in the Universal City community of the San Fernando Valley region of the city of Los Angeles, California. Approximately 58 miles southeast of Santa Paula.
Muelle de Santa Mónica
200 Santa Monica PierGetting Around
Amtrak platform only (no ticket booth) located at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
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Ventura Raceway
10 W Harbor Blvd Amtrak platform only (no ticket booth) located at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
Santa Barbara station
209 State StSmall, but nice Amtrak train station.
This Amtrak station has an enclosed waiting area and ticketing booth.
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Oxnard Transit Center station
201 E 4th StThis Amtrak station has an enclosed waiting area and ticketing booth.
Camarillo Station
30 S Lewis RdI personally have not used this Amtrak station.
Arts & Culture
Enjoy live theatre in an intimate setting. This is also Ventura County Historical Landmark #76. Please note: This building does not have air conditioning and can be quite warm during the summer, if sensitive to heat.
For tickets: www.santapaulatheatercenter.org
Santa Paula Theatre Center
125 S 7th StEnjoy live theatre in an intimate setting. This is also Ventura County Historical Landmark #76. Please note: This building does not have air conditioning and can be quite warm during the summer, if sensitive to heat.
For tickets: www.santapaulatheatercenter.org
Located in beautiful downtown, this art center features rotating exhibitions of vintage and contemporary art, educational programming for children and adults, artist talks and demonstrations, musical performances, a gift shop, and more.
Santa Paula Art Museum
117 N 10th StLocated in beautiful downtown, this art center features rotating exhibitions of vintage and contemporary art, educational programming for children and adults, artist talks and demonstrations, musical performances, a gift shop, and more.
Active Catholic parish. Ninth and last California mission founded by Father Junípero Serra. There's free parking just west of the Mission in a parking lot on the south side of the street, or park on Main Street for a nominal fee at the meter.
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Misión de San Buenaventura
211 E Main StActive Catholic parish. Ninth and last California mission founded by Father Junípero Serra. There's free parking just west of the Mission in a parking lot on the south side of the street, or park on Main Street for a nominal fee at the meter.
A wide variety of live performances, approximately 60 miles south of Santa Paula, CA.
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Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood BlvdA wide variety of live performances, approximately 60 miles south of Santa Paula, CA.
Essentials
Open daily 6am - midnight. Redbox movie rentals located onsite. Reserve the latest movies with a credit card!
Vons
576 W Main StOpen daily 6am - midnight. Redbox movie rentals located onsite. Reserve the latest movies with a credit card!
Drinks & Nightlife
Herzog Wine Cellars has created a center for high-end contemporary winemaking in a tradition that dates back nearly six centuries. Tierra Sur is an onsite fine dining option. Tasting Room Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:30am–9pm; Friday 10:30am–4:00pm; Saturday Closed
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Herzog Wine Cellars
3201 Camino Del SolHerzog Wine Cellars has created a center for high-end contemporary winemaking in a tradition that dates back nearly six centuries. Tierra Sur is an onsite fine dining option. Tasting Room Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:30am–9pm; Friday 10:30am–4:00pm; Saturday Closed
High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers. We like to get drinks and dinner here, before heading to the adjacent Century 16 movie theater.
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Yard House
501 Collection BlvdHigh-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers. We like to get drinks and dinner here, before heading to the adjacent Century 16 movie theater.
Parks & Nature
This park is a fantastic place to see Monarch butterflies overwintering from November through January. This site is easily accessible and open to the public.
Camino Real Park
This park is a fantastic place to see Monarch butterflies overwintering from November through January. This site is easily accessible and open to the public.
The park consists of several miles of hiking trails. A fee for parking is charged Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The fee is $2 per hour, or $5 maximum per day.
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Parque Arroyo Verde
Foothill RoadThe park consists of several miles of hiking trails. A fee for parking is charged Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The fee is $2 per hour, or $5 maximum per day.
(Ferro Drive) offers a spectacular view of the City, the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands. In 1782, Father Serra raised a wooden cross on the mountain overlooking his newly established Mission San Buenaventura. Once used as a landmark by mariners at sea, the cross now rests within the 107-acre park.
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Grant Park
398 Ferro Dr(Ferro Drive) offers a spectacular view of the City, the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands. In 1782, Father Serra raised a wooden cross on the mountain overlooking his newly established Mission San Buenaventura. Once used as a landmark by mariners at sea, the cross now rests within the 107-acre park.
Griffith Observatory's grounds, exhibits, and telescopes are available free to the public each day the building is open. There are 8-10 live shows each day in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. View stars and planets from gigantic telescopes or hike on numerous trails in the area.
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Observatorio Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdGriffith Observatory's grounds, exhibits, and telescopes are available free to the public each day the building is open. There are 8-10 live shows each day in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. View stars and planets from gigantic telescopes or hike on numerous trails in the area.
Good for hiking, rock climbing and bouldering.
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Parque Estatal de Malibu Creek
1925 Las Virgenes RoadGood for hiking, rock climbing and bouldering.