What BestPlaces Users Say about San Buenaventura (Ventura)
San Buenaventura, also known as Ventura, is a coastal city located in Southern California. With a population of over 100,000, this city offers a unique blend of beach town charm and urban amenities. To get a better understanding of what it's like to live in this particular place, I have summarized user reviews from BestPlaces.net, a site where people share their experiences and opinions about different locations. Here are excerpts from four reviews that provide insight into living in San Buenaventura:
1. "I've lived in Ventura for over 10 years and absolutely love it. The weather is perfect, the people are friendly, and there's always something to do. Plus, being so close to the beach is a dream come true." - Maria K.
2. "Ventura is a gem of a city. The downtown area is charming and there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. However, the cost of living is quite high, so be prepared to pay a premium for living in such a desirable location." - David S.
3. "I moved to Ventura from Los Angeles and have never looked back. The slower pace of life and beautiful scenery make it a great place to raise a family. The only downside is the traffic during peak tourist season." - Jennifer M.
4. "I've lived in Ventura my entire life and have seen it change over the years. While it's still a beautiful place, the cost of living has become unaffordable for many locals. It's sad to see the small town vibe disappearing." - Steven R.
From these reviews, it's clear that San Buenaventura offers a desirable lifestyle with its perfect weather, friendly community, and abundance of outdoor activities. However, the cost of living may be a deterrent for some, and the influx of tourists during peak season can cause traffic congestion. It's also worth noting that the city has undergone some changes in recent years, which may have affected its small-town charm. Overall, it seems that living in San Buenaventura has its perks, but there are also some challenges to consider.
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Best Climate in US - 7/5/2011
Coming from the Mid-West I really dislike very hot weather. However, after living a few years in Ventura I have to say this area has the very best climate I've ever experienced. When it's hot in LA it always cooler in Ventura due to the winds off of the ocean. Absolutely a great place climate wise, however you do pay extra for the nice
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A real gem - 1/19/2011
I lived in Ojai for 18 years--which is located about 10 miles inland of Ventura, and I used to go to Ventura all of the time. The beaches are wonderful, the climate is second to none. The downtown shopping district (Main St.) has seen some real revitalization over the past few years. I now live out of state, but come back to Ventura every summer for a week and look forward to a time when I can afford to live in the area again. The parks are simply OK, as some are vandalized, but the Marina is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. The city is very bike friendly and the people are friendly as well. The crime rate is well below the national average, but housing is--well--too rich for my blood at the moment. What makes Ventura so great is that you are close to Santa Barbara and LA, as well as mountains. You are close to everything! Ventura is the place to be if you enjoy being outdoors--plenty of tennis, cycling, golf, and surf for a lifetime. If you want quality museums and
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Misguaded by incompetent urban planning - 1/17/2011
Ventura is my home town, but I could not afford to live there as the cost of housing and taxes made it unfeasible. Ventura has a little great historic architecture left from the early 1900s, and I emphasize little. With some research one can find so much lost heritage, destroyed for the sake of commercialism and a misguided failed attempt to modernize the city in the 1950s. The downtown is an eclectic mess of old business made to look new thus neither accomplishing a modern nor old character. Ventura lost the one attribute that could have made it different than all the other Southern California communities, a real history exemplified by classic Victorian homes and businesses. With the exception of City Hall, the Bard (former) Hospital and two old (former) bank buildings, I dare anybody to take a picture of Ventura which could be featured on a tourist brochure. The city is vastly homogeneous with common utilitarian buildings, franchised restaurants, uninspired residential units and
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The town with no rules - 12/11/2010
I would love to give Ventura a great rating, but that's not possible. I've lived in Ventura for 43 years. Ventura used to be a sleepy beach town with wonderful weather. It is now a very loud & crowded beach town with wonderful weather. Truly, the weather is the best thing about Ventura. If you can find a house that is away from any main streets or the freeway, you will be able to enjoy the weather aspect and not have to deal with as much noise. However, even in the million dollar+ view homes on the hill, you will hear motorcycles with illegal exhaust pipes ripping thru town day & night - and nothing is done to stop it. I've insulated my house 4 times and replaced all the windows, yet I still cannot sleep thru the night. This is really a
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A beach community - 10/23/2010
Living in Ventura CA..a beautiful city actually, lots of old stuff too..looking for a place to get away from CA politics however, maybe with not as much regulation and taxes on everything, needing a
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year round baseball - 5/9/2010
overall, it's been a good experience for our family. we're from the Pacific NW (rain 9 months of the year - ick, no thank you!) and THAT is depressing as hell.
Ventura is beautiful. when we first moved here, it was MUCH more expensive. the prices have come down considerably, bubble has burst, people have chilled out as far as thinking they are sitting on gold in real estate. please - get real. (thank goodness) still, we'll be heading to Arizona with the kids when they're ready...prices are just too tempting and it's much more conservative although it's not nearly as liberal as nearby Santa Barba.
All in all, I think you get out of it what you put into it and there ARE activities for kids if your kids are willing to put the effort into it - mine play ball year round, active in academics, husband coaches both kids, we do beach things, occasionally camp, do church things and do day trips, weekend outings. it's a good place to have a family.
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Ideal for singles, not great for kids - 11/30/2008
Ventura is a fantastic town if you're single or retired with the kids gone. It's got the best weather on the planet, a great downtown, incredible restaurants, wonderful beaches and a nice arts scene. But if you have kids, as we now do, it's not as great. There's a white trash contingent and the accompanying meth and crime scene, and the schools aren't that great. The area is more conservative than you would expect, and as in much of California, it's hard to know your neighbors. Not a kid-friendly locale, which is why we're leaving soon.
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Beach Town - 5/22/2008
Ventura is a beautiful beach town located mid way between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. The cost of living is expensive, but you are paying for the excellent weather. I was born and raised here and have seen many changes over the past 50 years. My only complaints are the cost of living and the congestion from so many people moving
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Housing prices laughable - 10/3/2007
I was born and raised in Ventura. I love the place, but I can not afford to live there. Even if I wanted to live on the Westside of town, the rent is out of this world. I was paying $1150 for a old two bedroom condo. My girlfriend and me packed up our son and moved to Denver where I was able to get a nice two bedroom apt with w/d for $565. Buying a house there is too much. For me to get a house, I will have to wait until both my parents die and I take thier house. Otherwise, forget
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