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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the ocean is expensive - 10/3/2007
It is very expensive to live in a beach community in CA. I often think we pay a great deal for the weather we have. It is lovely and sunny very often. Weather is rarely a factor when planning an event or an outing. Yet housing costs are so inflated that it is difficult for folks unless there are two incomes or one income over $100K
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A nice place to live, but way too expensive. - 10/5/2006
I've lived my whole life here (22 years) and Ventura is a great place to live if you can afford it. I feel my money could go to better things than the outrageous rent here. If you love the beach this is a great place, though it is a bit polluted. Personally I don't care for the beach or sun, and prefer the rain so I'm planning to move to Washington or somewhere similar. Ventura is close to Santa Barbara if you're into wine. Except a DECENT house to run you over $600,000. Not cheap. The weather is always good, it's rarely particularly hot or cold. We have no seasons really so don't come here expecting variety, it always looks the same. We have a nice mall, though traffic is a bit much around there, nothing compared to Hollywood though. If most of the above things interest you, you'll love
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Too Expensive - 9/15/2006
I have to get out of here. I was born and raised in Ventura; a perfect place to live when weather and crime in concerned. I am 28 years old, wife and kid. My wife and I make good money, but the idea of buying a home in Ventura is laughable. Who wants to pay $400,000 for an old condo that needs work? The median house price is $611,500. Even if you can afford it, would you want to pay that obscene amount of money? Ridiculous. If you put $100,000 down on a median priced house, your mortgage payment is still going to be around $3,200/mo.
I'll take a little less desirable weather for a lot more desirable place to call home. Ventura is not a city for families starting out, unless you want to rent a 3 bedroom house for $2,000 a month, then watch your rent increase year after
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Nice Compromise between LA & Santa Barbara - 7/13/2006
Ventura is a pretty nice place to live if you don't want to be in a metropolis but still want to access one easily. I first lived in Santa Barbara when I moved out west, but after 6 months I couldn't take it anymore and moved 30 miles south to Ventura. I ended up leaving for other reasons, but it's definitely worth considering you want to be in southern California. It's sunny and beautiful 90% of the time, though it does not get quite as warm as Santa Barbara and LA do during the summer. It's more temperate, which some people love. (I'm personally a fan of heat and humidity, but to each his own.) The area is gorgeous--there are beaches, mountains, and orange orchards in abundance. It's also more affordable than Santa Barbara with tons of shopping, and it's only 55 miles to Los
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City is not what it use to be...so sad - 5/16/2006
As a native Venturan I have seen many changes over the past 50 years. Most recently our city leaders (who are all from out of this area) have decided to exploit this seaside town. Commercialism every where. What was once a great quaint place to live or visit, has now become a developers dream come true. These developers care nothing about the charm and ambience and historical value Ventura once had. Good bye to all the cute boutique and antique stores that made downtown Ventura a special place. The congestion from driving through town is miserable. Highway 101 is always crowded. I am posting this comment here because I am in the process of looking for a "Ventura" that is not spoiled by money hungry investment/development groups.
by money hungry developers
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Ventura, CA - 5/9/2006
Ventura is a great coastal town; 1 hour north of LA; 35 minutes south of Santa Barbara. It's small town, about 100,000 people in the community. Great schools. It's the county seat. Not enough parks for hiking/recreation is my biggest
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