Ventura, CA

About Ventura

• • Actor Kevin Costner, known for "Dances with Wolves," spent his formative years in Ventura.
• • Patagonia, the outdoor apparel company, was founded in Ventura in 1973.
• • Mission San Buenaventura's establishment in 1782 spurred Ventura's growth.
• • A rumored underground tunnel system exists beneath downtown Ventura's historic buildings.
• • The 1969 oil spill devastated Ventura's beaches and spurred environmental activism.
• • Named after Saint Bonaventure, it was incorporated in 1866.
• • With over 110,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Oxnard.
• • The city's elevation is 26 feet, making it prone to sea-level rise.
• • Healthcare, tourism, and agriculture drive Ventura's economy.
• • Ventura feels like a relaxed, beachy haven with a friendly, artistic spirit.
• • The Los Angeles Rams, located nearby, won Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
• • Ventura High School's football team has a storied rivalry with Buena High School.

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