Even though San Buenaventura is the city's official name, it is most commonly known as Ventura. The city is a great place for destination weddings, as it is situated along the Pacific Ocean, with scenic views of the Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands.

Ventura has some great wedding venues, including Four Points by Sheraton Harbor Resort, which features a ballroom banquet hall with a dance floor, has convenient transportation services to the airport, offers scenic views of the harbor, and is in close proximity to major attractions and shopping venues.

Buenaventura Golf Club, another popular wedding venue, was recently awarded "Ventura's Best Banquet Facility," and it features a charming rose garden wedding site, a banquet room with a large fireplace, and scenic views of the golf course.

Unique Boutique can create custom wedding invitations for an affordable price, so that you can splurge on your wedding cake from Jana's Creative Cakes, your bridal gown, and wedding flowers.

Ventura is home to several beaches, has acres of beautiful parks and bike trails, numerous world-class restaurants, and several points of historical interest that you can visit during your free time.

To start, you can go shell hunting at Mussel Shoals, tour the Albinger Archeological Museum and China Alley, and go wine tasting at Barrel 33.

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