Mondos Beach

Located six miles north of the city of Ventura, Mondos Beach is a small yet popular beach situated along the Ventura County coastline. The beach has both rocky and sandy parts. The water near Mondos Beach is generally calm and has mild waves. There are residential areas present on both eastern and western ends of Mondos Beach. Mondos Beach does not have lifeguards or other amenities, so plan accordingly. The beach allows dogs on leash. Getting to Mondos Beach is easy - it is located near 3674 Pacific Coast Highway. There is a free parking lot for Mondos Beach on the opposite side of the highway across the beach entrance. Since accessing the beach from the parking lot involves crossing a busy highway, we recommend being careful. There is a rocky access point on the western end of the beach, so it is advisable to wear appropriate footwear. Mondos Beach offers many fun activities including surfing, skimboarding, kitesurfing, windsurfing, bodysurfing, paddleboarding, swimming, boogie-boarding, boating, wildlife watching, beachcombing, sunbathing, kayaking, canoeing, snorkelling, jet-skiing, surf-skiing, and diving. The beach has a surfing sandbar and offers small, consistent, and crumbly waves making it popular among beginner surfers, paddle boarders, and amateur swimmers. However, if you are planning to go into the water near Mondos Beach, we recommend being careful as the water near Mondos Beach is known to have rip currents. The water near Mondos Beach is home to a variety of animals including seals, sea lions, dolphins, and migrating grey whales (between December and April). As an interesting fact, Mondos Beach was one of the frequent surfing spots of Mary Monks (who was also known as "Mondos Mary"), one of the pioneering female surfers of Ventura County and a local surfing legend. The Museum of Ventura County also has an exhibition dedicated to her, which offers interesting information about her life.

There are many attractions near Mondos Beach. Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary is a harbor seal rookery which offers a unique opportunity of watching harbor seals during breeding season and also has trained volunteers who offer interesting information about the local fauna. Mission Basilica San Buenaventura is a Catholic mission and historical landmark which also features a museum and a gift shop. The mission also offers interesting tours around the mission premises, giving a unique insight into the early history of Southern California. If you’re looking for another attraction near Mondos Beach, Art City Studios features many art studios and showcases artworks by up-and-coming artists of Ventura County and Southern California.

There are many attractions near Mondos Beach. Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary is a harbor seal rookery which offers a unique opportunity of watching harbor seals during breeding season and also has trained volunteers who offer interesting information about the local fauna. Mission Basilica San Buenaventura is a Catholic mission and historical landmark which also features a museum and a gift shop. The mission also offers interesting tours around the mission premises, giving a unique insight into the early history of Southern California. If you’re looking for another attraction near Mondos Beach, Art City Studios features many art studios and showcases artworks by up-and-coming artists of Ventura County and Southern California.

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants near Mondos Beach. Zookers Restaurant is an upscale restaurant which offers delicious steaks and seafood dishes that are served in generous portions. Shoals Restaurant offers a pleasant oceanfront dining experience and serves delectable seafood. If you’re looking for a more affordable restaurant near Mondos Beach, the modestly priced Beach House Tacos serves excellent seafood tacos and burritos.

If you are looking for a hotel to stay near Mondos Beach, there are many great nearby options. The 4-Star Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn offers many amenities including a restaurant, a bar, a pool, a hot tub, an exercise room, and a garden. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Ventura Beach Marriott which offers many amenities including a restaurant, a courtyard, a pool, and a fitness center. If you’re looking for another good and affordable hotel near Mondos Beach, the modestly priced 2-Star Inn On The Beach is located conveniently close to some of the major landmarks in the city of Ventura and offers continental complimentary breakfast.