Seaward Avenue Beach(Pierpoint Beach)

Located in the Seaward Avenue Beach District, Seaward Avenue Beach – which is also known as Pierpont Beach - is a long beach situated along the shoreline of the city of Ventura. Seaward Avenue Beach is a part of a large oceanfront state park called San Buenaventura State Beach. The beach has light brown sand and the water near the beach has strong currents. Multiple rock jetties are also present near the beach. Parts of Seaward Avenue Beach also have a sloping incline and sparse amounts of vegetation. While the beach is popular due to its close proximity to a popular commercial and recreational area, it sees fewer visitors than other beaches in the city of Ventura. 

The beach offers many amenities including restrooms, lifeguards (during summers), and showers – and wate equipment rental facilities are also available near the beach.

Seaward Avenue Beach offers many fun activities including surfing, swimming, beachcombing, wildlife watching, paddleboarding, kitesurfing, windsurfing, bodysurfing, boogie boarding, kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing, surf skiing, boating, and sunbathing. If you are planning to go into the water near Seaward Avenue Beach, we recommend being extremely careful as the water here is known for frequent and strong rip currents. The water near Seaward Avenue Beach is also home to a variety of animals - depending on the time of the year, you can see a variety of animals here including seals, sea lions, dolphins, and migrating whales. The beach and the surrounding state park area are also home to a variety of animals including beach-hoppers and silvery legless lizards, and also to a variety of interesting birds including killdeer, whimbrels, willets, and the rare western snowy plover which is classified as threatened according to the 1973 federal Endangered Species Act. Another popular activity at Seaward Avenue Beach is fishing - you can catch a large array of fish here including the Pacific thresher shark, Pacific mackerel, white sea bass, halibut, corbina, and turbot. The Pierpont and South Seaward area situated near the beach offers many exciting restaurants, shopping stores, and local historical landmarks which visitors can explore.

A half-a-mile walk north from Seaward Avenue Beach will lead you to one of the largest picnic areas owned by a state park in South California. This large picnic area also offers many amenities including barbecue spots and restrooms. Volleyball nets are also present near this picnic area. There is also a bike path (starting from the state park entrance near the Ventura Pier) which offers a memorable biking experience with pleasant oceanfront views. There are bike rental shops available near Ventura Pier.

Getting to Seaward Avenue Beach is easy - it is located near the intersection of South Seaward Avenue and Zephyr Court, where street parking is available. There is also a free parking lot near this intersection. However, we recommend visiting early since these parking spaces can fill up quickly. 

There are many attractions near Seaward Avenue Beach. Ventura Botanical Gardens feature a unique array of over 160 species of plants collected from all over the world. The Museum of Ventura County offers interesting historical exhibits, art galleries and cultural displays from all over Ventura County and the Channel Islands. If you are looking for another attraction near Seaward Avenue Beach, Harmon Canyon Preserve is a 2,100 acre natural preserve featuring oak forests, streams, hills, and canyons, which offers an interesting insight into Southern California’s vibrant biodiversity and unique geography.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Seaward Avenue Beach. Prime Steakhouse is an upscale restaurant that offers excellent steaks and seafood dishes. Peking Restaurant offers delicious Chinese dishes including fried rice, wontons, roast duck, and honey walnut shrimp. If you are looking for another affordable restaurant near Seaward Avenue Beach, the modestly priced Golden Egg Cafe offers delectable breakfast dishes including eggs, pancakes, hash browns, and banana bread.

If you are looking for a hotel near Seaward Avenue Beach, there are many great nearby options. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Ojai Valley Inn which is a 20-minute drive away offers many amenities including a spa, a golf course, multiple restaurants, multiple bars, a tennis court, a golf course, and access to a fitness center. A more affordable and nearby hotel is the 3-Star Clocktower Inn which is set in a former firehouse and offers many amenities including a restaurant, a hot tub, complimentary breakfast, and evening wine-and-cheese tasting sessions. As another moderately priced option, the 3-Star The Pierpont Inn offers many amenities including a pool, a garden, a restaurant, and a fitness center. If you are looking for a good and affordable hotel near Seaward Avenue Beach, the modestly priced 1-Star Travelers Beach Inn is located conveniently close to some of the major landmarks in the city of Ventura and offers a pool and in-room coffee.