Surfers Point Beach(Promenade Park Beach)

Located near the Ventura Pier, Surfers Point Beach – also known as Promenade Park Beach – is a large beach that is a part of the Seaside Park located in the city of Ventura. There are large dunes present on the western part of the beach, while the eastern portion of the beach is rocky. The Ventura River also meets the ocean near the western end of surfers Point Beach and sometimes forms a lagoon here. The beach has light brown sand and sparse amounts of vegetation. 

Surfers Point Beach offers many fun activities including surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, roller-skating, skateboarding, canoeing, skimboarding, biking, boogie boarding, bodysurfing, beachcombing, sunbathing, boating, swimming, picnicking, and wildlife watching. The water near Surfers Point offers thrilling and consistent right-hand surfing waves. Kitesurfers and windsurfers often go into the water near the western end of Surfers Point due to the ideal water conditions there. However, if you are planning to go into the water near Surfers Point, we recommend being careful as the water here has dangerous rip currents. The water near the beach is home to a large array of animals - depending on the time of the year, you can see a variety of animals here including seals, sea lions, otters, dolphins, and migrating whales. The western part of the beach near the Ventura River Lagoon also offers a great opportunity for bird watching. The grassy park near Surfers Point beach also offers picnic spots, making it an ideal choice for family visits. As an interesting fact, this park was supposedly once the location of a Native American Chumash village. The area near the beach also hosts a variety of exciting events throughout the year including trade shows, concerts, and the Ventura County Fair. There is also an oceanfront promenade running along the coastline near Surfers Point Beach, which features trails for walking, biking, roller skating, and skateboarding.

Getting to Surfers Point Beach is easy - the entrance to the beach is located south of the intersection between Harbor Boulevard and Figueroa Street. There are paid parking lots present near the beach. 

There are many attractions near Surfers Point Beach. Grant Park is a grassy park that offers memorable views of the city of Ventura and the Pacific Ocean. Additionally, the park also has a cross which was planted in 1782 by the Franciscan priest Junipero Serra, who had also previously established Mission San Buenaventura. 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 fun attraction near Surfers Point Beach, Rubicon Theatre Company frequently organizes exciting plays, theatrical festivals, concerts, and educational programs.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Surfers Point Beach. Wood Ranch is an upscale restaurant that offers excellent barbecued chicken and rib platters. Pete’s Breakfast House offers excellent breakfast dishes including eggs, burritos, waffles, and sandwiches. Additionally, the restaurant was also awarded Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice award in 2020. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Surfers Point Brach, the modestly priced Beach House Tacos serves excellent seafood tacos and burritos.

If you are looking for a hotel to stay in near Surfers Point Beach, there are many great nearby options. If you are looking for an upscale option, the 4-Star Su Nido Inn is a 25-minute drive away. The hotel features Spanish Mission-style architecture and offers many amenities including complimentary snacks and access to a nearby gym. A more affordable and nearby hotel is the 3-Star Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach offers many amenities including a gym, a restaurant, a bar, a pool, and complimentary breakfast. 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 Surfers Point Beach, the modestly priced 2-Star La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Ventura offers many amenities including a pool, a hot tub, and complimentary breakfast.