Ventura - Premier Visitors Guide 2007-2008 - (Page 2) Keeping it Real in Ventura It’s more than a catchy tagline—it’s a way of life. Ventura offers visitors simultaneously the best of what California used to be and what it promises to be. Somehow, Ventura does this with an authentic nature that is immediately felt by one who is new to town. It just feels real. No pretense, no modern building façade providing a falsified history and no pressure to change from being what it has always been. Likewise, the people of Ventura are genuine. The majority of restaurants are owned and operated by locals who pride themselves in the quality of what they serve. Menu selections are a reflection of our history and agriculture or relationship to the sea and natural elements. Artists love Ventura and hundreds proudly call it home; inspired by its light, its history and the ambience around town. Our beautiful seaside town offers a chance to experience more than 200 years of history, followed by a meal of cutting edge cuisine. Moments later you can get your feet wet at one of our native state beaches while island views will beckon for a visit to America’s Galapagos—Channel Islands National Park. Stay a little longer and you can enjoy the surrounding countryside including Los Padres National Forest and nearby wine country. Welcome to the REAL California—the place you’ve been hearing about all your life. —Jim Luttjohann Executive Director, Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau COVER ILLUSTRATIONS BY: STEVE COOK, WWW.STEVECOOK.COM AND HILDA KILPATRICK, WWW.HILDAKILPATRICK.COM http://WWW.HILDAKILPATRICK.COM http://www.venturaarts.org http://WWW.STEVECOOK.COM
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