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CENTRAL COAST
Stearns Wharf. 805/564‑5526. Walk this
130‑year‑old wharf; shops, restaurants.
Village of Ojai. 805/646‑8126. 150 W. Ojai Ave.
Artists' community dotted with galleries and studios.
McGrath State Beach. 805/654‑4744. Hike,
sunbathe, fish, bird‑watch.
Ty Warner Sea Center. 805/962‑2526.
211 Stearns Wharf. Study marine animal behaviors;
interactive exhibit.
OXNARD (C6)
Murphy Auto Museum. 805/487‑4333. 2230
Statham Blvd. Imagine Packard models ranging
from 1927 to 1958.
Visit Santa Barbara. 805/966‑9222;
800/676‑1266. 500 E. Montecito St. A welcoming
world‑class destination where opportunities for
enjoyment are limitless. Visit website for free
Visitor Magazine. Tourism@SantaBarbaraCA.com;
SantaBarbaraCA.com. See ad, back cover
SANTA MARIA (B2)
Natural History Museum of Santa Maria.
805/614‑0806. Kids of all ages will enjoy
interesting displays of artifacts from our area
from prehistoric to modern times.
PCPA Theaterfest. 805/922‑8313. See award‑
winning plays during this 50th anniversary year
performed at the Central Coast's only resident
professional theater company; two venues in
Santa Maria (one in Solvang). pcpa.org.
Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce.
800/331‑3779. 614 S. Broadway. Enjoy famous Santa
Maria Style Tri‑Tip, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and
freshly picked strawberries! Exciting events happen
year‑round. SantaMariaVisitor.com. See ad, p. 124
Carnegie Art Museum. 805/385‑8157. 424 South
C St. The architecture is neoclassical, but the
focus within is 20th‑century art.
Channel Islands Harbor. 3900 Pelican Way.
Beaches, lodging, restaurants, marinas, boating,
kayaking, sportfishing, events, access to Channel
Islands National Park. For details, visit the website.
channelislandsharbor.org. See ad, p. 126
Gull Wings Children's Museum. 805/483‑3005.
418 W. 4th St. More than 15 hands‑on imagination
stations.
Heritage Square. 805/483‑7960. Collection of
spectacular Victorian and Craftsman‑style buildings.
Herzog Wine Cellars. 805/983‑1560. 3201 Camino
del Sol. Gourmet dining and a century of premium
winemaking.
BONUS
Oxnard Airport (OXR). 805/382‑3022.
2889 W. 5th St.
Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau/California
Welcome Center. 800/269‑6273. 1000 Town
Center Dr., Ste. 135. Beach city one hour NW
of L.A. Family friendly. International dining,
wine tours, Mullin Automotive Museum, water
recreation, historical venues, and arts/culture.
visitoxnard.com. See ad, p. 126
Ventura County Maritime Museum.
805/984‑6260. 2731 S. Victoria Ave. Ship models
trace 3,000 years of maritime history.
VenturaCountyWest. 800/648‑2124. California's
finest beaches, shopping galore, perfect weather
and affordable accommodations. There is some‑
road trip
SANTA YNEZ (C3)
Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Association. Endless
possibilities with 32 unique lodging choices in
the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley wine country with
fine dining, shops, casino, golf, cycling, hiking++.
Details: VisitTheSantaYnezValley.com. See ad, p. 5
SOLVANG (C3)
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art. 805/686‑1211.
1624 Elverhoy Way. Reminiscent of 18th‑century
farmhouses in Denmark and devoted to Danish
culture.
Hans Christian Andersen Museum. 805/688‑2052.
1680 Mission Dr. Learn about Andersen's books,
journals, plays, and art.
Old Mission Santa Inés. 805/688‑4815. 1760
Mission Dr. The 19th of 21 missions, often called
"Hidden Gem of the Missions."
Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau.
800/468‑6765. 1639 Copenhagen Dr. California's
Little Denmark: a quaint European‑style village
with cultural attractions & unique shopping.
Scenic wine region 3‑miles off Hwy 101. info@
solvangusa.com; solvangusa.com. See ad, p. 122
CHANNEL ISLANDS DISTRICT
See map, this page
CAMARILLO (C6)
Camarillo Premium Outlets®. 805/445‑8520.
Hwy. 101, Los Posas Rd. exit. Shop 160 designer
and name‑brand outlet stores featuring Banana
Republic, Cole Haan, J.Crew, Neiman Marcus Last
Call, Nike and more. Savings of 25% to 65% every
day. premiumoutlets.com/camarillo. See ad, p. 39
VenturaCountyWest. 800/648‑2124. Exquisite
shopping, golf, wine tasting and outdoor adven‑
tures including the Channel Islands. Just north of
LA: Camarillo, Oxnard & Ventura are the perfect
getaway! venturacountywest.com. See ad, p. 128
NEWBURY PARK (C7)
Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center.
805/370‑2301. 4126 W. Potrero Rd. Events include
Native American music, stories, games.
Stagecoach Inn Museum. 805/498‑9441. 51 S.
Ventu Park Rd. Built in 1876 in Monterey‑style.
OJAI (B5)
Ojai Valley Museum. 805/640‑1390. 130 W. Ojai
Ave. Learn of valley history, appreciate rotating
art exhibits.
trip idea | CHANNEL ISLANDS DISTRICT
Enjoy small-town charm, big-city entertainment, exotic animals, and wild islands
along a classic coastline. INFO California Welcome Center SM, Oxnard; 805/988-0717
OJAI. Find inner peace (or just take a walk in the gardens) at 32‑acre Meditation Mount.
Nearby, visit shops and galleries in pretty Arcade Plaza, then browse nearly one million titles
at Bart's Books: paperbacks, some just 35 cents, line the outdoor walls-just drop some coins
in a coffee can and take your pick. (B5)
VENTURA. Explore historic downtown's funky boutiques and antique stores. Stop into Iron
& Resin Garage, where surf style meets blue‑collar Americana, then head over to Ventura
Harbor to see surfers and kiteboarders. (C5)
CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK. Cross the channel (only 12 miles to Anacapa
Island) for world‑class whale‑watching, scuba diving, and hiking. Island Packers offers a
full range of trips. (D4)
CAMARILLO. Watch planes take off and land from runway‑side Waypoint Cafe, a local
favorite for breakfast and lunch. Stroll Old Town, then tour the handsome Queen Anne-style
Victorian home and museum at Camarillo Ranch. (C6)
THOUSAND OAKS. See Broadway productions, concerts, and hear speakers like Anthony
Bourdain at Civic Arts Plaza. Sip giant margaritas at Sabor Cocina Mexicana; the patio over‑
looks a beautiful garden and lake. (C7)
MOORPARK. Visit Underwood Family Farms for pony rides and fresh, local produce. Check
out exotic animal shows at Moorpark College, which houses its own zoo. (C7)
More ideas at visitcalifornia.com/central-coast
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Theme Parks at Night
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