Ventura Boat Rentals

Locals like to call it Mother's Beach, referencing the safety this favorite beach provided to swimmers. Located at the end of the peninsula in front of Ventura’s Harbor it is protected by jetties and a breakwater making is a sheltered place where everyone can relax.

As the name suggests this beach is a surfer favorite because of the great waves that form the break of the Santa Clara River mouth. It's also popular with beachcombers for its great collection of shells and sea glass that wash upon the shores.

This oceanfront park is 15-acres of waterfront terrain that is free for the community to use and enjoy. Littered with trees, a playground for kids, and sporting areas, it's a beloved public space.

At the end of the Marina Park is Soter Point, known for its bronze statue of tha mermaid playing the flute. The mermaid is a donation from a russian immigrant and is engraved with the statement "From Russia With Love."

As you cruise into Pierpoint bay watch the sun bathers and dog walkers enjoying this long piece of beach. If you get lucky it could witness a surf or windsurfing competition from behind the sea-ne.

Since the point faces south waves the approach the beach from the west curl around creating perfect waves that locals love to take advantage of. Surfer Point is also at the mouth of the Ventura river so there is a small lagoon which makes it a great place to go bird watching.

Built in 1872, The ventura pier is the oldest pier in California. The pier is 1,600 feet (490 meters) long and made of wood. Originally it was a commercial wharf used to export the region's agricultural products and crude oil. Today, however it is just for public use with many utilizing the space for walks, jogs, or fishing.

Apart of the Emma Wood State Beach this park is normally only visible by foot, see the seaside wilderness park coast line from the sea. Located at the Ventura River mouth, the former "Hobo Jungle," is a great place to spot birds en route.

From any point in the charter, guests can see the gorgeous view of the Topatopa mountain range, creating one of a kind views from the sea. This Los Padres National Forest range reaches an elevation of 6,716 feet (2,047 m) at Hines Peak, about six miles north of Thomas Aquinas College and is part of the Transverse Ranges of Southern California.

Five islands make up the Channel Island National Park (San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa, and Santa Barbara). Established in 1980 they are safe havens for many endemic species.
From a coastal ventura yacht charter it is possible to see the profile of the Anacapa and Santa Cruz islands radiating in the distance.

Venturas’ Harbor Village isn't just the departure location for most of our Ventura charters, but the go to place for fun! With Escape Rooms, a carousel, a comedy club, regular concert,delicious eateries, shops and more it's easy to fill the time around your charter at one of the many activities.

Enjoy the easy life and cruise along the ventura beachfront along the Omer Rains coast Bikeway. Bike rentals are easily available in the Harbor Village where you depart from the charter, making it easy to explore ventura and to keep the day going with a bit of movement. For the real adventure junkies you can even take the path all the way to Ojai.

Built in the 1800’s, the San Buenaventura Mission was the last mission built under Saint Junipero Serra. Only a ten minute drive away from the harbor, the Mission tour gives insight into a different time of life in the area and those who started the city we know today.

The museum has exhibits on everything from the history of commercial diving in Los Angeles to chronicles the once thriving San Pedro fishing industry. The museum also operates the tugboat Angels Gate, built in 1944 for the Army Transportation Service.

Just a short drive inside the Emma Wood State Beach is a tranquil hike that goes along the rocky sea front with access to tide pools and incredible birdwatch because of the river environment.

Hold some sea life in their touch tanks, learn about all the different channel islands in their exhibits, or walk up their observation tower to get a great view. Located right on the harbor it's a great place to learn about the ventura area ecosystem and marine life before embarking on a charter.