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Cities Near Ventura

Cities near Ventura, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Oxnard, Camarillo, Santa Barbara. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Ventura, California is Oxnard, about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 29 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Oxnard9 mi / 14 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Camarillo15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Barbara25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Thousand Oaks27 mi / 44 km52 minDrive/railDay trip
Simi Valley29 mi / 47 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Woodland Hills40 mi / 64 km1 hr 12 minDrive/railDay trip
Valencia41 mi / 65 km1 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip
North Hills46 mi / 74 km1 hr 23 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Monica49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip
North Hollywood53 mi / 85 km1 hr 35 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Ventura

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Oxnard, Camarillo, Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Ventura include Oxnard, Camarillo, Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley. The closest is Oxnard, about 9 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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