Ocean Pacific (OP) corduroy or Dolphin nylon running shorts. Paired with Candies or Cherokee wedge sandals. VENTURA FASHIONĭo these ring a bell? Dittos Saddleback or high-rise pants. – Patagonia held its massive parking lot sales in the 80’s. Now home to our (enclosed) Pacific View Mall. Woolworth with its iconic dine-in counter. – Buenaventura Center was an open-air shopping complex with the likes of Judy’s (contemporary junior’s fashions), Kaisers (the original Jamba Juice), Scott’s Apparel, Kimo’s Polynesian Shop and F.W. Korb’s Trading Post: an icon in its western-style building selling an assortment of Levi’s, military surplus, camping gear, flannel shirts, and boots. Loop’s cafeteria: a classic diner with its regulars NOW: home to popular Spencer Makenzie’s, Ventura’s famous fish taco spot.Ī post shared by Ventura Realtor? on at 9:01pm PDT Mama-san was sharp (always remembering what you ordered and exactly how you liked it!), efficient and expertly handled the patrons (boy, she had us trained well). No one could ever forget the wife (Mama-san) who was the only server. The hardworking husband-wife team served up entrees with scoops of sticky rice and a heap of shredded cabbage mixed with a dollop of mayo/soy sauce. THEN: Kodani’s, the crazy popular teriyaki/tempura diner in the unique “boat” building. Levy, Cartwright’s, Noren’s Market (Tri-tip, anyone?), Strimples Bagels (cheesy jalapeno, please!) and…always packed to the gills, Sushi Marina. Other missed notables: Wild Planet, Bank of A. Recently announced was the closure of Avenue Hardware, a mainstay for 75 years. Like many other fans, I’m hopelessly waiting for Chef (turned former mayor), Sandy Smith, to reopen.Įnd of an era…after a successful 48 years serving Ventura, Arby’s will soon be closing. Known for their hot-off-the-press whole wheat tortillas served with a perfecto spicy pico de gallo. On top of my “miss list”: Rosarito Beach Cafe. Now in its place is polished up Discovery with state-of-the-art bowling lanes, stage, and (nowhere near divey) bar. – Ventura Bowling Center: “vintage” bowling alley with world-class dive bar serving up stiff drinks and notable greasy fare. – Top Hat: Our iconically downtown cute wooden “hut’ hamburger stand. Still pluggin’ and chuggin’: Ventura Majestic Theater, Salzers Mercantile, Ferraro’s, Johnny’s on the Avenue, Corrales (moved from the original location on the Avenue), Great Central Steak & Hoagie, Hong Kong Inn, Vagabond Restaurant, Sea Things, The Sportsman. 1975) continues to sell used books at its perfect corner location. Historic Pierpont Inn still stands and is currently managed by Wyndham Hotel Group. – The Cross at Grant Park overcame controversy and continues to stand proudly over our great town. Venturans recall these as perfect date spots. – Golf-n-Stuff, Skating Plus, and Buena Lanes have entertained us for over 40 years. Other CB havens: Corrales and Tony’s Burrito Hut. Check out the “I Love Corn Burritos” Facebook fan page (577+ members and growing). – Fosters Freeze: Since 1946, best known for their Corn Burritos (bean filled taquitos), a local “cult cuisine”, covered in melted cheese and slathered with a spicy red sauce. Also gone is our one & only boot-scootin’ country bar, Ban-dar.Ī post shared by SURF RODEO on at 3:53pm PDT GOING STRONG Remember Lion I’s? Unforgettable is their unique style of ska/reggae/funk/jazz…and the lead singer’s wild mane.Ī local favorite, Raging Arb & the Redheads, amassed a loyal following back in the day…they still do! Catch them rocking the sand at our Summer weekend music fest, Surf Rodeo.ĭance clubs gone bye-bye…In the same location: Avery’s, Club Soda then Metro. MUSIC SCENEīefore swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy became world-famous, they shook the creaky wooden floors upstairs at Nicholby’s dance and pool hall. While it may not be the longest, it’s arguably the most loved. Storms shortened it by 300 feet making it the 8th. Our adored Ventura Pier was once the longest wooden pier in California. Read more on its history (from 13 to 5 to 2 Trees) here. Two Trees lives on! Community preservation at its finest. Once it takes root and thrives, the dead tree will be removed. On April 22, 2017, aka Earth Day, a third tree was planted. Perched on the hillside overlooking all of Ventura, sits our iconic landmark, Two Trees. A post shared by Visit Ventura on at 6:47am PDT
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