by Jennifer Tipton
What is your favorite free thing to do in Ventura?
Nicole Olgy
age 22
Employee at Alejandro’s Salon
“Honestly, my favorite thing has always been the Ventura Pier and the whole promenade – it’s my happy place.”
Cija Cadiente
age 36
Caregiver
“Hiking at Arroyo Verde Park, we just had all that rain and the flowers are beautiful there!”
Ray Bender 
age 61
Business Owner
“I guess I’d have to say going to the beach.”
Penny Allen
age 73
Retired from the travel business
“I like to drive downtown and look at all the lovely antique stores, boutiques and restaurants – I just love to go downtown!”
Ron Dallas
age 73
Retired Engineer
“I like to go along the beach at Surfer’s Point and enjoy the view, the air and the atmosphere.”
