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Emma Wood State Beach is a California State Beach in Ventura, California. It is located on the Santa Barbara Channel on the west side of the Ventura River estuary and south of the railroad tracks of the Coast Line and the US Highway 101 freeway. [1] The beach is named after Emma Grubb Wood who once owned the 8,000 acres (3,237 ha) Taylor Ranch.
The State of California initially purchased a 26-acre (11 ha) site for the park in 1979, [8] with the additional intent to protect the sand dunes within the beach lands. [8] The developer of an adjacent residential with a hotel site dedicated an additional 36 acres (15 ha), giving the park its present size of 62 acres (25 ha). [9]
McGrath State Beach is one of the best bird-watching areas in California, with the lush riverbanks of the Santa Clara River and sand dunes along the shore. [3] A nature trail leads to the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve. [4] Camping sites are available. [5] Two miles of beach provide surfing and fishing opportunities. [6]
Leo Carrillo State Park is a state park in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Situated along the Malibu coast, the park is a component of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. With 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of beach, the parkland stretches into the Santa Monica Mountains.
Seaside Park (commonly known as the Ventura County Fairgrounds) is an event venue in Ventura, California, United States. The 62-acre site (25 ha) is the home of the Ventura County Fair . [ 1 ] Trade shows , concerts , and other events are held throughout the year at the fairgrounds.
Pages in category "Beaches of Ventura County, California" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Solimar Beach is located approximately one mile north of Emma Wood State Beach. Solimar beach is the stretch of sand and ocean that lines the ocean front housing and extends southeast towards the city of Ventura. The southern portion of the beach is considered the "public beach" because the sand is accessible and there are no houses.
County Line Beach is a beach located in Solromar, California, an unincorporated community of Ventura County. This stretch of sandy beach is easily accessible from the adjacent Pacific Coast Highway. This surf spot popularized by the Beach Boys in their 1963 hit song "Surfin' U.S.A." is administered by the California State Parks' Malibu Sector ...