The following is a list of some popular destinations and activities close to 91¿ì»îÁÖ Aquinas College, California, based on recommendations from members of the College™s faculty and staff. 

 

Outdoors

  • ” Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, playground, surf & bike rentals
  • ” Sightseeing and whale-watching expeditions along the Channel Islands
  • ” The Punch Bowls hike, adjacent to campus, is a local favorite
  • ” Wildlife, ocean view, playground
    500 Ninos Dr.
    Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    805-962-5339
  • ” 1,000+ plant species
    1212 Mission Canyon Rd.
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    805-682-4726

 

California Missions / Area Catholic Churches

  • ” the ninth and final California Mission founded by St. Junipero Serra
    211 E. Main St.
    Ventura, CA 93001
    805-643-4318
  • ” the tenth California Mission, still run by Franciscan Friars
    201 Laguna St.
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    805-682-4713
  • ” diocesan church in Santa Paula; most Masses offered in Spanish
    427 N. Oak St.
    Santa Paula, CA 93060
    805-525-3716
  • ” diocesan church in Santa Paula, 24-hour adoration on all Fridays
    235 N. Ninth St.
    Santa Paula, CA 93060
    805-525-2149
  • ” diocesan church in Ojai, Adoration Thursday through Saturday morning

    185 St. 91¿ì»îÁÖ Dr.
    Ojai, CA 93023
    805-646-4338

 

Museums

  • ” models and displays about Ventura County's oil industry
    1001 E. Main St.
    Santa Paula, CA 93060
    805-933-0076
  • ” history, methods of local farming
    926 Railroad Ave.
    Santa Paula, CA 93060
    805-525-3100
  • ” Santa Paula's artistic heritage
    117 N. 10th St.
    Santa Paula, CA 93060
    805-525-5554
  • ” museum and Air Force One pavilion
    40 Presidential Dr.
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
    805-522-2977
  • ” permanent and temporary displays, planetarium, and butterfly pavilion
    2559 Puesta del Sol
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105 
    805-682-4711
  • ” paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and photographs
    1200 Getty Center Drive
    Los Angeles, California 90049
    310-440-7300
  • ” arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria
    17985 Pacific Coast Highway
    Pacific Palisades, California 90272
    310-440-7300

 

Wine Tasting

  • ” boutique wines handcrafted from organic grapes
    208 E. Ojai Ave.
    Ojai, CA 93023
    805-640-1255
  •  ” alumni-owned, beautiful outdoor location
    805-640-1190
    821 W. Ojai Ave Ojai, CA 93023 
  • ” over 150 Ojai Vineyard wines in stock
    109 S. Montgomery St.
    Ojai, CA 93023
    805-798-3947

 

Shopping & Pedestrian Areas

  • ” historic homes, museums, boutiques, Mission San Buenaventura
  • ” water-sport rentals, arcade, galleries, shops, and restaurants
  • ” fine dining, shops, various cultural and historical venues

 

Planes & Trains

  • ” small airport with open houses on the first Sunday of every month
  • ” rides on 1930s and 1940s-era passenger coach and dining cars through citrus and avocado orchards