Olivas Adobe Historic Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Olivas Adobe Historic Park

The Olivas Adobe in Ventura, California is an adobe structure built in 1837 by Raymundo Olivas on the north bank of the Santa Clara River about a mile from the estuary where it flows into the Santa Barbara Channel.He and his wife and their 21 children lived here until 1899. It later became Max Fleischmann's hunting lodge . After his death, his foundation donated the land and the house to the City of Ventura.

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Marina Park

Marina Park

2.6km from Olivas Adobe Historic Park

A majestic 15-acre beachfront park in Ventura, featuring a large open grassy area for kids to play, families to host a picnic, or to just sit and enjoy the California sunshine.This park has nearly an entire mile of oceanfront that’s directly adjacent to Ventura Harbor, with plenty of beachfront land and flat sand.

Mcgrath State Beach

Mcgrath State Beach

2.95km from Olivas Adobe Historic Park

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.A nature trail leads to the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve. Camping sites are available. Two miles of beach provide surfing and fishing opportunities.

Ventura Beach

Ventura Beach

4.19km from Olivas Adobe Historic Park

A beautiful beach located in the coasts of Ventura and is famous for its other leisure activities too. There are so many other options in this beach.

San Buenaventura State Beach

San Buenaventura State Beach

4.26km from Olivas Adobe Historic Park

A beautiful beach which is located in Ventura County of California. The beach consists of a 1700 foot pier that has a snack bar, restaurant, and a bait shop. People often come to this beach to surf, swim, and picnic.

Arroyo Verde Park

Arroyo Verde Park

4.81km from Olivas Adobe Historic Park

Arroyo Verde Park is a beautiful and important natural preserve and recreational resource. The park consists of 132 acres of relatively rugged land - featuring 14 acres of tree lined open grass areas, individual picnic/barbecue sites, three group barbecue areas, a nature center, several miles of hiking trails, restrooms and two children's play areas.

Ventura Pier

Ventura Pier

5.61km from Olivas Adobe Historic Park

Formerly known as Ventura wharf is a wooden pier located on the Pacific Ocean in Ventura. The pier has been designated as Ventura Historic Landmark No. 20.

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Historically inhabited by the Chumash people, with their presence dating back 10,000-12,000 years. Known for their rock paintings and for their great basketry, the Chumash were hunter-gatherers, fishermen, and also traders with the Mojave, Yokuts, and Tongva Indians.

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