Perfectly situated in Downtown Ventura, a California coastal community that boasts idyllic beaches, incredible surf, and year-round sunshine. Frequently named one of the most desirable places to live, Ventura offers a little something for everyone. From the mountains to the beaches, the restaurants and craft breweries to the theaters and galleries, Ventura has so much to offer. The Downtown area in particular is the arts and cultural hub of the community, with scores of locals and tourists strolling, dining and shopping the area daily. Ventura (officially named San Buenaventura) was founded in 1782 when Junipero Serra established the San Buenaventura Mission , which was the ninth of the California Missions to be established. The city was incorporated in 1866. Here are just some of the numerous accolades Ventura has received recently from national publications: Sunset Magazine (February 2017) in the article "20 best value towns in the West" named Ventura the best city in Southern California. Men's Journal (April 2015) named Ventura one of the Best Places to Live Now.