Living in the Westside Neighborhood, Ventura, CA
The Westside neighborhood (bright red) in Ventura California is such a great real estate value and place to live. Currently homes in the Westside sell for significantly less than other parts of Ventura (when comparing homes with similar quality and lot size).
Video on The Westside Neighborhood, Ventura
There's so much more to love about living in the Westside, Ventura including:
- A supportive, involved community.
- Art galleries, art classes and the non profit Bell Arts Factory.
- Highly rated mom and pops restaurants.
- Walking and bicycling distance to Ventura's Downtown, Pier, Boardwalk and Beaches.
We'll give you the straight scoop on the Westside including the Cons as well!
Map and Location
Pros
The Westside neighborhood (bright red on map) is a Western border of Ventura and runs parallel to Ventura Avenue. It is walking/biking distance to:
- Ventura's fantastic beaches (by walking along the Ventura River Trail).
- Art galleries and restaurants.
- Ventura's downtown and outdoor pedestrian mall (with tons of shops, entertainment and even a weekly farmers market (every Saturday).
- Because the Westside (and Ventura) are right off Highways 101 and 126, it's convenient for commuting and travel to other cities like Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Santa Clarita and Ojai.
Cons
The major con relates to lots of traffic on local highways during rush hour, week-ends and holidays. However, there is less traffic when comparing to Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.
Homes and Neighborhoods
Pros
The homes and neighborhood diversity also includes:
- Folk Victorian (late 1800’s), historic adobe (with archways, custom windows, curved ceilings and tile roofs).
- Tiny homes, mixed-use commercial/residential, 1950's-80's.
- Newer, semi-custom tract homes with amazing mountain views and of the town below.
- Older neighborhoods have beautiful, established trees lining the streets.
(see “Hidden Gem” video above for pictures and video of homes and neighborhoods)
Cons
- There are a lot of garages in the older neighborhoods that have been converted to an additional unit. As a result, there can be crowded and limited street parking.
- In the older neighborhoods there tends to be overhead wires.
- You may notice highway noise from the nearby highways, 23 and 101.
Thinking about a move to Ventura County?
"We’re Bart and Keziah, local real estate experts who go way beyond the basics—helping you find hidden gem neighborhoods, track down off-market listings, and negotiate the best deal.
Living in the Westside Neighborhood, Ventura, CA
The Westside neighborhood (bright red) in Ventura California is such a great real estate value and place to live. Currently homes in the Westside sell for significantly less than other parts of Ventura (when comparing homes with similar quality and lot size).
Video on The Westside Neighborhood, Ventura
There's so much more to love about living in the Westside, Ventura including:
- A supportive, involved community.
- Art galleries, art classes and the non profit Bell Arts Factory.
- Highly rated mom and pops restaurants.
- Walking and bicycling distance to Ventura's Downtown, Pier, Boardwalk and Beaches.
We'll give you the straight scoop on the Westside including the Cons as well!
Map and Location
Pros
The Westside neighborhood (bright red on map) is a Western border of Ventura and runs parallel to Ventura Avenue. It is walking/biking distance to:
- Ventura's fantastic beaches (by walking along the Ventura River Trail).
- Art galleries and restaurants.
- Ventura's downtown and outdoor pedestrian mall (with tons of shops, entertainment and even a weekly farmers market (every Saturday).
- Because the Westside (and Ventura) are right off Highways 101 and 126, it's convenient for commuting and travel to other cities like Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Santa Clarita and Ojai.
Cons
The major con relates to lots of traffic on local highways during rush hour, week-ends and holidays. However, there is less traffic when comparing to Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.
Homes and Neighborhoods
Pros
The homes and neighborhood diversity also includes:
- Folk Victorian (late 1800’s), historic adobe (with archways, custom windows, curved ceilings and tile roofs).
- Tiny homes, mixed-use commercial/residential, 1950's-80's.
- Newer, semi-custom tract homes with amazing mountain views and of the town below.
- Older neighborhoods have beautiful, established trees lining the streets.
(see “Hidden Gem” video above for pictures and video of homes and neighborhoods)
Cons
- There are a lot of garages in the older neighborhoods that have been converted to an additional unit. As a result, there can be crowded and limited street parking.
- In the older neighborhoods there tends to be overhead wires.
- You may notice highway noise from the nearby highways, 23 and 101.
Thinking about a move to Ventura County?
"We’re Bart and Keziah, local real estate experts who go way beyond the basics—helping you find hidden gem neighborhoods, track down off-market listings, and negotiate the best deal.