Avid recreation enthusiasts experience a diverse array of outdoor exploits and athletic events that surpass all expectations. Ventura is widely known as the "Hawaii on the Mainland"—and tourists will quickly find out why. Legendary surfing conditions and enviable weather deliver optimal circumstances for surfers and beach dwellers. Sports aficionados will find ample tennis courts, bike paths cut along beautiful scenery, and ample aquatic adventures, from kayaking, sailing, and jet skiing, to boat tours and fishing. Come enjoy the seaside oasis of The Gold Coast and test your athletic limits and passion for all things aquatic.