Emma Wood State Beach to Ventura Pier

"We dream in colors borrowed from the sea." ~ Author unknown

This is a 5-mile laid-back, beach bum, expect to get your feet wet, late afternoon/golden hour walk along the beautiful Ventura coastline. Elevation gain, sea level to 35'.

**NOTE** Please don't sign up for this hike if you are in a rush or have other plans after. My hikes are casual and slower paced (1.5-2 mph), we take breaks, and we explore. I can't guarantee that we will be back at exactly the end time. Thank you.

The Walk
4:00pm - meet me at the corner of Park Access Road and W. Main Street at the Seaside Wilderness Park, next door to the RV park. Be sure to follow the driving directions and see the map in photo gallery. Parking is free on the street. You can also park in the parking lot but there is a fee.

4:05pm - we will head down to the restrooms located in the parking lot and use them if needed.

4:20pm - we will start walking along the beach to the Ventura Pier, crossing over the Santa Clara River (ankle to knee deep if there’s water) and continue on the path to the pier. There are restrooms as we get closer to the pier, and at the pier.

Tacos
At the pier, we will stop for everybody’s favorite tacos at the Beach House Taco shack http://www.beach-house-tacos.com/, I strongly suggest we order our food online before we get there.

We may walk the pier then head back to our cars via the coastal path, crossing over the railroad tracks, and over the old bridge. During this golden hour, and somewhere along the walk, we may view the sunset which occurs at 8:07pm.

Checklist

1. Bring your flashlights just in case we need them.
2. Bring a least a liter of water, snacks, hat, poles if you need them, sunscreen.
3. Bring a jacket if you easily get cold or a windbreaker for wind
4. Sandals or water shoes is the preferred footwear for the beach part of the walk, barefoot is good too. We will cross over some rock.
5. You might get wet so bring a towel or brush to get the sand off your feet.

Other details

• High Tide is at 5:23 pm.
• Sunset: 8:07pm
• Difficulty: As hard as a walk on the beach
• Dogs: No. Dogs are not allowed on state beaches.
• Restrooms: In the parking lot, before we reach the pier and at the pier
• Water Fountain: at the pier.
• KNOWN DANGERS: Drowning, slip and fall, sea monsters, mermaids, frisbee impact, cold feet, tsunami.

DIRECTIONS

• Address to the Ventura Beach RV Resort (next door to the parking lot entrance): 800 W Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
• Google Coordinates: 34.282584, -119.314045
• Google Map
  https://www.google.com/maps/place/34%C2%B016'57.3%22N+119%C2%B018'50.6%22W/@34.2815118,-119.3146326,924m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xbad49c0d49368a45!8m2!3d34.282584!4d-119.314045?hl=en&authuser=0

DISCLAIMER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY

1. You must RSVP to attend this event, no exceptions.
2. The PM Hiker organizers are not trained leaders and do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips.
3. If you sign up for any event, you are releasing the PM Hiker organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries.
4. Hiking and other outdoor events can be dangerous, and accidents can happen.
5. Per Meetup rules, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You take full responsibility for your own actions.
6. These rules apply to any guests you may invite.