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Ventura offers one of the most appealing coastal lifestyles in Southern California, blending beach access, local character, and a more grounded community feel than many larger coastal markets. For buyers searching Ventura beachfront homes for sale, the city presents a compelling mix of true beach neighborhoods, canal front living, and near water opportunities that can fit a range of lifestyle goals. Whether you are looking for a primary residence, second home, or long term investment, Ventura continues to stand out for both quality of life and real estate desirability.

One of Ventura’s biggest strengths is variety. Buyers exploring Ventura beach real estate often start with neighborhoods like Pierpont, known for its classic beach living and close connection to the sand, or Ventura Keys, where waterfront and canal front living create a very different coastal experience. That range gives buyers the ability to compare direct beach access, harbor adjacency, and waterfront ambience within one city. It also means local insight matters, because what feels ideal for one buyer may be very different for another.

Ventura coastal homes for sale remain attractive because of both lifestyle and location. Residents enjoy proximity to the shoreline, harbor amenities, dining, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the rest of Ventura County. Buyers looking for Ventura waterfront homes are often drawn by the rarity of these settings and the enduring demand for well located coastal property. Inventory can be limited, and the best opportunities often depend on timing, local awareness, and a clear understanding of what each neighborhood offers.

If you are beginning your search, this Ventura page is the right starting point for comparing the city’s coastal communities. Nearby communities to consider include Pierpont and Ventura Keys, each offering a distinct take on Ventura living. Looking for a real estate agent in Ventura? Contact Garry Eberhardt and the team at Ahoy Homes today! We can help you compare neighborhoods, evaluate current listings, and navigate the Ventura coastal market with confidence.

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Schools In The Area

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De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts 805-641-5165 public 6-8
Blanche Reynolds Elementary School 805-289-1817 public KG-5
Pacific High School 805-289-7950 public 9-12
Foothill Technology High School 805-289-0023 public 9-12
El Camino High School 805-289-7955 public 9-12
Ventura High School 805-641-5116 public 9-12
Citrus Glen Elementary School 805-672-0220 public KG-5
Montalvo Elementary School 805-289-1872 public KG-5
Portola Elementary School 805-289-1734 public KG-5
Juanamaria Elementary School 805-672-0291 public KG-5
Mound Elementary School 805-289-1886 public KG-5
Balboa Middle School 805-289-1800 public 6-8
Elmhurst Elementary School 805-289-1860 public KG-5
Poinsettia Elementary School 805-289-7971 public KG-5
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education 805-648-5503 public KG-8
Pierpont Elementary School 805-641-5470 public KG-5
Buena High School 805-289-1826 public 9-12
Golden Valley Charter 805-642-3435 public KG-12
E. P. Foster Elementary School 805-641-5420 public KG-5
Anacapa Middle School 805-289-7900 public 6-8
Sheridan Way Elementary School 805-641-5491 public KG-5
Will Rogers Elementary School 805-641-5496 public KG-5
Loma Vista Elementary School 805-641-5443 public KG-5
Homestead (Alternative) 805-289-7955 public KG-8
Cabrillo Middle School 805-641-5155 public 6-8
Lincoln Elementary School 805-641-5438 public KG-5
Goldenwest Montessori Schools 805-648-1437 private PK-2 Website
Ventura Christian Academy 805-643-3387 private KG-12 Website
St Bonaventure High School 805-648-6836 private 9-12 Website
Coastline Bible Day School 805-642-1562 private PK-TKG Website
Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission 805-643-1500 private KG-8 Website
City Christian School 805-658-2900 private KG-8 Website
Ventura Missionary School 805-644-9515 private KG-8 Website
Our Lady of the Assumption School 805-642-7198 private PK-8 Website
Ventura Montessori School 805-642-9567 private PK-KG Website
Ventura County Christian School 805-641-0187 private PK-12 Website
Goldenwest Montessori Schools 805-648-1437 private PK-2 Website
Coastline Bible Day School 805-642-1562 private PK-TKG Website
Our Lady of the Assumption School 805-642-7198 private PK-8 Website
Ventura Montessori School 805-642-9567 private PK-KG Website
Ventura County Christian School 805-641-0187 private PK-12 Website
Blanche Reynolds Elementary School 805-289-1817 public KG-5
Citrus Glen Elementary School 805-672-0220 public KG-5
Montalvo Elementary School 805-289-1872 public KG-5
Portola Elementary School 805-289-1734 public KG-5
Juanamaria Elementary School 805-672-0291 public KG-5
Mound Elementary School 805-289-1886 public KG-5
Elmhurst Elementary School 805-289-1860 public KG-5
Poinsettia Elementary School 805-289-7971 public KG-5
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education 805-648-5503 public KG-8
Pierpont Elementary School 805-641-5470 public KG-5
Golden Valley Charter 805-642-3435 public KG-12
E. P. Foster Elementary School 805-641-5420 public KG-5
Sheridan Way Elementary School 805-641-5491 public KG-5
Will Rogers Elementary School 805-641-5496 public KG-5
Loma Vista Elementary School 805-641-5443 public KG-5
Homestead (Alternative) 805-289-7955 public KG-8
Lincoln Elementary School 805-641-5438 public KG-5
Goldenwest Montessori Schools 805-648-1437 private PK-2 Website
Ventura Christian Academy 805-643-3387 private KG-12 Website
Coastline Bible Day School 805-642-1562 private PK-TKG Website
Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission 805-643-1500 private KG-8 Website
City Christian School 805-658-2900 private KG-8 Website
Ventura Missionary School 805-644-9515 private KG-8 Website
Our Lady of the Assumption School 805-642-7198 private PK-8 Website
Ventura Montessori School 805-642-9567 private PK-KG Website
Ventura County Christian School 805-641-0187 private PK-12 Website
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts 805-641-5165 public 6-8
Balboa Middle School 805-289-1800 public 6-8
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education 805-648-5503 public KG-8
Golden Valley Charter 805-642-3435 public KG-12
Anacapa Middle School 805-289-7900 public 6-8
Homestead (Alternative) 805-289-7955 public KG-8
Cabrillo Middle School 805-641-5155 public 6-8
Ventura Christian Academy 805-643-3387 private KG-12 Website
Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura Mission 805-643-1500 private KG-8 Website
City Christian School 805-658-2900 private KG-8 Website
Ventura Missionary School 805-644-9515 private KG-8 Website
Our Lady of the Assumption School 805-642-7198 private PK-8 Website
Ventura County Christian School 805-641-0187 private PK-12 Website
Pacific High School 805-289-7950 public 9-12
Foothill Technology High School 805-289-0023 public 9-12
El Camino High School 805-289-7955 public 9-12
Ventura High School 805-641-5116 public 9-12
Buena High School 805-289-1826 public 9-12
Golden Valley Charter 805-642-3435 public KG-12
Ventura Christian Academy 805-643-3387 private KG-12 Website
St Bonaventure High School 805-648-6836 private 9-12 Website
Ventura County Christian School 805-641-0187 private PK-12 Website

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