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CONTACT INFORMATION

Dena Bellman *
District Superintendent, Channel Coast District - California State Parks
805.331.3955 phone 1
[email protected]
[email protected]


Colin Rooney *
Special Event Coordinator, California State Parks - Channel Coast District - Ventura Sector
805-746-7095 phone 1
[email protected]


Katharine Wilson *
District Planning Chief, Channel Coast District - California State Parks
805-804-2060 phone 1
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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WEBSITE:
Website
Park Brochure

Site Condition: Location-Directions The beach is in the city of Ventura. The entrance is on San Pedro Street off Highway 101.

General Notes: updated 3.16.2023 bd

Usage Restriction: Drone use subject to bird nesting season. No filming on weekends or holidays.

Filmography: "Little Miss Sunshine" 2006 - Filmed featured the hotel next to the pier.

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, VENTURA COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Ownership: state

Permit: Yes, state

Verified: 5/15/2025

Location Details

San Buenaventura State Beach (SB)

United States / Ventura, California
Location ID: #7734

This beach features swimming, surfing and picnicking. The beach has two miles of sandy beach, sand dunes, picnic sites, a parking lot, a snack bar and a beach-equipment rental shop. Bike trails connect other nearby beaches. The beach is the site for a number of special events, such as the Pirate Festival, triathlon, and volleyball tournaments. A 1,700-foot pier has a snack bar, restaurant and bait shop.

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline
 
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