serra cross park

SueD610

We love this park and its view so much we were married here! The view is incredible at all times of day, th giant cross provides a unique backdrop and the landscape is always well taken care of.

EvelynSpeaks

The Cross sitting on top of the hill in Ventura has tons of history. And the park is a beautiful lawn and tree park with a view that will make you think you are a bird flying high in the sky. You can see as far as Oxnard, the road to Santa Barbara, Ojai and Thousand Oaks while you see the Ventura Pier and even the islands. This is a must stop for those who are either visiting Ventura or live here. Don't miss it. You will love it.

Scandent

A little hard to find the entrances to Grant Park, but the views up there and especially Serra Cross park are breathtaking. Go at sunset and enjoy the twilight turning into city lights at night.

vikkib445

Imagine hiking the Botanical Gardens and with a short detour you are at the Cross. Not only is the view magnificent, the grassy area is perfect for a quiet picnic or a rest from the hike. You can get here by road also so it is open to everyone. Check out the pictures.

Klooster5

Very serine with fantastic views. We visited here 2 years ago when we were in Ventura and it is the only place our teenager asked to re-visit this trip.

781kente

A very historic site that was saved from destruction by over zealous separation of church and state types. A private organization took over the land and maintain it's heritage and maintenance. The view from Serra Cross Park is spectacular. I always take visitors to see it and often just go there, by myself, to just sit and unwind. Very beautiful and peaceful. Don't miss it if you are in Ventura and bring your camera.

Roadtrip1953

This is a must see if you visit Ventura. Rich in local history and a beautiful spot. The view at night is spectacular!!! Also a great place to pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket and book and spend the day.

CarmichaelVentura

The view is a knockout, but there's not bc a whole lot of park going on at the Cross. But great views, not just of the town and the coast, but also of the valley up to Ojai.

gardener4313

At the top of Grant Park is the Father Serra Cross area. Not only is there a cross, but a Japanese stonemason built, without mortar, two structures next to the stairs. Idiots have removed some of the small stones so I hope the structures will survive. Go at sunset and disturb all the young lovers. It is worth it

bward27

This is a really great spot to check out if your in ventura for a short visit or even if you have lived here and never been. Its a little tough to find if you dont know where your going. as you drive up the "botanical gardens" are very lackluster. I dont recommend going for this alone. Once you get to the cross the view is very nice. you can see the channel islands on a clear day and almost all the way to oxnard. They also hold weddings and other things up there, they were having a wedding while we were up that at sunset, beautiful spot for a wedding!

WhitO5214

My friends brought me up here the other day, and it was completely beautiful from every side! It's on a mountain overlooking the ocean, Ventura, and the desert mountains. I wish we could have stayed up here all day. What a beautiful spot!

OnParleFrancais

You drive through the city's Grant Park, and then you enter this private mountain open space with a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean on one side and the majestic mountains rising on the other. You can also look down and see the pattern of Ventura's streets and try to figure out where everything is in the city. A cross honors Father Junipero Serra of California-mission fame. You can walk your dog or hike on the trails leading to the mountains behind the city.