Ventura, officially known as San Buenaventura, is located 63 miles north of Los Angeles, . One of the oldest cities in California, Ventura was established in 1782 with the founding of the Mission San Buenaventura. Located equally between Malibu and Santa Barbara, where California highway 101 meets the Pacific Ocean, Ventura's world famous Surfers Point feature some of the longest waves and rides in California.

The vibrant downtown, just 2 blocks fron the beach and pier, has dozens of restaurants, bars, shops, gallaries, the county museum and over 80 historic landmarks. The Ventura County Fair Grounds, brings the Ventura County Fair to town for 2 weeks in August, as well as; the Derby Club, car racing, concerts, swapmeets, and dozens of other events.

Ventura is the ideal location and community for living, working and vacationing.

The following information is from the Ventura County 2013 Industry Guide, published by the VCEDA (Ventura County Economic Development Assiciation).

POPULATION:

• Total (us cences 2012)              107,734
• Labor Force:                              61,250

MAJOR EMPLOYERS:

• County of Ventura - Government
• Community Memorial Hospital - Health Serv.
• Ventura County Medical Center - Health Serv.

Median Household Income:             $56,319.

HOUSING:

• Units:                                        40,880
• Median Value:                         $477,888