Waterfront Wednesdays Return

Published July 1, 2025 

Every Wednesday in July & August | 2–4 PM

Make the middle of your week feel like a mini vacation! Join us seaside for Waterfront Wednesdays, every Wednesday in July & August from 2 to 4pm in Ventura Harbor Village.

Whether you’re a local seeking a midweek escape or a visitor ready for coastal charm, this is your chance to take advantage of free parking, plus enjoy music, prizes, special offers from local businesses, and waterfront views. Plus, head across the street to the beach for a much needed bliss break, without the weekend crowds.

Next Week’s Prizes:

• $30 Gift Card to Hats Unlimited
• $30 Gift Card to Le Petit Cafe & Bakery
• Handmade Clam Shell Dish from Ventura Pottery Gallery

Past Prizes:

• Shoreline Cruise for 2 from Island Packers
• Gift Card to Ventura Boat Rentals
• Handmade Clam Shell Plates from Ventura Pottery Gallery
• Gift Card to The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood
• Gift Card to Brophy Bros./On The Alley
• Whale Watching Tickets for Two
• Gift Card to Ventura Swimwear
• Gift Card to Ventura Boat Rentals
• $40 Play Card for The Loose Cannon
• A gigantic beach ball + two free drinks from On the Alley

Get ready to explore! Search the scenic outdoor Village promenade, courtyards, and patios  for a hidden message in a bottle containing a secret scroll and your chance to win the grand prize of the week (gift cards to Harbor Village businesses, whale watching tickets & more)

How it works:

– Every Wednesday, six special bottles will be hidden outdoors in the Village
– Your mission is to try to locate ONE (leave the rest in place for others to discover please)
– Search starting at 2PM (can be anywhere outdoors from Deep Sea Wine to Andria’s Seafood)
– Bottles are filled with sand from Ventura Harbor beaches, plus sea glass mementos and a scroll
– Found one? Follow scroll instructions and bring it to our Visitor Booth to enter the grand prize drawing
– Keep the message in the bottle, but one lucky person will receive the ultimate waterfront prize of the day
– Winner announced at 4 PM sharp weekly

Let the rhythms take your mind to the tropics! Chill by the waterfront with a refreshing treat as the live steel drum beats fill the promenade—adding the perfect soundtrack to your midweek getaway through August 30.

Your go-to stop for interactive fun & summer info:
– Free Ventura Harbor Village stickers
– Postcard Station: Send a note to someone special—we’ll mail it anywhere in the world, free!
– Get the scoop on summer events including Seaside Movie Nights in September & October
– Show your bottle scroll here to enter the weekly giveaway
– Find exclusive Waterfront Wednesday-only specials

Fuel your midweek adventure with a delicious meal or sweet treat at one of our waterfront restaurants. And don’t miss these Wednesday deals:

Restaurant Specials
– The Loose Cannon Kids Menu (10 & under) eat for only 5.95 all day + half price off full size select pizzas
– Boatyard Pub Steak & Lobster Dinner $27.95 starting at 4 PM
– Boatyard Pub Happy Hour 4–6 PM
– Brophy Bros. Happy Hour 3–6 PM
– Margarita Villa Happy Hour 3–7 PM
– The Greek Happy Hour 3–6 PM

Take a midweek shopping stroll and score exclusive Waterfront Wednesday retail deals at participating businesses:

– The Ultimate Escape Rooms 10% off with code Waterfront2025
– Frenchie’s Modern Nail Care 10% off Signature Pedicure
– Ventura Pottery Gallery Free handcrafted sugar saver with $25 purchase
– Barefoot Boutique 20% off all local artisan jewelry

Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with vibrant tropical birds during your visit to Ventura Harbor Village! You can even hold these beautiful birds and learn fun facts from their knowledgeable handler.

SEA YOU SEASIDE

From hidden treasures and island music to sweet seaside eats and special midweek-only offers, Waterfront Wednesdays are a celebration of summer by the sea. Come for the experience—leave with memories.

1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA
Learn more & see our full summer lineup at VenturaHarborVillage.com