Ahoy all ye landlubbers and buccaneers!
Ventura Harbor’s Pirates Day 2019 offers guests an unforgettable voyage around the Village featuring pirate characters, mermaids, entertainment, activities, and photo opportunities around every corner.
Admission for Pirates Day is FREE.
However bring your gold (cash) for rides, treasure hunt experience, vendor treasures, rum drinks, seaside eats, & more.
Parking for Pirates Day 2019 is FREE.
It’s best to arrive early to find free parking in the Harbor Village and Ventura Isle Marina, or jump on the complimentary shuttle service from the overflow lot on Harbor Blvd. and Schooner Drive, running from 11am to 6pm!
Professional Pirates will be roaming the Village from 11am to 4pm, but don’t miss their special shows on the main stage (located near the Fisherman’s Memorial) throughout the day:
11:15am: Talk Like a Pirate
12:00pm: Dead Man’s Chest
1:30pm: A Pirates Life for Me
3:00pm: Today is the Day You Almost Captured Captain Jack
Come in yer best pirate garb for a chance to win the costume contest held at Treasure Island (the Channel Islands Courtyard near Lost in Socks)!
Prizes include tickets to Knotts Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain!
ARRIVE EARLY TO GET CHECKED IN FOR THE CONTESTS MATEYS
Kids 15 & under contest starts at 1pm
Adults 16 & over contest starts at 2pm
Kids ages 3 to 12 can search the Village for clues on the Pirates Treasure Hunt! Cost is $5 per child which will get you a Treasure Map & exclusive access to the Treasure Room. Maps sold at the wooden Harbor Booth near Coastal Cone Ice Cream.
NEW this year: Be sure to bring your phone and scan over the QR codes on each clues for special messages from the Pirates!
Take your photo with magical Mermaids in the underwater Mermaid Grotto located near Ventura Swimwear and Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts. Mermaid Christen will be onsite from 11am to 4pm and Mermaid Naiya will swim by from 11am to 2pm.
Keep an eye out for Reece Ryan’s on-land Kids Pirate Ship, Captain Jack, Hook, Shmee, & Tink (look-a-likes).
Visit Port Royal Privateers’ historical encampment and watch demos by the Sword Coast Medieval Fighters.
Hold tropical birds, snap a photo at themed selfie-stations, and stop for face painting or henna body art.
Sway to the sounds of Steel Drummer Ross from 11am to 4pm, dance to Steve Stafford & the Strolling Minstrels live set from noon to 3pm, and enjoy a live chalk art demo by Randall Williams on the promenade near Le Petit Cafe patio from 11am to 4pm.
Free Piratey Crafts stations will be set up (while supplies last) courtesy of the following groups:
Macaroni Kid Ventura County
Lakeshore Learning
The Crafting Mermaid
All shops, restaurants, and excursions are open to regular business. Specific special offers for June 1, 2019 include:
Anja’s Boutique
Piratey-Costumed Customers 10% off with $50 Purchase + Free Scarf!
Barefoot Boutique
FREE Pirate Craft for Kids!*
Piratey-Costumed Customers 10% off Everything
BOGO 50% on Graphic Tees
Casa de Regalos
Newly designed Pirate Tees
Lost in Socks
FREE Pirate Tattoo Station + Loot Davy Jones Locker Discount Jar with 2 Purchase Min.
Mermaid Gallery
FREE Kid’s Activity Table + Mermaid Coloring Sheets + FREE Starfish with $20 Purchase
VC Potters Guild Gallery
FREE Kids handmade Pirate themed clay pendants that kids decorate and wear home*
Ventura Swimwear
FREE Pirate Bracelet with $25 Purchase*
Boatyard Pub
Indulge like a Pirate on a famous giant smoked turkey leg & roasted corn*
Copa Cubana
Partake in a Lively Game of Pirate-Themed Corn Hole on the back patio
The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood
Pancake Breakfast with the Pirates! 9:30 -10:30 AM
Wild Local Seafood
Anyone dressed as a pirate will receive 20% off all fresh seafood in house
Le Petit Cafe
Anyone dressed in a pirate costume purchasing breakfast or lunch ENTREE will get a warm bread pudding with caramel or chefs choice dessert if we run out.
Offer valid between 9:30 – 3pm
Ventura Boat Rentals
Ventura Boat Rentals ARGGHHH –BOR Tours at 12:30PM, 2PM , 4PM
Cruise the Harbor waters with Capt. Cooper for pirate good times aboard!
Other boat rentals available all day!
Village Carousel & Arcade
$2 Carousel Rides for Costumed Pirate Customers
Ultimate Escape Rooms
Themed Room Play Tickets $25 with Promo Code: PIRATE19
* = while supplies last
Book your overnight stay at the Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort or Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ventura Harbor. Ventura Harbor Village is located 1583 Spinnaker Drive off of Harbor Blvd. Do not miss this treasure-trove of excitement by the sea.
Parking available in Ventura Harbor Village (while spots last!) Parking will also be available at Ventura Isle Marina OR jump on the complimentary shuttle service from the overflow lot on Harbor Blvd. and Schooner Drive (right across from Four Points by Sheraton) running from 11am to 6pm!
A special thank you goes out to our Pirates Day 2019 sponsors and partners including:
- Date June 1 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Time Start Time: 11:00 AM End Time: 4:00 PM