November 25, 2023

Small Business Saturday is a national holiday that encourages shoppers to support small brick and mortar businesses. Celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the special day enables shoppers to make a big impact in their neighborhoods. This Saturday, November 25th in Ventura Harbor Village, there will be:

 

• KRUZ 103.3 FM radio will be here from 1pm to 3pm to give away gift cards to various Ventura Harbor Village shops and restaurants (Lemon & Lei, Andria’s Seafood Restaurant & Market, Top This Chocolate, and Sugar Lab Bakeshop). Plus, Harbor stickers, two passes to a California theme park, and a trip to Las Vegas! The trip includes a two night stay with a spa treatment for two guests, plus a $150 food & beverage credit at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Giveaways are happening onsite in Ventura Harbor Village only from 1pm to 3pm.

 

• Live music by Vanise Terry from noon to 3pm on the Seaside Promenade Stage
• Barefoot Boutique will have special a Shop Small sale in store + special holiday gift wrapping.
• Frenchies Modern Nail Care is running a BOGO promotion on gift cards. Click here >
• Plus, plenty of local retailers to support! Ventura Harbor Village has over 15 “shop small” businesses! So head over on Saturday, November 25th to support these boutiques, art galleries, retailers, and the local economy overall.

See these gift ideas to match the different personas of everyone on your list:

The Adventurer
Ventura Dive & Sport, The Ultimate Escape Rooms, Island Packers & Gift Shop have numerous options to please adventurous tweens and adults, whether they prefer exploring the sea or solving riddles to escape a themed room on land.

The Art Enthusiast
Discover beautiful hand-crafted pottery, original art, and sea themed décor for for the art lover or new home owner in your life  at Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts, Mermaid Gallery, and Ventura Pottery Gallery.

The Wine & Chocolate Lover
For holiday entertaining and gifting, visit Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room (each bottle produced in small batch) and Top This Chocolate for customized chocolate bars, table chocolates, and chocolate stocking treats.

The Fashionista
Browse Anja’s Boutique for European linen garments and jewelry, Barefoot Boutique for California casual apparel and accessories, Casa De Regalos for sporty wear, Hats Unlimited for hats of all sizes and shapes, Harbor Market & Liquor for Ventura Harbor wear, Lost In Socks for an array of themed socks, Treasure Cove  for sea themed jewelry, and Ventura Swimwear which boasts an extensive collection of swimwear and cozy accessories.

The Self Care Lover
Look no further than Frenchies Modern Nail Care, Silhouettes By The Beach full-service salon to complete a fantastic holiday look, and the perfect stocking stuffers are handmade holiday soaps, salves, and bath bombs from Lemon & Lei.

The Foodie Friend
Take a gastronomic stroll and give the gift of a savory meal to the foodie lovers. The Harbor has cuisine from around the world all in one place – American, Cuban, French, Greek, Mexican, and fresh seafood. Grab a dining gift certificate at Ventura Harbor Village restaurant for every palate.

 

The best part about shopping small at Ventura Harbor Village? We have a holiday shopping trail that makes shopping a breeze with a pedestrian-friendly promenade adjacent to the glistening water, live entertainment, and complimentary parking. Holiday shoppers can give the gift of year-round experiences by purchasing gift cards too! Hope to SEA you November 25th for Shop Small Saturday.