# Visiting Ventura County with toddlers and little kids: the plan

> Start at Ventura Harbor and downtown, then head inland to Moorpark for the farm.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- One- and two-day plans with a nap in the middle
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## Top 1 can’t-miss spots

- **Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center** (Ventura Harbor, 1901 Spinnaker Dr.): Daily 8:30am–5pm. Cost: Free. Site: https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/hours.htm

## If you have one day

1. **MORNING**: Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center (Opens at 8:30 · Ventura Harbor, 1901 Spinnaker Dr. · Free). https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/hours.htm
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: Museum of Ventura County (Open Wed–Sun · Downtown Ventura, 100 E. Main St.). https://venturamuseum.org/visit/

## If you have two days

Day 1 is the one-day plan above. Day 2:

1. **MORNING**: Underwood Family Farms (Check the season · Moorpark, 3370 Sunset Valley Rd.). https://underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest/
2. **Nap**: Back to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
3. **AFTER NAP**: Ventura County libraries (Check the calendar · Branches across the county · Free). https://library.venturacounty.gov/events

## Where to stay

- **Ventura Harbor** (hb): Walk to the visitor center. Near Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center.

## Rainy-day backup plan

- **Museum of Ventura County**: Indoors.
- **Ventura County libraries**: Indoors.

## Practical tips

- Driving: A car helps; the farm in Moorpark is about 30 minutes inland.


## Happening this week

- **Camarillo Old Town Boo Fest** (Sat Noon–3pm) at Old Town Camarillo. Free. https://littlesweekly.com/ventura-county/#e-camarillo_old_town_boo_fest
- **Trick or Treat Trail at Zachari Dunes** (Sat 4–6pm) at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach. Free with RSVP. https://littlesweekly.com/ventura-county/#e-trick_or_treat_trail_at_zachari_dunes
- **Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival** (Fri & Sat 9am–6pm) at Underwood Family Farms. Fri $16 at the gate; Halloween Day $34 online or $38 day of; under 2 and parking free. https://littlesweekly.com/ventura-county/#e-underwood_family_farms_fall_harvest_fest

Full list with every outing: https://littlesweekly.com/ventura-county/index.md

## Holiday pages

- [Santa in Ventura County: breakfast with Santa, photos and Santa trains (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/ventura-county/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Ventura County for little kids (2026)](https://littlesweekly.com/ventura-county/christmas-lights/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### Is Ventura County kid-friendly?
For a family with kids under 6, yes. Our Ventura County guide lists 4 places we checked for little kids, plus 2 free places and 1 pick for babies and toddlers. This page adds free storytimes at 2 library systems. This week’s list has 9 dated outings for ages 0–6. See [free things to do in Ventura County](https://littlesweekly.com/ventura-county/guide/#free) and [this weekend’s list](https://littlesweekly.com/ventura-county/).

### Where should we stay?
Ventura Harbor or downtown Ventura puts the harbor and Main Street close together.

### What about December?
Oxnard’s Parade of Lights is Dec 12 and Ventura Harbor’s is Dec 18–19.