{
  "id": 18751532,
  "title": "As a Los Angeles local, I love taking a $22 train to this spot with low-key beaches, great shopping, and delicious food",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/as-a-los-angeles-local-i-love-taking-a-22-train-to-this-spot-with-low",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-07T16:55:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/favorite-day-trip-southern-california-what-to-do-ventura-amtrak-2026-11"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles resident Liana Minassian adores visiting Ventura, a coastal city known for its tranquil beaches, excellent shopping, and scrumptious food. With an affordable $22 Amtrak ticket from Los Angeles, she can comfortably reach the historic beach town in just an hour and a half. Upon arrival, she often enjoys a quick breakfast on the train before immersing herself in Ventura's unique atmosphere.\n\nThe train ride to Ventura is relatively short and cost-effective, allowing her to savor a café car experience complete with coffee and a satisfying vegetarian breakfast burrito. She also appreciates the beach being a mere block from the train station, eliminating the need for parking or battling for a desirable beach spot.\n\nUpon leaving the beach, Liana strolls along Surfers Point, stopping by Beach House Tacos for a delicious fish taco or elote. She enjoys lounging on the sand while reading a book, occasionally swinging by the small playground at the water's edge, which brings a sense of childlike joy. Downtown Ventura is packed with thrift shops and unique small businesses, making it a perfect destination for thrifting and browsing local shops.\n\nFor delicious dining, Liana recommends trying award-winning fish tacos at local gastropubs like Finney's Crafthouse or Spencer Makenzie's, known for its award-winning fish taco. Alternatively, she can unwind with a fun drink at VenTiki Lounge or enjoy a vanilla chai from Palermo Coffee & Gifts. Tony's Pizzaria, located just a block from the train station, is her go-to spot for a slice of cheese pizza on her way home.\n\nLiana relishes the opportunity to explore Ventura on foot, maximizing her time by combining beach activities, shopping, and fine seafood into a single, convenient day trip without the hassle of driving.",
  "summary": "My favorite California day trip is Ventura, a city off the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner route. This coastal spot has great thrift shops and calm beaches.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}