5 days in Ventura & Amsterdam Itinerary

Ventura, officially the City of San Buenaventura, is the county seat of Ventura County, California, United States. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): stroll through Serra Cross Park, take a tour by water with Calboat Diving - Spectre Dive Boat, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mission San Buenaventura, and finally explore the landscape on two wheels at Ventura to Ojai Paved Bike Path. On the next day, kick back and relax at Zuma Beach, contemplate the long history of Old Mission Santa Barbara, then wander the streets of State Street Underpass, and finally learn about winemaking at Summerland Winery.

For photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Ventura trip planner.

Los Angeles to Ventura is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Los Angeles in July: highs in Ventura hover around 73°F, while lows dip to 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Amsterdam.

Amsterdam is a city in Montgomery County, New York, United States. On the 30th (Thu), Head underground at Secret Caverns, explore the fascinating underground world of Howe Caverns, and then trek along Vroman's Nose Hiking Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine and Historic Site.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam trip itinerary planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Ventura to Amsterdam. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Ventura to Amsterdam. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Ventura in July: high temperatures in Amsterdam hover around 81°F and lows are around 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.