Did You Know? — Ventura
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Ventura is home to Mission San Buenaventura, the ninth and last mission founded by Father Junípero Serra.
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The city is a primary gateway to the Channel Islands National Park, often called 'North America's Galapagos' for its unique biodiversity.
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Ventura has a rich surfing history, with its iconic 'Surfer's Point' being a well-known break since the 1960s.
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The Ventura Pier, originally built in 1872, was once the longest wooden pier in California.
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The Ventura County Fair, held annually since 1875, draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city each year.