Ventura Beach RV Resort

We made Deluxe RV reservation 11 months ago only to find out they separated my relative from me too the farthest spot in park. Three people, at three different times, told me they’d call me back to resolve the issue NOT 1 of them returned my call. They have terrible customer service. Site map say the stop they put be in in Normal RV now their trying to tell me its deluxe. Right by freeway! I don’t think so!
How do they stay in business? They’ve had on going turnaround in staff!
Hey TOM train your staff to do Outstanding customer Srervice!!!

This is my second time coming here and I really wanted to give it a good review, but it’s even worse than the last time. Instead of a welcoming upon arrival, you’ll get bouncers with «security» shirts (red flag #1). Beware… only 4 people per site and $ 10 each person, possibly per day. So, if you have a family of 7 (like our friends) you’ll have to «leave 3 at home,» according to the owner, Tom. Everyone has to wear a wrist band, «to control riff raff and return lost children,» said the owner. Nevermind, he could really just put up a gate to secure the entrance and check for wristbands there. Oh, but then he couldn’t drive around in his truck harassing people at their campsites who are peacefully sitting in front of their trailers eating dinner! Although there is security, Tom likes to personally drive around exerting his power and threatening people who have paid for sites, but aren’t wearing a wristband… justifying the cost of wristbands saying, «we have trash cans for free» and compares wristbands to buying tickets to Disneyland or a football game… which is a horrible analogy. Hmmmm… come to think of it, I wonder if he went to the campsite that had the disco lights and music blaring at 10pm.
My husband voiced his concerns to the owner about his business practices and losing customers that have been coming here for years, and he gave us excuses instead of trying resolve our issues. My husband even mentioned that he was one of the firefighters who arrived on the scene in 1992 when the park was flooded and the owner said, «the firefighters did nothing.» Interesting, because firefighters were saving campers stranded on the rooftop of trailers.
Every square inch of useable and unusable space is packed… that would be a sign of greed. The owner has no respect for the customers and is just out to make money. There’s a way to enforce rules without being a jerk. It doesn’t matter if you’re spending $ 30 a night or $ 100 a night, the staff and owner will still be disrespectful. Don’t spend your money somewhere where your business isn’t appreciated… there’s other places to camp in the area.

We are here right now and have been nothing but disappointed. The spots are tiny (think sardines in a can) and they have an extra charge for everything (each car, each person, each tent). The owner even drives around a golf cart checking that everyone has paid and has tags and wrist bands. Don’t be fooled by the word «resort», this place is an over-​priced parking lot.

If I could give negative stars, I would! I’ve never had such a ridiculous experience at a campground! Don’t stay here!
Not only do they charge per person, if you have an RV and want to pitch a tent, it’s $ 30 per night! This is the most ridiculous experience I’ve had here, both with the security and the owners. As I was eating lunch with security approached me for paying for my tent. I explained that I will make a decision after I am done eating about whether to keep the tent or take it down. 10 minutes later the owner came with the same security guard. Frustrated about the situation, I explained to him that I was eating lunch and I ready told them that I will make a decision about the tent. It is unnecessary to attack your guests while they’re on your property. Not only is each site only several feet apart from the other site, this is the worst experience!
Clearly, there’s a reason why you’re able to get a spot at this place versus the other beaches and other RV spots which are amazing. Don’t be fooled! Don’t stay here. Not worth the terrible experience!

My wife & I used this park for 2 nites. It was a little pricey, about $ 70.00+ per nite plus $ 2.00 for each of my dogs. A friend was stopping by to visit for an hour & was told he would need to pay $ 15.00– $ 5.00 for the car & $ 10.00 for him, in order to visit. He left the property & called me. I went to the front gate, paid $ 10.00 for him to enter & then we went to my site. The fee is clearly posted — but in 7 years of RVing, this is the first site I have seen that does this. The campground is very nice, but I won’t be returning.

This place was absolutely a waste of time. First of all these people are so money hungry! It’s sad, there is a fee for everything and they have this horrible system set up that you need a wrist band daily just to enter back to the site that you already paid for ! The staff is incredibly rude, especially Laura or «Lorie». She made us feel so unwelcome and even had the nerve to show up at our tent demanding $ 60 for the night before which we had already paid for !! Her and the other staff harassed us the entire trip and we happened to be the only Hispanics in the park. This place is no «resort» and the location is horrible you can’t even sleep due to the 101 freeway being right behind the sites. Had a nice weekend get away planned and it turned into a complete nightmare. Save your money and DO NOT COME HERE !!!

Wow. If I could give it negative stars I would! I spoke on the phone with a nice dude that ensured me that I’m getting a pull thru. I verified. I said I’m 40 ft from pin to bumper. I said I had 4 slides. This is why I double checked with him. Upon check in they had moved me to 117. A back in and one of the smallest back ins to top it off. I was pissed. They gave me a run a round that that If I wanted to keep it I was supposed to pay an extra 25! They didn’t tell me that crap on the phone. I booked with my credit card on phone and in good faith I thought I was gettin what I paid for! Well they turned snotty insisted I move my rig while I waited for the owner or else they’d tow it away!!! This place is ran shady. Stay away. Stay far away from this place. Dude had to get a tractor to back it in to spot and it still hung over street leaving no room for my truck. Top it off??? They charge an extra 10 $ a night per person if more than 4 people. F this place. Won’t be back.

Do not camp here! They raised their prices triple the rate while we were still here and we had a choice to either leave or pay the extra fees. It was a nightmare. The big blonde lady who I found out later was the manager was extremely rude when I questioned the added charges. She said” we can change the prices anytime. It’s in your emailed confirmation.” I understand that places can increase prices at their discretion, but to do it AFTER you checked in is just wrong. I’ve stayed here many times and it keeps going downhill. It’s pretty sad. This was the last time for me.

Made reservations, but we had the wrong month. They refused to give us our money back! Said it wasn’t in the time frame of 30 days. Such bullshit. Would never consider staying here for $ 300 for 2 nights. Steer clear of this place, it will cost you, one way or another!

Yes, this campsite is by a fwy. That said, close walk to beach, great amenities and friendly staff. I had to laugh, based on previous reviews I was expecting party central but I sit here since 9pm in total peace and quiet. Very clean, pet friendly, no complaints here, will be back! !

I don’t understand all these complainers with their crappy reviews! This place is awesome! We came here to stay while visiting Ventura for our daughter’s softball tournament. The staff is very friendly, there were lots of friendly guests, the bathroom was clean, everyone I met was having a blast and loved the place. The kids loved the train ride and face painting. You can barely even hear the freeway. The band was cool and not too loud. This is a place for people that like to have fun not for people that like to look for reasons to complain. Quit bitching and have a good time people! We will be back!

So far so good, we do a lot of beach camping and this place is good. The freeway is close by, but fairly quite in the back rows. I appreciate the security as they prevent riff raft and thieves from coming in. Anyone who beach camps knows you can get stuff ripped off by the thieves (Huntington, dockweiller, carpenteria & cliffside have occasional thefts).
The wristband is to prevent freeloading people using up the stuff I am paying for, and to keep thieves out.
Close to downtown and the beach. Ventura beach is okay, but it’s not Huntington…
I would recommend especially during the summer heat.
Overall had a great 7 days here, weekends are busy so it’s best to get into your spot early to avoid the rush.

After reading all the negative reviews I just need to point a few things out about Ventura Beach RV Resort.
First of all, keep in mind you are CAMPING! The noise level, kids playing, dogs barking, and people walking around drinking beers is all part of camping. With that said, this RV resort does not disappoint.
The front office is helpful and the staff is young but they get the job done. My family and I had a great time at the Paint Night activity yesterday and we impressed with the fantastic teacher. The grounds are clean and the store has almost everything you need in case you may have forgotten something. They offer a shuttle to downtown and 10% off some restaurants and stores.
I highly recommend camping at Ventura RV Resort.

This place was AMAZING for Memorial Day weekend! The activities for the kids were such a nice treat. I didn’t want to be anywhere but right on the beach so I was skeptical, but I felt like I was in a different era. Everyone let their kids ride bikes into the night, everyone watched out for the kids. It felt like one big family. They have done well in building a sense of community. The only reason I’m doing less than 5 stars would be: the staff was SUPER nice but super slow which was frustrating, it’s a little pricy for not being on the beach (with the added charges for more than 4 people and parking), and I wasn’t super impressed with the bathroom: shower facilities… But like I said, with 24 hour security, activities for the kids, a shuttle into town, live music and more, I definitely feel like they deserve a solid 4 – 4.5 stars! If you can get here for a holiday you won’t regret it!

We are still here now, and so bothered by this place I just can’t wait until the end of our «trip» to post my review. The grounds are fairly decent enough, although to refer to it as a «BEACH» RV Resort is a bit of a stretch. The walk to the beach is 20 – 30 minutes at a minimum. Beyond that, you are packed in so close that your neighbors routinely encroach on your space. Ours of a particular variety… they come out in the morning in bras and underpants, their kids keep hitting our trailer with their balls and toys, and now — this evening — they have turned their mariachi music up so loud the walls of our RV are actually vibrating. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good mariachi CD. But for it to vibrate the walls of my RV is going a bit far (and the management informs us that their only policy is to have the music off by 10 pm… which, btw, they do not enforce… two nights in a row, people further down the way had their music going until midnight). People are permitted to meander around the park drunk, with beers in hand; and PS… you have to get all your stuff off the grass portion of your site every evening lest it be soaked by the nightly sprinkler system. Our neighbors to the other side had kids sleeping in an easy up/​tent their first night and the kids got SOAKED. I would definitely recommend planning your trip a little earlier so you get a nicer place, like Emma Woods or the Rincon.

Camped here a night after a weekend soccer tournament. Upon arrival we found the staff to be friendly and grounds to be kept very clean and beautiful. They have lots of things to keep the kids busy although our kids took more advantage of the beach that is just a half mile walk away. Our site was a large site with a concrete pad but unfortunately it backed up to the 101. The freeway noise is quite loud so it’s not a place you can leave your windows open to at night but if you’re tired enough (as we were) you will sleep right through it. The streets are also a bit narrow within the park, especially if people don’t park their cars within their campsite. Our friends staying next to us had to leave the park a little after 6am to get to a game and unfortunately they were blocked by another campers truck. He tried numerous angles to try and get his motorhome past the truck but couldn’t so he had no other option other than to wake the owner and kindly ask him to move his vehicle so he could get through. That’s definitely something security should enforce. One shouldn’t have to be inconvenienced as its usually a common rule among campgrounds. And it wasn’t due to a lack of security patrolling as we saw them driving around. Would we stay here again? Possibly as it’s one of the few campgrounds around and most of our issues were tolerable for one night.

We have been here many times but the park looks better than it ever has. The staff were so friendly. We asked if we could get a ride to beer fest and they said no problem and fired up the army wagon and drove us all the way to Buenaventura Beach. As we were getting off he said call me when your ready to come back! Now that was unexpected! After a beautiful day of beer and tacos we are back at our campsite and very appreciative of the friendliness of the staff. We will be back on July 4^th and already decorating our bikes for the light parade.

Very friendly when you check in however make sure when you make a reservation that you tell them DO NOT PLACE ME ON THE FREEWAY side of the park. Forget sleeping.

What a disappointment. We should have known something was up when we made the reservation for two nights and they told us at least 4 times on the phone there was no refunds. If you have to tell someone that many times, they must get asked for refunds a lot.
When we rolled in it seemed nice enough, well manicured spots, not very full and we could see the amenities the website talked about were all there. On check in, they told us 5 more times they didnt do refunds. Ok, we got it! They made us wear wrist bands color coded to the day we were there? Really? On top of the three security guards you have running around all the time?
Whatever, we got over to our assigned spot right next to a monthly guest (even though the park was mostly empty) who had really «moved in». Crap all over the lawn and basset hound tied up outside unattended that started barking and didnt stop. Went back to the office and they allowed us to move down a few spots.
We wanted a view of the park instead of the highway so we nosed in and got set up. Five mins after we got set up, the security guy pulls up and tells us we have to back in. Why? It’s policy… OK, Why? If theres a tsunami we have to be able to get out fast… If there is a Tsunami, we’re pretty screwed either way and it’s not like pulling out forward is faster than backwards in a 22′ class C… fine, we’ll turn around…
We were looking forward to a soak in the hot tub and walked over to take a look. Luke warm. I asked the maintenance guy standing nearby. He was very polite, but told me that was the temperature they keep it at. We have a hot tub at home so I’m a decent gauge of temp and it was probably about 100 deg. So we skipped this amenity.
Road noise. Now, we were warned, it was posted, we were warned again, but let me just help you with this one and warn you one more time. It’s loud. Really loud. All night. It doesn’t matter where you are in the park. It’s loud. Look at the map. The 101 is 20 yards away. Nothing at ALL is there to block the sound. Close all your windows and sleep with earplugs. This place shouldnt be called the Ventura Beach RV Resort, it should be called the 101 RV Beach Resort.
We noticed that the showers and bathrooms looked pretty nice and looked forward to using them. Got all our stuff, and walked over. Closed for cleaning… ok, np, thats pretty normal for 9 in the morning when most people are getting up and showering right… How long will they be closed for? Two hours. Ok, guess we’ll wait…
Now calling this the «Ventura» «Beach» RV Resort sort of implies that it’s close to Ventura and the Beach… Well, thats a matter of perspective. It’s a 10 min walk to the rock covered beach and a 20 min walk to Ventura. Guess thats why they rent bikes…
At least in the spirit of writing a complete review, I will say that the wifi here was really good. It was fast, there are at least two networks to jump onto and the coverage was good everywhere in the park. And no silly crap about logging back on everyday, you get on when you get there and you’re on the whole time.
Well, chins up and smiles on our faces we got all prepped to check out and head to our next stop. No water from the hook ups… Ug. I called the front desk and the first lady I talked to was very polite and apologized and said it was because they were doing construction. I said, thats a bad choice of times to shut off the water as it’s just before check out time and when people are filling up and cleaning out dumps. She agreed and said I could talk to the manager. Laura the manager came on and was immediately snippy. «You can just fill up at a gas station.» she tells me. «Is there one nearby?» I asked, «I don’t know» she helps. I asked how long the water would be off. She tells me 40 mins. Ok. So we pull out and drive up to the office to get some more info. There was already an angry mob forming about the water so I asked if this was scheduled maintenance that they could have given everyone a heads up about or is it an emergency? The manager wouldn’t answer me and told everyone to go to the gas station to fill up. We all reminded her about cleaning out after a dump and she actually tells me, «Sir, I’ve already checked you out, have a nice day». She continued to snap at customers and hide in her office. I asked her if should would consider refunds for the amenities that we’d paid for that didnt receive and she said yes she would give me a refund. Then when she came inside and I held out my credit card for the refund, she said «oh, we dont do refunds and I already checked you out. Go get water at the gas station. Have a nice day sir!» She did in the end offer me a whole $ 5 back for the water which I said that she could keep. Seems like they wanted the money far more than I did.
So please get up to Ventura and enjoy the city and southern beaches. It’s a very cool city, just don’t stay at the Ventura Beach RV Resort.

Nice park. Lots of things for the kids to do. Staff is friendly and very helpful.
The security team is here ²⁴⁄₇. And he do tell you to lock your stuff up at night. It’s real close to downtown Ventura.
Only drawback is the freeway nose. It’s damn loud. But no worries, a few beers and some good county music can fix any noise issues.
Fun location. We will be back when we need a good weekend place.
We are back again and still loving it. The people that you meet while camping are awesome. And this time the staff was perfect again. This is going to be one of our regular stops.