Ventura: A Romantic Escapade
The podcast culminates with a reflection from Lynne Andujar, the visionary behind 805 Living—a magazine that weaves together tales of culinary delight, vinicultural pleasures, and entertainment, tracing a trajectory from western Los Angeles to the idyllic stretches of San Luis Obispo County. “Each issue we curate harbors a tidbit, a ‘aha’ moment, awaiting both novices and locals,” Andujar articulates. “An opportunity to uncover the obscure or embrace the novel.”
She beckons explorers to embark by immersing themselves in the charm of downtown Ventura—an “old school” haven brimming with boutiques and cultural treasures. Following sun-kissed days on the beaches, gondola rides and whimsical pedal boats beckon, as does Ventura Harbor Village, a haven of culinary and retail indulgences, extending its embrace to day trips to Channel Islands National Park.
Hidden gems pepper her discourse, including Casa Agria Specialty Ales in Oxnard, renowned for its sour brews spotlighting regional produce—like strawberries plucked from neighboring fields. For the quintessential California experience, Andujar unveils scenic reveries—be it the three-mile pilgrimage to Sandstone Peak in the Santa Monica Mountains or the leisurely stroll through Ventura Botanical Gardens, perched serenely above the city, offering both an oasis of diverse flora and vistas embracing the rugged Californian coastline.