Directions & Transportation

Ventura EcoFest 2026 was held at Ventura Charter School of Arts & Global Education — nestled behind De Anza Middle School on N Ventura Ave. This page will be updated with 2027 event details when they are confirmed.

📍 2060 Cameron St, Ventura, CA 93001 — Open in Google Maps →

Parking is limited, so we encourage guests to carpool, ride bikes, or take public transit whenever possible. On‑site parking is first‑come, first‑serve, with overflow available in nearby neighborhood streets. Below you’ll find everything you need for getting here and arriving stress‑free.

Directions

Address: 2060 Cameron St, Ventura, CA 93001 Open in Google Maps

From Downtown Ventura

Head north on N Ventura Ave.
Turn right onto De Anza Dr.
Continue until you reach De Anza Middle School.
Ventura Charter School is just behind De Anza — follow the signs.

From Highway 101 Northbound

Take exit 70B for CA-33 N toward Ojai.
Turn right onto W Stanley Ave.
Turn left onto N Ventura Ave.
Turn right onto De Anza Dr.
Continue until you reach De Anza Middle School.
Ventura Charter School is just behind De Anza — follow the signs.

From Highway 101 Southbound

Take exit 70B for CA-33 toward Ojai.
Take the exit toward W Stanley Ave.
Turn right onto W Stanley Ave.
Turn left onto N Ventura Ave.
Turn right onto De Anza Dr.
Continue until you reach De Anza Middle School.
Ventura Charter School is just behind De Anza — follow the signs.

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Departure time

10:30 AM

Arrive by 11:00 AM for the opening land acknowledgment

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Meeting point

Corner Parking Lot

Corner of Olive & Main Street — look for signs at the lot entrance

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Park & ride

Free parking available

Leave your car at the corner lot and ride your bike the rest of the way

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Ride leader

Shaylene C.

Look for the big yellow bike! Safety briefing before departure

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Destination

Ventura Charter School

2060 Cameron St, Ventura, CA 93001 →

🗺️ Ride route

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Meet at the corner lot at Olive & Main by 10:25 AM
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Safety briefing — quick bike rules of the road for riders and kids before departure
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Ride to Rex St. — short section on the road to reach the bike path
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Bike path — majority of the ride is on the protected path. Cross Ventura Ave at the crosswalk near Lovewell at Shoshone
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Arrive at EcoFest by 11:00 AM — use the free Bike Ventura valet to park your ride safely on-site

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Live along Ventura Ave? Skip the meeting point and join the group ride directly from the bike path — entry points at Westpark and the Riverside Apartments.

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More details coming Thursday — watch for the EcoFest email with the full group ride info and alternative transportation options.

CHILDREN & YOUTH (0 – 18)

Youth Ride FREE! Anyone 18 years or under OR enrolled high school students who are older. Free rides on all routes, seven days a week.
High school students should be prepared to show an ID to show proof of age. GCTD can provide a Youth ID at no charge.

ADULTS (19 – 64)

Regular, full-price fares:
- Single Ride – $1.50
- Day Pass – $4.00
- 15-Ride Pass – $20.00
- 31-Day Pass – $50.00 (unlimited rides)
- Regular rates. No ID required.

SENIORS 65+ & REDUCED RATES

Seniors 75+ ride free, otherwise the following rates apply to seniors aged 65 – 74:
- Single Ride – $0.75
- Day Pass – $2.00
- 15-Ride Pass – $10.00
- 31-Day Pass – $25.00 (unlimited rides)
- These rates require either verification of veteran status, proof of age or an appropriate GCTD reduced fare ID, Medicare Card or ADA ID.

COLLEGE RIDE PROGRAM

Students enrolled at California Lutheran University, California State University Channel Islands, Moorpark College, Oxnard College or Ventura College are FREE to ride any public transit bus in Ventura County. Students are required to show the driver or tap their school ID in order to board for free.

FLEXIBLE SERVICES

ACCESS Paratransit (ADA certified or Senior) – $3 each way
ACCESS ZONES (temporary disability) – Starts at $3.
Late Night Safe Rides (Anyone age 16+) – $2 each way

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Ventura Charter School of Arts & Global Education

2060 Cameron Street
Ventura, CA 93001

ecofest@venturacharterschool.us
https://venturacharterschool.org

A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Tax ID: 20-3326563