Ortega Adobe
The last surviving adobe home in Ventura, California, known as the birthplace of the iconic Ortega food brand.

πŸ“œ Historic adobe house built in 1857, designated City of Ventura's Historic Landmark No.
2. πŸ” Last surviving adobe home in Ventura, birthplace of the iconic Ortega food brand.

Why Go

🏑 Explore a rare example of a 19th-century middle-class adobe home.
🌢️ Learn about the origins of the Ortega chile business, a California food pioneer.
🚢 Easy self-guided viewing with interpretive panels.
πŸ†“ Free admission.

Why Avoid

πŸ‘€ Rooms visible only through iron bars, no entry inside.
πŸ’€ Small site, may feel quiet with no docents.

Tips

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking on site available.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Combine visit with nearby Museum of Ventura County or San Buenaventura Mission Museum.

Cost

πŸ’° Free admission.

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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