A COASTAL TRAVEL MAGAZINE BY CHIC BEACH VACATIONSTHE AUTUMN ISSUE · 2026 ↗

THE SEASONAL JOURNAL

A fresh look,
four times a year.

Seasonal editions sit alongside our year-round guides, so good travel advice remains easy to find.

Pink and blue sunset reflected beside Ventura PierCourtesy of Chic Beach Vacations

ISSUE 01 · SEPTEMBER–NOVEMBER 2026

Autumn 2026.

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HOW THE JOURNAL WORKS

Keep the good guides.
Refresh the reasons to go.

Each quarter, we revisit events, local discoveries, and useful travel details. Our beach, neighborhood, food, and planning guides keep their own pages and are revised when details change.

Past seasonal editions remain dated and accessible. Expired featured events are removed from the upcoming list, while links to organizer calendars remain available.

Autumn ends November 30. Winter runs December 1 through February 28.

Next planned editorial review: November 15, 2026.

Dusk above the Pierpont beachfront, with waves, homes and Ventura hillsCourtesy of Chic Beach Vacations

ISSUE 02 · DECEMBER 2026–FEBRUARY 2027

Winter 2026–2027.

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READY FOR YOUR WINTER STAY

A coastal change of pace.

Harbor holiday lights, whale-watching ideas, neighborhood walks, and time for a good meal. December 1, 2026–February 28, 2027.

A LITTLE MORE TIME HERE

Make it more than a day trip.

Find a place by the beach, then explore Ventura at your own pace.

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