Ventura Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Palo Alto neighborhood guide
Ventura is a mix of older and newer single family homes, apartments and multifamily housing on narrow streets and small lots, between Oregon Expressway, Alma Street, West Meadow Drive and El Camino Real.
Boulware Park and the Ventura Community Center sit in the neighborhood, near the former Fry's site on Portage Avenue, once the 1918 Bayside Canning Company, which the city has been planning to redevelop. California Avenue is a short walk north.
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Ventura is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Palo Alto map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Oregon Expressway to West Meadow Drive, Alma to El Camino
- Narrow streets and small lots
- Single family homes, apartments and multifamily
- Boulware Park and Ventura Community Center
- Former Fry's and Bayside Canning Company site on Portage Avenue
Homes and Streets
Ventura has some of Palo Alto's smallest lots and most varied housing, from 1920s cottages and 1950s ranches to apartment buildings and townhomes. That variety makes it a relative value within the city, and the planned redevelopment of the Fry's site may bring new homes, parks and shops to the neighborhood in the coming years.
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Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments follow district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Always confirm the school for a specific address with the district, for example the Palo Alto Unified School District.
Getting Around
El Camino Real, Alma Street and Oregon Expressway frame the neighborhood, with the California Avenue Caltrain station a short walk north. Oregon Expressway leads to US 101 and to Page Mill Road and Interstate 280.
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Ventura FAQ
Where is Ventura in Palo Alto?
Ventura is a mix of older and newer single family homes, apartments and multifamily housing on narrow streets and small lots, between Oregon Expressway, Alma Street, West Meadow Drive and El Camino Real.
What are homes like in Ventura?
Ventura has some of Palo Alto's smallest lots and most varied housing, from 1920s cottages and 1950s ranches to apartment buildings and townhomes. That variety makes it a relative value within the city, and the planned redevelopment of the Fry's site may bring new homes, parks and shops to the neighborhood in the coming years.
What public schools are near Ventura?
Public schools near Ventura include Barron Park or Escondido Elementary School, Fletcher Middle School, Gunn High School. School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the district.
What parks are near Ventura?
Parks and open space near Ventura include Boulware Park, Ventura Community Center, Robles Park.
How do I get around from Ventura?
El Camino Real, Alma Street and Oregon Expressway frame the neighborhood, with the California Avenue Caltrain station a short walk north. Oregon Expressway leads to US 101 and to Page Mill Road and Interstate 280.
How can I find homes for sale in Ventura?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: City of Palo Alto neighborhoods, Palo Alto Unified School District, Wikipedia: Palo Alto, California. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.