Musicians and musical groups – Musical styles vary from metal, punk, alternative rock, Latino, pop/rock, jazz and more. Patagonia, the earth-conscience, stellar clothing manufacturer, began its business in Ventura in 1972 (Great Pacific Ironworks). Climb into the Los Padres National Forest and then drop down into quaint Ojai as you head west into Ventura County. 2) From Ventura, travel east on Hwy 126 to Tehachapi, just 2:15 away. Cross The Grapevine at Santa Clarita and continue east on Hwy 126, a winding 2-lane road, passed remnants of the St Francis Dam.