Is Ventura safe?
Orlando, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Ventura as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Ventura
“Go. Ventura is a calm, established residential and golf-oriented community in east Orlando that offers a quiet and generally secure environment for visitors. While commercial strips along the perimeter require typical urban awareness, the residential core and gated enclaves are very peaceful.”
About the area
Ventura is a primarily residential neighborhood developed around the semi-private Ventura Country Club in southeast Orlando. It features a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums surrounded by waterways and golf greens. Most visitors come for golf, short-term rental stays, or easy access to Orlando International Airport.
- Golf Community
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
Walking and biking in Ventura
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There are no dedicated city bike-share stations or immediate access to major paved regional trail networks, making cycling best suited for internal neighborhood side streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Controlled-access gated subdivisions provide an added layer of residential security
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader Orlando metro averages
- Well-maintained neighborhood infrastructure and mature landscaping around the golf course
- Convenient 10-15 minute driving access to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cons
- Higher risk of vehicle burglaries in shared condominium parking lots and along perimeter corridors
- Pockets of aging multifamily rental properties with higher turnover
- Heavy car dependency with fast-moving traffic along major boundary roads like Curry Ford Road
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within Ventura's gated and residential interior, though occasional unhoused individuals may be seen near bus stops and commercial plazas along Semoran Boulevard and Curry Ford Road.
What Ventura is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with golfers, joggers, and dog walkers moving comfortably along residential loop roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet within the neighborhoods, though traffic picks up considerably along outer arterials like Curry Ford Road.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued suburban atmosphere where walking within gated and residential sections remains safe and undisturbed.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal street activity; general safety remains steady though unlit areas require standard caution.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by LYNX bus service, primarily via Route 15 along Curry Ford Road and Route 436S on Semoran Boulevard; there is no rail or BRT connection within walking distance.
Free and abundant parking is available across commercial strip centers, country club lots, and designated residential parking areas, with no metered parking.
Things to do in Ventura
- Play a round of golf on the 18-hole semi-private course at Ventura Country Club
- Dine and relax overlooking the fairways at the club's 19th Hole restaurant
- Explore diverse Latin American cuisine along adjacent stretches of Semoran Boulevard
Local favorites
- Ventura Country Club & 19th Hole · Golf Course & American Restaurant · 4.2★ (680)A well-maintained public-access golf club featuring casual American dining and scenic patio seating.
- Simon Parrilla Bar & Grill · Latin American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Lively nearby spot serving grilled meats, classic Colombian dishes, and weekend live entertainment.
- Chubby's Wings · Sports Bar · 4.4★ (820)Neighborhood sports pub popular for hearty chicken wings, craft beers, and watching games.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.