Nine Channel Islands Harbor businesses scored top honors in the VC Reporter’s 33^rd annual Best of Ventura County contest.

The VC Reporter asked readers to take a poll and rate their top choices in more than 200 categories, which included local business, professional services, and places to visit. More than 10,000 people participated in the contest – an all-time high.

Here are the winning Channel Islands Harbor businesses and the category they ranked in:

Southern California Jet Skis – Best Place to Take on the Sea on a Jet Ski (Editor's Pick)

Channel Islands Yacht Club – Yacht Club (1^st Place)

Toppers Pizza Place – Kid Friendly/Best Pizza (1^st Place)

Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine – South American Food (1^st Place)

Channel Islands Farmers Market – Farmers Market (2^nd Place)

Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut – Sunday Brunch (3^rd Place)

Channel Islands Maritime Museum (3^rd Place)

The Lookout Bar & Grill – Karaoke (3^rd Place)

Sea Fresh - Seafood Market (3rd Place)

Congratulations to all the Harbor businesses who received the accolades.

To view all the winners from the 33^rd Annual Best of Ventura County contest, please visit: https://www.vcreporter.com/

Editor's Note: this story was published September 20, 2018.