Ventura County Harbor Department Director Mark Sandoval said the buildings at Fisherman’s Wharf haven’t been painted in at least a decade. The buildings weren’t painted because of the potential of a proposed development at the wharf. The proposed development didn’t move forward.

“We recognized that we have to improve Fisherman’s Wharf because it’s going to be around for a couple of years,” Director Sandoval said. “One of the necessities was to repaint it.”

The project, which includes painting and repairing some of the wood, will maintain the cape-cod style look of the buildings. The cost of the project is estimated to be $50,000.

“At the very least it’s a face lift for Fisherman’s Wharf,” Director Sandoval said. “We still have a lot of active businesses here and encourage people to come down and support them.”

Editor's Note: this story was published on May 19, 2021.