This is a list of all chain grocery locations my research has uncovered in the Ventura/Oxnard area between 1924 and 1981, compiled from city directories, telephone books, and other sources. There may be some omissions due to incomplete or missing data, etc. and I welcome suggestions and corrections. Please read about my methodology for more information about what I do and do not include.

Note:

• Santa Paula/Fillmore 1970-71 data is actually from 1973.

Store tags:

• A&P
• Alpha Beta
• B&D Markets
• Continental Stores
• Daley’s
• Fazio’s/Shopping Bag
• Fox Markets/Food Fair
• Hughes Markets
• Mayfair Markets
• Piggly Wiggly
• Safeway/Pay’n Takit
• Santa Cruz Markets
• Thriftimart/Big T
• Van’s
• Vons