Downtown Ventura

Ventura

Ventura showing a sunset
Ventura which includes signage and night scenes
Ventura - Oxnard featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views
Ventura which includes general coastal views
Ventura showing boating

Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor featuring sailing and general coastal views

Ventura Harbor

Appreciate delicious seafood, sandy beaches, whale watching and charming friendliness in this waterfront area with access to Channel Islands National Park.

Ventura Harbor
Ventura Pier which includes landscape views, general coastal views and a sunset

Ventura Pier

Enjoy seafood or tacos at the foot of this pier and wander along its old wooden planks for panoramic views of the Channel Islands.

Ventura Pier
Ventura City Beach

Ventura City Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ventura City Beach during your trip to Ventura? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Ventura City Beach
Emma Wood State Beach

Emma Wood State Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Emma Wood State Beach during your travels in Ventura? Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Emma Wood State Beach
South Jetty Beach

South Jetty Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Jetty Beach during your trip to Ventura? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

South Jetty Beach

San Buenaventura Mission

Find out about the history of Ventura with a stop at San Buenaventura Mission. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

San Buenaventura Mission

Things to do

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

€30
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

€136
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

€101
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

€76
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
A Surf Lesson finsihing

Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

€128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

€128
per adult
Ventura Surf Lesson
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Top hotels in Downtown Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We stay in Ventura often but it was our first time staying here. We absolutely love it ! You can walk to the beach, pier, downtown. Our new favorite spot. The team is also just lovely and so nice ! We will be back in October. The only thing we would change is for it to be dog friendly 😁"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Clocktower Inn Ventura
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is €145 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
€145
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,742 reviews)
Great hotel
"Staff was exceptionally friendly! Room was clean but furniture was pretty beat up and torn."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Best Western at Ventura Pier

Best Western at Ventura Pier

2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is €123 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
€123
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and a nice breakfast"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA
The price is €57 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
€57
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Rubicon Theatre Company are located ...
5/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Great room and great price!"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Travelers Beach Inn
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €79 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
€79
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Light fixture not working in room. Staff friendly and helpful. Quick to take care of our needs."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St, Ventura, CA
The price is €286 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
€286
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 beach bars, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
"Beautifully appointed hotel. You can tell that a lot of thought and effort went into the design. It has a historic feel to it but it is remodeled and modern. Comfortable rooms with large shower. Nice ambience. Very walkable to restaurants and bars."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hotel San Buena
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura

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Westside

Westside might not have many top sights, but Ventura City Hall and San Buenaventura Mission are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Westside
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Pierpont Bay

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Pierpont Bay
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Midtown

Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ventura City Beach and Ventura Harbor.

Midtown
Ventura Harbor which includes sailing, a river or creek and a bay or harbour

Ventura Harbor Village

If you're spending some time in Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura Harbor and Channel Islands National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Ventura Harbor Village
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Montalvo

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montalvo and surrounding area, you can visit Golf N' Stuff and Ventura Harbor.

Montalvo
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East End

While East End isn't home to many top sights, Golf N' Stuff and Olivas Adobe Historical Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

East End

Downtown Ventura

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