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

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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 waterfront 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
A Surf Lesson finsihing

Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

€130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

€77
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

€103
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

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

€138
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

€130
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Fans in restroom are extremely noisy. Outside patio area is big but has no table for the two chairs. Staff in AM & PM was excellent. Bring the Wine Happy Hour back!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

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Clocktower Inn Ventura
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is €156 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
€156
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (1,751 reviews)
Nice weekend
"Overall the room was comfortable, clean and quiet! Staff was professional, welcoming and friendly!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Best Western at Ventura Pier

Best Western at Ventura Pier

2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is €149 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€149
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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)
"The front desk attendant, Carlos, went above and beyond the com making sure we were comfortable. Very efficiently run place. Clean."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is €94 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€94
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
Overpriced and rundown
"Convenient downtown location, but motel is rundown and overpriced."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA
The price is €63 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
€63
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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 (1,004 reviews)
Great front desk person
"I love the front desk person. She has a lovely smile and is very helpful."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Travelers Beach Inn
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St, Ventura, CA
The price is €290 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€290
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (82 reviews)
"Special and tasteful, attention to detail is outstanding"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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 San Buenaventura Mission and Ventura County Fairgrounds 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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