Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor showing 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 showing general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views

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 seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

San Buenaventura Mission

Things to do

Surf Experience In Santa Barbara - Full Surf lesson and lifestyle immersion.

Santa Barbara Surf Lessons with yoga add on - surf and yoga

Rp1.466.520
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Surf Lessons with yoga add on - surf and yoga
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

Rp1.480.515
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

Rp1.983.135
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

Rp582.442
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

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

Rp2.666.400
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

Rp2.499.750
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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Easy check in. Clean room. Hotel was walking distance to stores, restaurants and beach."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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 Rp2.469.824 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp2.469.824
Rp2.815.599 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,760 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable with an amazing view from the balcony. I went for a staycation and it definitely felt like one. Downtown and beach are within walking distance."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA
The price is Rp1.143.744 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.143.744
Rp1.303.868 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Rubicon Theatre Company are located ...
5/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Great room and great price!"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Travelers Beach Inn
Best Western at Ventura Pier

Best Western at Ventura Pier

2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.099.185 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp2.099.185
Rp2.397.163 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Everything was excellent"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 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 Rp1.324.257 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
Rp1.324.257
Rp1.509.742 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location. Would love a coffee maker in the room. Luckily not too far of a walk to the office. They have complementary coffee there."

Reviewed on 6 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 Rp4.889.920 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp4.889.920
Rp5.574.509 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 beach bars and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"Very nice staff! Beautiful hotel."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 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

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 showing a bay or harbour, sailing and a river or creek

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 Travel Guide