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 waterfront 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

Rp570.384
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

Rp1.452.480
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

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

Rp2.611.200
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

Rp1.942.080
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
A Surf Lesson finsihing

Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

Rp2.448.000
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

Rp2.448.000
per adult
Ventura Surf Lesson
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Top hotels in Downtown 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 Rp2.772.445 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp2.772.445
Rp3.160.587 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,766 reviews)
Lovely little stay in Ventura!
"Excellent service, easy check-in, great location! The bed was very comfortable and breakfast was good!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
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! (1,019 reviews)
"Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Next to downtown shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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Clocktower Inn Ventura
Best Western at Ventura Pier

Best Western at Ventura Pier

2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is Rp2.510.413 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.510.413
Rp2.866.767 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"The room was great. Really clean too. The bed seemed too soft at first but ended up being super comfortable. Breakfast was pretty good too."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 Rp1.870.555 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.870.555
Rp2.132.432 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,007 reviews)
Great Location
"Five minute walk away from everything!!!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.164.755 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.164.755
Rp1.327.821 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 (1,021 reviews)
"The lady at check out does have a chip on her shoulder. She did give me a room that had a working tv due to the one I was assigned not working. The room was very old and tattered offering the bare minimum. I didn’t spend very much time in the room due to it being depressing. Went out and explored ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Travelers Beach Inn
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St, Ventura, CA
The price is Rp4.839.475 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp4.839.475
Rp5.517.002 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (76 reviews)
"Nice stay,Friendly, comfortable, and peaceful."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 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 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