Downtown Ventura Travel Guide
Ventura
Visit Downtown Ventura
Popular places to visit
Ventura Harbor
Appreciate delicious seafood, sandy beaches, whale watching and charming friendliness in this waterfront area with access to Channel Islands National Park.
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 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.
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 waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
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.
Ventura City Hall
You can learn about the history of Ventura with a trip to Ventura City Hall.
Things to do
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Top hotels in Downtown Ventura
Clocktower Inn Ventura
It was very spacious very clean very quaint. Very nice. We definitely will stay there again.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The room was very spacious for a family of 5. Only a few issues to note: the bedding from the pull out couch was dirty so we didn’t use it. The location of the hotel was nice because it was right off the 101 but also very loud due to that same reason. The free parking was a plus.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Best Western at Ventura Pier
Remodeled, clean, nice, friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
For the price it got us out of danger from our evacuation order.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Travelers Beach Inn
The hotel manager and staff were very courteous and considerate. I would be glad to visit again another time. And yes the rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel San Buena
Very clean room, insanely friendly staff as well! Definitely recommend this to anyone!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura
Westside
Westside might not have many top sights, but Ventura City Hall and Ventura County Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pierpont Bay
If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Montalvo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montalvo and surrounding area, you can visit Bowlero Oxnard and Ventura Harbor.
East End
While East End isn't home to many top sights, Pacific View Mall and Bowlero Oxnard are some notable places to visit nearby.
