Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

Ventura

A mural with a woman, birds, and a sailboat on a building.
A neon sign for 'San Ventura' with 'Shop, Surf, Stay, Eat' and a 'Rip Curl' logo.
A building with a neon sign reading "Downtown" and a tall pillar with "Century" written on it.
A statue of a woman in a long dress on a city street at night.
A neon sign with 'San Buenia Ventura' and 'Shop Surf Stay Eat' written on it.

Stay near popular Downtown Ventura attractions

San Buenaventura Mission

8.6/10 (544 reviews)
San Buenaventura Mission is just one of the places to see in Ventura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

Rp1.571.768
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
From Orange County Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour

From Orange County Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour

Rp18.754.050
per traveller
From Orange County Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour
From Los Angeles Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour

Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour from Los Angeles

Rp18.754.050
per traveller
Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour from Los Angeles
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

Rp4.018.725
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

Rp5.268.995
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

Rp2.679.150
per adult
Ventura Surf Lesson
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Top hotels in Downtown 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 Rp2.664.824 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp2.664.824
Rp3.037.899 total
4 Oct - 5 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,907 reviews)
"All good everyone was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA
The price is Rp2.207.014 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.207.014
Rp2.520.300 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,279 reviews)
"Relaxing vibes in downtown Ventura!"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

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 Rp2.524.394 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp2.524.394
Rp2.882.732 total
1 Oct - 2 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"One of my favorite locations"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

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 Rp1.555.848 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp1.555.848
Rp1.773.550 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Plenty of parking in a nice area, quick walk to the downtown area, and access to freeways nearby. Not a bad price, and you get what you pay for. Room was clean, but nothing to write home about. A nice place to spend the night."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St Ventura CA
The price is Rp4.423.731 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp4.423.731
Rp5.043.053 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 beach bars and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown ...
Hotel San Buena
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura CA
The price is Rp1.040.878 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp1.040.878
Rp1.186.601 total
1 Oct - 2 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 ...
Travelers Beach Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Ventura

Find the best Downtown Ventura areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Pierpont Bay

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

A coastal city with a beach, residential areas, and mountains in the background.

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.

A marina with several sailboats docked, surrounded by buildings with red-tiled roofs.

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.

A beach with palm trees, a path, and sailboats in the distance.

East End

While East End isn't home to many top sights, Bowlero Oxnard and Golf N' Stuff are some notable places to visit nearby.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Westside

Westside might not have many top sights, but Ventura County Fairgrounds and Ventura Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Ventura Travel Guide