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

Rp1.589.720
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

Rp4.064.625
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

Rp5.329.175
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
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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 Rp2.772.976 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.772.976
Rp3.161.100 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,907 reviews)
"The breakfast was excellent and all of the staff were friendly. Their Internet went down for several hours, so we used our hotspots. Great views of the ocean. A little noise from the freeway, but not too bad. Good time there, centrally located!"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.540.740 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.540.740
Rp2.901.397 total
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,275 reviews)
"Great location the room wasn’t very sound proofed. Train and car traffic could be heard from inside the roo"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 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 Rp2.381.123 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.381.123
Rp2.719.124 total
23 Aug - 24 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 ...
Best Western at Ventura Pier
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura CA
The price is Rp1.225.095 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp1.225.095
Rp1.396.608 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura City Beach and Ventura Harbor are located ...
Travelers Beach Inn
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
The price is Rp1.591.736 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp1.591.736
Rp1.814.561 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The only complaint is there was no Pool when I originally was looking things up. There was another Motel 6 that I was interested in that had a pole and I clicked on the wrong one. The only complaint with this place was it was close to downtown and a lot of young people walking around the ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 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 Rp5.237.725 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp5.237.725
Rp5.971.007 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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 County Fairgrounds and Ventura City Beach ...
Hotel San Buena
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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 Pacific View Mall and Ventura City Beach.

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, Golf N' Stuff and Cinemark Century Riverpark 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 City Hall and Ventura County Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Ventura Travel Guide