Midtown Travel Guide

Ventura

Photo by Aalok Sikand
Photo by Aalok Sikand

Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor showing sailing and general coastal views

Ventura Harbor

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

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

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

Ventura County Medical Center

If Ventura County Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ventura.

Ventura County Medical Center

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 Midtown

The Pierpont Inn

The Pierpont Inn

3 out of 5
550 San Jon Rd, Ventura, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,032 reviews)
"Great location and nice staff."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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The Pierpont Inn
White Caps Motel

White Caps Motel

2 out of 5
1612 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is Rp1.949.389 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp1.949.389
Rp2.222.304 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (502 reviews)
"It doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s a single level property so we parked right in front of our room which was nice. Room was clean and descent size. A/C worked ok but we travel with a fan. No iron and ironing board. We rode our bike to have dinner at this delicious Thai place nearby ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

White Caps Motel
Mission Bell Motel

Mission Bell Motel

2 out of 5
3237 E Main St, Ventura, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.476.810 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp1.476.810
Rp1.683.564 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Pacific View Mall are located ...
6.8/10 (68 reviews)
"Nice jacuzzi. Nice people"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Mission Bell Motel
Crystal Lodge Motel

Crystal Lodge Motel

2 out of 5
1787 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is Rp1.727.868 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.727.868
Rp1.969.900 total
3 Aug - 4 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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (931 reviews)
"Neil was wonderful at check in. Area around the motel was quiet. Room was clean and very nicely updated. BEDS are EXCELLENT. Loved the microwave and empty space we could use in the mini-fridge; SO glad it was not loaded with expensive snacks that we would not eat. Instead, I got to load it with my ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Crystal Lodge Motel
Viking Motel

Viking Motel

2 out of 5
2107 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.051.125 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp2.051.125
Rp2.338.283 total
31 Jul - 1 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 Harbor and San Buenaventura State Beach are ...
7.4/10 Good! (182 reviews)
Good motel
"Good room quick stay clean nice bathroom. Everything upgraded"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Viking Motel
Bayshore Inn Motel

Bayshore Inn Motel

2 out of 5
3075 East Main Street, Ventura, CA
The price is Rp2.067.534 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.067.534
Rp2.356.990 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (366 reviews)
Owner went above and beyond A+++
"I can only hope other business owners would follow the same practices. I came in with a reservation that didn't start until the next day and they were booked solid, the owner extended himself so much as to give up the room he had for himself, I had just drove 4 hours after working a 12 hour day and ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Bayshore Inn Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

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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
Ventura which includes a sunset

Downtown Ventura

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura City Hall and San Buenaventura Mission.

Downtown Ventura
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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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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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

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