Midtown Travel Guide

Ventura

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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 waterfront 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 beautiful beaches 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

Rp575.627
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
A Surf Lesson finsihing

Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

Rp2.470.500
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

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

Rp2.635.200
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

Rp1.465.830
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

Rp2.470.500
per adult
Ventura Surf Lesson
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

Rp1.959.930
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
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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! (1,011 reviews)
"Nice location. Update the room flooring would improve the ambiance."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 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 Rp1.753.066 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
Rp1.753.066
Rp1.998.494 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (545 reviews)
"This hotel is definitely a gem! I will be staying here anytime I have to be in the Santa Barbara or Ventura area. The new owners have made the rooms so cute. They are fully remodeled. They’re so polite and it was a very enjoyable stay."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

White Caps Motel
Mission Bell Motel

Mission Bell Motel

2 out of 5
3237 E Main St, Ventura, CA
The price is Rp1.240.095 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.240.095
Rp1.413.575 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
7/10 Good! (88 reviews)
Amazing Little Gem
"Staff was friendly and let us check in 15 minutes early. I want to call out how CLEAN our room was. When we checked in- our room smelled freshly cleaned, which I really appreciated. We had everything we needed and the bed was amazingly comfortable. We will be returning in the future."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Mission Bell Motel
Crystal Lodge Motel

Crystal Lodge Motel

2 out of 5
1787 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is Rp1.449.267 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp1.449.267
Rp1.652.165 total
23 Sept - 24 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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (949 reviews)
"Stern person at check-in with many harsh rules such as park between lines or be towed. If you are a minute past 11 on checkout day you pay for another day. But the place was clean and a good price."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Crystal Lodge Motel
Bayshore Inn Motel

Bayshore Inn Motel

2 out of 5
3075 East Main Street, Ventura, CA
The price is Rp1.411.085 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.411.085
Rp1.608.637 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (372 reviews)
"It was an older, run down kind of place. But it was clean, comfortable, and had excellent excellent service."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Bayshore Inn 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 Rp1.278.277 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp1.278.277
Rp1.457.236 total
28 Sept - 29 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 San Buenaventura State Beach are ...
7.4/10 Good! (201 reviews)
"Very nice, clean, bed were comfy and the kitchen so cute a huge plus!! Would definitely recommend it and possibly stay there again"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Viking 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 San Buenaventura Mission and Ventura City Hall.

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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