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Ventura

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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 Beach Pier Southern California Sea American Flag

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
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
🇱🇷 Situated along California's scenic central coast, the City of Ventura was once referred to as the “land of endless summer". There are many uncrowded beaches to discover in this area. • 🏊‍♀️ Like Emma Wood State Beach this area is popular for swimming, surfing, and fishing. It attracts a variety of wildlife on the beach and in the ocean! The beach also offers family camping or RV parking.

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
a stunning panoramic shot of the vast blue ocean at the beach with smooth silky brown sand and rocks along the beach at sunset with powerful clouds at Rincon Beach in Ventura County California USA

Rincon Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rincon Beach during your trip to Ventura? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Rincon Beach
Evening surf at peaceful Solimar Beach in Ventura, California.

Solimar Beach

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Solimar Beach during your travels in Ventura. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Solimar Beach

Things to do

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

Rp1.480.160
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)

Rp1.496.980
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

Rp2.001.580
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

Rp4.188.180
per traveller
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

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

Rp2.691.200
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

Rp2.523.000
per adult
Ventura Surf Lesson
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Top hotels in Westside

Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai Valley Inn

5 out of 5
905 Country Club Rd Ojai CA
Stay at this luxury resort in Ojai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Beautiful grounds

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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Ojai Valley Inn
Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA
The price is Rp1.794.353 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
Rp1.794.353
Rp2.049.061 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,077 reviews)
Nice staff. Breakfast was pretty slim. Hotel is different in a good way. Not your typical chain hotel.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Clocktower Inn Ventura
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG

3.5 out of 5
450 E Harbor Blvd Ventura CA
The price is Rp2.617.212 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
Rp2.617.212
Rp2.988.655 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,332 reviews)
This hotel is amazing. Great service, frwat amenities, great view and setup. We have been twice now and will only stay here moving forward.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG

Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG

3 out of 5
600 East Esplanade Drive Oxnard CA
The price is Rp2.130.679 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
Rp2.130.679
Rp2.433.129 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oxnard. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great bed & large room. Everything clean. Nice bar & hot tub. Just off the 101. I’ll stay here again!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG
Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd Oxnard CA
The price is Rp2.626.190 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
Rp2.626.190
Rp3.665.619 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Oxnard. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (898 reviews)
The room was clean and really big. The view was beautiful and the grounds were amazing. Loved everything about it.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Good Nite Inn Camarillo

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

2 out of 5
1100 Ventura Blvd Camarillo CA
The price is Rp1.424.090 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
Rp1.424.090
Rp1.612.070 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Camarillo. 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,230 reviews)
Very late night but awesome place and super clean

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
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Artist is still working on this piece. Cool without that dump of a car in front of it!

Downtown Ventura

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura City Hall and Ventura Botanical Gardens.

Downtown Ventura
Ventura California. Beach Pier. Aerial scenic Panorama

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.

Midtown
This is the Ventura Pier at sunset.

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
The inlet to the harbor becomes a spectacular scene at dusk.

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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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
Beautiful morning scenery, with sunshine and reflections, palm trees, morning mist, on the Santa Barbara waterfront in California, USA

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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