Westside Travel Guide
Ventura
Popular places to visit
Ventura Harbor
Appreciate delicious seafood, sandy beaches, whale watching and charming friendliness in this waterfront area with access to Channel Islands National Park.
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 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.
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.
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.
Ventura County Fairgrounds
Catch an event at Ventura County Fairgrounds during your trip to Ventura. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Things to do
2- Hour Pottery Workshop and Studio Tour in Ojai
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Self-Guided Ventura Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura
Top hotels in Westside
Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Very clean neat and organized.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
The room was spotless and smelled very good
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Great view
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Camarillo by IHG
Everything was excellent very nice place clean people were very nice and very friendly thank you.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
GREAT STAFF. Always helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Staybridge Suites Oxnard River Ridge by IHG
Really nice place 👌
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Downtown Ventura
While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura City Hall and Ventura Botanical Gardens.
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.
Pierpont Bay
If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
