Downtown Ventura Travel Guide
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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.
San Buenaventura Mission
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.
Things to do
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 Downtown Ventura
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Room was clean and quiet. Bed was comfy. Breakfast was basic, but fresh. Staff was warm and welcoming. Hotel is walking distance to everything.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
One of our favorite hotels in area. Armanzi is always so clean , staff us friendly at check in and great value breakfast!!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Best Western at Ventura Pier
The service was excellent. Employees are friendly. It was close to my hospital so location was great. Breakfast was really good the coffee not so much. Carlos, Shalani and Rosa in charge of breakfast are all outstanding employees and a great asset to Best Western. The rooms are clean I wish I would ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Travelers Beach Inn
Great
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel San Buena
Very nice staff! Beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura
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.
Pierpont Bay
If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
