Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Ventura featuring a sunset
Ventura showing night scenes and signage
Ventura - Oxnard featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach
Ventura featuring general coastal views
Ventura which includes boating

Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor featuring general coastal views and sailing

Ventura Harbor

4/5(4 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 featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a sunset

Ventura Pier

4.5/5(7 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

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 beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

South Jetty Beach
Ventura featuring rocky coastline and a lighthouse

Pinniped Point

Watch as California sea lions and harbor seals splash through the water and sunbathe at this island overlook point known for its wildlife viewing area.

Pinniped Point

Activities

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

AU$54
Per adult
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

AU$192
Per adult
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

AU$131
Per adult
Ventura Surf Lesson
A Surf Lesson finsihing

Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

AU$131
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

AU$137
Per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

AU$183
Per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
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Our pick of the best Downtown Ventura Hotel Deals

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$261 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$261
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,780 reviews)
"Walking distance to beach and dining. Kind and professional at check-in, helping accommodate our requests (e.g., for which side of hotel to stay one - 1 side has ocean views and the other is quieter). Rooms are clean and spacious."

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Clocktower Inn Ventura
3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$222 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$222
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
A comfortable stay in a good location
"After coming to Ventura for 2 nights every week, I decided to try Clocktower Inn as I was familiar with the restaurant attached and it’s in a neighborhood I know. I liked the fact that the hallways to the rooms are accessible only by using your room key. As a single woman traveling, I like the safety ..."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Clocktower Inn Ventura
Travelers Beach Inn
Travelers Beach Inn
2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA
The price is AU$103 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$103
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Rubicon Theatre Company are located ...
5/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Ouietcand check-in was very friendly"

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Travelers Beach Inn
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$174 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Not bad
"For a Motel, it was not a bad experience. The room itself was clean and much quieter than I expected. The shower, however, had a lot of mold in the corners and on the caulking. The only real negative to this stay. There was a flat screen TV, a small table and 2 chairs and a mini fridge. The desk ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Hotel San Buena
Hotel San Buena
2 out of 5
11 S Ash St, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$395 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$395
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Rubicon Theatre Company ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
Amazing boutique, unique hotel to stay in Ventura
"Last-minute reservation absolutely love the property. Very unique boutique hotel would recommend staying here to anyone passing through town."

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Hotel San Buena
Waypoint Ventura
Waypoint Ventura
2.5 out of 5
398 S Ash St. Unit E, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$341 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$341
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (249 reviews)
"This was such a unique experience! I had so much fun and I’ll definitely book again!"

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

Waypoint Ventura
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura

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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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Pierpont Bay

If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Pierpont Bay
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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
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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 Ventura Harbor and Ventura City Beach.

Montalvo
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East End

While East End isn't home to many top sights, Olivas Adobe Historical Park and Golf N' Stuff are some notable places to visit nearby.

East End

Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

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