East End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
![Ventura Harbor featuring general coastal views and sailing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174029-Ventura-Harbor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173493-Central-California.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/51d15cfc300ed55db285611e45bfbcba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b750d17ffb1a05e46c75b4bf22fb0376.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
![South Jetty Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/90dfc01898190900411590a889dea3c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
South Jetty Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Jetty Beach during your trip to Ventura? Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
Buenaventura Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Ventura at Buenaventura Golf Course. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
Activities
![Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4580534/f7bce9dd-1acd-44a8-9887-2a2167c7b889.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Our pick of the best East End Hotel Deals
![Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1037800/1037702/c22e1019_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Victoria Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35120000/35113300/35113296/bb8a845c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025
![Ojai Valley Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28100/28098/34a4521d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025
![Clocktower Inn Ventura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528300/528235/45a3edab_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025
![Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41300/41240/bd9ddd7c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025
![Palm Garden Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10241/6fcbe598_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East End
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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.
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Saticoy
Saticoy might not have many top sights, but Sterling Hills Golf Club and Golf N' Stuff are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a53da3b13253ea9c0d334e187b5e06f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 showing a bay or harbour, sailing and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173477-Central-California.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/70333a5cf9fb78e1d4b41ad012528a44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 which includes a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173494-Central-California.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Ventura
While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like San Buenaventura Mission and Ventura City Hall.