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Ventura Harbor featuring general coastal views and sailing

Ventura Harbor

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

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 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.

Ventura County Fairgrounds

Activities

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

AU$53
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

AU$181
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

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

AU$245
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
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Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

2 out of 5
1100 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$142 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$142
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Camarillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,995 reviews)
"Staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is AU$254 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$254
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,201 reviews)
"We enjoyed our short stay here - the courtyard is beautiful. I always wake up first in our family, and it was a nice place to sit and work while everyone else was still sleeping. We arrived very late and had no problem with parking and getting checked in. The room was nice, and overall I would stay ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
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 AU$438 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$438
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Oxnard. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (759 reviews)
"This is our second stay. We love this place. The beach is very nice. The pool is very nice. They have good amenities. We loved using the fire pit area. We also like the addition of sugar beets for additional food options."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Pierpont Inn

The Pierpont Inn

3 out of 5
550 San Jon Rd, Ventura, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The jacuzzi was excellent"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

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The Pierpont Inn
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is AU$171 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$171
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,171 reviews)
"Nice location around area we were visiting."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA
The price is AU$148 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$148
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Dog friendly. Nice area to just spend the night. Kid friendly. Cheaper to stay here when visiting sb. Carp has nice small shopping places. Great beaches. Got to have rustys pizza.be back when visiting 805"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside

Ventura featuring a sunset

Downtown Ventura

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura City Hall and San Buenaventura Mission.

Downtown Ventura
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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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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
Ventura Harbor showing sailing, a river or creek and a bay or harbour

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
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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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