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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 County Fairgrounds

4/5(1 review)

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$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 Westside Hotel Deals

Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai Valley Inn
5 out of 5
905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA
The price is AU$1,273 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$1,273
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Book a stay at this spa resort in Ojai. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Spectacular – can't wait to return!"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Ojai Valley Inn
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3 out of 5
6602 Old Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$196 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Love that it was ocean front!"

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$244 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$244
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 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! (1,776 reviews)
Close to downtown.
"The hotel was clean, quiet and close to downtown. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay for a weekend getaway."

Reviewed on 26 Nov. 2024

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
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$373 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$373
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel 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! (566 reviews)
Will be returning soon!!
"This hotel was very nice. It offered everything. I love the fact that the bedroom is separate and has it's own door. The ocean views are nice. The yard was beautiful. Just everything was perfect. I loved sipping wine by the outside fireplace. Less than 10 minutes away is a shopping center with different ..."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
450 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$268 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$268
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,064 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Good Nite Inn Camarillo
2 out of 5
1100 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA
The price is AU$136 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$136
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,755 reviews)
"Close to highway, but I got a quite room"

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside

Ventura which includes 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
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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

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