Downtown Ventura

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Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor showing general coastal views and sailing

Ventura Harbor

4.5/5(23 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 a sunset, landscape views and general coastal views

Ventura Pier

4.5/5(22 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

5/5(1 review)

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 waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

South Jetty Beach

San Buenaventura Mission

Find out about the history of Ventura with a stop at San Buenaventura Mission. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

San Buenaventura Mission

Things to do

Ventura Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura

Self-Guided Ventura Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura

RM52
per adult
Self-Guided Ventura Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

RM148
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

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

RM635
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
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Calling all Standup Paddle boarders, learn to Sail on a SUP Board

RM529
per adult
Calling all Standup Paddle boarders, learn to Sail on a SUP Board
A Surf Lesson finsihing

Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

RM635
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Semi-Private Surf Lessons

Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

RM360
per adult
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara
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Top hotels in Downtown Ventura

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is RM644 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM644
RM734 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,741 reviews)
"Everything was excellent...thanks to all the people at the Amanzi hotel...this has always been our favorite hotel when visiting Ventura. Absolutely beautifully remodeled, thanks again, Todd & Kimberly"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Clocktower Inn Ventura
3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, lovely setting neat the mission. Short walk to downtown and many dining options. Unfortunately, a concert at the fairgrounds several blocks away was very loud. Quieter in the room but could still hear the bass. Parking was also a challenge."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

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Clocktower Inn Ventura
Best Western at Ventura Pier
Best Western at Ventura Pier
2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM656 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
RM656
RM750 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"It was convenient in location, parking, and places to eat. The staff was friendly. It had a bad smell though, and it was terrible."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is RM432 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM432
RM492 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,004 reviews)
"If you are traveling to the island this is a good place to spend the night, not for big family tho."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Travelers Beach Inn
Travelers Beach Inn
2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA
The price is RM292 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
RM292
RM333 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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)
"The lady was very nice"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Travelers Beach Inn
Hotel San Buena
Hotel San Buena
4 out of 5
11 S Ash St, Ventura, CA
The price is RM1,800 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
RM1,800
RM2,052 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 beach bars, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
"Nice stay,Friendly, comfortable, and peaceful."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Hotel San Buena
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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

5/5(1 area review)

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

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

Downtown Ventura