Downtown Ventura Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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
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
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
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.
Seaside Park
Explore the great outdoors at Seaside Park, a lovely green space in Ventura. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
San Buenaventura Mission
San Buenaventura Mission is just one of the places to see in Ventura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Top hotels in Downtown Ventura
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Stayed here a few times. Really like the place. Friendly staff, clean rooms and a great location for walking around town or to the pier and beach. Breakfast is good too. Will hopefully return again.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clean, close to all kinds of yummy restaurants, the train tracks are right there. Super family friendly. Great breakfast buffet in the morning. Thank you! The room was huge and very comfortable
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Best Western at Ventura Pier
Great location close to Ventura beach, nice staff and easy parking. Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Great location, on a busy street but not a super noisy area. Wish they had grass around the property for dogs though.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Travelers Beach Inn
It was interesting to say the least. But I loved it in a dirty surfer kind of way.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hotel San Buena
Very nice staff! Beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura
Westside
Westside might not have many top sights, but Ventura City Hall and Ventura County Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pierpont Bay
If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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 Village
If you're spending some time in Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura Harbor and Channel Islands National Park are top sights worth seeing.
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 Bowlero Oxnard.
East End
While East End isn't home to many top sights, Bowlero Oxnard and Golf N' Stuff are some notable places to visit nearby.
