Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor showing sailing and general coastal views

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 showing general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views

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

San Buenaventura Mission

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

San Buenaventura Mission

Things to do

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

฿1,134
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
A Surf Lesson finsihing

Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

฿4,869
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

฿2,889
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
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Calling all Standup Paddle boarders, learn to Sail on a SUP Board

฿4,057
per adult
Calling all Standup Paddle boarders, learn to Sail on a SUP Board
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

฿3,862
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

฿5,193
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
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Top hotels in Downtown Ventura

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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Property is a great little find in Ventura. Close to the fairgrounds for the Spencer Mackenzie throwdown. Wonderful restaurants very close too."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

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Clocktower Inn 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 ฿5,153 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,153
฿5,875 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,743 reviews)
"Always my favorite hotel in Ventura to stay. The rooms are very spacious it is close to everything you can you can walk to all the restaurants and shops on Main Street you can walk to the beach from the hotel the staff is great and best of all their breakfast is awesome!! They also have a happy hour ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Best Western at Ventura Pier

Best Western at Ventura Pier

2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is ฿4,638 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,638
฿5,296 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location easy freeway access."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 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 ฿3,046 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿3,046
฿3,473 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location. Sketchy area. Comfortable bed."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 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 ฿2,074 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
฿2,074
฿2,365 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Rubicon Theatre Company are located ...
Travelers Beach Inn
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St, Ventura, CA
The price is ฿9,561 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿9,561
฿10,900 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 beach bars and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Absolutely loved it! Very friendly inviting staff! I loved the daily desserts! Very nice place! I would definitely stay there again!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 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 San Buenaventura Mission and Ventura County Fairgrounds 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 Travel Guide