Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

Ventura

A mural with a woman, birds, and a sailboat on a building.
A neon sign for 'San Ventura' with 'Shop, Surf, Stay, Eat' and a 'Rip Curl' logo.
A building with a neon sign reading "Downtown" and a tall pillar with "Century" written on it.
A statue of a woman in a long dress on a city street at night.
A neon sign with 'San Buenia Ventura' and 'Shop Surf Stay Eat' written on it.

Stay near popular Downtown Ventura attractions

San Buenaventura Mission

8.6/10 (544 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

฿2,886
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

฿9,675
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

฿7,380
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

฿4,920
per adult
Ventura Surf Lesson
From Orange County Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour

From Orange County Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour

฿47,557
per traveller
From Orange County Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour
From Los Angeles Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour

Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour from Los Angeles

฿57,397
per traveller
Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour from Los Angeles
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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
The price is ฿5,002 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿5,002
฿5,712 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St Ventura CA
The price is ฿5,073 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿5,073
฿5,783 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,905 reviews)
"We absolutely love this place and we’ve been staying her for the last 5 years now."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Best Western at Ventura Pier

Best Western at Ventura Pier

2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
The price is ฿4,806 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,806
฿5,488 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
Best Western at Ventura Pier
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St Ventura CA
The price is ฿8,427 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿8,427
฿9,607 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 beach bars and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown ...
Hotel San Buena
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
The price is ฿2,964 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿2,964
฿3,378 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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! (1,009 reviews)
"It was a very clean room. Staff were great & parking was always available. Air conditioning was fantastic"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura CA
The price is ฿2,317 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,317
฿2,642 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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
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Where to stay in Downtown Ventura

Find the best Downtown Ventura areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Pierpont Bay

If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal city with a beach, residential areas, and mountains in the background.

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.

A marina with several sailboats docked, surrounded by buildings with red-tiled roofs.

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.

A beach with palm trees, a path, and sailboats in the distance.

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.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

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.

Downtown Ventura Travel Guide