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

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St Ventura CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,027 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,027
฿5,731 total
4 Oct - 5 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! (1,900 reviews)
"Things I liked: Bed very comfortable Double sinks Large room Balcony Location Did not like the pool next to the highway!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA
The price is ฿4,330 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,330
฿4,944 total
27 Sept - 28 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 ...
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Best Western at Ventura Pier

Best Western at Ventura Pier

2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
The price is ฿4,762 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,762
฿5,438 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the night. Comfy beds and easy access to the room from the parking lot which is what we need given we travel with mobility issues. Would recommend"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St Ventura CA
The price is ฿8,345 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿8,345
฿9,513 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
"This hotel was a very pleasant surprise. The entire property was extremely clean and the room had tons of character, really no comparison to a standard hotel room even in a luxury name brand hotel. The staff was helpful and friendly every time we interacted with them. Only area of improvement would ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

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 ฿2,935 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,935
฿3,346 total
5 Oct - 6 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. ...
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura CA
The price is ฿1,963 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
฿1,963
฿2,238 total
10 Oct - 11 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, Olivas Adobe Historical Park and Bowlero Oxnard 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 County Fairgrounds and Ventura Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Ventura Travel Guide