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.
Ventura County Medical Center
If Ventura County Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ventura.
Things to do
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
Top hotels in Midtown
The Pierpont Inn
Exactly what we needed. No issues
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
White Caps Motel
Staff is friendly. The room was very clean, and amenities were very nice.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Crystal Lodge Motel
Great and easy checkin; bed was super comfy; we had a nice quiet room on the back side of the building. Shower and AC and everything had no issues. Excellent value for the price.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Mission Bell Motel
Staff are kind and accommodating, and room was nice and clean. Parking is a little tricky, especially at night, so I would recommend calling ahead if you booked online to confirm your room number. Location felt sketchy at times, but overall a solid choice for traveling.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Bayshore Inn Motel
Staff
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Viking Motel
Excellent
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
Pierpont Bay
If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Ventura
While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura City Hall and Ventura Botanical Gardens.
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.
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.
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.
