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 seaside or experience its lively festivals.
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.
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
Clean room, excellent staff
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
White Caps Motel
Very clean, recently renovated. Perfect for our one night stay on the way down to Disneyland.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Mission Bell Motel
Staff was friendly and nice when we checked in. Vintage style rooms but clean and cute. Cute little ice cream shop right next door too
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Crystal Lodge Motel
It was on a busy road, needed to drive to shop etc but not far from freeeway or route 1
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Bayshore Inn Motel
The room was in the corner which helped my Girl friend feel safer. The owner/manager made us feel welcome & was helpful to us getting acquainted with the area. Overall the stay was excellent! Somehow the manager is blessed with a herd of Elephants in the lobby!
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Viking Motel
I love this motel. I work in the area a lot but this is the first time I’ve stayed here. Two weeks and such a comfortable stay. The best part is the full kitchen. I’ve been working on the road and living out of hotels for 3 years straight and it’s such a blessing to be able to cook in a full kitchen. ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 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 San Buenaventura Mission.
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 San Buenaventura Mission 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 Ventura Harbor.
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.
