Westside Travel Guide
Ventura
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.
Rincon Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rincon Beach during your trip to Ventura? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
San Buenaventura Mission
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.
Things to do
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Top hotels in Westside
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Didn't Cook
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Ojai Valley Inn
Rm was amazing
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Excellent
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG
The staff were very nice and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable everything was good and we enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Breakfast was fantastic very nice staff night auditor was kind of crabby at night Last night stay had security open my door at 3:00 am n woke me didn’t appreciate 02/26 didn’t think that was appropriate should have knocked at the door before opening
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Downtown Ventura
While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura City Hall and Rubicon Theatre Company.
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.
Pierpont Bay
If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
