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Ventura

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Ventura Harbor showing sailing and general coastal views

Ventura Harbor

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Appreciate delicious seafood, sandy beaches, whale watching and charming friendliness in this waterfront area with access to Channel Islands National Park.

Ventura Harbor
Ventura Pier showing general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views

Ventura Pier

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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 Pier
Ventura City Beach

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.

Ventura City Beach
Emma Wood State Beach

Emma Wood State Beach

5/5(1 review)

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.

Emma Wood State Beach
South Jetty Beach

South Jetty Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Jetty Beach during your trip to Ventura? Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

South Jetty Beach

Ventura County Fairgrounds

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Ventura County Fairgrounds during your trip to Ventura. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.

Ventura County Fairgrounds

Things to do

Ventura Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura

Self-Guided Ventura Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura

฿402
per adult
Self-Guided Ventura Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

฿1,141
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

฿5,222
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

฿3,884
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Semi-Private Surf Lessons

Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

฿2,774
per adult
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara
A Surf Lesson finsihing

Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

฿4,895
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
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Top hotels in Westside

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

2 out of 5
1100 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA
The price is ฿2,627 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿2,627
฿2,974 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Camarillo. 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,999 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is ฿3,539 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,539
฿4,076 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,182 reviews)
"Everything was clean"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,563 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿2,563
฿3,018 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,031 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and well maintained room. Every room has small refrigerators, some with microwave for little extra money."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is ฿4,664 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,664
฿5,373 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,167 reviews)
Decent & pretty, no complementary breakfast.
"The weather was fantastic, gloomy with some slight breeze. Front desk was kind and quick. We enjoyed the small pool, just wish for the price of the stay breakfast was included it'd definitely be a 5 star rating. Overall beautiful Spanish architecture courtyard."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG

3.5 out of 5
450 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is ฿5,682 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿5,682
฿6,488 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,179 reviews)
"Loved the location, didn’t love the kids running down the halls( but it’s summer time so I expected it)."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard, CA
The price is ฿9,325 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿9,325
฿11,940 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Oxnard. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (731 reviews)
"It was amazing! The only glitch was not being aware of parking cost. Out son stayed there and was charged $50 when we rented nearby and could have dropped him off before dinner. No mention of it was made earlier"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside

Ventura which includes a sunset

Downtown Ventura

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura City Hall and San Buenaventura Mission.

Downtown Ventura
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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.

Midtown
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Pierpont Bay

5/5(1 area review)

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

Pierpont Bay
Ventura Harbor showing a bay or harbour, sailing and a river or creek

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.

Ventura Harbor Village
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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.

Montalvo
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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.

East End

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