Downtown Ventura Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Top hotels in Downtown Ventura
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Continental breakfast was great
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The room was clean and comfortable. We were on the ocean side of building so freeway noise was very noticeable. The room was advertised as having a balcony. Don’t bother. It was an enclosed “nook” but hardly usable. The breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Best Western at Ventura Pier
Breakfast was fine . No beach view
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Run down walls rusty shower not up to date homeless in parking lot . A cheap room near train tracks and the fwy. Should be a 99 dollar room tops in April
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Travelers Beach Inn
This is probably the only property you’ll find in Ventura for this price. The property unfortunately is outdated old with minimum care for it. Floors were extremely dirty, hair in the shower, holes in the linings. On the bright side, the room has a fridge and a microwave. Also, the pool is completely ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel San Buena
Nice place
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura
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.
Pierpont Bay
If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 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.
