Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

Ventura

A mural with a woman, birds, and a sailboat on a building.
A neon sign for 'San Ventura' with 'Shop, Surf, Stay, Eat' and a 'Rip Curl' logo.
A building with a neon sign reading "Downtown" and a tall pillar with "Century" written on it.
A statue of a woman in a long dress on a city street at night.
A neon sign with 'San Buenia Ventura' and 'Shop Surf Stay Eat' written on it.

Stay near popular Downtown Ventura attractions

San Buenaventura Mission

8.6/10 (544 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

฿9,849
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

฿7,512
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

฿5,008
per adult
Ventura Surf Lesson
Tea Ceremony at Santa Barbara Tea House

Tea Ceremony in Santa Barbara

฿5,061
per adult
Tea Ceremony in Santa Barbara
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

฿8,401
per traveller
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

฿9,953
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
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Top hotels in Downtown Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA
The price is ฿3,905 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿3,905
฿4,459 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,332 reviews)
"It was raining and the glass roof in the atrium was leaking everywhere, soaking all the tables and seating. They need to seal that atrium. It didn’t affect our visit but it would have been nice to enjoy the rain from inside as well. Will stay again. Nice location."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Clocktower Inn Ventura
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St Ventura CA
The price is ฿4,737 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,737
฿5,400 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Best Western at Ventura Pier

Best Western at Ventura Pier

2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
The price is ฿4,187 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,187
฿4,781 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"for an older motel it is kept well"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St Ventura CA
The price is ฿9,872 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿9,872
฿11,254 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 beach bars and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
"Just a solid cool, well staffed, well maintained hotel. A great bargain. The only downside being that there isn't really a pool or outdoor space like that. Other than that is very special. Highly Recommend if you are looking for a charming hotel. Is it a resort no but it's very special."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Hotel San Buena
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
The price is ฿2,951 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,951
฿3,364 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. 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. ...
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura CA
The price is ฿2,175 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,175
฿2,480 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Rubicon Theatre Company are located ...
5.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
"This is not a safe place for women to stay. The shower was so dirty. The room looked clean, but the shower in the corner was dirty. There was gunk. It was hair. It was awful. I ended up leaving and not even staying there. I paid for nothing. I want something close to where I was seeing some bands ..."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Travelers Beach Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Ventura

Find the best Downtown Ventura areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Pierpont Bay

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

A coastal city with a beach, residential areas, and mountains in the background.

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.

A marina with several sailboats docked, surrounded by buildings with red-tiled roofs.

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.

A beach with palm trees, a path, and sailboats in the distance.

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.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

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.

Downtown Ventura Travel Guide