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 seaside 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 seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Solimar Beach
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Solimar Beach during your travels in 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

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Breakfast and happy hour was great. If you ask for an ocean view, be prepared to hear freeway traffic and train horn.VEry helpful and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Clocktower Inn Ventura
"A pleasant stay, quiet, comfortable bed, great staff."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Best Western at Ventura Pier
"The location is ideal. Property is beautiful! Staff is so kind and friendly. We definitely come back!!👍"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Travelers Beach Inn
"Low price. Very helpful staff."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
"This was a last minute stay booked but the room had good value for the price. Staff at counter was efficient and polite , the room was very clean as welllas the property. It was convenient and in walking distance to ocean and the main street shops. Dont snooze on this place"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Hotel San Buena
"great place"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Ventura

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.

East End
While East End isn't home to many top sights, Olivas Adobe Historical Park and Bowlero Oxnard are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.












