Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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

San Buenaventura Mission

Find out about the history of Ventura with a stop at San Buenaventura Mission. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

San Buenaventura Mission

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
Paddle Board Picnics Lessons Rentals and Outdoor Adventures

Paddle Board Picnics Lessons Rentals and Outdoor Adventures

฿1,795
per adult
Paddle Board Picnics Lessons Rentals and Outdoor Adventures
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
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Calling all Standup Paddle boarders, learn to Sail on a SUP Board

฿4,080
per adult
Calling all Standup Paddle boarders, learn to Sail on a SUP Board
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

฿3,884
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
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Top hotels in Downtown Ventura

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is ฿4,934 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿4,934
฿5,625 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,752 reviews)
Convenient choice
"Great amenities for a spur of the moment overnight stay. Pool and hot-tub are finally open again after construction. Evening drinks and solid morning breakfast make for an easy and enjoyable stay, walking distance to downtown and the beach."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Clocktower Inn Ventura
3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Walkable area, cool staff, beach is nearby."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

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Clocktower Inn Ventura
Best Western at Ventura Pier
Best Western at Ventura Pier
2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is ฿5,401 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿5,401
฿6,168 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"It was convenient in location, parking, and places to eat. The staff was friendly. It had a bad smell though, and it was terrible."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,374 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿3,374
฿3,846 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"If you are traveling to the island this is a good place to spend the night, not for big family tho."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Travelers Beach Inn
Travelers Beach Inn
2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA
The price is ฿2,238 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿2,238
฿2,552 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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 ...
5/10 (1,008 reviews)
"The lady was very nice"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Travelers Beach Inn
Hotel San Buena
Hotel San Buena
4 out of 5
11 S Ash St, Ventura, CA
The price is ฿13,787 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿13,787
฿15,718 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 beach bars and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
"Nice stay,Friendly, comfortable, and peaceful."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Hotel San Buena
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura

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Westside

Westside might not have many top sights, but Ventura City Hall and San Buenaventura Mission are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Westside
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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
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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
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

Downtown Ventura Travel Guide