Midtown Travel Guide

Ventura

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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

Ventura County Medical Center

If Ventura County Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ventura.

Ventura County Medical Center

Things to do

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

฿1,134
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

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

฿5,191
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

฿2,887
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

฿3,860
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
A Surf Lesson finsihing

Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

฿4,866
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

฿4,866
per adult
Ventura Surf Lesson
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Top hotels in Midtown

The Pierpont Inn

The Pierpont Inn

3 out of 5
550 San Jon Rd, Ventura, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Always a pleasant stay but this time the pool was not vacuumed even though we requested it be done. Friendly staff, and great location"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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The Pierpont Inn
White Caps Motel

White Caps Motel

2 out of 5
1612 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is ฿3,848 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿3,848
฿4,387 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (489 reviews)
"Quaint little motel. Had no problems or issues. Motel was undergoing some renovations, but nothing was being done while we were there."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

White Caps Motel
Mission Bell Motel

Mission Bell Motel

2 out of 5
3237 E Main St, Ventura, CA
The price is ฿2,915 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿2,915
฿3,323 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Pacific View Mall are located ...
6.8/10 (63 reviews)
"Needs a little TLC. Bed was comfortable. Room was clean. Floor had a few small chips out of it"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Mission Bell Motel
Crystal Lodge Motel

Crystal Lodge Motel

2 out of 5
1787 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is ฿3,119 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿3,119
฿3,556 total
23 Jul - 24 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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (924 reviews)
"Room was clean staff was friendly and informative. My only complaint was the bed was way to soft...but good condition."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Crystal Lodge Motel
Viking Motel

Viking Motel

2 out of 5
2107 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,883 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿2,883
฿3,286 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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 San Buenaventura State Beach are ...
7.2/10 Good! (179 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Viking Motel
Bayshore Inn Motel

Bayshore Inn Motel

2 out of 5
3075 East Main Street, Ventura, CA
The price is ฿2,915 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,915
฿3,323 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (362 reviews)
"Perfect stay for what we needed! Way more affordable than all other places in the area. Easy drive to downtown and the beach."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

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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 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
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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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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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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