Westside Travel Guide
Ventura

Visit Westside
Things to do

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
Top hotels in Westside

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
"This was the first time my room was on the 2nd floor. You can hear the freeway all day and all night"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
"Pros: friendly staff, close to restaurants and shopping, low price, free parking, free WiFi. Cons: rooms smell like mildew, carpet felt gross (keep your shoes on), lots of noise if you’re facing the freeway, tv channel options are limited, no continental breakfast. We stayed for 2 nights while in ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
"Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG We had a horrible stay the room was small and the shower is size of closet. We received housekeeping service only one day night stay. A true lack of hospitality. We will never stay here again, nor will we ever recommend it to anyone. To us it was not worth the ..."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG
"The rooms are clean, front desk staff accommodated us, convenient location, will stay here again."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Westside

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

Downtown Ventura
While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura City Hall and Ventura Botanical Gardens.

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, Golf N' Stuff and Olivas Adobe Historical Park are some notable places to visit nearby.


















