Westside Travel Guide
Ventura
Popular places to visit
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 waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
Seaside Park
Explore the great outdoors at Seaside Park, a lovely green space in Ventura. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Ventura County Fairgrounds
Catch an event at Ventura County Fairgrounds during your trip to Ventura. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.
Things to do
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
Top hotels in Westside
Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG
The Holiday Inn did a great job with effective and efficient communication. I felt like I could reach out to them easily whenever I needed anything.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
No water pressure in the shower, room smelled like smoke, but very friendly service. Good place if you’re traveling with dogs.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Great staff, clean room, safe environment
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Amazing place to stay
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Ventura Beach Marriott
Clean room
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Stayed here a few times. Really like the place. Friendly staff, clean rooms and a great location for walking around town or to the pier and beach. Breakfast is good too. Will hopefully return again.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
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.
Pierpont Bay
If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Bowlero Oxnard.
East End
While East End isn't home to many top sights, Bowlero Oxnard and Golf N' Stuff are some notable places to visit nearby.
