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
"Pretty clean room but power went out during a heat wave and manager"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
"This place was ok"
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
"Love this place, it is so amazing! Right next to the beach and near many amazing restaurants. The staff are so nice and professional."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG
"Long line for check in. The person ahead of us had an unmuzzled "training service dog" which was placed on the third floor such that the dog would be riding the elevator. We were given a room on the first floor (why wasn't the animal put there?) which had two pee stains on the carpet. We were given ..."
Reviewed on 5 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.


















