Westside Travel Guide

Ventura

Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor showing sailing and general coastal views

Ventura Harbor

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

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

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 beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

South Jetty Beach

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.

Ventura County Fairgrounds

Things to do

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

฿1,145
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
A Surf Lesson finsihing

Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

฿4,913
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

฿2,915
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

฿3,898
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

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

฿5,241
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

฿4,913
per adult
Ventura Surf Lesson
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Top hotels in Westside

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
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The price is ฿4,404 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿4,404
฿5,073 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,204 reviews)
"Clean room and clean hotel"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai Valley Inn

5 out of 5
905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA
Stay at this spa resort in Ojai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful view, nice property, with golf & tennis, family friendly, but then you see toddlers with diaper in the pool as well as big inflatables. For dining, since we didn't have a reservation, we had to wait 45min to be seated, because there were not any other dining option open at the hotel; For ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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Ojai Valley Inn
Good Nite Inn Camarillo

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

2 out of 5
1100 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA
The price is ฿2,637 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿2,637
฿2,985 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Camarillo. 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,015 reviews)
"Friendly staff at the front desk. Lack of microwave in the room."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

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The Pierpont Inn
Ventura Beach Marriott

Ventura Beach Marriott

3.5 out of 5
2055 Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is ฿6,112 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿6,112
฿6,980 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Beach area dining walking distance."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Ventura Beach Marriott
Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard, CA
The price is ฿6,737 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿6,737
฿8,987 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Oxnard. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (767 reviews)
"Liked the movie by the pool for the kids! Love the ambiance with the lights and waterfalls"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside

Ventura which includes a sunset

Downtown Ventura

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like San Buenaventura Mission and Ventura City Hall.

Downtown Ventura
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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
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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 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

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