Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ventura featuring a sunset
Ventura showing night scenes and signage
Ventura - Oxnard featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach
Ventura featuring general coastal views
Ventura which includes boating

Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor featuring general coastal views and sailing

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 featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a sunset

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 waterfront 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

San Buenaventura Mission

Find out about the history of Ventura with a stop at San Buenaventura Mission. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

San Buenaventura Mission

Activities

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

NZ$59
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

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

NZ$271
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

NZ$202
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
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Our pick of the best Downtown Ventura Hotel Deals

Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Conveniently located"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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Clocktower Inn Ventura
Best Western at Ventura Pier

Best Western at Ventura Pier

2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$282 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$282
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, reasonably priced, with breakfast. A good place for a quick overnight."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$290 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$290
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,756 reviews)
"Would stay again"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$187 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$187
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Passing through Ventura. Nice location near down town restaurant and boardwalk It's is a motel 6. Located on freeway. But I oddly could not hear freeway in my room"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$115 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$115
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Rubicon Theatre Company are located ...
5/10 (1,002 reviews)
"I stayed 4 nights. Parking was a breeze and close walking location to Ventura Pier (ocean) was nice. Motel is more meager than what I am used to. The property is older, shower is small, and there's no soundproofing between the walls. However, for a basic place to stay that's cheaper than alternatives, ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Travelers Beach Inn
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St, Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$574 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$574
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 beach bars, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
"We loved the character in charm of the hotel. The staff was super helpful and friendly. Also, enjoyed the warm cookies. We truly felt welcomed Hotel San Buena."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hotel San Buena
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura

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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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Pierpont Bay

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

Pierpont Bay
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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
Ventura Harbor showing sailing, a river or creek and a bay or harbour

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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