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 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

San Buenaventura Mission

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

San Buenaventura Mission

Activities

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

NZ$58
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

NZ$198
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

NZ$266
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
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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! (1,008 reviews)
"Fantastic location just a block from Ventura's wonderful Main Street. Shopping, restaurants, thrift shops and more. There was a Saturday morning Farmer's Market on Main St. with outstanding fresh fruit, vegetables and more. They even had a separate "food court" set up with pre-prepared food and ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

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Clocktower Inn Ventura
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$307 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$307
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,746 reviews)
"Well I liked the property and I have been living in a hotel 6 weeks in the western United States. However, there was a terrible condition in the laundry room. I decided to dry the pool clothes and I hand washed a hoody that was dirty. I went to use the drying. I hope there is a space to attach pictures. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
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$278 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$278
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great spot for a weekend or quick trip!"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$185 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$185
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"I enjoy staying here. The owner is great very accomplished. This is the 2nd time staying here and I love it. This is my place to stay when I’m in the area."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 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$123 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
NZ$123
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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 ...
4.8/10 (981 reviews)
"The lady at check out does have a chip on her shoulder. She did give me a room that had a working tv due to the one I was assigned not working. The room was very old and tattered offering the bare minimum. I didn’t spend very much time in the room due to it being depressing. Went out and explored ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Travelers Beach Inn
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St, Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$546 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$546
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (76 reviews)
"Nice stay,Friendly, comfortable, and peaceful."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 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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