Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mural with a woman, birds, and a sailboat on a building.
A neon sign for 'San Ventura' with 'Shop, Surf, Stay, Eat' and a 'Rip Curl' logo.
A building with a neon sign reading "Downtown" and a tall pillar with "Century" written on it.
A statue of a woman in a long dress on a city street at night.
A neon sign with 'San Buenia Ventura' and 'Shop Surf Stay Eat' written on it.

Stay near popular Downtown Ventura attractions

San Buenaventura Mission

8.6/10 (544 reviews)
San Buenaventura Mission is just one of the places to see in Ventura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

NZ$155
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

NZ$520
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

NZ$431
per traveller
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
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Our pick of the best Downtown Ventura Hotel Deals

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$299 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$299
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,886 reviews)
"This property has excellent location; so many eating and shopping opportunities are within waking distance as is the beach and pier. We parked our car when we arrived and didn’t need to use it again until our departure from the hotel. The breakfast that is included is wonderful and very robust in ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA
The price is NZ$278 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$278
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,265 reviews)
"Our room need a new mattress it as pretty worn sunk in the middle. Very good location to explore by foot, a lot of access to local spot near by within walking distance."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

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$278 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$278
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"This was the nicest hotel stay I have had in some time. The room was clean and very well insulated for sound. Bathroom towels were fluffy and soft, and the bed linens were lovely. Instead of a traditional air conditioner there was a mini split, which was very efficient and super quiet. It kept the ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura CA
The price is NZ$134 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$134
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura City Beach and Ventura Harbor are located ...
5.2/10 (1,004 reviews)
"Room was dirty, paint peeling everywhere. Microwave did not work. Refrigerator was rusting out on the bottom. Floor and lamps taped down. Cockroach’s all over ."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Travelers Beach Inn
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
The price is NZ$174 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$174
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. 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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"This Motel 6 is the perfect location you can see the ocean on The back fence and the guy who runs it is awesome he's not all up in everybody's business but he just maintains it as long as you do what you're supposed to do meaning leave when you're supposed to leave and don't mess things up or break ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St Ventura CA
The price is NZ$566 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$566
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 beach bars and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Ventura City Beach and Ventura Harbor are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
"nice place. clean. friendly staff. trouble with wifi however."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Hotel San Buena
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Ventura

Find the best Downtown Ventura areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Ventura
Learn more about Downtown Ventura
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Pierpont Bay

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

A coastal city with a beach, residential areas, and mountains in the background.

Midtown

Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pacific View Mall and Ventura City Beach.

A marina with several sailboats docked, surrounded by buildings with red-tiled roofs.

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.

A beach with palm trees, a path, and sailboats in the distance.

East End

While East End isn't home to many top sights, Golf N' Stuff and Cinemark Century Riverpark are some notable places to visit nearby.

Westside

Westside might not have many top sights, but Ventura City Hall and Ventura County Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

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