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 seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura

NZ$22
per adult
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

NZ$520
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

NZ$264
per adult
Ventura Surf Lesson
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

NZ$396
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Tea Ceremony at Santa Barbara Tea House

Tea Ceremony in Santa Barbara

NZ$264
per adult
Tea Ceremony in Santa Barbara
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

NZ$439
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$287 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$287
per night
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (1,934 reviews)
"This is our favorite hotel in Ventura. The staff is always so professional and nice, the entire stay. The rooms are clean and best part is the breakfast and weekend appetizers. We enjoyed the the jacuzzi and clean pool area. My family has been staying here since 2020 , and we will CONTINUE to support ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 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$237 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
NZ$237
per night
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (1,333 reviews)
"Very nice place, great location"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 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$254 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$254
per night
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St Ventura CA
The price is NZ$555 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$555
per night
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 beach bars and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown ...
Hotel San Buena
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$179 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$179
per night
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The man at the front desk and the housekeeping woman were both very kind and helpful."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

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$132 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
NZ$132
per night
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Rubicon Theatre Company are located ...
5.2/10 (1,002 reviews)
"This is not a safe place for women to stay. The shower was so dirty. The room looked clean, but the shower in the corner was dirty. There was gunk. It was hair. It was awful. I ended up leaving and not even staying there. I paid for nothing. I want something close to where I was seeing some bands ..."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Travelers Beach Inn
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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 Ventura City Beach and Ventura Harbor.

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 Olivas Adobe Historical Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

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.

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