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

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

NZ$147
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$493
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
From Orange County Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour

From Orange County Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour

NZ$2,425
per traveller
From Orange County Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour
From Los Angeles Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour

Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour from Los Angeles

NZ$2,927
per traveller
Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour from Los Angeles
Tea Ceremony at Santa Barbara Tea House

Tea Ceremony in Santa Barbara

NZ$259
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$417
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$301 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$301
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
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$259 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$259
27 Sept - 28 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 ...
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$286 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$286
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The breakfast area was clean and there was a good variety of food. Our room was clean and spacious and there was ample convenient parking. We plan on visiting again."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 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$479 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$479
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
"This hotel was a very pleasant surprise. The entire property was extremely clean and the room had tons of character, really no comparison to a standard hotel room even in a luxury name brand hotel. The staff was helpful and friendly every time we interacted with them. Only area of improvement would ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hotel San Buena
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
The price is NZ$176 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$176
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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)
"Great value for money and ideally placed for strolling into town, the beach or Amtrak."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 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$117 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$117
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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, Olivas Adobe Historical Park and Bowlero Oxnard 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 County Fairgrounds and Ventura Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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