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Beautiful morning scenery, with sunshine and reflections, palm trees, morning mist, on the Santa Barbara waterfront in California, USA
Beautiful morning scenery, with sunshine and reflections, palm trees, morning mist, on the Santa Barbara waterfront in California, USA
Channel Islands National Park Landscape

Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor featuring general coastal views and sailing

Ventura Harbor

4/5(4 reviews)

Appreciate delicious seafood, sandy beaches, whale watching and charming friendliness in this waterfront area with access to Channel Islands National Park.

Ventura Harbor
Ventura Beach Pier Southern California Sea American Flag

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
Ventura Pier featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a sunset

Ventura Pier

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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
🇱🇷 Situated along California's scenic central coast, the City of Ventura was once referred to as the “land of endless summer". There are many uncrowded beaches to discover in this area. • 🏊‍♀️ Like Emma Wood State Beach this area is popular for swimming, surfing, and fishing. It attracts a variety of wildlife on the beach and in the ocean! The beach also offers family camping or RV parking.

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
a stunning panoramic shot of the vast blue ocean at the beach with smooth silky brown sand and rocks along the beach at sunset with powerful clouds at Rincon Beach in Ventura County California USA

Rincon Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rincon Beach during your trip to Ventura? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Rincon Beach
Evening surf at peaceful Solimar Beach in Ventura, California.

Solimar Beach

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Solimar Beach during your travels in Ventura. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Solimar Beach

Activities

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

NZ$153
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

NZ$433
per traveller
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

NZ$207
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
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Our pick of the best East End Hotel Deals

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South

2 out of 5
3075 Johnson Drive Ventura CA
The price is NZ$168 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
NZ$168
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,065 reviews)
Nice to stay I will comeback

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South
Victoria Motel

Victoria Motel

2 out of 5
2350 S Victoria Ave Ventura CA
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (212 reviews)
Management is always very polite and friendly.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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Victoria Motel
Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai Valley Inn

5 out of 5
905 Country Club Rd Ojai CA
Stay at this luxury resort in Ojai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Beautiful grounds

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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Ojai Valley Inn
Palm Garden Hotel

Palm Garden Hotel

3 out of 5
495 N Ventu Park Rd Thousand Oaks CA
The price is NZ$241 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$241
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,369 reviews)
Clean, spacious room. Relaxing outdoor area.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Palm Garden Hotel
Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA
The price is NZ$202 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
NZ$202
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,080 reviews)
Nice staff. Breakfast was pretty slim. Hotel is different in a good way. Not your typical chain hotel.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Clocktower Inn Ventura
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG

3.5 out of 5
450 E Harbor Blvd Ventura CA
The price is NZ$287 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$287
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,332 reviews)
This hotel is amazing. Great service, frwat amenities, great view and setup. We have been twice now and will only stay here moving forward.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around East End

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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
Lemon Tree Orchards in the Santa Clara River Valley, Fillmore, Ventura County, California

Saticoy

Saticoy might not have many top sights, but Sterling Hills Golf Club and Golf N' Stuff are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Saticoy
Ventura California. Beach Pier. Aerial scenic Panorama

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
The inlet to the harbor becomes a spectacular scene at dusk.

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
This is the Ventura Pier 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.

Pierpont Bay
Artist is still working on this piece. Cool without that dump of a car in front of it!

Downtown Ventura

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura City Hall and Ventura Botanical Gardens.

Downtown Ventura

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