East End Travel Guide

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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 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
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 waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

South Jetty Beach

Buenaventura Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Ventura at Buenaventura Golf Course. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Buenaventura Golf Course

Activities

Ventura Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura

Self-Guided Ventura Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura

NZ$20
per adult
Self-Guided Ventura Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

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

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

NZ$149
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

NZ$198
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
A Surf Lesson finsihing

Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

NZ$250
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
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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, US 101 at Johnson Drive, Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$173 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$173
20 July - 21 July
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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"It met our needs quite nicely, convenient to the highway."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

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 WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (193 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

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Palm Garden Hotel
Palm Garden Hotel
3 out of 5
495 N Ventu Park Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$289 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$289
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,237 reviews)
"This is the cutest boutique hotel! The rooms are very clean and updated. It has a beautiful courtyard with an amazing pool. It has a restraint connected to the hotel that is super cute and is where the breakfast that is included in your stay is served. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They even ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Palm Garden Hotel
Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Good Nite Inn Camarillo
2 out of 5
1100 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA
The price is NZ$152 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$152
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Camarillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,981 reviews)
"2 queen beds were spacious enough with kids. Cleaned room. Big room. Staff help with some essential if needed. Didn’t like how we were away from parking. We was facing towards in out but no parking."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is NZ$198 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$198
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,176 reviews)
"Clean room and spacious room"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
3.5 out of 5
450 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$333 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$333
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,172 reviews)
"The location was great. The downtown Ventura was walking distance. The air conditioner at the hotel was amazing. The staff was good, and the location was perfect."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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
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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
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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 a bay or harbour, sailing and a river or creek

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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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
Ventura which includes a sunset

Downtown Ventura

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura City Hall and San Buenaventura Mission.

Downtown Ventura

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