Midtown Travel Guide

Tourist 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

Ventura County Medical Center

If Ventura County Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ventura.

Ventura County Medical Center

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 Midtown Hotel Deals

The Pierpont Inn
The Pierpont Inn
3 out of 5
550 San Jon Rd, Ventura, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Love how close this hotel is to everything."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

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The Pierpont Inn
White Caps Motel
White Caps Motel
2 out of 5
1612 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$199 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$199
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (474 reviews)
"The room was recently remodeled and clean. The location was convenient, about a mile from the beach, and a mile from downtown. We were there on the Fourth of July, so we walked a few blocks and watched the delightful Push-em Pull-em Parade,which was several hundred families with young children with ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

White Caps Motel
Mission Bell Motel
Mission Bell Motel
2 out of 5
3237 E Main St, Ventura, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$167 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$167
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Pacific View Mall are located ...
6.8/10 (57 reviews)
"It was a amazing stay great staff"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Mission Bell Motel
Crystal Lodge Motel
Crystal Lodge Motel
2 out of 5
1787 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$166 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$166
17 July - 18 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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (918 reviews)
Always a gem
"We have stayed here multiple times and while it doesn’t look like much from the road it’s a hidden gem. The rooms are spacious and clean, staff is friendly and the location is quiet and convenient for everything we did in the Ventura/Santa Barbara area. Will stay here every time we are in the ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Crystal Lodge Motel
Viking Motel
Viking Motel
2 out of 5
2107 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$157 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$157
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and San Buenaventura State Beach are ...
7.2/10 Good! (177 reviews)
Wonderful family owned hotel
"Wonderful hotel. Kitchens too!! Nice owners very welcoming. We had 3 beds for larger family and another room with one bed both rolls had full kitchens and very nice!! Great location too."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Viking Motel
Bayshore Inn Motel
Bayshore Inn Motel
2 out of 5
3075 East Main Street, Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$161 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$161
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (362 reviews)
"Perfect stay for what we needed! Way more affordable than all other places in the area. Easy drive to downtown and the beach."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

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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
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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Westside

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

Westside
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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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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.

East End

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