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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 Fairgrounds

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Ventura County Fairgrounds during your trip to Ventura. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.

Ventura County Fairgrounds

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 Westside Hotel Deals

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$198 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$198
14 July - 15 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
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2 out of 5
4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA
The price is NZ$155 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$155
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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. ...
7/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is NZ$292 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$292
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,156 reviews)
"Comfortable"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
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$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
Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard, CA
The price is NZ$492 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$492
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Oxnard. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (723 reviews)
"The staff and the magnificent location on the Pacific Ocean make this property shine."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside

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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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
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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 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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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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