Westside Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor featuring general coastal views and sailing

Ventura Harbor

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

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 waterfront 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 beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

South Jetty Beach

Ventura County Fairgrounds

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

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

NZ$59
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$271
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

NZ$202
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
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Our pick of the best Westside Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is NZ$261 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$261
per night
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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! (1,239 reviews)
"The service is top notch"

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Ventura Beach Marriott

Ventura Beach Marriott

3.5 out of 5
2055 Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is NZ$326 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$326
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay next to the beach! Rooms and hotel were beautiful. The duvet wasnt as clean as I would have liked but that was all. Everything was spectacular!"

Reviewed on 1 Sep. 2025

Ventura Beach Marriott
Good Nite Inn Camarillo

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

2 out of 5
1100 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA
The price is NZ$146 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$146
per night
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,042 reviews)
"This is a very good hotel"

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
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$154 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$154
per night
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Christina at the front office was amazing. She helped us out tremendously in a difficult situation and was very personable and helpful. We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Holiday Inn Oxnard North by IHG

Holiday Inn Oxnard North by IHG

3 out of 5
600 East Esplanade Drive, Oxnard, CA
The price is NZ$259 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$259
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Oxnard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"I like the whole make over of the hotel. Staff was great. Front desk was awesome."

Reviewed on 6 Sep. 2025

Holiday Inn Oxnard North 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$440 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$440
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (791 reviews)
"Great stay for our special anniversary!"

Reviewed on 6 Sep. 2025

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

Ventura featuring a sunset

Downtown Ventura

4/5(1 area review)

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

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 sailing, a river or creek and a bay or harbour

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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