Downtown Ventura Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
San Buenaventura Mission
San Buenaventura Mission is just one of the places to see in Ventura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Ventura Harbor
Appreciate delicious seafood, sandy beaches, whale watching and charming friendliness in this waterfront area with access to Channel Islands National Park.
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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Ventura
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Hallway window was open and could hear traffic, train, airplanes really loud in the bathroom
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Lovely boutique style hotel.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Best Western at Ventura Pier
This was the cleanest place to stay! Our room was spotless and the beds were very comfortable! The staff was friendly and took extra good care of our needs. The free breakfast tasted good, even the coffee.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Travelers Beach Inn
Equipe muito atenciosa . Eu gostei!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel San Buena
We had a brief but fabulous time. Miranda, the concierge, could not have been more accommodating and sweet. She made the stay extra nice. The room was impeccable. The bed comfortable but even better the pillows were comfortable. This hotel even smells nice! I can’t say enough good things about our ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Spotless, smelled great and everything worked.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura
Westside
Westside might not have many top sights, but Ventura City Hall and Ventura County Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pierpont Bay
If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
