Downtown Ventura Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Ventura Harbor
Appreciate delicious seafood, sandy beaches, whale watching and charming friendliness in this waterfront area with access to Channel Islands National Park.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Ventura
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Room was clean, staff was helpful
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clean room, great staff, minus a star for weird smell in the hallways. Great place otherwise.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Best Western at Ventura Pier
Looked like recently remodeled hotel with free hot breakfast, easy free parking, accessible to pier and downtown area, Vons for groceries.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
This Motel 6 goes above and beyond; Liquid soaps Full tub & shower Brand new mattresses 30 second walk to downtown 3 min walk to the beach Soundproof/minimal noise The owner was so nice and accommodating. *My wife accidentally left her pillow behind, and they held it for me until my next visit! Class ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Travelers Beach Inn
Yup
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hotel San Buena
Staff was great
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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 Bowlero Oxnard and Ventura Harbor.
East End
While East End isn't home to many top sights, Bowlero Oxnard and Golf N' Stuff are some notable places to visit nearby.
