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 seaside 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 beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
San Buenaventura Mission
Find out about the history of Ventura with a stop at San Buenaventura Mission. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Ventura
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Best Western at Ventura Pier
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
Travelers Beach Inn
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Hotel San Buena
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura
Westside
Westside might not have many top sights, but San Buenaventura Mission 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.
- Ventura City Hall
- Museum of Ventura County
- Rubicon Theatre Company
- Albinger Archaeological Museum
- Ventura Harbor
- Ventura County Fairgrounds
- Golf Course at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
- Channel Islands National Park
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Los Padres National Forest
- Lake Casitas Recreation Area
- Spanish Hills Country Club
- Rincon Beach Park
- Emma Wood State Beach
- Meditation Mount