Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor showing sailing and general coastal views

Ventura Harbor

4.5/5(23 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 showing general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views

Ventura Pier

4.5/5(22 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

5/5(1 review)

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

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.

San Buenaventura Mission

Ventura City Hall

You can learn about the history of Ventura with a trip to Ventura City Hall.

Ventura City Hall

Top hotels in Downtown Ventura

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is ₹12,946 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹12,946
₹14,759 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,738 reviews)
"Staff was courteous and place was clean. Great option for walking to fairgrounds for concert."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Clocktower Inn Ventura
3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Great location, lovely setting neat the mission. Short walk to downtown and many dining options. Unfortunately, a concert at the fairgrounds several blocks away was very loud. Quieter in the room but could still hear the bass. Parking was also a challenge."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

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Clocktower Inn Ventura
Best Western at Ventura Pier
Best Western at Ventura Pier
2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is ₹12,341 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹12,341
₹14,093 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Everything was fine"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Travelers Beach Inn
Travelers Beach Inn
2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA
The price is ₹5,914 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹5,914
₹6,742 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Rubicon Theatre Company are located ...
5/10 (1,000 reviews)
"The lady was very nice"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Travelers Beach Inn
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is ₹8,741 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹8,741
₹9,965 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
Recommend for location
"Great walking distance to the fairgrounds. Just 8 minutes! Walking distance to the bars & restaurants in the Downtown area. Oh! And the beach! Motel 6 is not known to be a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ but it’s a good affordable easy to get to places motel. Has fridge, microwave, & a bottle opener on the wall which ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Hotel San Buena
Hotel San Buena
4 out of 5
11 S Ash St, Ventura, CA
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The price is ₹34,606 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹34,606
₹39,450 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 beach bars and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
"Nice stay,Friendly, comfortable, and peaceful."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura

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Westside

Westside might not have many top sights, but Ventura City Hall and San Buenaventura Mission are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Westside
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Pierpont Bay

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Pierpont Bay
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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
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 Ventura Harbor and Ventura City Beach.

Montalvo
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East End

While East End isn't home to many top sights, Olivas Adobe Historical Park and Bowlero Oxnard are some notable places to visit nearby.

East End

Downtown Ventura Travel Guide