Westside Travel Guide
Ventura
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.
Solimar Beach
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Solimar Beach during your travels in Ventura. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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 Westside
Ojai Valley Inn
"Love Casa Blanca for proximity to everything"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Good Nite Inn Camarillo
"I really enjoyed this place, it was clean and staff were friendly. Everything worked and it was nice it was walking distance from the stores. Will stay again definitely!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Clocktower Inn Ventura
"We chose the Clocktower Inn based on the great reviews and its super location to everything. All walkable - which is a huge plus! It definitely was a fabulous hotel back in the days… like the 1990’s, but unfortunately the state of it today was rather sad - and worn down. The cleaning staff and breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Dinner was 250 and we both didn’t even order entrees after we order the ceaser salad takes over an hour to get to the table and was just kinda mid over all needed more dressing both other appetizers were cold. The place ran out of power and the offered no way to help customers out just threw a bunch ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
"Clean rooms and excellent customer service"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
"Room was a little dusty. Pool was small size and away from hot tub which was inconvenient. I did like that this hotel is pet friendly and not noisy, close to town amenities."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
Downtown Ventura
While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura City Hall and Ventura Botanical Gardens.
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.
Pierpont Bay
If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
