Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

Ventura

Artist is still working on this piece. Cool without that dump of a car in front of it!
Artist is still working on this piece. Cool without that dump of a car in front of it!
Small town coastal vibe just north of LA.
Downtown Ventura in the evening
Junipero Serra statue looking down California Street toward the ocean in Ventura, California, on a winter evening.

Popular places to visit

Mission San Buenaventura.

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.

San Buenaventura Mission
Ventura Harbor showing sailing and general coastal views

Ventura Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Ventura with a trip to Ventura Harbor. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Ventura Harbor
Ventura Beach Pier Southern California Sea American Flag

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
Ventura Pier showing general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views

Ventura Pier

After visiting Ventura Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ventura. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Ventura Pier
🇱🇷 Situated along California's scenic central coast, the City of Ventura was once referred to as the “land of endless summer". There are many uncrowded beaches to discover in this area. • 🏊‍♀️ Like Emma Wood State Beach this area is popular for swimming, surfing, and fishing. It attracts a variety of wildlife on the beach and in the ocean! The beach also offers family camping or RV parking.

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.

Emma Wood State Beach
a stunning panoramic shot of the vast blue ocean at the beach with smooth silky brown sand and rocks along the beach at sunset with powerful clouds at Rincon Beach in Ventura County California USA

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.

Rincon Beach

Top hotels in Downtown Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA
The price is 2.792.847 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
2.792.847 ₫
3.189.217 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,073 reviews)
Charming! We've stayed in Ventura several times and were looking for something different ... this place did not disappoint. The staff were friendly and hospitable. The room was CLEAN! They have a continental breakfast but we chose to sleep in : ) Looks like they had a good spread, however. The decor, ...

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Clocktower Inn Ventura
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St Ventura CA
The price is 3.683.131 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
3.683.131 ₫
4.198.770 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,801 reviews)
Clean room. Nice breakfast

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Best Western at Ventura Pier

Best Western at Ventura Pier

2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
The price is 3.489.022 ₫ per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
3.489.022 ₫
3.984.288 ₫ total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room, comfortable beds, friendly staff, clean property. Everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura CA
The price is 1.535.180 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
1.535.180 ₫
1.750.105 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rubicon Theatre Company and Ventura Pier are located ...
5/10 (1,000 reviews)
The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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 2.189.323 ₫ per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
2.189.323 ₫
2.495.578 ₫ total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
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! (1,003 reviews)
For the price it got us out of danger from our evacuation order.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St Ventura CA
The price is 7.675.900 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
7.675.900 ₫
8.750.526 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 beach bars and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10 and Rubicon ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
This place was fantastic! Staff was kind and attentive. Beautiful remodel of an Elks lodge.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hotel San Buena
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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 Ventura County Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Westside
This is the Ventura Pier at sunset.

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
Ventura California. Beach Pier. Aerial scenic Panorama

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
The inlet to the harbor becomes a spectacular scene at dusk.

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 Bowlero Oxnard and Ventura Harbor.

Montalvo
Beautiful morning scenery, with sunshine and reflections, palm trees, morning mist, on the Santa Barbara waterfront in California, USA

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.

East End

Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

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