Downtown Ventura Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 Pier
Explore the waterfront in Ventura with a trip to Ventura Pier. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
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.
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 seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Ventura City Hall
You can learn about the history of Ventura with a trip to Ventura City Hall.
Top hotels in Downtown Ventura
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Couldn’t ask for a more unique hotel; the staff was so courteous and always available, and the rooms were clean and well appointed. We’d come back.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Walking distance to downtown. Awesome free hot breakfast and happy hour. Renovated and nice!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Best Western at Ventura Pier
Clean room. Walking distance to everything. Downtown, beach & racetrack.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
It is nice to close to family that we spent time with there in Ventura. Peaceful and quiet. Stress free
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Travelers Beach Inn
Smelled great in there and the TVs worked excellent
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel San Buena
Beautiful property with a very historic Old California feel. The room we stayed in (111) on the first floor had massive vaulted ceilings and extremely tall windows. It made for a very dramatic look. The bed is very comfortable and the complimentary drinks in the mini fridge were a nice touch. The ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
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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 Golf N' Stuff and Bowlero Oxnard.
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.
Downtown Ventura Travel Guide
- San Buenaventura Mission
- Ventura Botanical Gardens
- Rubicon Theatre Company
- Albinger Archaeological Museum
- Channel Islands National Park
- Ventura County Fairgrounds
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Channel Islands Harbor
- Los Padres National Forest
- Golf Course at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
- Silver Strand Beach
- Spanish Hills Country Club
- Naval Base Ventura County - Port Hueneme
- Lake Casitas Recreation Area
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
- Camarillo Ranch
- Hartley Botanica
