Downtown Ventura

Ventura

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.
Sign welcoming you to Ventura, California. Ventura is a rare case of a city having two names. Its official name, according to the city itself, is San Buenaventura. The Post Office thought that was too long, so shortened it to Ventura, which was then adopted by the federal government. The sign tries to have it both ways.

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 seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

San Buenaventura Mission
Ventura Harbor which includes sailing and general coastal views

Ventura Harbor

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 a sunset, landscape views and general coastal views

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 Pier
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
🇱🇷 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 carefree 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

Things to do

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

P5,158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Solvang Ventura Wine Tour by Car

Solvang Ventura Wine Tour by Car

P23,446
per adult
Solvang Ventura Wine Tour by Car
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

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P17,292
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Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
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Top hotels in Downtown 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 P8,535 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
P8,535
P9,730 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,801 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA
The price is P8,019 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
P8,019
P9,157 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,131 reviews)
In general the stay could have been a little more accommodating.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

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 P8,072 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
P8,072
P9,218 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
dirty room with pests.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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 P3,528 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
P3,528
P4,022 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rubicon Theatre Company and Cinemark Century Ventura ...
5.2/10 (1,003 reviews)
Fantastic staff and a lovely, affordable option. Thank you!

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Travelers Beach Inn
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,235 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
P5,235
P5,967 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Was a nice place, did the job and we slept well. Greta price

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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 P17,641 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
P17,641
P20,110 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 beach bars, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10 and Rubicon ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)
Exceptional property, great staff!

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Hotel San Buena
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura

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Westside

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westside and surrounding area, you can visit Ventura City Hall and Ventura County Fairgrounds.

Westside
This is the Ventura Pier at sunset.

Pierpont Bay

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

Midtown might not have many top sights, but Ventura City Beach and Ventura Harbor are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

Ventura Harbor Village

While visiting Ventura Harbor Village, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura Harbor and Channel Islands National Park.

Ventura Harbor Village
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Montalvo

While Montalvo isn't home to many top sights, Golf N' Stuff and Bowlero Oxnard are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

East End

Though East End might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bowlero Oxnard and Golf N' Stuff.

East End

Downtown Ventura