Ventura - Oxnard, CA

Travel Guide

Channel Islands National Park which includes general coastal views and rugged coastline
Ventura showing general coastal views
Ventura Harbor featuring a bay or harbor and sailing
Channel Islands National Park featuring animals
Potato Harbour featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

Where to stay in Ventura - Oxnard

Must see!!

Oxnard Shores

4.5/5(87 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oxnard Shores, Oxnard State Beach and Channel Islands Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Oxnard Shores
A panoramic view from the bronze mermaid statue at Soter's Point. The place was just a strip of rocky breakwater area until it was developed a few years back. Now park goers and visitors frequent the once neglected place.

Pierpont Bay

4/5(158 area reviews)

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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Channel Islands

5/5(1 area review)

While Channel Islands isn't home to many top sights, Channel Islands Harbor and Oxnard State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Channel Islands
Ventura showing a sunset

Downtown Ventura

4/5(59 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Ventura, San Buenaventura Mission and Ventura City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Ventura
Amazing Napoleon! Basil pesto over smoked mozzarella over heirloom tomato over Portobello mushroom over potato au gratin over spinach! Love the dog friendly outdoor patio.

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
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Hollywood

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Hollywood, Channel Islands Harbor and Naval Base Ventura County - Port Hueneme are top sights worth seeing.

Hollywood
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
3.5 out of 5
450 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is SAR 596 per night from May 18 to May 19
SAR 596
SAR 681 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,115 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 570 per night from May 13 to May 14
SAR 570
SAR 650 total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,761 reviews)
"From our wonderful check-in experience with Gabrielle to the overall world-class vibe, we were not expecting this place to be anything special. We were completely wrong. We now have a favorite place to stay when visiting our son at UCSB."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Ventura Beach Marriott
Ventura Beach Marriott
3.5 out of 5
2055 Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is SAR 671 per night from May 18 to May 19
SAR 671
SAR 767 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Close to the beach"

Reviewed on 20 April 2025

Ventura Beach Marriott
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Channel Island Shores
Channel Island Shores
3 out of 5
1311 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Oxnard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (593 reviews)
"Very comfortable stay, staff was very helpful. Very nice location just a short walk from the beach."

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Channel Island Shores
Mandalay Shores Resort
Mandalay Shores Resort
3.5 out of 5
5226 Neptune Square, Oxnard, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Oxnard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Oxnard State Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (94 reviews)
"The staff was very kind and welcoming. Would return again."

Reviewed on 25 April 2025

Mandalay Shores Resort
Magnificent Victorian-Modern House on the sand of Mandalay Beach
Magnificent Victorian-Modern House on the sand of Mandalay Beach
Oxnard
Stay at this vacation home in Oxnard. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Oxnard State Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (156 reviews)
A great stay for family and friends
"The place was a beautiful stay for a large group. My bridal party and I were staying there and the location was perfect for a California stay. We’d walk along the beach and the place was close to the areas we were visiting. There were more than enough beds for each of us and the place was very clean. ..."

Reviewed on 30 April 2025

Magnificent Victorian-Modern House on the sand of Mandalay Beach
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Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor featuring sailing and general coastal views

Ventura Harbor

4.5/5(803 reviews)

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 Pier which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a sunset

Ventura Pier

4.5/5(757 reviews)

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

Ventura Pier
Ventura, CA. Rated as one of the happiest cities in United States to live in. I believe it is due to the fabulous surf conditions, the sound of the sea upon the shore and the incredible sunsets.

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

4.5/5(30 reviews)

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

Ventura County Fairgrounds

4/5(139 reviews)

Catch an event at Ventura County Fairgrounds during your trip to Ventura. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.

Ventura County Fairgrounds

Channel Islands Harbor

4.5/5(307 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Oxnard with a trip to Channel Islands Harbor. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Channel Islands Harbor