Ventura, CA

Travel Guide

Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park showing rugged coastline and general coastal views
Channel Islands National Park showing kayaking or canoeing, rocky coastline and general coastal views
Channel Islands National Park which includes rocky coastline and general coastal views
Ventura Harbor which includes a bay or harbor, a river or creek and sailing

Where to stay in Ventura

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
Ventura showing a sunset

Downtown Ventura

4/5(59 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Ventura, Ventura City Hall and San Buenaventura Mission 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
Ventura Harbor which includes a bay or harbor, a river or creek and sailing

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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East End

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

East End
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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 San Buenaventura Mission.

Westside
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 656 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
SAR 656
SAR 750 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,179 reviews)
"Loved the location, didn’t love the kids running down the halls( but it’s summer time so I expected it)."

Reviewed on 14 July 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
The price is SAR 570 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
SAR 570
SAR 650 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,759 reviews)
"The rooms were very nice and clean. The location is perfect since it's near Main St. No room service or recycling"

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South

2 out of 5
3075 Johnson Drive, US 101 at Johnson Drive, Ventura, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 334 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
SAR 334
SAR 392 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was friendly, housekeeping was considerate and I was satisfied with my stay. A little noisier than I am used to but overall, stay was good."

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy nature and beach inspired space

Cozy nature and beach inspired space

Ventura
Stay at this vacation home in Ventura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ventura to Ojai Paved Bike Path and Ventura Botanical ...
Great base for a weekend trip to Ventura
"In addition to a great experience at the property, the owner was willing to work with us on a late check out because I had a road race that ended afterwards. We ended up not needing it, but it was Great to have some options."

Reviewed on 19 July 2024

Cozy nature and beach inspired space
Unique Beach Gem

Unique Beach Gem

Ventura
Stay at this apartment in Ventura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Museum of Ventura County are located ...
4/10 (4 reviews)
Property Owner Ghosted Us….
"Booked this listing, all seemed well. No contact from the property owner, but assumed they’d reach out as we got closer to the trip. The day of check-in, I still had not heard from the owner. I called the number on the VRBO listing and it was clearly a burner phone. Had no way of accessing the property ..."

Reviewed on 4 August 2024

Unique Beach Gem
Steps To Sand, Private Hot Tub Sunset Ocean Views

Steps To Sand, Private Hot Tub Sunset Ocean Views

Ventura
Stay at this vacation home in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Great View!!
"Property is nice, Unfortunately the property is a little dated and the cleaning crew that they have working for them is below subpar. The showers were moldy, the property was picked up but not clean. Hard to sleep in the Master bedroom with all the lights of the harbor and the park. It really has ..."

Reviewed on 21 April 2025

Steps To Sand, Private Hot Tub Sunset Ocean Views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ventura

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
458
5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
423
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
105
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
11
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
9
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Visit Ventura, stay at the Holiday Inn Express and enjoy! Even if your just walking around the marina you wont want to leave! Love this city!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

My wife and I truly enjoy Ventura. It has an excellent climate for us and we can always find something to do there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Excellent place to get engaged and live.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

This trip was during the Corona virus so it was pretty depressing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I thought the beach area was a step above other coastal areas I’ve seen on the central coast of California .

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I have always loved Ventura. Thank you.