Ventura, CA

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Channel Islands National Park showing rugged coastline and general coastal views

Where to stay in Ventura

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
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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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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Westside

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

Westside
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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 Olivas Adobe Historical Park and Golf N' Stuff.

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Saticoy

While there might not be top attractions in Saticoy, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sterling Hills Golf Club and Golf N' Stuff.

Saticoy
Travelers Beach Inn
Travelers Beach Inn
2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA
The price is SAR70 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
SAR70
per night
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
5/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 23 May, 2024

Travelers Beach Inn
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is SAR159 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
SAR159
per night
Jun 18 - Jun 19
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! (1,885 reviews)
"Hotel was great (though it was being painted with scaffolding around). Easy walk to the Ventura Pier/restaurants/Pacific Ocean."

Reviewed on 13 Jun, 2024

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3 out of 5
6602 Old Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA
The price is SAR219 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
SAR219
per night
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Can’t go wrong"

Reviewed on 11 Jun, 2024

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
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.
20% Off June WeekDays! Coastal Home W/Private Spa
20% Off June WeekDays! Coastal Home W/Private Spa
Ventura
Stay at this vacation home in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Ventura Pier are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
The Perfect Vacation
"Very well put together home... super clean and lovely location. Will stay again, in the future."

Reviewed on 3 Jun, 2024

20% Off June WeekDays! Coastal Home W/Private Spa
Ocean-View Hideaway w/ Hidden Patio& Grill, Just| Steps to Beach!
Ocean-View Hideaway w/ Hidden Patio& Grill, Just| Steps to Beach!
Ventura
Stay at this vacation home in Ventura. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions La Conchita Beach and Oil Piers ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Great experience
"We had a great time. Loved how close we were to the beach."

Reviewed on 20 Apr, 2024

Ocean-View Hideaway w/ Hidden Patio& Grill, Just| Steps to Beach!
Beautiful Newly Remodeled Ocean View Home near Rincon Beach! Beach Access!
Beautiful Newly Remodeled Ocean View Home near Rincon Beach! Beach Access!
Ventura
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions La Conchita Beach and Oil Piers Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
Great house and location; furnishings need updating
"We love this house, the view and location and we had a great time. But, given the price, you expect the house to have decent furnishings. The rug downstairs was filthy and the upstairs couch was not clean and the house needs other updates. The house had been cleaned but the furnishings seemed overused ..."

Reviewed on 6 Mar, 2024

Beautiful Newly Remodeled Ocean View Home near Rincon Beach! Beach Access!
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
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 26, 2020

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
May 14, 2020

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
May 11, 2020

Excellent place to get engaged and live.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Apr 7, 2020

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 13, 2020

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
Mar 11, 2020

I have always loved Ventura. Thank you.