Ventura, CA

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Channel Islands National Park showing rugged coastline and general coastal views

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
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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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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.

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 County Fairgrounds and Ventura Pier.

Westside
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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
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is AED171 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
AED171
per night
Jun 4 - Jun 5
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! (1,900 reviews)
"The stay was overall nice but the entire building was covered in scaffolding and had plastic over all the windows."

Reviewed on 31 May, 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 AED173 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
AED173
per night
Jun 4 - Jun 5
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! (1,005 reviews)
"My husband and I came across this property as we were trying to look for an overnight stay for our anniversary and what really caught my attention was the price for a beachfront view! All the other properties we looked into in the Santa Barbara area was almost double the price. And if you’re okay ..."

Reviewed on 29 May, 2024

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
450 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is AED235 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
AED235
per night
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,051 reviews)
"Amazing time"

Reviewed on 30 May, 2024

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
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.
Unique Beach Gem
Unique Beach Gem
Ventura
Stay at this apartment in Ventura. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Ventura County Fairgrounds and Ventura Harbor are located nearby.
6/10 (2 reviews)
Nice Unique Spot
"Loved this place. The host was great. Plenty of parking. The inside is really nice. Location was ideal for us. We will certainly book again."

Reviewed on 28 Feb, 2024

Unique Beach Gem
15% Off May! 3BR Peaceful Family Villa
15% Off May! 3BR Peaceful Family Villa
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! (15 reviews)
This place made our vacation extra great!
"This 1950’s home was well maintained and decorated so well. The inside has comfortable furniture and feels cozy and inviting. Nice special touches with complimentary toiletries was wonderful. We slept well in the quiet neighborhood and the backyard is not only creatively done but we loved having ..."

Reviewed on 27 May, 2024

15% Off May! 3BR Peaceful Family Villa
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
458
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4 - Good
423
" "4 - Good 42.04771371769384%
3 - Okay
105
" "3 - Okay 10.43737574552684%
2 - Disappointing
11
" "2 - Disappointing 1.0934393638170974%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0.8946322067594433%

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.