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, 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
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 Olivas Adobe Historical Park and Bowlero Oxnard.

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 San Buenaventura Mission and Ventura County Fairgrounds.

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 AED 569 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 569
AED 650 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
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! (1,136 reviews)
"Well suited for the ultimate surf vacation. We love "C Street!""

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Ventura Beach Marriott
Ventura Beach Marriott
3.5 out of 5
2055 Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is AED 691 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
AED 691
AED 789 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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)
"The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The room was perfect."

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Ventura Beach Marriott
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is AED 559 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
AED 559
AED 637 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
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! (1,752 reviews)
"Nice size room. Breakfast was good. It was Nice to soak in jacuzzi. Patio light was too bright and we couldn’t turn it off."

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
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 laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Museum of Ventura County are located ...
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
Oceanview home walking distance to beach, pier & short drive to downtown Ventura
Oceanview home walking distance to beach, pier & short drive to downtown Ventura
Ventura
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and San Buenaventura ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Lovely Beach Themed Getaway
"We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely house with panoramic views of the ocean. Very clean and well stocked with any needed household items. The beds are comfortable and checking in and out was a breeze. Be aware that the 101 freeway is located between the house and the beach. It doesn’t block ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Oceanview home walking distance to beach, pier & short drive to downtown Ventura
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
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.