Downtown Ventura
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Popular places to visit
San Buenaventura Mission
San Buenaventura Mission is just one of the places to see in Ventura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Ventura Harbor
Appreciate delicious seafood, sandy beaches, whale watching and charming friendliness in this waterfront area with access to Channel Islands National Park.
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 Pier
Enjoy seafood or tacos at the foot of this pier and wander along its old wooden planks for panoramic views of the Channel Islands.
Emma Wood State Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Emma Wood State Beach during your travels in Ventura? Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
Solimar Beach
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Solimar Beach during your travels in Ventura. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Top hotels in Downtown Ventura
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
room was neat and clean. The breakfast was awesome!
Reviewed on 2 Mar, 2026
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Room was clean, staff was friendly,
Reviewed on 1 Mar, 2026
Best Western at Ventura Pier
Staff were nice. Property is an updated old motel. The updates were nice but a few of the old scuff did show through. The beds were comfortable and firm, although placed quite high for us short kings. The powder room area had a counter that was meant to sit behind. But there was no chair or stool, ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar, 2026
Travelers Beach Inn
Excellent
Reviewed on 28 Feb, 2026
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
The room and staff and amenities where ok and alot to do nearby the beach's and restaurants where great, but when the Sun Goes down there is an element of people that hang out at the Motel and at your door to your room and party all night outside, yelling F bombs all night and barley got 3 hours ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar, 2026
Hotel San Buena
Great staff. This place felt better than home
Reviewed on 2 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ventura
Westside
Westside might not have many top sights, but Ventura City Hall and Ventura County Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Pierpont Bay
If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ventura City Beach and Ventura Harbor.
Ventura Harbor Village
If you're spending some time in Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura Harbor and Channel Islands National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Montalvo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montalvo and surrounding area, you can visit Golf N' Stuff and Bowlero Oxnard.
East End
While East End isn't home to many top sights, Bowlero Oxnard and Golf N' Stuff are some notable places to visit nearby.
