Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mural with a woman, birds, and a sailboat on a building.
A neon sign for 'San Ventura' with 'Shop, Surf, Stay, Eat' and a 'Rip Curl' logo.
A building with a neon sign reading "Downtown" and a tall pillar with "Century" written on it.
A statue of a woman in a long dress on a city street at night.
A neon sign with 'San Buenia Ventura' and 'Shop Surf Stay Eat' written on it.

Stay near popular Downtown Ventura attractions

San Buenaventura Mission

8.6/10 (544 reviews)
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 waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

AU$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

AU$428
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

AU$361
per traveller
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
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Our pick of the best Downtown Ventura Hotel Deals

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St Ventura CA
The price is AU$263 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$263
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,887 reviews)
"No hot water in the shower despite trying to call multiple times."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA
The price is AU$220 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$220
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,250 reviews)
"Cleanliness was very good. The free Breakfast was also very good... enough options and a bonus. Excellent location! Little things...the bathroom mirror frame had some "paint missing" areas ... that's an easy fix, so why not do it! :) Also, most old hotels/motels near the ocean have a lingering musty ..."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Clocktower Inn Ventura
Best Western at Ventura Pier

Best Western at Ventura Pier

2.5 out of 5
708 E Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
The price is AU$248 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$248
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"The location is great, walkable to the train station, beach and downtown. The breakfast was nicer than I expected! The renovated room was nice and clean. The pool was nice and filled up quite a bit, half way up the tiles with the depth markings, haha. The staff were nice and helpful when I asked ..."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura CA
The price is AU$113 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$113
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura City Beach and Ventura County Fairgrounds ...
5.2/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Worst experience on my life"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Travelers Beach Inn
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St Ventura CA
The price is AU$484 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$484
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 beach bars and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Ventura County Fairgrounds and Ventura City Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews)
"I love the historic aspect of this property! I really wish they had more amenities such as a breakfast or perhaps a full bar, but I understand that they are limited and what they can offer"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Hotel San Buena
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$178 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$178
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location at an affordable price! Loved the health food/juice store across the street. Next to the entrance to the 101 but quiet in the room with the air condition on. Perfect for my needs."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Ventura

Find the best Downtown Ventura areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Ventura
Learn more about Downtown Ventura
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Pierpont Bay

If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal city with a beach, residential areas, and mountains in the background.

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.

A marina with several sailboats docked, surrounded by buildings with red-tiled roofs.

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.

A beach with palm trees, a path, and sailboats in the distance.

East End

While East End isn't home to many top sights, Golf N' Stuff and Olivas Adobe Historical Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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