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 seaside 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$176
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$414
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
From Orange County Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour

From Orange County Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour

AU$2,036
per traveller
From Orange County Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour
From Los Angeles Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour

Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour from Los Angeles

AU$2,036
per traveller
Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour from Los Angeles
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

AU$350
per traveller
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
Tea Ceremony at Santa Barbara Tea House

Tea Ceremony in Santa Barbara

AU$211
per adult
Tea Ceremony in Santa Barbara
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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$231 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$231
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (1,914 reviews)
"Location of this hotel is great for Ventura Pier waterfront area. Easy walk. Number of food choices. The hotel is clean and comfortable. Very helpful staff. I enjoyed both the Thurs 'happy hour' and the complimentary breakfast. Totally enjoyed my stay!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$219 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$219
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (1,310 reviews)
"Oh, Geez. It's California. You walk into the room and the floor is red tile. The far wall is glass panes with thin metal framing right out of some kind of period correct thirties dream, because they are really that. You should stay there and write your own west coast Noir."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 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$227 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$227
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"This hotel needs a complete renovation. Floors are bad, the mattress was horrible and creaked every time we got in or out. Tub is from the 1950's - very low and impossible to wash a child in. Water pressure not great. Parking was good, and the staff was good and friendly. Amenities were poor - so ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Best Western at Ventura Pier
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St Ventura CA
The price is AU$599 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$599
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown ...
Hotel San Buena
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown

2 out of 5
350 East Thompson Blvd Ventura CA
The price is AU$144 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$144
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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. ...
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Downtown
Travelers Beach Inn

Travelers Beach Inn

2 out of 5
929 E. Thompson Blvd. Ventura CA
The price is AU$113 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$113
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Rubicon Theatre Company are located ...
Travelers Beach Inn
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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.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

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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