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$126
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$422
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$1,518
per traveller
From Orange County Private Channel Islands National Park Day Tour
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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$241 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$241
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (1,918 reviews)
"Good breackfast and very nice welcome coctails"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 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$187 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$187
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,280 reviews)
"Pros: strongest AC of any hotel I’ve ever been. Cons: Mosquitos. In. Our. Room. Mid breakfast, even the hot breakfast on weekends that they advertise is just the addition of some eggs and sausages."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 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$229 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$229
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,016 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Aug 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$110 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$110
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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 Harbor are located ...
5.2/10 (1,005 reviews)
"When I arrived at the motel, my room wasn't ready. Mgmt was very apologetic. He said it would be about half hour before the room was ready. He asked if I wanted to wait. I had just came from the ocean and had sand everywhere. I told him I would take an upstairs room instead of the downstairs. Instead ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Travelers Beach Inn
Hotel San Buena

Hotel San Buena

4 out of 5
11 S Ash St Ventura CA
The price is AU$459 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$459
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 City Beach and Ventura Harbor are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
"Paper thin walls. Could not sleep with noise coming from both sides and above"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

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$146 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$146
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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
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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 Pacific View Mall and Ventura City Beach.

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 Cinemark Century Riverpark 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 County Fairgrounds and Ventura Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Ventura Travel Guide

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