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Ventura Harbor featuring general coastal views and sailing

Ventura Harbor

4/5(4 reviews)

Appreciate delicious seafood, sandy beaches, whale watching and charming friendliness in this waterfront area with access to Channel Islands National Park.

Ventura Harbor
Ventura Pier featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a sunset

Ventura Pier

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy seafood or tacos at the foot of this pier and wander along its old wooden planks for panoramic views of the Channel Islands.

Ventura Pier
Ventura City Beach

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 City Beach
Emma Wood State Beach

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 seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Emma Wood State Beach
South Jetty Beach

South Jetty Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Jetty Beach during your trip to Ventura? Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

South Jetty Beach

Buenaventura Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Ventura at Buenaventura Golf Course. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

Buenaventura Golf Course

Activities

Ventura Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura

Self-Guided Ventura Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura

AU$19
per adult
Self-Guided Ventura Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

AU$53
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

AU$245
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Semi-Private Surf Lessons

Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

AU$130
per adult
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

AU$135
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

AU$182
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
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Our pick of the best East End Hotel Deals

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South

2 out of 5
3075 Johnson Drive, US 101 at Johnson Drive, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$161 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$161
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was friendly, housekeeping was considerate and I was satisfied with my stay. A little noisier than I am used to but overall, stay was good."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South
Victoria Motel

Victoria Motel

2 out of 5
2350 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (193 reviews)
"NA"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

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Victoria Motel
Palm Garden Hotel

Palm Garden Hotel

3 out of 5
495 N Ventu Park Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$273 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$273
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,250 reviews)
"Pleasantly surprised, considering the hotel is in a shopping mall right off the freeway just a wonderful experience"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Palm Garden Hotel
Good Nite Inn Camarillo

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

2 out of 5
1100 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA
The price is AU$141 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$141
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Camarillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,001 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is AU$184 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$184
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,183 reviews)
"Located close to breakfast places, parking easy staff friendly"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
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 AU$300 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$300
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,181 reviews)
"It was an enjoyable stay"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around East End

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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 Ventura Harbor.

Montalvo
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Saticoy

Saticoy might not have many top sights, but Sterling Hills Golf Club and Golf N' Stuff are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Saticoy
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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.

Midtown
Ventura Harbor showing sailing, a river or creek and a bay or harbour

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.

Ventura Harbor Village
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Pierpont Bay

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 featuring a sunset

Downtown Ventura

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Downtown Ventura, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura City Hall and San Buenaventura Mission.

Downtown Ventura

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