Ventura, CA

Travel Guide

Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park showing rugged coastline and general coastal views
Channel Islands National Park showing kayaking or canoeing, rocky coastline and general coastal views
Channel Islands National Park which includes rocky coastline and general coastal views
Ventura Harbor which includes a bay or harbor, a river or creek and sailing

Where to stay in Ventura

A panoramic view from the bronze mermaid statue at Soter's Point. The place was just a strip of rocky breakwater area until it was developed a few years back. Now park goers and visitors frequent the once neglected place.

Pierpont Bay

4/5(158 area reviews)

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 showing a sunset

Downtown Ventura

4/5(59 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Ventura, Ventura City Hall and San Buenaventura Mission are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Ventura
Amazing Napoleon!  Basil pesto over smoked mozzarella over heirloom tomato over Portobello mushroom over potato au gratin over spinach!  Love the dog friendly outdoor patio.

Midtown

Midtown might not have many top sights, but Ventura City Beach and Ventura Harbor are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Midtown
Ventura Harbor which includes a bay or harbor, a river or creek and sailing

Ventura Harbor Village

While visiting Ventura Harbor Village, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura Harbor and Channel Islands National Park.

Ventura Harbor Village
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East End

Though East End might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Olivas Adobe Historical Park and Bowlero Oxnard.

East End
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Westside

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westside and surrounding area, you can visit Ventura City Hall and San Buenaventura Mission.

Westside
Ventura Beach Marriott
Ventura Beach Marriott
3.5 out of 5
2055 Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
Ventura Beach Marriott
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
3.5 out of 5
450 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
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 ...
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3 out of 5
6602 Old Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa Jardin
Casa Jardin
2.5 out of 5
1018 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Casa Jardin
Channel Island Shores
Channel Island Shores
3 out of 5
1311 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Oxnard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Channel Island Shores
Tide Pool Villas
Tide Pool Villas
4.5 out of 5
26 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara ...
Tide Pool Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ventura

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
458
5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
423
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
105
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
11
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
9
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Visit Ventura, stay at the Holiday Inn Express and enjoy! Even if your just walking around the marina you wont want to leave! Love this city!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

My wife and I truly enjoy Ventura. It has an excellent climate for us and we can always find something to do there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Excellent place to get engaged and live.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

This trip was during the Corona virus so it was pretty depressing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I thought the beach area was a step above other coastal areas I’ve seen on the central coast of California .

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I have always loved Ventura. Thank you.

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