Title: Westside Travel Guide: Best of Westside, Ventura Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Westside](https://expedia.co.uk/Westside-Hotels.d872091320571822080.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Ventura](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ventura.d6212.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ventura](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ventura.d6212.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Westside Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Westside.d872091320571822080.Car-Hire-Guide)[Westside Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Westside.d872091320571822080.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Westside Travel Guide ## Ventura ## Visit Westside Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ventura travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventura.dx6212) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ventura Harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134036/f375bd46-3952-444a-b47b-92315fdd910c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ventura Harbor Appreciate delicious seafood, sandy beaches, whale watching and charming friendliness in this waterfront area with access to Channel Islands National Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventura-Harbor-Ventura-Harbor-Village.d6134036.Attraction) ![Ventura Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063443/423a917d-d983-42b1-afe6-bd749c54faa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ventura Pier Enjoy seafood or tacos at the foot of this pier and wander along its old wooden planks for panoramic views of the Channel Islands. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventura-Pier-Ventura.d6063443.Attraction) ![Ventura Beach Pier Southern California Sea American Flag](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983992817/c7cc8364-e960-41c8-b7fb-59c169e715c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventura-City-Beach-Ventura.d553248635983992817.Attraction) ![Emma Wood State Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212/4d5893bd-f4e2-4195-878f-09976df95c54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 waterfront or experience its lively festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Emma-Wood-State-Beach-Ventura.d553248621532639649.Attraction) ![a stunning panoramic shot of the vast blue ocean at the beach with smooth silky brown sand and rocks along the beach at sunset with powerful clouds at Rincon Beach in Ventura County California USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983992725/2b1bbf4b-d0b3-4466-801b-9c49c52d2b65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rincon Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rincon Beach during your trip to Ventura? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rincon-Beach-Ventura.d553248635983992725.Attraction) ![San Buenaventura Mission](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212/d2133fd0-5db4-487b-b6ec-981a7d391632.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Buenaventura Mission 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Buenaventura-Mission-Downtown-Ventura.d6334659.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47940238/83d95f0d-2503-42af-81ab-8fadbfcaeb83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop £187 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ventura-rail-bike-guided-tour-with-farm-stand-stop.a47940238.activity-details) ![Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2172683/9f168dbc-959b-455d-a78b-5f59ebcc5b74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude £66 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/surf-lessons-in-santa-barbara-with-the-dude.a2172683.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389448/ce0cb251-de5f-46be-842b-421581007138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours) £221 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/surfing-lesson-in-santa-barbara-4-hours.a1389448.activity-details) [See all activities in Ventura](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ventura.d6212.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Westside ![Good Nite Inn Camarillo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/546600/546509/99b1d4eb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Good Nite Inn Camarillo 1100 Ventura Blvd Camarillo CA £72 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Camarillo. 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. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,307 reviews) Very basic, but also very clean. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=546509&PinnedHotelID=546509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=872091320571822080) ![Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41300/41240/9f4b77b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel 298 S Chestnut St Ventura CA £122 13 Apr - 14 Apr 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! (1,792 reviews) I am pregnant and have little ones. We got in late and the room smelled so horribly of cigarette smoke. So bad we were not able to sleep well. Also very poor breakfast. Will not be staying here again. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=41240&PinnedHotelID=41240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=872091320571822080) ![Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41700/41612/b4550e03_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton 2101 Mandalay Beach Rd Oxnard CA £227 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Oxnard. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (937 reviews) Only downside was the pool was packed with kids. Kids were also overloaded in the Jacuzzi. Just a suggestion but most jacuzzi areas are for adults only. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=41612&PinnedHotelID=41612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=872091320571822080) ![Clocktower Inn Ventura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528300/528235/5b03e305_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clocktower Inn Ventura 181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA £115 30 Mar - 31 Mar 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! (1,139 reviews) Good breakfast Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=528235&PinnedHotelID=528235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=872091320571822080) ![Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20485/6278511e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG 450 E Harbor Blvd Ventura CA £151 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,344 reviews) My room was clean and modern and overlooked the Beach and the Pier. What a Beautiful location !! The bed was very comfortable and nicely equipped. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=20485&PinnedHotelID=20485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=872091320571822080) ![Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25300/25247/23ded0f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn 4558 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA £125 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,451 reviews) Breakfast Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=25247&PinnedHotelID=25247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=872091320571822080) [See all 1,127 properties in Westside](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=872091320571822080) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventura-Downtown-Ventura.dx553248635976007390) ![Ventura California. Beach Pier. Aerial scenic Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/872095528901570560/67fee861-9614-4d0d-ae1d-8f52d6b1cbeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventura-Midtown.dx872095528901570560) ![This is the Ventura Pier at sunset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976482348/892bb8fa-1a9c-4166-ae46-44ddeb4c66a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pierpont Bay 5/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventura-Pierpont-Bay.dx553248635976482348) ![Ventura Harbor Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212/23dad392-22ea-4068-bab7-2da4f1acb588.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventura-Ventura-Harbor-Village.dx902325483254153216) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Bowlero Oxnard. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventura-Montalvo.dx553248635976471649) ![Beautiful morning scenery, with sunshine and reflections, palm trees, morning mist, on the Santa Barbara waterfront in California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/872093025795461120/9ed2592a-1cf9-426e-aa2b-c4f85718a9e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East End While East End isn't home to many top sights, Bowlero Oxnard and Golf N' Stuff are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventura-East-End.dx872093025795461120) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Westside Travel Guide