Westside Travel Guide

Ventura

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Ventura Harbor showing sailing and general coastal views

Ventura Harbor

4.5/5(23 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 showing general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views

Ventura Pier

4.5/5(22 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

5/5(1 review)

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 beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

South Jetty Beach

Ventura County Fairgrounds

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Ventura County Fairgrounds during your trip to Ventura. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.

Ventura County Fairgrounds

Things to do

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

£26
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

£66
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

£89
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
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Top hotels in Westside

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

2 out of 5
1100 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA
The price is £69 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£69
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,995 reviews)
Safe & Clean Location :)
"Traveling solo for work can lead to some weird locations for hotels, but loved this spot. Everything was very clean, with daily room refreshes, and this isn't always the case with all places. Attention to detail in the cleanliness and friendly staff. 10/10 recommend."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA
The price is £124 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£124
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,199 reviews)
"Excelente Hotel"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard, CA
The price is £241 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£241
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Oxnard. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (752 reviews)
"Everything is good"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Pierpont Inn

The Pierpont Inn

3 out of 5
550 San Jon Rd, Ventura, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"it is older but the room with ocean view is large no elevator but the stairs are good for you"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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The Pierpont Inn
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 £84 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
£84
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,172 reviews)
"Property exterior and interior were clean. Our room was small but well designed also comfortable. The staffs were very helpful."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 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 £155 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£155
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,194 reviews)
"Liked the ocean front hotel. Did not like the lack of sound barrier sliding glass doors to the balcony, you hear the fwy, crowds, music from restaurants all night long"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside

Ventura which includes a sunset

Downtown Ventura

5/5(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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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
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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.

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

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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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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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.

East End

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