Popular places to visit
![Ventura Harbor featuring sailing and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174029-Ventura-Harbor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ventura Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Ventura with a trip to Ventura Harbor. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
![Ventura Pier which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173493-Central-California.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ventura Pier
Explore the waterfront in Ventura with a trip to Ventura Pier. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
![Ventura, CA. Rated as one of the happiest cities in United States to live in. I believe it is due to the fabulous surf conditions, the sound of the sea upon the shore and the incredible sunsets.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/51d15cfc300ed55db285611e45bfbcba.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.
![🇱🇷 Situated along California's scenic central coast, the City of Ventura was once referred to as the “land of endless summer". There are many uncrowded beaches to discover in this area.
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🏊♀️ Like Emma Wood State Beach this area is popular for swimming, surfing, and fishing. It attracts a variety of wildlife on the beach and in the ocean! The beach also offers family camping or RV parking.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b750d17ffb1a05e46c75b4bf22fb0376.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Emma Wood State Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Emma Wood State Beach during your travels in Ventura? Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
![#goldenhour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/90dfc01898190900411590a889dea3c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
South Jetty Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Jetty Beach during your trip to Ventura? Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
Ventura County Medical Center
Though Ventura County Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Ventura while you are here.
Midtown Hotel Deals
![The Pierpont Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/170500/170409/47ed0e85_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 1 February 2025
![White Caps Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15060000/15053800/15053774/1207bec5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 24 January 2025
![Crystal Lodge Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2645800/2645736/fc9b1b9b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 February 2025
![Mission Bell Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109040000/109033600/109033589/a32e228d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 27 January 2025
![Bayshore Inn Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4500000/4497600/4497543/79858f34_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 20 January 2025
![Viking Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2630000/2620500/2620413/9e4d11b6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 February 2025
Other neighborhoods around Midtown
![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.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/70333a5cf9fb78e1d4b41ad012528a44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Pierpont Bay
If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
![Ventura showing a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173494-Central-California.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Ventura
If you're spending some time in Downtown Ventura, San Buenaventura Mission and Ventura City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
![Ventura Harbor which includes a bay or harbor, a river or creek and sailing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/173000/173477-Central-California.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Ventura Harbor Village
While visiting Ventura Harbor Village, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura Harbor and Channel Islands National Park.
![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)
Westside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westside and surrounding area, you can visit San Buenaventura Mission and Ventura County Fairgrounds.
![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
While Montalvo isn't home to many top sights, Ventura Harbor and Ventura City Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
![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)
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 Golf N' Stuff.