Ventura - Oxnard, CA

Travel Guide

Channel Islands National Park which includes general coastal views and rugged coastline
Ventura showing general coastal views
Ventura Harbor featuring a bay or harbor and sailing
Channel Islands National Park featuring animals
Potato Harbour featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

Where to stay in Ventura - Oxnard

Must see!!

Oxnard Shores

4.5/5(87 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oxnard Shores, Oxnard State Beach and Channel Islands Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Oxnard Shores
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Channel Islands

5/5(1 area review)

While Channel Islands isn't home to many top sights, Channel Islands Harbor and Oxnard State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Channel Islands
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 Ventura Botanical Gardens 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
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Hollywood

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Hollywood, Channel Islands Harbor and Naval Base Ventura County - Port Hueneme are top sights worth seeing.

Hollywood
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is ￥22,909 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
￥22,909
￥26,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,774 reviews)
Good find right next to the beach.
"Very clean and comfortable. Service desk was polite and cheerful. Water wasn't quite hot enough, but worked and could hear freeway noise. Had a view of the ocean and pier. Breakfast was good and again the staff assisted to serve and were extremely friendly and polite. Would stay here again!"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
3.5 out of 5
450 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
Fully refundable
The price is ￥22,757 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
￥22,757
￥25,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,069 reviews)
Definitely
"Delightful. Very good hotel for the money. Friendly staff. Very clean room."

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Camarillo by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Camarillo by IHG
2.5 out of 5
1405 Del Norte Rd, Camarillo, CA
The price is ￥16,578 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
￥16,578
￥18,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Camarillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Camarillo by IHG
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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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (572 reviews)
"Perfect place for us. Great location very reasonable."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

Channel Island Shores
Mandalay Shores Resort
Mandalay Shores Resort
3.5 out of 5
5226 Neptune Square, Oxnard, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Oxnard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Oxnard State Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (90 reviews)
"Beautiful views and property. Perfect getaway !"

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025

Mandalay Shores Resort
Magnificent Victorian-Modern House on the sand of Mandalay Beach
Magnificent Victorian-Modern House on the sand of Mandalay Beach
Oxnard
Stay at this vacation home in Oxnard. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Ventura Harbor and Oxnard State Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
Family beach vacation
"The house was so comfortable for all 16 of us, ranign from 9 to 69 years old. Right on the beach!"

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2025

Magnificent Victorian-Modern House on the sand of Mandalay Beach
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Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor featuring sailing and general coastal views

Ventura Harbor

4.5/5(803 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 which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a sunset

Ventura Pier

4.5/5(757 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, 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.

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
🇱🇷 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. • 🏊‍♀️ 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.

Emma Wood State Beach

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Emma Wood State Beach during your travels in Ventura? Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

Emma Wood State Beach

Ventura County Fairgrounds

4/5(139 reviews)

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

Ventura County Fairgrounds

Channel Islands Harbor

4.5/5(307 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Oxnard with a trip to Channel Islands Harbor. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Channel Islands Harbor

Cities near Ventura - Oxnard

Ventura - Oxnard showing signage and outdoor art

Oxnard

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura

Camarillo

Camarillo

Carpinteria

Carpinteria