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, San Buenaventura Mission and Ventura City Hall 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 Beach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hollywood Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Channel Islands Harbor and Oxnard State Beach.

Hollywood Beach
Clocktower Inn Ventura
Clocktower Inn Ventura
3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA
The price is ₩193,836 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
₩193,836
₩221,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly. Breakfast was lacking on weekdays because sausage and cooked eggs were only available on Sat/Sun. Paint was flaking around tub."

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

Clocktower Inn Ventura
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St, Ventura, CA
The price is ₩205,238 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
₩205,238
₩233,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (1,795 reviews)
"Close to the beach and downtown Main St."

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025

Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
450 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is ₩205,095 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
₩205,095
₩234,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (1,072 reviews)
"Hotel carpet needs repair/replacement. Curled and wrinkled in the halls"

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
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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! (564 reviews)
"We had an AMAZING stay! Such an incredible value for a family of six like hours. A minute walk to the beach, very clean, spacious, lovely employees. We cannot wait to go back!"

Reviewed on Jan 19, 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! (87 reviews)
Top 10 Reasons This Place Rocks!
"We have now stayed at least 10 times at the Mandalay Shores property; there are many solid reason why we choose this property over hotels and other condos: 1) We do not have pay for parking (often a garage is with the unit); 2) We have no more that 20 feet to our car; 3) We place is always clean ..."

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2024

Mandalay Shores Resort
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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

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