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

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

If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Pierpont Bay
Must see!!

Oxnard Shores

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

Oxnard Shores
Ventura showing a sunset

Downtown Ventura

If you're spending some time in Downtown Ventura, Ventura City Hall and San Buenaventura Mission are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Ventura
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Channel Islands

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
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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Channel Islands Beach

While visiting Channel Islands Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Silver Strand Beach and Naval Base Ventura County - Port Hueneme.

Channel Islands Beach
Ventura Beach Marriott

Ventura Beach Marriott

3.5 out of 5
2055 Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is ￥25,896 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥25,896
￥29,572 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel is right next to a state park with the beach a 5 minute walk from the hotel - there are several dining options across the road - again walkable- and the hotel restaurant had a great breakfast."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Ventura Beach Marriott
Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG

Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG

3 out of 5
600 East Esplanade Drive, Oxnard, CA
The price is ￥18,158 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥18,158
￥20,736 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Oxnard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Everything. Was great I will return"

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South

2 out of 5
3075 Johnson Drive, US 101 at Johnson Drive, Ventura, CA
The price is ￥13,204 per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
￥13,204
￥15,531 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Ventura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Cleanliness"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Motel 6 Ventura, CA - South
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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! (631 reviews)
Would be Great place for families, ok for couples
"Pros: free laundry and detergent, clean and fresh-smelling, friendly staff, very spacious, hot tub outside on the balcony (we didn’t use), many amenities (we did not use). Cons: no A/C which we knew about but only one box fan that did not fit in the bedroom window; had to signed lots of paperwork ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 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! (101 reviews)
"Very close to the beach, beach was very nice. Pool and hot tub were clean. Note- there is no AC."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Mandalay Shores Resort
Cozy nature and beach inspired space

Cozy nature and beach inspired space

Ventura
Stay at this vacation home in Ventura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ventura to Ojai Paved Bike Path and Ventura Botanical ...
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"The home is located in a fairly crowded suburb on a small lot. Despite the small size, there are two trailers in the front yard which are both occupied and appear to be rentals. This is not clear in the VRBO decription. There was an ant problem in the bathroom. No instructions for internet access. ..."

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024

Cozy nature and beach inspired space
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Popular places to visit

Ventura Harbor featuring sailing and general coastal views

Ventura Harbor

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

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
Oxnard State Beach

Oxnard State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oxnard State Beach during your trip to Oxnard?

Oxnard State 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

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.

Emma Wood State Beach

Channel Islands Harbor

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