BEACHES

Ventura has a long coastline of beaches including San Buenaventura State Beach which has picnic areas, barbeque pits, a snack bar, and summer bike rentals.

MUSEUMS

San Buenaventura Mission
Founded in 1782, the mission includes a restored church, Holy Cross School, and a small museum. The San Buenaventura Mission is located 0.6 miles northwest of our Ventura hotel at 225 East Main Street.

Ventura County Museum of History
The museum displays Native American, Hispanic, and pioneer influences in the area. Located at 100 East Main St, the museum is 0.7 miles northwest of our Ventura hotel.

NEARBY CITIES/TOWNS

Ojai
Located in a valley surrounded by high mountains, Ojai is a popular artists’ colony and retreat. The Ojai Valley is 15 miles north of our Ventura hotel along scenic Highway 33.

PARKS

Ventura Harbor Village
Harbor cruises, kayak rentals, and sailing lessons are available at the Ventura Harbor, along with many shops and restaurants. The Ventura Harbor is located on Spinnaker Drive, 5 miles south of our Ventura hotel.

RESTAURANTS

Downtown Cafes and Coffeehouses
Downtown Ventura has many popular cafes and coffeehouses including the Busy Bee (478 East Main St), Cafe Bella (79 South California St), and the Rosarito Beach Cafe (692 East Main St). All are less than half a mile from our Ventura hotel.

SHOPPING

Pacific View Mall
Formally the Buenaventura Mall, the Pacific View Mall has been completely renovated and contains over 200 stores. The Pacific View Mall is located 2.7 miles east of our Ventura hotel at 363 Mills Road at Main Street.

ACTIVITIES

Beach
There is a foot bridge at the back of the inn. It lets guests walk to the beach & Ventura Pier.

Bicycling / Jogging Trails
Bicycling and jogging trails are available at the beach: 5 minutes away

Boating to Channel Islands National Park
The chain of eight islands was dedicated as a national park by Congress in 1980. Trips to the islands can be arranged through the Ventura Harbor (5 miles north), the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard (9.2 miles south) , or Santa Barbara Harbor (27.3 miles north).

Diving / Snorkeling
Diving and snorkeling is available at the Ventura Marina: 5 miles

Fishing
Fishing is available at the Ventura Marina: 5 miles. The Ventura Pier also allows fishing.

Fitness Center / Gym
Nearby fitness center: YMCA: 2.6 miles

Golfing
Nearby golf courses: Olivas Park Golf Course: 3.8 miles; Buenaventura Golf Course: 6.6 miles

Tennis
Nearby tennis courts: Oxnard Tennis Center: 11.6 miles; Moranda Park Tennis Complex: 12.8 miles

Volleyball
Volleyball courts are available at the beach: 5 minutes away.

Wine Tasting
Wine tasting is available at Cafe Zack, which is within walking distance of the hotel