Book a hotel near Ventura Pier, Ventura

Ventura is a California beach town with timeless appeal. It's the type of place where you can let the kids frolic on the beach or run around the park all day long, followed by a casual dinner for the whole family before collapsing into bed. Ventura vacations are the ultimate way to plan your own fun in the California sun.

Ventura Pier

Ventura Pier first opened for business in 1872 as a commercial wharf used for shipping out wheat, citrus, seaweed, and crude oil, among other local products. Today it's reserved for recreation. You can fish from the pier or take in views along the coastline and across to the Channel Islands. Interpretive panels placed along its length also tell you about the pier's history. Several restaurants at the pier cater to hearty sea-air-boosted appetites, while hotels near Ventura Pier put you within minutes of this inviting landmark, one of the oldest wooden piers in California.

A pedestrian promenade connects the pier with Surfers Point Park, a stretch of rocky outcroppings that meander alongside the sandy beach; this is the ultimate place for a refreshing and scenic stroll. You could also rent a bike for an ocean-side ride. Hotels by Ventura Pier are convenient if you're attending an event or show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, which are one of the few beachfront fairgrounds in California. August is the time for the Ventura County Fair, while the fairgrounds host swap meets, concerts, and other events throughout the year. To add historic attractions to your vacation, head over to San Buenaventura Mission. Founded in 1782 in what is now the heart of downtown Ventura, the mission has preserved its gardens and historic artifacts for visitors to see on a self-guided tour. Spend your days in the sun, and sleep in contentment at the many Ventura hotels available.

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