Hotels near The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park Ventura

You can stroll along Ventura Harbor for relaxing water views when you're in Ventura Harbor Village. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to South Jetty Beach for some more water views.

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to South Jetty Beach, located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from central Ventura. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Ventura City Beach, Mandalay State Beach, and Mandalay Beach.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Ventura City Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from central Ventura. Catch the sunset by the shore at San Buenaventura State Beach, just a short walk away.

If being by the water is a major draw, San Buenaventura State Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from central Ventura. Catch the sunset by the shore at Ventura City Beach, just a short walk away.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Olivas Adobe Historical Park— just one of the landmarks located 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from central Ventura. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Pacific View Mall in Midtown.