Best Hotels in Ventura

Sandwiched between Los Angeles – about 66 miles east – and Santa Barbara – about 29 miles northwest – the Ventura Beach Marriott offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the California sunshine in its outdoor pool with whirlpool. Guests can also enjoy fresh local seafood at the on-site Pacifico Restaurant & Lounge The pet-friendly hotel also has a fitness center, guest laundry machines and a business center. Rooms, which are currently being updated as the hotel undergoes renovations, come with coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, moveable desks and pillow-top mattresses. Note that there are fees for both Wi-Fi access and parking. Recent guests said the true highlight of this hotel was its central location, just off Highway 101. The hotel is part of the Marriott chain, so Marriott Rewards members can use and earn points by staying here

One of the only beachside properties in Ventura, California, the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach is known for its breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Just two blocks from historic downtown Ventura, this hotel offers convenient access to a range of activities – from vintage shopping and unique dining to a boat ride out to Channel Islands National Park. Each of the 258 guest rooms has a workstation, microwave and complimentary Wi-Fi access, and suites offer a separate living area. Guests love the ocean-front bar and lounge, which features an outdoor deck and fire pit that sits under white, twinkling lights. Parking is limited and includes an expensive valet option, so drivers should inquire upon booking. Part of the IHG Hotels family, this Crowne Plaza hotel allows IHG Rewards Club members to earn and redeem points.

There’s plenty to do when you stay at the Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort – happy hour on the harbor, boat rentals, water sports and charters to the nearby Channel Islands National Park. The property features 106 guest rooms, an outdoor, heated pool, fitness center, bike rentals and Wi-Fi access. Park your car for a daily fee, or take the shuttle from LAX for a flat rate. Although some guests agree the rooms and grounds could use an update, the location of this hotel is truly unbeatable, with water views and within driving distance of local attractions. Because this Four Points by Sheraton property is a part of the Marriott family, guests can earn and redeem Marriott Rewards points here.