| complimentary amenities include parking, continental breakfast, and evening wine-and-cheese socials. set in a converted mission-style firehouse and clock tower built in the 1940s, this casual hotel near mission park is 3 minutes' walk from the museum of ventura county and 2 miles from san buenaventura state beach. upgraded rooms add fireplaces, and/or private patios or balconies with park views. the homey rooms feature custom wood furnishings and original artwork, plus tvs and complimentary wi-fi. room service is available. children age 15 and under stay at no charge with a parent. there's also an italian restaurant/bar and an outdoor hot tub. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Los Angeles International Airport 1 hr 11
Surfers Point at Seaside Park (8 min)
Small destination beach for surfers & windsurfers, with picnic tables, showers & restrooms. Marina Park (9 min)
A 15-acre oceanfront park sprinkled with palm trees, featuring a playground & volleyball area. Grant Park (5 min)
Rugged 107-acre hilltop park offering sweeping coastline views & picnic benches. Ojai Valley (21 min)
Scenic area known for its lavender fields, arty shops & luxury wellbeing spas, plus hiking routes. Ventura Botanical Gardens (9 min) Museum of Ventura County (3 min)
Celebrated regional museum provides cultural artwork & history exhibits, plus educational programs. Mcgrath State Beach (11 min)
This scenic, protected beach is well-known for its birding & offers campgrounds, surfing & fishing. San Buenaventura State Beach (7 min)
Family-friendly state beach with picnic sites, a parking lot, snack bar, bike paths & rental shop. Rincon Beach (12 min)
Sandy stretch backed by large boulders, popular for strolls & Pacific Ocean sunsets. Emma Wood State Beach (6 min)
Oceanside spot for surfing & fishing with fire pits & RV camping available with advance reservation. Mission Basilica San Buenaventura (1 min)
Historic Spanish mission with a 1700s church & gardens & a small museum showcasing local artifacts. Lake Casitas (52 min)
Established in 1959, this man-made lake is a popular setting for fishing, rowing, boating & camping. Oxnard State Beach Park (17 min)
A palm-lined jogging path, volleyball, BBQs & a playground located alongside beach. Channel Islands Maritime Museum (19 min)
Maritime history, culture & art exhibits are the focus of this educational venue by the harbor. The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park (13 min) | 
