About Cliff House Inn
Lounge on two-hundred feet of private beach, watch the sunset from your balcony over a glass of wine, or enjoy an evening of stargazing without much city light intrusion at California's "Jewel of the Pacific" - The Cliff House Inn of Ventura.
Rooms are available in standard and deluxe king or queen sizes, featuring stunning views, marble bath areas, and small refrigerators.
The Cliff House Inn offers event planning and banquet/conference space for up to seventy-five guests. There's free parking, Wi-Fi and a spacious heated swimming pool
Rise and shine with the daily continental breakfast. The Shoals on-site restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, offering both indoor and outdoor seating.
If you don't mind a ride of thirty minutes or less, there's Ventura Pier and Promenade, WWII Aviation Museum, Lake Casitas Recreation Area, Mission San Buenaventura, Casa del Herrero and the numerous attractions of lively Santa Barbara.
Positive Reviews
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Fall Asleep to the Sound of Waves Crashing
This locale is right on the beach, just steps away from the water's edge, which allows breathtaking views of the nightly sunsets. Although a bit remote, it's only thirty minutes' drive (or less) from Carpinteria, downtown Ventura and Santa Barbara. There's a spacious saltwater swimming pool which overlooks the ocean as well, with plenty of lounge chairs and tables where you can enjoy your breakfast or drinks.
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Award-Winning Dining
The Shoals restaurant is a delight, serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch for reasonable prices. Reservations are required. There's a vast assortment of options on the menu including vegetarian dishes and a nice wine list. The restaurant closes a bit on the early side (8:00 pm), so be sure to order drinks and dessert ahead of time or keep some in your mini-fridge. If you can, set your reservation in time to watch the sunset from the outdoor dining area.
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Stunning Views, Decent Rooms
All rooms face the ocean at this hotel, so you can't miss the outstanding views. Floor-to-ceiling windows in some areas highlight the signature sunsets on the horizon and days of crashing waves. Otherwise rooms are a bit basic, but they have all the expected provisions. If you like a little more space, opt for the upper level suites. The views are better and the extra cost isn't much.
Negative Reviews
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Outdated Environs
Not the newest spot in town, but it does the job and the experience is priceless.
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Lacking Amenities
There's no air conditioning or fans, so bring your own if you get hot easily. The Wi-Fi is often weak, so don't count on it.
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Poor Sound-proofing
Bring your earplugs - some might be disturbed by voices and footsteps passing room windows, in the hallways or on upper floors.