With a stay at Cliff House Inn On The Ocean in Ventura (Mussel Shoals), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Oil Piers Beach and 7 minutes from Solimar Beach. .This beach hotel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Ventura Harbor and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Rincon Beach.
What's nearby
Oil Piers Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
La Conchita Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Carpinteria State Beach - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
Ventura Harbor - 20 min drive - 27.8 km
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 24 min drive - 35.1 km
Getting around
Ventura Station - 18 min drive
Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 11 min drive
Santa Barbara Hives - 11 min drive
The Spot - 12 min drive
Rusty's Pizza Parlor - 11 min drive
About this property
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Ventura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 24 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and blackout drapes/curtains.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite to eat at The Shoals Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a vending machine. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Shoals Restaurant - This seafood restaurant is located by the pool.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Shoals Restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
In a state park
On a private beach
On the waterfront
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Pay films
Food and drink
Limited room service
More
Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Cliff House Inn
Cliff House Inn Ventura
Cliff House Ventura
Cliff Inn
Cliff House Bed Breakfast Shoals Restaurant Ventura
Cliff Shoals Restaurant House
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Hotel Ventura
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Hotel
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Ventura
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Hotel Ventura
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
It was right on the beach. The sound of the ocean waves at night was amazing. The room was clean though a bit dated. Parking was not good due to many patrons at the restaurant. Though we didn’t use the pool (too cold) it is beautiful.
Anita
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jane
Travelled with family
2 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view is incredible, the staff was so friendly, just a perfect weekend. Thank you so much.
Jane
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Dawn
30 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice, had all the necessities. The view was AMAZING.
Staff was very courteous when we saw them, but they were not around much.
Rooms were fine. We did enjoy sitting along the ocean for breakfast, and we were able to sit even closer one evening to listen to the waves. They had lots of chairs available
Be aware there is no elevator.
Brad
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Joseph
28 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Carlos
28 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room needs a renovation it’s old but it’s somehow ok , view it’s perfect just a
Little tic need it
Carlos
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Alecia
Travelled with partner
27 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful grounds and location ….funky out of the way place to visit
Room and staff were nice, the pool is unheated and the restaurant is nice but pricey
Jacob
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Mario
19 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice charming hotel with the staff super friendly. The restaurant was small and service very personal. Food was excellent. If you are looking for quick escape to a quiet retreat this is it.
Mario
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Alaina
7 Jan 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room had mold, shower water spout was broken and rusted, spiders in the bathroom, hair on the bed sheets and comforter.
Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!
mike
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Linda
5 Jan 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bathrooms badly need remodeling.
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Brian
Travelled with partner
5 Jan 2026
Location was exactly what we wanted. Internet and tv were spotty and a bummer because of so many connection issues- hard to watch a show or be on the internet. Bed was squeaky and not great. Had to search for staff to ask staff to refill cream for coffee in the morning.
Brian
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
david
2 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
david
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Gayane, Mission Viejo
1 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Have stayed here many times and every time it’s more amazing than the previous. Spectacular views, delicious dinner and wonderful ocean view rooms
Gayane
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Rafael
Travelled with partner
25 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing stood out, but all was good
Rafael
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Kathleen
Travelled with family
24 Dec 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The view/location right on the water was awesome. Dinner at the Shoal restaurant we could not stop raving about. The staff was very pleasant, but unfortunately, the rest was ok at best. The bed was very hard and the shower was subpar with barely any water pressure for washing my long hair. The floor in the bathroom was slopped, felt like I was drunk walking on it. And breakfast was nothing special. We only stayed one night and the location on the water made up for any shortcoming.
Absolutely stunning location and great prices for sunrise or sunset. Friendly staff. Even step out onto the beach on a low tide afternoons or walk on sidewalk north side along hwy 101 to access beach too. Breakfast needs better choices.