2024 CFMS-AFMS Gem Show & Convention
hosted by the Ventura Gem & Mineral Society

Seaside Gems at Ventura

Fri - Sun, May 24-26, 2024

Ventura County Fairgrounds • Ventura, CA

GEMS • MINERALS • FOSSILS • JEWELRY • DEALERS • EXHIBITS • SPEAKERS • DEMONSTRATIONS • RAFFLE • SILENT AUCTION • KIDS ACTIVITIES & MORE!

LODGING

We will not have a formal host hotel since the activities are being held at the Fairgrounds (i.e., not in a hotel). Travel sites such as Travelocity.com conveniently search for you and offer the best deals. Yelp will show you Ventura's many independent old fashioned "motor court" motels dating from the 50s that likely won't appear on the aforementioned sites, and with its user reviews, will tell it like it is.

Traveling with Fido Find out about local dog parks, pet stores, beach guidelines, and pet friendly places to stay.

Hotels/Motels within a five mile radius of the Ventura Fairgrounds:

Clocktower Inn. Locally owned. Within walking distance (.4 mile, 9 minutes)
Motel 6 Downtown Ventura. Within walking distance (.6 mile, 11 minute)
Crowne Plaza. Within walking distance (.6 mile, 12 minute) PET FRIENDLY
Amanzi Hotel. Vaguely within walking distance (.8 mile, 16 minute)
Pierpont Inn. Great historic Ventura resort (operated by Wyndham) PET FRIENDLY
Crystal Lodge. Locally owned.
Ventura Beach Marriott PET FRIENDLY
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PET FRIENDLY
Best Western Plus PET FRIENDLY
Comfort Inn
Four Points by Sheraton PET FRIENDLY

Bed-and-Breakfast Options
The following websites help you explore options for short-term house rentals within Ventura.

Vrbo
airbnb
vacasa

All-in-one search and booking sites
These links take you right to a search for Ventura:
Travelocity
Expedia
Trip Advisor
Booking.com
Trivago
Yelp Reviews and complete listing

RV & Tent Camping

Ventura County Fairgrounds. Details on costs and availability of RV camping at the Fairgrounds will be posted and updated on this website. Spaces are limited, especially with hook-ups. Watch the website for further details or email Diane Cook at info@vgms.org.
Ventura Beach RV Resort; (805) 643-9137. Wonderful park-like setting on the bike trail (beach is cut off by freeway; 10 min walk to beach); 15 minute walk to Fairgrounds.

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