Oxnard Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Voted #3 among 30 California cities to relocate a business 


Con

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 rain 


In a nutshell

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 Good day trip loop from LA along the coast and back on 101 

 

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Things to Do  

Centennial Plaza

Centennial Plaza, Oxnard

 HotSpotJ Says:  One of the few "safe" spots in Downtown Oxnard, Centennial Plaza features Plaza Cinemas, a 14-screen, state of the art, first run movie theatre as well as specialty restaurants Good Thai-Peru Restaurant, Capriccio and Casa Escobar, and well-known establishments including... 

Unique bikes from Wheel Fun Rentals

Unique bikes from Wheel Fun Rentals, Oxnard

 Al.S Says:  Enjoy one of the many single or multi passenger cycles available for all ages. The stunning views and great weather will amaze you as you cruise the beautiful Oxnard beach bike paths on a tandem bicycle or take the whole family on a ride in the three to eight passenger style... 

Fishermans Wharf / Channel Islands Harbor

Fishermans Wharf / Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard

 HotSpotJ Says:  Fishermans Wharf and Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard is an excellent place to take the family and spend a Saturday afternoon. Peppered with some great places to eat, the Ventura County Maritime Museum, and seasonal family events- you can stroll around the Wharf and enjoy... 

Endless Fields

Endless Fields, Oxnard

 HotSpotJ Says:  When working in Oxnard and staying Camarillo, one of my favorite things to do when driving to work in the morning was to put the convertible top down and let the fresh aroma of the fields help me coffee wake me up. Sometimes this would backfire when they were applying... 

Mandalay Beach at Oxnard Park

Mandalay Beach at Oxnard Park, Oxnard

 HotSpotJ Says:  Oxnard Beach is located off of Harbor. Open from Dawn till Dusk, park here and enjoy a picnic or a stroll down the beach- I would drive through each day and try to capture the sunset before dinner. Amenities featured at this Oxnard beach include barbeque areas, volleyball... 

Beach Walking in Oxnard

Beach Walking in Oxnard, Oxnard

 doctormud Says:  One of the best things to do, and FREE too, is beach combing. If your out and about in the early mornings you can discover various things the great pacific ocean has churned up. From seashells to driftwood, and maybe a message in a bottle from a lost soul in the pacific.... 

Hotels  

Restaurants  

Sal's Mexican Inn: The Best Mexican Food in Oxnard!

Sal's Mexican Inn: The Best Mexican Food in Oxnard!, Oxnard

 TravellerMel Says:  I remember this place fondly, back in the days when Mr. Sal himself would stop by the table to make sure you were enjoying your meal. Mr. Sal is gone now, but his family remains true to his memory and vision. Sal's Mexican Inn always had (in my never-to-be-humble opinion)... 

Sea Fresh: Not-so-fresh

Sea Fresh: Not-so-fresh, Oxnard

 kimberlyfisher1 Says:  Um, not much.First off all the service is totally confusing...you order entrees at the counter, but drinks and appetizers at your table. On some days, it changes. Only drinks at the table, all food ordered at the counter.The first time around tried a shrimp cocktail and a... 

Cabo Seafood Grill and Cantina: Great Food at Five Points

Cabo Seafood Grill and Cantina: Great Food at Five Points, Oxnard

 HotSpotJ Says:  Cabo is Mexican Seafood at its best. I try something new at Cabo each time I visit, and I've always been pleased. The service is amazing at Cabo, we had a company function here with 25 guests and one server took care of us all without flaw. the only bad part about Cabo is... 

Yolandas: orajle!

Yolandas: orajle!, Oxnard

 HotSpotJ Says:  Yolandas is one of the more Americanizd Mexican restaurants as far as cuisine goes, but very good all the same. The menu is very familiar to me as this is what East Coast Mexican looks like! I had the Enchiladas and loved them, and as this is near where I worked I would stop... 

El Pollo Norteno: Real Mexican awaits

El Pollo Norteno: Real Mexican awaits, Oxnard

 HotSpotJ Says:  El Pollo Norteno is not Taco Bell. Oxnard has plenty of authentic Mexican food, and this was one of my favorites. With 2 locations on either end of Oxnard Boulevard, EPN offers a simple menu with fabulous taste- I could never finish the burrito they are soooo filling- with... 

BJ's Brewhouse: The only Hotpsot in Oxnard

BJ's Brewhouse: The only Hotpsot in Oxnard, Oxnard

 HotSpotJ Says:  BJ's is the only place I found in Oxnard that has somewhat of a normal nightlife heartbeat. I would go here to start my night off on Friday nights, and then move on to Ventura to get some decent nightlife. BJ's specialty is their Chicago-style deepdish pizzas, as well as the... 

La Dolce Vita: In the heart of Oxnard

La Dolce Vita: In the heart of Oxnard, Oxnard

 keida84 Says:  What is so unique about this restaurant is its location. Right smack in downtown Oxnard in Heritage Square. Heritage Square has become a haven for historical homes that were slated for demolition. In 1985, the Oxnard Redevelopment Agency and several of Oxnard's notable... 

Nightlife  

Designated Driver: Plan it Out
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There are NO decent nightspots, at least in my view, in the Oxnard area. Not even close in comparison with the madness in Hollywood, Santa Monica, L.A., or even Ventura or Aguora Hills. so this means you'll have to drive. Please plan ahead and designate a driver if you are staying in Oxnard and want to go out- you'll have to go drive a distance to get to a real scene!

Written Mar 22, 2008

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Transportation  

The Ventura County Airporter

The Ventura County Airporter, Oxnard

 keida84 Says:  WIth two locations for pick up this is a very convenient way to get to and from Los Angeles International Airport.First shuttle stop: Sheraton Four Points Ventura HarborSecond shuttle stop: Oxnard AirportWhen traveling from LAX: Go outside the baggage terminal to the center... 

The Oxnard-Ventura Airport

The Oxnard-Ventura Airport, Oxnard

 keida84 Says:  My favorite way to get to Oxnard when traveling is by airplane. Now some of you will want to make the drive and I will address that in another page but for now let's talk about United Skywest shuttle.At LAX in the United terminal is gate 71 E through L this is the remote... 

Local Customs  

Here are the rules of the...
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Here are the rules of the water ways. If you're in a kayak or paddle boat, all boats bigger than you have the 'Right of Way' like these boats.

Written Aug 25, 2002

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Off The Beaten Path  

VISIT THE FORMER LYING-IN HOSPITAL

VISIT THE FORMER LYING-IN HOSPITAL, Oxnard

 Rich62 Says:  At 838 West 5th Street in Oxnard, California, there stands a senior citizen housing complex today, called Casa Merced. However, in the early part of the 20th century it was a hospital with the strange name "Lying-In Hospital and Sanitorium." In the lobby of the present... 

MIRA LOMA

MIRA LOMA, Oxnard

 Rich62 Says:  The former Mira Loma Flight Academy, where rookie pilots began their training, was located on West 5th Street, just south of the Oxnard Airport. Today it is low-cost housing. A circular street called MIra Loma Circle marks the location. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Salt water Fishing
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If you like the sun, wind, sea and the smell of fresh albacore, then you would enjoy a fishing trip out of the Channel Islands Harbor.

There are many trips from which to choose: half day, three-quarter day, twilight trips and one day trips out to the Channel Islands.

Cost per person can range from $30.00 to $110.00 USD

http://www.channelislandssportfishingcenter.com

Written Feb 17, 2005

Address: 4151 S. Victoria Avenue in Oxnard

Phone: 805 382 1612

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