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Oxnard, Oxnard, CA
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Oxnard

Oxnard is a sightseeing stop in Oxnard, CA, part of the Los Angeles guide. Cost: free.

· Oxnard, CA

Why you should go…

Oxnard sits on the Ventura County coast between Malibu and Santa Barbara, with seven miles of uncrowded beaches and the Channel Islands Harbor as a launch point for paddleboarding and boat trips. It's also the closest mainland gateway to Channel Islands National Park, with its sea caves and kelp forests. The city's food scene includes the Oxnard Taco Trail alongside a busy calendar of festivals and concerts.

  • #beaches
  • #channel islands
  • #harbor
  • #ventura county

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Oxnard, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    US Navy Seabee Museum

    Free

    A free Navy museum in Port Hueneme telling the history of the Seabees and the Civil Engineer Corps.

    2.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Shopping
    Family Favorite

    Ventura Harbor Village

    Free

    A waterfront shopping and dining village at Ventura Harbor with boutiques, seafood restaurants and harbor activities.

    5.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Island Packers

    $50+

    Ferry service to Channel Islands National Park for day trips, camping drop offs, and whale and wildlife watching cruises.

    5.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Camarillo

    Free

    A Ventura County town known for outlet shopping, wineries, and easy access to the Channel Islands coast.

    8.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Ventura

    Free

    Official visitors bureau for Ventura, California, with guides to beaches, Channel Islands access, dining and downtown culture.

    8.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Visit Simi Valley

    Free

    Simi Valley's tourism office promoting the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and local attractions.

    23 mi awayMore like this