Oxnard Beach Vacation Home Rentals
Stay in luxurious vacation homes, some located right on the lakeshore. Many feature a piece of history. Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.

Tour Palm Springs
This desert oasis is a most popular warm-weather winter retreat with over 100 championship golf courses to play on, fine dining and great entertainment.

Tour Channel Islands National Park
Accessible only by boat, these islands are a primary home for marine mammals and nesting sea birds. Primitive camping, diving, sportsfishing and boating opportunities abound.

Tour Los Padres National Forest
Large wilderness preserves covering coastal, desert and alpine terrain and sanctuary for the California Condor. Abundant camping, picnic grounds and hiking trail opportunities.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Over 150,000 acres of rugged mountain, parkland, beaches and hiking trails overlooking the L.A. Basin and Pacific Ocean.

Ventura County Maritime Museum
2731 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, CA; (805) 984-6260;
Extensive exhibits of a nautical theme includes both fine art and ship models. Located by Fisherman's Wharf.

Carnegie Art Museum
424 S. "C" Street, Oxnard, CA; (805) 385-8157;
Built in 1907, this museum is a showcase of both regional and national art exhibitions.

Gull Wings Children's Museum
418 W. 4th St, Oxnard, CA; (805) 483-3005;
Hands-on exhibits include a cutaway Saturn car, space center, medical room, animals and ocean touch tank.

Heritage Square
Downtown Oxnard; (805) 483-7960;
Eleven restored Victorian houses of early Oxnard settlers makeup this block of businesses, live theater and restaurant.

Marine Emporium Landing
3600 S. Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93035; (800) 451-6797;
Located in the Channel Islands Harbor, is the gateway to fun and adventure in the Channel Islands.
Electra Craft Boat Rentals - Self-guided harbor cruises
Channel Islands Kayak Center - rentals and lessons
Island Packers - whale watching, hiking and camping excursions to the Channel Islands.

Local Parks
Oxnard Beach Park - Seaside fun, inline skating, volleyboll, trails
Hollywood Beach Park - West side of harbor
Silverstrand Beach - East side of harbor
Peninsula Park -

McGrath State Beach
295 acre beach along Harbor Blvd, south of Ventura.
Camping, fishing, hiking, swimming.

California Strawberry Festival [MAY]
Third Weekend in May; Festival Website;
The tasty tribute to the luscious fruit garnered from Ventura County's bountiful 8,500 berry acres. Beside food tasting there will be live concerts and a variety of children's activities, arts & crafts.

Murphy Automotive Museum - Oxnard CA
Over 70 antique, classic, and famous vehicles on display. Home to a wide variety of classic, milestone and special interest vehicles, including a large collection of Packards from 1927-1958.

Tour Palm Springs
This desert oasis is a most popular warm-weather winter retreat with over 100 championship golf courses to play on, fine dining and great entertainment.

Port Hueneme Beach & Pier - (805) 488-0083;
Ocean fishing pier - no fishing permit required. Surfing beach.

Point Mugu State Beach
13,360 acre preserve is 15 miles south of Oxnard on SR-1.
Horse rental, camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, nature trails.

Seebee Museum
1000 23rd Ave, Port Hueneme, CA; (805) 488-2023;
Open: Daily / Free Admission;
Military museum with permanent exhibit of World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War memorabilia including uniforms and weapons. Located at Building 99 of the Port Hueneme Construction Battalion Center, use the Sunkist Gate entrance from Ventura Rd.