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Oceanfront Activities 12 Dining 37 Pacific Waters Brimming 10 with Sea Life 13 30 Be Our Guest 43 Channel Island Meetings & Events 47 National Park Team Building & Marine Sanctuary 14 & Meeting Success 47 Hotels with Camping & Park Meeting Space 48 Resources 16 37 Alternative Meeting 12 & Special Event Spaces 49 Calendar of Events 17 Visitor Information 50 Places to Go, Things to See 18 Wine Tasting Comes 14 to Oxnard 20 43 Golf in Oxnard 22 Pooch Page 24 Join us online Attractions Beyond Oxnard 25 www.facebook.com/OxnardCA S cAN tHIS code Oxnard Map 26 twitter.com/VisitOxnardCA to find out more 18 www.youtube.com/visitoxnard
Photography courtesy of Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau, Kristen Beinke, Dan Harding, André Salvador, Joe Virnig (VenturaCountyVistas.com), Michele Wassell (CreativeFreedomPhotography.com), Jamie Williams (ThatGirlProductions.com), Dick Wolfe, Carol Yin (UnderwaterJourneys.com) and others as indicated. Cover photo by www.ThatGirlProductions.com. Published annually by Striker Media Group in conjunction with Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau. All activities, dates, locations, programs, rates and times listed in this Guide are current as of 05/01/11, but are subject to change without notice. The OCVB and Striker Media Group have made every effort to maintain the accuracy of information presented in the Guide, but assumes no responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA on Recycled Paper. Top L-R : (Both) Joe Virnig / VenturaCountyVistas.com / Virnig : (Both) Joe L-R Top
OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 5 6/3/11 10:59 AM Oxnard OXNARD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 1000 Town Center Drive, Suite 130 Oxnard, CA 93036 800.2.OXNARD • 805.385.7545 CALI FORNIA f: 805.385.7571 [email protected] WELCOME CENTER www.VisitOxnard.com Janet S. Sederquist President & CEO WELCOME VISITORS! Alyce Bosacki Business Development Manager The California Welcome Center Oxnard supplies travelers with a myriad of Byron Best resources to assist in planning their Oxnard and California adventures. Marketing & Communications Manager One of 20 state-certified visitor information centers conveniently located Pamela Adams throughout California, the Center with its knowledgable staff and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant, Web Editor travel ambassadors provide helpful directions, recommendations to points of CWC Staff interest, and free travel guides, maps and brochures. New in 2011, you may Kay Brainard, Marie-Agnes Brown, purchase tickets to great attractions in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Monica Hamblin San Diego and local destinations too. ConciergeS
We know that nearly every traveler needs to BOARD OF DIRECTORS Steve Kinney stay in touch with friends, family and business Chair Arcata associates or make on-line reservations for Anderson ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. OF OXNARD their next travel adventure. That’s why the Joseph Herzog Vice Chair Truckee California Welcome Center Oxnard offers Auburn HERZOG WINE CELLARS computer access and Wi-Fi technology. Santa Rosa El Dorado Hills Marc Payne San Francisco Past Chair San Mateo Mammoth Lakes VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS BANK We also know that travelers often don’t like Salinas
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 7 6/3/11 10:59 AM The Oxnard Edge Discover the best-kept secret of California’s Central Coast — a paradise of diverse cultures, cuisine and attractions.
What makes Oxnard unique is our eclectic Our year-round temperate Mediterranean THE NATURE OF THE mix of urban and rural experiences. Oxnard’s climate greets visitors in a casual way—one CHANNEL ISLANDS Mullin Automotive Museum and Herzog that is truly California-style. Slip on a pair of Oxnard is one of the few departure points Wine Cellar’s Tierra Sur Restaurant satisfy flip-flops or throw on shorts and a casual for the uninhabited Channel Islands National those seeking urban pleasures, while the shirt. Relaxing days are spent cruising Park and Channel Islands National Marine Channel Islands National Park and Channel along our stunning beaches, kayaking at Sanctuary, often referred to as “America’s Islands National Marine Sanctuary provide the Channel Islands Harbor, walking our Galápagos.” The five-island park is comprised adventures for those with a taste for the Downtown Historic District or people- from a larger eight-island archipelago. The rural outdoors. Acres upon acres of fertile watching in our inviting Downtown Heritage Channel Islands National Park is home to agricultural lands in Oxnard provide the Square or Centennial Plaza. over 2,000 plants and animals, 145 of which freshest produce for delicious dining and do not exist anywhere else in the world. fresh farm-to-the-table cuisine. HISTORY Only a 60-minute boat ride away, the Islands From steel barons to automotive magnates Because of our ideal location—halfway and Marine Sanctuary offer backpacking, to Hollywood celebrities and department between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara— overnight camping, hiking, kayaking and store tycoons, Oxnard’s history is steeped in Oxnard makes a great home base and easy world-class diving adventures. California lore. Take a nostalgic peek at early- “get-to” location for many of the major visitor 20th century homes in the Henry T. Oxnard attractions in the region. National Historic District and Heritage Square. Clockwise from Top : Oxnard CVB, Jamie Williams / That Girl Productions, Michele Wassell / CreativeFreedomPhotography.com, André Salvador André / CreativeFreedomPhotography.com, Wassell Michele GirlThat Productions, / Williams CVB, Jamie : Oxnard Top Clockwise from 8 2011 OXNARD VISITORS GUIDE
OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 8 6/3/11 10:59 AM CULTURALLY AND CULINARY DIVERSE FESTIVALS Ranked as one of the top festivals in the nation, Oxnard’s annual California Strawberry Festival raises over $3 million each year for various Southern California charities while paying tribute to one of California Central Coast’s most prolific agricultural crops. The Oxnard Salsa Festival (complete with salsa-making, salsa dancing and more), the Annual Multicultural Festival, and the Tamale Festival promotes Oxnard’s international and cultural heritage.
CLASSIC CARS, HOT RODS AND RACING SCHOOL Car lovers will rev up when strolling through automotive history at the Murphy Auto Mu- Mullin Automotive Museum seum. Packards, Cadillacs, classics, customs, and hot rods are on display week days. The Mullin Automotive Museum boasts the Visitors Love These Oxnard Favorites best of historic French cars, from the Bugatti to the Voisin. And, for those who like to start Museums Wine, Chocolate and their engines with something more than Visit Mullin Automotive Museum and Cheese Tour coffee each day, head over to the unique Jim see the world’s largest collection of California Welcome Center offers Hall Kart Racing School where car racing afi- Bugatti and French race cars of the monthly tours that pair delicious cionados and those with “pedal to the metal” 1930s. Take a stroll through automotive wines, delectable chocolate, and yearnings can fulfill their car racing dreams. history at Murphy Auto Museum. Trace delightful cheeses. VisitOxnard.com or maritime history at Ventura County text WINETOURS to 69852 for updates DELECTABLE DINING Maritime Museum. The Carnegie Art and specials! 805.988.0717 Oxnard brings together cultures and cultural Museum is where fine art abounds. And Oxnard’s tastes in an attractive and engaging way. the kids will enjoy hands-on exhibits at Historic District And, nowhere is this more evident than in Gull Wings Children’s Museum. Stroll through Heritage Square and our diverse choices of international dining— the Henry T. Oxnard National Historic Brazilian, Chinese, Mexican, Thai, Italian, Channel Islands National Park District on our Annual Autumn Historic Japanese, American, seafood and kosher Excursions Home Tour. OxnardHistoricDistrict.com foods. We also “mix it-up” with a variety of Take a hike, walk, or tour of the Channel dining styles, from on-the-go eateries and Islands National Park and Channel Elite Theatre dinner cruises to white-linen, candlelit venues. Company Islands National Marine Sanctuary often Enjoy community theater in a very referred to as America’s Galápagos. intimate environment at the Petit Only an hour’s boat ride, the Islands Playhouse. 805.483.5118 promise a paradise for birdwatchers, nature lovers, history and archaeology Jim Hall Kart Racing buffs, and hikers. Half-day and full-day “Track Time” excursions are available. 805.382.1779 Motor Trend magazine calls this kart racing school “One of the 49 Cool Tall Ship Sailing Car Things to Do Before You Die.” Adventures 805.654.1329 Set sail for a three-hour coastal cruise aboard the Tall Ship schooner Bill of Looking for Tours? Rights. 805.382.1779 For more information, please visit VisitOxnard.com or contact the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau at 805.385.7545.
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 9 6/3/11 10:59 AM Sandy Shores&Harbor White sand and the blue Pacific waters offer endless sun-and-surf activities.
Enjoy relaxing activities like swimming, is excellent for swimming, sunning, body surfing and fishing along the shore or sightseeing, and viewing the Channel Islands adventurous activities like sportfishing, kite offshore. The beach offers free volleyball surfing, or SCUBA diving. There’s nothing courts, public restrooms, and free parking on quite as memorable as setting sail for a the street or at the adjacent Channel Islands Channel Islands weekend adventure. Only Harbor. Lifeguards are on duty between a 60-minute boat ride, the pristine lands Memorial Day and Labor Day. of the Channel Islands National Park and Dog friendly, leash only. Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary give a glimpse of California’s spectacular ORMOND BEACH coastline. Temperate weather year-round, Spanning a 2-mile stretch of shoreline stunning beaches and a harbor filled with (Please note that bonfires are not allowed on between Port Hueneme and Point Mugu Naval waterside activities are yours to enjoy. It’s any public beach within the city limits and Air Station, Ormond Beach attracts visitors with not every town that has the sands of the barbecues are allowed only in designated its bird-watching opportunities, because it is stunning Pacific Coast in its backyard. And, parks and not on public beaches.) one of the few remaining coastal habitats in it’s not every city that has six sensational Southern California. The Coastal Conservancy beaches with varied histories and uses. So, HOLLYWOOD BEACH currently has it “under its wing” for wetland don your suit, grab your towel and head to It’s no wonder why it’s called Hollywood and grassland habitat restoration. In the future, the west end of town to alluring white sand Beach. Clark Gable lived here and Rudolph this beach is expected to feature a wildlife beaches. The days simply melt away under Valentino filmed a movie here. Besides preserve, nature trails, and an environmental our Southern Californian temperate sun. education center. Dog friendly. being a “star attraction”, Hollywood Beach Slobo Mitic ThatGirlProductions.com, / Williams CVB, Jamie : Oxnard Top Clockwise from
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 10 6/3/11 11:00 AM On Location: 100-Years of ‘Action’ at Ormond Beach Hollywood Beach
OXNARD BEACH PARK AT Channel Islands Harbor Over a century ago, Hollywood’s MANDALAY BEACH In addition to the sightseeing and recreational cinematographers and location The rolling lawns of this beautiful oceanfront opportunities, visitors love the harbor for scouts discovered Oxnard’s sand park (perfect for kite flying and picnicking) its Ventura County Maritime Museum, dunes and breathtaking beaches and lie adjacent to the beach. Free public Sunday Farmers’ Market, adventure sports, began to use them as locations for barbecue areas, volleyball courts, skating dining, shopping, and family-friendly events. various films. In 1921, Paramount and jogging paths, and a large covered Check out the new 135-acre master-planned Studios decided that the sprawling picnic area (reservations required) are community Seabridge Center with its coastline would be the perfect stand- available. Wheelchair access—through the homes and waterfront village promenade in for the Egyptian desert, prompting dunes to the ocean at Rehab Point—make with shops, athletic club, amphitheatre it to film Rudolph Valentino’s The this park enjoyable for all. Parking is available and waterfront biking and strolling. Many Sheik here. Clark Gable purchased a in a pay lot (1601 S. Harbor Boulevard, of Oxnard’s festivals and annual events are home here. Charlie Chaplin headed 805.385.7950). Dog friendly. hosted at Channel Islands Harbor including to Oxnard when he needed a respite the Celebration of the Whales, Tall Ship and John Wayne found Oxnard ideal SILVER STRAND BEACH cruises, Concerts by the Sea, 4th of July for his fishing vacations. White sand and the blue Pacific waters offer endless sun-and-surf activities. Surfs up at Silver Strand, the beach Fireworks, Ventura County Boat Show, For TV fans and movie-lovers who destination of choice for serious local surfers, Ventura County Vintage Rods Harbor relish the game of matching scenes body boarders and body surfers. Pro surfer Run, and the Holiday Parade of Lights. with locations, pop in a DVD or Tim Curran hails from Silver Strand. Public visit online videos and try to find The harbor serves as a launching point restrooms are located at the north end of Hollywood Beach: to the Channel Islands National Park the beach. Free parking from sunrise to and Channel Islands National Marine Spartacus: Stanley Kubrick’s sunset in two lots. Lifeguards are on duty Sanctuary. The park is located only 11 miles 1960 cinematic classic with Kirk between Memorial Day and Labor Day. away or a 60-minute boat cruise across the Douglas—our sandy shores became Beach wheelchairs are available at lifeguard Santa Barbara Channel. the Roman Empire. towers (805.382.3007). Miss Cast Away: The 2004 multi- For more information, visit movie spoof showcased the Embassy ChannelIslandsHarbor.org or call Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & 805.985.4852. Resort. It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (1985), and both Back to the Future sequels showed snippets. The Biggest Loser, a popular reality TV show, has taped several key events on Hollywood Beach.
For filming and permit information, contact Fishermen’s Wharf at the Economic Development Corporation of Channel Islands Harbor Oxnard at 805.385.7444 Clockwise Top and Bottom : Joe Virnig / VenturaCountyVistas.com, André Salvador (at top, right) Salvador (at top, André VenturaCountyVistas.com, / Virnig : Joe and Bottom Top Clockwise
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 11 6/3/11 11:00 AM Oceanfront Fun Reach higher along Oxnard’s beautiful coastline!
BOAT RENTALS SURFING Looking for day or afternoon boating Silver Strand Beach draws surfers from Williams , Jamie fun in the harbor? Central Coast Boat throughout the region because of its well Co. (805.985.4563), Hopper Boat known break. Intermediate to advanced Rentals (805.382.1100), and Goin’ Places surfers, body boarders, and body surfers— (805.382.1924) rents, paddle boats, and you name it and they’re probably at Silver
electric boats seasonally. For kayak rentals, Strand. Mandalay Beach, just north of Silver ThatGirlProductions.com check out Channel Islands Kayak Center Strand, is another surfing hot spot. (805.984.5995). Learn how to surf in a fun and safe TALL SHIP SAILING environment at Silver Strand Surf School (805.985.7867). The Embassy Suites Mandalay Bill of Rights, the lead tall ship in New Beach Hotel & Resort offers a great oceanfront York Harbor during the 1976 Bicentennial (805.382.6233) offers full service bait and for surfing, surf camp and surf lessons. For surf Celebration, is now moored at Marine tackle and four charter boats for sportfishing reports, news, and videos, visit 805surf.com. Emporium Landing (3600 S. Harbor adventures. Boulevard; 805.985.5828), the west side of TIDEPOOLING Channel Islands Harbor. You can also cast from the beach for surf perch and halibut, fish from shore at the At lowtide, starfish, sea anemones and a SPORTFISHING harbor (license required), or fish from the plethora of shells may be found at Emma pier at Port Hueneme Beach Park (no license Woods State Beach in Ventura (805.968.1033) Channel Islands Sportfishing Center required). Port Hueneme Beach Park is the or at the south end of Leo Carrillo State (805.382.1612) offers guided fishing trips only location for which you don’t need a Beach off of State Highway 1 and across from and party boat charters. Hook’s Landing fishing license. Neptune’s Net Bar and Restaurant in Malibu. Clockwise from Top : Joe Virnig / VenturaCountyVistas.com, Jamie Williams / Williams Jamie VenturaCountyVistas.com, / Virnig : Joe Top Clockwise from
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 12 6/3/11 11:00 AM FISHERMAN’S WHARF Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, AND MARITIME HISTORY and Whale Watching Adventures: The Ventura County Maritime Museum Island Packers Cruises (805.382.1779, (2731 S. Victoria Avenue; 805.984.6260) 805.642.7688: 24-hour information) offers highlights a collection of antique Prisoner of half-day, full-day, and overnight camping trips War sailing ship models, fine maritime art, and to the Channel Islands and kayaking trips rotating sea-themed exhibits. In 2012, it will that explore the coves and sea caves. They move from its current location to the west also operate 3 ½-hour whale watching cruises side of Channel Islands Harbor. The Oxnard twice a day during the California gray whale College Marine Education Center (3850 W. migration, January–mid-April, and has a North Channels Islands Boulevard; 805.985.9801) Shore Wildlife Cruise May–October. and the Channel Islands Marine Floating Electric Boat & Segway® Rentals: Lab (2731 S. Victoria Avenue; 805.382.4563) Rent an electric leisure boat and cruise offers young “marine biologists” the chance the Harbor at Goin’ Places Electric Boat to take mud and water samples, and examine Rentals (805.382.1924). They also rent sea life under a microscope aboard Ranger 85, Pacific Waters battery-powered Segways®. the facility’s research vessel. A no-fee touch Brimming with tank is open to the public. Departures at Kayaking: Rent kayaks, take a kayak Fisherman’s Wharf. lesson or sign-up for a guided coastal or Sea Life island tour at Channel Islands Kayak Center HARBOR LANDING (805.984.5995). A variety of dining choices may be found at Our Pacific waters are loaded with Harbor Landing (2800 S. Harbor Boulevard; Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruises: whales and dolphins. Take a boat 800.630.4888). The Italian Job Café (2810 The 87-foot paddle-wheel riverboat favorite, whale watching and there’s almost S. Harbor Boulevard; 805.832.4945) open Scarlett Belle, provides charter trips for up to a guarantee you’ll come upon a pod seven days a week, offers a casual, intimate 150 passengers for dinner cruises, weddings, of migrating humpback, blue and setting and a critically acclaimed menu of corporate retreats, brunch cruises, and group gray whales. Orcas have even been classic Italian cuisine. Break a sweat at Edge sunset cocktail cruises. A & M Boat Charters spotted! It’s a magical experience with Fitness Club (805.815.4222), with daily rates and Cruises (805.204.0977). memories lasting a lifetime. for visitors. Sailing: Marina Sailing (3600 S. Harbor January through mid-April, the Boulevard; 805.985.5219) offers sailing Southern California Pacific Coast is rife MrineE a mporium with gray whales that are migrating Landing instruction, sail and power boat rental and charters, and group sailing. between their breeding grounds in the Marine Emporium Landing (3600 S. Harbor warm lagoons of Baja and the cool, Boulevard, 805.985.5828) is the Harbor’s main Sportfishing:Looking for that big catch? nutrient-rich waters of Alaska. June activity center for aquatic recreation. Rent Then, spend a ½ day, ¾ day or full day fishing through October, the Santa Barbara kayaks and electric boats or board vessels with Hook’s Landing (805.382.6233). Channel becomes a passageway for for sightseeing trips to the Channel Islands two other kinds of whales: blue and National Park. Also located here is the Tall Ship Sailing Adventures: humpback whales. During migration, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary The Tall Ship Schooner Bill of Rights, a 137’ whales (both adults and newborns) Visitor Center (open Mon–Fri; 805.382.6149). double mast gaff rig top sail schooner, often stay in the warmer, shallower On Sundays, the Channel Islands Harbor departs Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. for waters just off the coast. three-hour coastal cruises. (Soft-adventure, Farmers’ and Fishermen’s Market occurs The absolute best way to enjoy viewing some physical activity necessary). Advance Photo below : Kristen below BeinkePhoto from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., rain or shine. them is while aboard a whale watching reservations recommended (805.642.1393). boat cruise and Oxnard has one of the Bike Rentals: Wheel Fun Bike Rentals, best launching points. Whale watching bicycles, surreys and tandum rentals trips and Island tours leave daily from operated by Hook’s Landing (805.382.6233). the Channel Islands Harbor. For an unforgettable experience, book a whale watching excursion at Channel Islands Sportfishing Center (805.382.1612) or Island Packers Cruises (805.382.1779, 805.642.7688 24-hour information).
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 13 6/3/11 11:00 AM Channel Islands National Park&Marine Sanctuary Vistas and underwater treasures lure visitors from around the world to “America’s Galápagos”.
Pristine islands, relatively untouched by humans, afford a glimpse at what California probably looked like hundreds of years ago. The Channel Islands National Park and Channel Island National Marine Sanctuary include five of the eight island archipelago — Anacapa, Santa Cruz, San Miguel, Santa Rosa, and Santa Barbara. Low impact adventures, such as hiking, birding, walking, or the study of botany, geology or archaeology all happen in the serenity of this natural world.
In 1980, a 1,128-square-nautical-mile piece of the Pacific Ocean surrounding the five islands was set aside as the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS) — one of only 13 marine sanctuaries in the nation. In July 2007, National Oceanic and Established to protect the spectacular Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) natural and cultural resources within its extended a network of federal water marine boundaries, the CINMS (also designated a zones, adding nine new networks that United Nations World Biosphere Reserve) is extended the zones previously set to protect a paradise for sportfishing, wildlife viewing marine habitats and sensitive species. The and is ranked as one of the top 10 diving Channel Islands now has the largest marine destinations in the world. zoning network in the continental U.S. Above two photos : Dick Wolfe Wolfe : Dick two photos Above : Dan Harding photo Left
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 14 6/3/11 11:00 AM California Sea Lions and Elephant Seals on San Miguel Island
The closest island, Anacapa, lies only 11 miles Boulevard; 805.382.1779, 805.642.7688: at Marine Emporium Landing which is on from Oxnard’s Channel Islands Harbor — 24-hour information) offers half-day, full-day, the west side of Channel Islands Harbor about a 60-minute boat trip (one way). and overnight camping trips to the islands (3600 S. Harbor Boulevard; 805.382.6149; as well as guided kayaking tours. ChannelIslands.noaa.gov) or the Channel With breathtakingly beautiful vistas, the Islands National Park Visitor Center (1901 islands’ hiking trails afford spectacular For more information, contact the Channel Spinnaker Drive, Ventura; 805.658.5730; wildlife viewing — including many rare and Islands National Marine Sanctuary office NPS.gov/chis). endangered birds. Over 2,000 plants and animals have been identified, 145 of which may only be found on the Channel Islands.
SCUBA divers love this destination as over half the park is underwater as a result of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary designation. Giant kelp forests, pinnacles, ledges, and walls beneath the surface of the Pacific lay waiting to be discovered.
Divers will marvel, too, at the sanctuary’s abundant communities of fish: more than 27 species of whales and dolphins (including endangered blue, humpback, and gray whales), five species of seals and sea lions, endangered southern sea otters, more than 23 species of sharks, and more than 60 species of marine birds (including the endangered California brown pelican and the California least tern) live here.
Historic treasures are also submerged beneath the water. Chumash Native American artifacts and the remains of more than 100 historic shipwrecks lie on the ocean floor within the sanctuary’s boundaries.
Fishing, snorkeling, and sea kayaking are also allowed around the secluded island coves and caves. Island Packers Cruises at Marine Emporium Landing (3600 S. Harbor L-R : Carol Yin / underwaterjourneys.com, Michele Wassell / CreativeFreedomPhotography.com / CreativeFreedomPhotography.com / underwaterjourneys.com,Wassell Yin Michele : Carol L-R
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 15 6/3/11 11:01 AM CAMPING & PARKS RESOURCES For information on parks, camping, and Channel Coast District for Ventura Naval Base Camping (NBVC) hiking in the area, contact the following: and Santa Barbara Counties 805.989.8407 and 805.982.6123 805.968.1033 Oxnard City Parks & Recreation PARKNET Reservation Hotline 805.385.7950 County of Ventura General 800.444.7275, ReserveAmerica.com Services Agency Parks Department (Reservations must be made 48 hours California State Parks - Ventura 805.654.3951 and Santa Barbara Counties in advance.) 805.585.1850 National Weather Service Western National Parks Info 805.988.6610 818.597.9192 ils a r r e ils t ils es a a a g ll r an T an e o r und r i s lls a e T s T h i h g r o oms r
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Camp Comfort 11969 N. Creek Rd., Ojai • • • • • • • • • • 805.654.3951, ventura.org Channel Islands National Park 800.365.CAMP, nps.gov/chis • • • • • Foster Park 438 Casitas Vista Rd., Ventura • • • • • • • • • • • • 805.654.3951, ventura.org Kenney Grove 823 N. Oak Ave., Fillmore • • • • • • • • • • 805.524.0750, ventura.org Lake Casitas 805.649.2233 • • • • • • • • Santa Monica Santa Monica Mountains Mountains Recreation Area National Recreation Area 401 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks • • • • • • • • • • 805.370.2300, nps.gov/samo Steckel Park 8080 Mistletoe Rd., Santa Paula 805.654.3951 • • • • • • • • • • • Far West Resorts 805.933.3200 ventura.org BachCmpinge a Channel Islands National Park 800.365.CAMP, nps.gov/chis • • • • • Emma Wood State Beach Campground • • • • 805.968.1033 Faria Beach/County Campground 4350 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Ventura • • • • • • • • • • 805.654.3951, ventura.org Hobson Beach County Campground 5210 W. Pacific Coast Hwy., Ventura • • • • • • • • • • 805.654.3951, ventura.org
Point Mugu 818.880.0363, parks.ca.gov • • • • • • • • Rincon Parkway Rincon Parkway San Buenaventura State Beach Pacific Coast Hwy., between Faria & • • Hobson Parks, 805.654.3951, ventura.org RV PARKS Evergreen RV Park 2135 N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard • • • • 805.485.1936, evergreenrvpark.com Ventura Beach RV Resort 800 W. Main St., Ventura, 805.643.9137 • • • • • • • • • • • • Ventura Ranch KOA Tar Creek Falls, 7400 Pine Grove Rd., Santa Paula • • • • • • • • • • Los Padres National Forest 805.933.3200, koa.com Top-Bottom : Oxnard CVB, Joe Virnig / VenturaCountyVistas.com / Virnig CVB, Joe : Oxnard Top-Bottom
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 16 6/3/11 11:01 AM Oxnard’s Annual Events Monthly Special Event
Wine, Chocolate & Cheese Tour Monthly Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Tour begins at California Welcome Center
OCTOBER Multicultural Festival, Downtown Haunted Swamp JANUARY – APRIL Ventura County Boat Show Naval Base Venture County Tall Ship Tours, Whale Watching Season Channel Islands Harbor Farmers’ Market Pumpkin Fun Day Channel Islands Harbor Strawberry Fields Triathlon Channel Islands Harbor Mandalay Beach FEBRUARY Oxnard Student Digital Film Festival Seabee Days, Port Hueneme Plaza Cinemas 14, Downtown Oxnard International Food & Wine Festival Herzog Wine Cellars Oxnard Salsa Festival Halloween Under the Sea Downtown Oxnard Channel Islands Harbor MARCH Concerts by the Sea Celebration of the Whales Festival Channel Islands Harbor NOVEMBER Channel Islands Harbor Laguna Peak 5-K Challenge, Point Mugu Oxnard Salsa Dash 5/10k Run/Walk Coreopsis & wild flowers bloom, Downtown Oxnard Galaxy of Gems Show Channel Islands National Park Performing Arts & Convention Center Fine Arts & Crafts Show APRIL Channel Islands Harbor DECEMBER Earth Day, Downtown Oxnard AUGUST 60th Annual Oxnard Tree Lighting Admiral’s Cup Triathalon, Point Mugu Ventura County Fair, Ventura Celebration, Downtown Oxnard Oxnard Christmas Parade MAY Heritage Square Summer Concerts Downtown Oxnard Downtown Oxnard NCTC Mud Run, Naval Base Ventura Tamale Festival, Downtown Oxnard County Surf Contest presented by Quiksilver Point Mugu 45th Annual Boat Parade of Lights California Strawberry Festival Channel Islands Harbor College Park Vintage VW Car Show Channel Islands Harbor Safe Boating Channel Islands Harbor Santa to Sea Marathon, Rice Avenue to Expo, Channel Islands Harbor Concerts by the Sea Channel Islands Harbor Channel Islands Harbor Christmas Tree Lane, Henry T. Oxnard JUNE *Dallas Cowboys Training Camp Historic District Heritage Square Summer Concerts River Ridge Playing Fields Victorian Christmas Home Tour Downtown Oxnard Wings Over Camarillo Air Show Heritage Square Tall Ships Festival Holly Trolley Holiday Light Tour Channel Islands Harbor SEPTEMBER Henry T. Oxnard Historic District Father’s Day Car Show Wounded Warrior Half Marathon Year 2 Year 5-K Year Run, Naval Base Channel Islands Harbor Point Mugu Ventura County Oxnard Autumn Historic Home JULY & Trolley Tours, Henry T. Oxnard * To be determined 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Historic District by the Sea, Channel Islands Harbor Ventura Vintage Rods Harbor Run S cAN tHIS code Heritage Square Summer Concerts Channel Islands Harbor Downtown Oxnard to find out more
Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information: VisitOxnard.com
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 17 6/3/11 11:01 AM Silver Strand Surf School Places to Go, Things to See! Lovely year-round weather means mountain, beach, and harbor adventures.
Whether it’s kart racing around a For a free bike map and guide to biking professional speed track, pedaling a four- rules and safety tips, contact the Ventura wheel surrey along a coastal bike path, County Transportation Commission at hiking amidst colorful spring wildflowers, 805.642.1591 or check out the map and tips catching a wave in a gentle surf or hiding online at GoVentura.org. from your opponent in a game of paintball or laser tag, Oxnard is loaded with activities BIRDWATCHING for the young—or the young-at-heart. Situated directly on the Pacific Flyway—the migration path followed each winter by BIKING thousands of birds en route from North to Thirty-five miles of designated cycling South America—Oxnard offers fantastic trails and bikeways provide paved paths birding venues. Ormond Beach Wetlands and easy riding. The Seabridge Center Area showcases sea and shorebirds including offers sea-loving pedalers easy-going, terns, brown pelicans, bitterns and sometimes waterfront biking. Wheel Fun Rentals endangered snowy plovers. Channel (at Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel Islands National Park offers many rare and & Resort; 805.984.1994; 805.650.7770) or endangered species that live on the islands— their new location at Marine Emporium islands that are often referred to as “America’s Ormond Beach Landing (805.382.6233) offers Recumbent Galápagos.” For information on birding Wetlands Area tricycles, two-passenger and four trails and species lists, contact the Ventura passenger surrey cycles—and tandems. Audubon Society at VenturaAudubon.org. Clockwise from Top : Oxnard CVB, SilverstrandClockwiseTop Surf from VirnigSchool, Joe VenturaCountyVistas.com /
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 18 6/3/11 11:01 AM BOWLING Ojai Valley Trail, Casitas Vista Road to Fox Places to Go, Things to See! Street (805.654.3951), on the other hand, is When was the last time you bowled a another favorite, but it’s a strenuous 9.5-mile strike or a spare? Practice your game at Lovely year-round weather means mountain, beach, and harbor adventures. workout. Wagon Wheel Bowl (2801 Wagon Wheel Road; 805.485.4915) with its 32 lanes, More than 500 miles of trails run through synthetic floors, and easy freeway access the 150,000 acres of the Santa Monica to Highway 101. Mountains National Recreation Area (805.370.2300; 805.370.2301 Visitor Center). CAMPING Malibu Springs Trail lies east of Oxnard and See “Camping & Parks Resources” on page 16. north of Highway 1 off Mulholland (Ranger COOKING CLASSES contact: 818.597.9192); it’s an easy one-mile leg stretcher. Four-miles (round trip), east At La Dolce Vita Restaurant (740 S. “B” of Oxnard, south of Highway 1 near Malibu Street; 805.486.6878), cooking classes (818.597.9192), is moderately difficult. are taught by Owner and Executive Chef Oxnard Strawberry Festival Michelle Kenney and select guest chefs. For information, directions, and details on Class includes your meal, a glass of wine, and The 13,300-acre Point Mugu State Park these and other trails in the Ventura County hands-on training (not just watching!). Call (818.880.0363) located 15 miles south of area, visit LocalHikes.com. for menu details and reservations. Oxnard on Pacific Coast Highway 1 boasts more than 70 miles of hiking trails. Some JOGGING & WALKING HIKING of the most popular are Mugu Peak Loop A plethora of waterfront paths, seven miles The Channel Islands National Park— (11 miles, moderately difficult); the 10-mile of white sand beaches, well-maintained trails range from difficult uphill climbs to Boney Mountains State Wilderness Loop parks, and uncrowded streets and sidewalks meandering paths. Contact the Channel (moderately difficult) that winds through the provide many venues for jogging and Islands National Park Visitors Center (1901 crags and pinnacles of this wilderness area; walking enthusiasts. Three popular spots Spinnaker Drive, Ventura; 805.658.5730) for and Sycamore Canyon Loop (8.8 miles, varying include: Oxnard Beach Park at Mandalay
Clockwise from Top : Oxnard CVB, SilverstrandClockwiseTop Surf from VirnigSchool, Joe VenturaCountyVistas.com / : Oxnard Salsa CaliforniaTop-Bottom Festival, Strawberry Festival more information. from easy to strenuous). Beach, Seabridge Center (Victoria Avenue
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 19 6/3/11 11:01 AM Wine Tasting Comes to Oxnard
The monthly Wine, Chocolate & Cheese Tour presented by Ventavo Cellars ta Heritage Square in downtown Oxnard, Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau will tickle your taste is a small, family owned and operated winery dedicated to buds with pairings of fine wine, divine chocolate, and delicious producing small lot artisan red wines from select vineyards in cheese. Tours are one weekend a month on a Saturday and California: tastings Friday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 Sunday 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $85.00 per person. p.m. and by appointment. Magnavino Cellars, which made its Tours explore Heritage Square, a quaint portion of Historic Oxnard debut in 2010, takes pride in creating premium wines Downtown Oxnard. The delightful gardens and fountains of character and distinction that are distributed exclusively enhance the pleasure of tasting excellent vintages and lunching from the winery to a select restaurants: tastings Saturdays and at the 4-star La Dolce Vita. Some Oxnard wineries on the tour Sundays from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. are members of the Ventura County Wine Trail. The Ventura County Wine Trail stretches beyond Historic Highlights of the tour include the lovely Tierra Sur Restaurant, Downtown Oxnard. Visitors will enjoy Consensio Cellars, voted No. 1 on the 2010 Zagat Survey, which serves seasonal which features boutique wines. Bella Victorian Vineyards si Mediterranean cuisine within Herzog Wine Cellars. Herzog a family-owned artisan winery. Sip more varietals at Cantara is the largest kosher winery in the country and creates Special Cellars, and then venture to Old Creek Ranch Winery and Reserve wines with small lot winemaking in mind: tasting Casa Barranca ni Ojai. Malibu is a fine setting for tastings at hours are 10:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday Rosenthal, The Malibu Estate Winery, and Malibu Wines. and 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. on Friday, closed Saturday. Rancho Visit VenturaCountyWineTrail.com for more information.
Magnavino Cellars
Rancho Ventavo at Heritage Square Herzog Wine Cellars Clockwise from Top : Magnavino Cellars, Webphotographeer, Jamie Williams / That GirlWilliams Wine Productions,JamieCellars,/ Herzog Chad :Rooney Webphotographeer, Magnavino Cellars, ClockwiseTop from
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 20 6/3/11 11:02 AM Jim Hall Kart Racing
and Wooley Road) is a new waterfront celebrators, corporate attendees, and VOLLEYBALL entertainment center with a waterfront individual party-goers love the competition Nothing’s better than spiking the ball promenade, and River Park (Oxnard action of laser tag. over the net and beating your opponents. Boulevard and Town Center Drive) that For volleyball courts, check out Oxnard includes 14 parks with walking paths and PAINTBALL Beach Park (1601 S. Harbor Boulevard; exercise stations. For park information, call Bring your own paintball gear or rent 805.385.7950), College Estates Park (1400 805.385.7950. everything you need on site at Urban Gary Drive; 805.385.7950), and Lemonwood Quest Paintball (5011 W. Gonzales Road; GOLFING Park (2055 E. San Mateo Place; 805.385.7950) 805.986.8802). Nine paintball fields, including and some of Oxnard’s public beaches. See “Golf in Oxnard”, page 22. jungle, speedball and hyperball, are offered, as well as a covered picnic area. ROLLER & ICE SKATING AND KART RACING SKATEBOARDING LAWN BOWLING Rev your engines and put the pedal to Oxnard Beach Park (1601 S. Harbor the metal at Jim Hall Kart Racing School Originally founded during the 13th century, Boulevard; 805.385.7950) offers miles and Track Time (2600 Challenger Place; lawn bowling has been avidly enjoyed in of in-line skating paths, ocean breezes, 805.654.1329). Declared by Motor Trend the open air and on lush, green grasses spectacular views, and no crowds. magazine as one of the top cool car things for centuries. Whether you’re in your teens to do before you die, Jim Hall Kart Racing or 90s, enjoy a day of lawn bowling fun at Channel Islands Ice Center (830 Wagon School is the nation’s longest running Oxnard-Joslyn Lawn Bowls Club (350 Wheel Road; 805.988.4440) offers public, and most recognized kart racing schools. North “C” Street; 805.385.8034). freestyle, and hockey sessions, figure skating Half-day, full-day, or multi-day classes are and hockey lessons, and children’s party designed to improve participants’ general TENNIS packages. Open daily. driving skills. Arrive and drive at Jim Hall Eight championship courts, a clubhouse, Bedford Pinkard Skate Park (3250 Rose Track Time. No classes needed. It’s a great showers, and a locker room offer the perfect Avenue; 805.982.7121) is totally “skate-of idea for a family vacation or to get your child match at the Oxnard Tennis Center (801 the-art.” 14,500-square-foot assemblage ready for the road. Looking for a corporate Hobson Way; 805.483.2600). Free courts are of bowls, grinding blocks, rails, power team-building event? Give them the first- available at a number of the city’s public points, tombstones, and pyramids provide time experience of big-time kart racing. parks including Peninsula Park (3333 S. skateboarders and in-line skaters with a Peninsula Road; 805.385.7950), Marina West premium experience. (Registration is required LASER TAG Park (1300 S. Novato Drive; 805.385.7950), but available on-site. Call Monday–Friday.) If you’re seeking a high-tech game of tag and Lemonwood Park (2055 E. San Mateo seven-days a week, Lazertag Extreme Place; 805.385.7950 and East Park. Several (1775 Daily Drive, Camarillo; 805.388.0088) Oxnard hotels also have lighted courts. divides players into teams and outfits them with laser vests. Sports teams, birthday L-R : Jim Hall Kart Racing, Jamie Williams / ThatGirlProductions.com : Jim Hall Kart / Williams Racing, Jamie L-R
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 21 6/3/11 11:02 AM River Ridge Golf Club Golf in Oxnard Golfers are a demanding bunch—you want the very best courses, accommodating weather, and challenging championship play. Oxnard offers all three at River Ridge Golf Club’s two 18-hole championship courses—The Vineyard course and the Victoria Lakes course—offer exactly what golfers need and want, and more. River Ridge courses provide ocean vistas, challenging holes, and fabulous greens that will have golfers spinning golf tales long after the day is over. Four sets of tees ranging from 5,362 yards to 6,777 yards afford every level of expertise an option to play. And, River Ridge provides a country club atmosphere, magnificent bent grass greens, Scottish links layouts, eight acres of water features and panoramic views. Amenities include an all-grass driving range, chipping and putting greens, a well- PLAYGROUNDS, PICKNICKING appointed pro shop with rental clubs, PGA golf professional lessons and a café and AND KITE FLYING banquet room in the clubhouse. For tee times, visit: RiverRidge-GolfClub.com. Occupying 3.5 waterfront acres right on River Ridge Golf Club beautiful Channel Islands Harbor, Peninsula Park (3333 S. Peninsula Road; 805.385.7995) 2401 W. Vineyard Avenue | 805.983.4653 | 36 holes | 6,777 yards | par 72 amenities include a playground, picnic tables and two tennis courts. And, the popular NEARBY COURSES INCLUDE: Concerts By The Sea happen on Saturday CAMARILLO MOORPARK VENTURA afternoons in the summer. Camarillo Springs Tierra Rejada Buenaventura There’s a bandstand and 70-acres of rolling Golf Course Golf Club Golf Course lawns at College Park (3250 S. Rose Avenue; 791 Camarillo Springs Road 15187 Tierra Rejada Road 5882 Olivas Park Drive 805.484.1076 805.531.9300 805.642.2231 805.385.7995). Amenities include group 18 holes | 6,375 yards | par 72 18 holes | 6,557 yards | par 72 18 holes | 6,300 yards | par 72 picnic areas or soccer fields. College Park is home to the California Strawberry Festival Sterling Hills OJAI Olivas Park Golf Course ThatGirlProductions.com every May. Golf Course Ojai Valley Inn 3750 Olivas Park Drive 901 Sterling Hills Drive Golf Course 805.642.4303 For a bit of nostalgia, visit Plaza Park 805.604.1234 905 Country Club Road 18 holes | 6,353 yards | par 72 (Fifth and “B” Streets) with its 1910 Pagoda 18 holes championship 805.646.2420 Saticoy Regional Park Bandstand and picnic area. In July, it’s home 6,395 yards | par 71 18 holes championship Golf Course to the annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. FILLMORE 6,292 yards | par 70 1025. S Wells Road Elkins Ranch Golf Course Soule Park Golf Course 805.647.6678 Kite flying happens during the spring and 1386 Chambersburg Road 1033. E Ojai Avenue 9 holes | 5,420 yards | par 68 on breezy days at Oxnard Beach Park 805.524.1440 805.646.5633 (1601 S. Harbor Boulevard; 805.385.7950). 18 holes championship 18 holes | 6,398 yards | par 72 Park aesthetics include towering palms, 6,010 yards | par 71 PORT HUENEME picnic areas, lawns, and, of course, the
Seabee Golf Course beach. Amenities include paved paths for
(openo t the public) biking, skating, walking, or jogging; free
1000 23rd Avenue beach volleyball courts for public use;
805.982.2620 and wheelchair and disabled access to
18 holes | 6,275 yards | par 71 the coastal dunes at Rehab Point, located
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SHOPPING The Esplanade (Highway 101 at Vineyard and Oxnard Boulevard) is home to Nordstrom Rack, Home Depot and other major names. The Rose (Highway 101 at Rose Avenue) features Sam’s Club, Wal-Mart, Babies R Us, Best Buy, and more. Plaza Del Norte Marketplace (north of Freeway 101 between Rice and Rose Avenues) has Costco, Sports Chalet, and a number of smaller stores, and several restaurants.
The Camarillo Premium Outlets (Highway 101 between Carmen Drive and Las Posas Road, Camarillo; 805.445.8520), one of Southern California’s outstanding outlet malls with more than 120 designer and name brand outlet stores. The Collection at RiverPark (Highway 101 at North Oxnard Boulevard), opening Spring 2012, will provide 450,000 square feet of retail space including REI, Whole Foods, Target and other small chains, and a 16-screen movie theatre.
Near the Channel Islands Harbor, Seabridge Center is a pedestrian-friendly shopping area anchored by a Vons full- service store, and includes Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Attitudes Day Spa, Blenders in the Grass, and other retailers.
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 23 6/3/11 11:02 AM A Dog’s Day
Big dogs, small dogs, and their very Doggie daycare accommodating owners can find everything needed for a “Dog’s Day” at F lying High Pet Resort College Park’s new dog park. The dog 531 Dawson Drive park is split into two separate areas— Camarillo, CA 93012 one for large dogs and one for smaller 805.445.9099 dogs. The wide-open spaces offer dogs flyinghighpetresort.com plenty of room for frolic and play and Ventura Highway Luxury a coin-operated doggie wash station Boarding For Dogs affords canine consorts an easy place 4692 Ventura Avenue to bathe and shower their pampered Ventura, CA 93001 , Kristen Beinke pooches. College Park is located on 805.643.DOGS (3647) Rose Avenue off East Channel Islands venturahwyluxuryboarding4dogs.com Boulevard (3250 S. Rose Avenue; 805.385.7950) CC & Ida’s Pet
Grooming and Daycare ThatGirlProductions.com 353 Arneil Road Camarillo, CA 93010 805.484.9476 http://cc-ida.com Top-Bottom : Jamie Williams : Jamie/ Top-Bottom
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 24 6/3/11 11:02 AM Beyond Oxnard Stay in Oxnard and explore the surrounding treasures that are only minutes away.
ANTIQUE TRAINS the public the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The Coast Guard All aboard! Discover the antique trains of hosts free tours on that day and operates Fillmore & Western Railway Company a free shuttle bus from the base entrance (351 Santa Clara Avenue, Fillmore; gate (where you must leave your car) to the 805.524.2546, 800.773.8724) for lighthouse. Access is restricted and valid unforgettable special-event train rides, identification is required. scenic family excursions, murder mystery Fillmore & Western dinner events, and special event train rides. Railway Company FRUIT AND VEGETABLE Located in the Heritage Valley, the Fillmore PICKING & Western Railway Company is a short drive from Oxnard. A COASTAL BEACON Pick your own fruits and vegetables at The Point Hueneme Lighthouse (120 Underwood Family Farms (Two locations: GARDENS W. Port Hueneme Road, Port Hueneme; 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark; 805.529.3690 and 5696 Los Angeles Discover English, French, Japanese and 310.541.0334) provides a fascinating glimpse Avenue, Somis; 805.386.4660). Tours, Italian gardens at Gardens of the World into Southern California history. In operation birthday parties, gifts baskets and a fall (2001 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, since 1941, the lighthouse today is home to harvest festival are all part of the “pick your Thousand Oaks; 805.557.1135), a unique interpretive displays on the facility’s history, own” fun. The Moorpark location has an 4.5-acre community park just 25 minutes the U.S. Coast Guard, and marine navigation. animal center with an electric train, pony from Oxnard. Admission is tricky: located on Naval Base rides, and moon bounce.
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OXVG11-12_P25-28.indd 27 6/3/11 3:19 PM Oxnard SalsaHeritage Festival Square Downtown Oxnard Oxnard is a story of endless summers, rich Golden State history, cultural diversity and fascinating architecture.
OXNARD’S HISTORY Plaza Park PLAZA PARK Oxnard was dubbed “land of the everlasting at Christmas Our central town square, Plaza Park (Fifth and summers” by Portuguese explorer, Juan “C” Streets), has been the hub of civic and Rodriguez Cabrillo, in 1542. Over the next social life since the first agricultural brokerage three centuries, the area was settled and and bank were established here in 1882. It developed agriculturally mostly by the was around this square where Oxnard’s first Spanish—ranchers, missionaries, and houses, businesses, churches, and schools immigrants and, by the 1890s, lima beans sprang up. constituted the region’s main crop. Central to Plaza Park is one of Oxnard’s most In 1896, local ranchers Albert Maulhardt popular landmarks, the Pagoda. Unveiled for and Johannes Borchard sought out an the first time on July 4, 1910, the octagonal, Oxnard built the second-largest sugar beet alternative crop to lima beans. Impressed 25-foot-tall Pagoda is a unique amalgam of factory in the world, although no longer in by the commercial potential of sugar, they Asian themes and California details. It’s also operation. The plant was so important that called on a sugar refinery in Chino, California, one of the few remaining park bandstands in Southern Pacific Railroad even constructed a owned by four Oxnard brothers. Maulhardt the western United States. spur right to the factory to facilitate shipping. and Borchard pledged to plant 18,000 acres Plaza Park bustles today with the weekly of sugar beets if the brothers would build It didn’t take long for a full-fledged city to Farmers’ Market on Thursdays and events like another factory—this one on the coast. spring up around the fields, with homes, the Oxnard Salsa Festival in July. The Oxnard businesses, churches, and schools primarily In 1898, after selecting a site on 200 acres just Veterans Memorial is a fitting tribute to all to serve the needs of the workers in that outside of what is today downtown, Henry T. those who died in U.S. wars since World War I.
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 28 6/3/11 11:03 AM The Spanish and agriculture history of Oxnard looms large in Heritage Square. Heritage Square’s church and two of its houses were originally built in the early 1900s. The other buildings, once dotting the farming landscape outside of downtown, were transported to the single city block of Heritage Square. Landscaping with brick pathways, manicured lawns and 140 varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers completed the Heritage Square project. Centennial Plaza Today, Heritage Square represents a successful example of historic preservation; the buildings Henry T. Oxnard Oxnard’s rich and interesting history may house professional businesses, a clothing be viewed throughout our very walkable, boutique, La Dolce Vita Restaurant, the Elite National pedestrian-friendly downtown and Theater Company at Petit Playhouse, and surrounding neighborhoods. Spend an Historic District Rancho Ventavo Cellars’ tasting room in the afternoon whiling time away in Plaza Park historic Scarlett House—and the Square or enjoy an afternoon matinee. Ten blocks of “F” and “G” Streets regularly hosts weddings, meetings, and (adjacent to downtown Oxnard) special events (including a sell-out Friday CENTENNIAL PLAZA has the distinction of being named night summer concert series). The ever-popular Centennial Plaza (Fifth the only national historic district Street between “A” and “B” Streets) hosts Take a self-guided tour of the square or join in Ventura County. This district is specialty restaurants, chain eateries, a a free 45-minute docent-led walk (Saturday the largest collection of early-20th 14-screen state-of-the-art movie theater, and 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sunday 12 noon–4 p.m.) century bungalow architecture in a convenient four-level parking garage, only to learn about Oxnard’s early days and the county, representing nearly 140 one block from the Plaza. pioneering family life. separate homes. The meticulously restored and maintained homes in HERITAGE SQUARE Heritage Square Visitor Center the district are superb examples of California Bungalow-style architec- Over twenty years ago, investors had the 715 S. “A” Street ture. An annual Autumn Historic good sense and foresight to preserve Oxnard, CA 93030 Home and Trolley Tours in Septem- eleven turn-of-the-century homes, a 805.483.7960 ber includes access to a number of church, a water tower, a pump house, and a HeritageSquareOxnard.com the homes. storehouse in Oxnard. In 1991, this project named Heritage Square (715 S. “A” Street; Visit OxnardHistoricDistrict.com. 805.483.7960) was completed.
Downtown Oxnard 1. Carnegie Art Museum 13 2. Downtown Center for the Arts 3. Studio Channel Islands 5 9 4. Centennial Plaza, Movie Theaters 1 12 2 5. City Civic Center 3 6. Plaza Park 11 6 4 7. Heritage Square 8 Jamie Williams / ThatGirlProductions.com / Williams Jamie 8. Post Office 9. Public Library, Internet Access 10 10. Transportation Center (Train, Bus Stations) 11. Woolworth Building & Museum 12. Public Parking Structure 7 13. Police, Public Safety Building
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 29 6/3/11 11:03 AM Carnegie Art Museum Mullin Automotive Museum Arts&Culture Oxnard’s architectural and historic jewels set the stage for world-class museums, live music, dance, and distinctive drama.
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES cars. Period clothing accompanies the exhibits of the different eras. And, if you’re The Mullin Automotive Museum a model railroad train buff, the museum is (1421 Emerson Avenue; 805.385.5400; home to the longest train layout in Ventura MullinAutomotiveMuseum.com) celebrates art County. Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. weekends or deco and the machine age with magnificent by special arrangement. Group and bus tours
automobiles, French furnishings, decorative GirlThat Productions / Williams Jamie are welcome. art and photography. The French Curve Collection of cars includes models from The splendid Carnegie Art Museum the Bugatti to the Voisin. Visiting hours (424 S. “C” Street; 805.385.8157; are 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on days the museum CarnegieAM.org) is the only museum in is scheduled to be open. Tickets must be Ventura County dedicated solely to fine art. purchased in advance. Call or visit the Founded as a library in 1907, it’s the sole website for a list of dates. surviving structure of Oxnard’s original town square. Today the museum hosts rotating If you’re a history and a car buff, a must- exhibits and a permanent collection of more see is the Murphy Auto Museum than 1,580 art and ethnographic objects, with (2230 Statham Boulevard; 805.487.4333; an emphasis on 20th-century California artists. MurphyAutoMuseum.com). The museum Traveling exhibits change every two months. Heritage Square features an impressive display of Packards, Open Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Cadillacs, classics, customs, and hot rod
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Located just across the street from Plaza Park and next door to the Carnegie Art Museum, the Downtown Center for the Arts (329 N. Fifth Street; 805.981.3877; DowntownCenter.org) presents contemporary fine art and Latino artists. Open Friday– Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m. or by appointment. Check out the Monday Night Foreign Film Series at Plaza Cinemas 14 on the 1st and Woolworth Museum 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Café on A Gallery and Cultural Arts PERFORMING ARTS Center (438 S. “A” Street; 805.487.8170; Founded in 1994, the award-winning CafeonA.2givenow.org) offers a changing array Elite Theatre Company (Petit Playhouse, or art, mostly Latino and Indian artists, and Heritage Square, 730 S. “B” Street, Ste. some from South America. Hours vary. 20; 805.483.5118; EliteTheatre.org) offers At the Gull Wings Children’s Museum comedies, musicals, and dramas in the (418 W. Fourth Street; 805.483.3005; charming 50-seat Petit Playhouse. The GullWings.org), the emphasis for children is Heritage Square Summer Concert Series hands-on exhibits—a geological dig, pilot a (Heritage Square, Seventh and “B” Streets; space shuttle, observing critters in a rainforest, 805.483.7960, June–August, Fridays 6 p.m.–
Jamie Williams / That GirlThat Productions / Williams Jamie or becoming an underwater explorer. Fun 8 p.m.; HeritageSquareOxnard.com/concerts. crafts programs occur Tuesdays, Wednesdays, html) features musical entertainment and Fridays. The museum is open Tuesday– from reggae to symphony and from Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Latin jazz to rock. The award-winning Inlakech Cultural Arts Center (250 East The five-and-dime national chain is now 5th Street; 805.890.2193) showcases the defunct buts its memorabilia lives on in life experiences of the Latino community the Woolworth Museum (210 W. Fourth through the arts. Street, lobby of the building; TheWoolworth Building.com/Museum.html). An antiquated phone booth (think “dial” phones), vending machines and photo booths bring you right back to the 1950s and ’60s.
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 33 6/3/11 11:04 AM Performing Arts Mission San and Convention Buenaventura Center Beyond Oxnard: Arts&Culture Creative encounters of the best kind are available in Oxnard’s surrounding communities.
At the Channel Islands Harbor, the Ventura CAMARILLO County Maritime Museum (2731 S. Victoria Adolfo Camarillo Ranch Museum (201 Avenue; 805.984.6260; VCMM.org) traces Camarillo Ranch Road; 805.389.8182). Fully maritime history from 4000 B.C. onwards restored 1892 Victorian mansion, stables, through displays of antique model ships and gardens, and restored barn. Unique venue changing nautical exhibits. Self guided and for weddings and special events. House docent-led tours are available and a gift shop tours Wednesday and Sunday noon–4 p.m., sells many fine collectibles. (Museum slated Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. to move locations in 2012.) Commemorative Air Force (CAF) SoCal Local and international art are on view Adolfo Camarillo Wing WWII Aviation Museum (455 Aviation at the Artist Cantine Art Gallery (2100 Ranch Museum Drive; 805.482.0064). Home of the Annual Outlet Center Dr, Ste 370; 805.988.3768; Camarillo Air Show every August. Vintage TheArtistCantine.com). This world-art World War II aircraft and artifacts; open daily organization strives to nourish the Oxnard Broadway musicals, New West Symphony, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. except Mondays. community by unleashing the possibilities of Michael McDonald, Tower of Power, and art through exhibitions and performances. George Lopez have made the 1,604- The Studio Channel Islands Art seat Performing Arts and Convention Center (Building 18 on Ventura Street; Oxnard Independent Film Festival Center (800 Hobson Way; 805.385.8147, 805.383.1368), on the California State (805.986.5817; StudentDigiFilmFest.org) The 805.486.2424 box office;OxnardPACC.com ) University Channel Islands campus, is a true festival showcases youth and of all ages. their venue of choice past and present.
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 34 6/3/11 11:04 AM artistic enclave. Three galleries exhibit works by regional and national artists, and the grounds include a sculpture garden and a meditation labyrinth. In addition, the center provides working studio space to more than 25 artists in residence. Gallery hours: Wednesday–Saturday noon–3 p.m (or by appointment). Satellite gallery on Ventura Boulevard in Camarillo.
NEWBURY PARK Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center (Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Potrero Road at Via Goleta; 805.375.1930). The Chumash, Tongva and other Native American people present this learning culture center, Ronald Reagan speakers, bookstore, authentic Indian art; Presidential Library open Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Museum Stagecoach Inn Museum (51 S. Ventu Park Road; 805.498.9441). California Registered Santa Paula Theater Center (125 S. Historical Landmark No. 659; former Seventh Street; 805.525.4645). Classic and stagecoach stop; exhibits and artifacts; open contemporary productions in a national Wednesday–Sunday 1–4 p.m., special tours landmark building. for groups also available. SIMI VALLEY OJAI Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Ojai Valley Museum (130 W. Ojai Avenue; and Museum (40 Presidential Drive; 805.640.1390). Exhibits on the Ojai Valley’s 800.410.8354). Films, videos, artifacts, Air environment, culture, and history. Open Force One, and rotating exhibits; open Wednesday for guided tours. Thursday and daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets available in the Friday 1 p.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. California Welcome Center Oxnard. and Sunday noon–4 p.m. Strathearn Historical Park & Museum (137 Stagecoach Inn PIRU Strathearn, Simi Valley, 805.526.6453). Park Museum Rancho Camulos Museum (5164 Telegraph Hours: Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday Road; 805.521.1501). Original Spanish land and Sunday 1–4 p.m. 805.653.0323). Traces the history of the grant adobe; Ventura County’s first National county through books, photos, maps, Historic Landmark; center for state history; THOUSAND OAKS manuscripts, and artifacts. Open Tuesday– open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 1 p.m.– Oakbrook Regional Park and Chumash Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.–8 p.m. 4 p.m. or by special reservation. Interpretative Center (3290 Lang Ranch Closed Mondays. Parkway; 805.492.8076). Chumash history and Olivas Adobe Historical Park (4200 Olivas culture; open Thursday–Sunday noon–5 p.m. PORT HUENEME Park Drive; 805.658.4728). 1847 Hacienda U.S. Navy Seabee Museum (within the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza (2100 E. of Rancho San Miguel. Weekend tours and Naval Base Ventura County, Building 99, 1000 Thousand Oaks Boulevard; 805.449.2787). special tours by appointment. 23rd Avenue; 805.982.5165). Exhibits and Distinguished speakers and performers, Rubicon Theatre Company (1006 E. Main memorabilia on World War II and Korean and concerts, plays, ballet and dance, light opera, Street; 805.667.2900). Professional plays and Vietnam Wars. Call ahead for hours and base movies, and more. entertainment. access policy. VENTURA Erle Stanley Gardner Museum and SANTA PAULA San Buenaventura Mission (211 E. Main Ventura Underground Gallery (748 E. Main California Oil Museum (1001 E. Main Street; Street; 805.643.4318). Ninth of the 21 Street; 805.643.3154). The newest museum 805.933.0076). Restored Victorian building California missions, it was built in 1782. It and gallery. Local author, lawyer, creator of built by founders of Union Oil Company; is still an active church, with a courtyard, the famous Perry Mason character. Gallery displays on oil industry—economic mainstay bookstore and museum. Museum of featuring local artists and illustrators, plus the of Southern California—plus rotating exhibits. Ventura County (89 S. California Street; Daily Birthday News. Open daily 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 36 6/3/11 11:04 AM Moqueca Brazilian Restaurant Authentic Cuisine Indulge your appetite for delicious, diverse cuisine — simple and sophisticated — in restaurants that specialize in Brazilian, Chinese, Italian, Thai, Mexican, South American, Mediterranean, Seafood or kosher delicacies.
Our dining venues are equally as varied. California Fusion cuisine with live music Looking for something beach casual to and dancing. take the kids? No problem. Or, maybe it’s a For a steak house with delicious offerings, romantic evening getaway with candlelight check out Patron’s (231 W. Fifth Street; and white linens? Whatever the experience, 805.483.0200) and for something soAmerican whichever the cuisine, Oxnard’s diverse choice that you have to try its green apple pie, dine of dining options will satiate all appetites. at Du-Pars Restaurant & Bakery (2420 E. AMERICAN Vineyard Street; 805.983.2232). Open 24–7. America and barbecues go hand-in-hand ASIAN and Oxnard’s quintessentially American For a taste of delicious Japanese cuisine, barbecue restaurants include: CJ’s Barbecue indulge at Kampai Japanese Restaurant (480-B Victoria Avenue; 805.815.3024) and (2367 Oxnard Boulevard; 805.983.3333) The Kitchen (529 S. “A” Street; 805.385.8980) where meals are cooked right in front of is a ‘gastropub’ that combines a bakery and you. There’s nothing as delicious as the cafe with a beer-and-wine bar. sushi at Yasubay Japanese Restaurant Located in the historic downtown (1219 Saviers Road, #A; 805.483.9611) or district Sugar Beets Restaurant and quick, fresh Japanese eats at Waba Teriyaki Sugar Beets
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 37 6/3/11 11:04 AM 805.485.6000). For another fine Japanese Italian restaurant that serves delicious dining choice, check out Anaba Sushi (3942 antipasto salad, meatball sandwiches, and Tradewinds Drive; 805.382.1230). Teppan spaghetti dishes. Dominick’s has been run by Steak House (1801 Ventura Boulevard; 805. the same family since 1949 and is open for 981.1100) serves juicy filet mignon, as well lunch Tuesday–Saturday and for dinner seven as seafood, fowl and sushi. days a week.
Quintessential classic Chinese cuisine may be Real traditional and Sicilian pizza has put found at China Square Restaurant (450 S. Mariann’s Italian Villa (301 Channel Islands “B” Street; 805.487.9988). Pick from their varied Boulevard; 805.985.8663) on the dining map, menu of over 100 entrees, soups, and salads. as has its quaint ambiance. Award-winning brick oven baked pizza can be found at BRITISH Me-n-Ed’s Pizzeria (1601 S. Victoria Avenue; A harbor backdrop makes for lovely views 805.984.6555) with over 24 toppings. and a perfect setting at the waterfront British pub Lookout Bar & Grill (2800 Harbor MEXICAN Boulevard, 2nd Floor; 805.985.9300). Enjoy Unofficially voted as having the “Best Fish lunch, dinner or even a breakfast that will ITALIAN Tacos in Oxnard”, Sabor Mexican & Seafood start your day in a “Top of the Morning” way. Tacos & Mariscos (128 E. Sixth Street; The Italian Job Café (2810 South Harbor 805.486.6138) has a menu chocked full of Boulevard; 805.832.4945) offers casual, DELI delicious eats. Cabo Seafood Grill & Cantina intimate al fresco dining and a critically (1041 S. Oxnard Boulevard; 805.487.6933) There’s no attitude at Christopher’s acclaimed menu. Sandwiches are served combines the flavors of Mexico with the Latitude 34 Deli (3600 S. Harbor with homemade focaccia bread. Fresh flavors from the sea. The homemade tortillas Boulevard; 805.815.4131) which serves vegetables and herbs adorn classic Italian and guacamole are a must! up delicious sandwiches, breakfast, lunch, cuisine. Open 7 days a week. and box lunches. For fine wines, gyros and Yolanda’s Mexican Café (1601 S. Victoria continental foods, check out Harbor Mart Toppers Pizza Place (2701 Peninsula Road; Boulevard; 805.985.1340) serves up steaming Deli & Wines (2810 S. Harbor Boulevard; 805.385.4444) creates delicious pizza with hot fajitas, spicy burritos, steaks, tostados, 805.984.9488). Jersey Mike’s Subs at three fresh, lean meats and veggies, dough and seafood, and more in its new waterfront Oxnard locations (1231 S. Victoria Avenue; sauces that are made daily on the premises. location. Pilar’s Café (746 S. “A” Street; 805.985.3900—2041 N. Oxnard Boulevard; Large dining rooms include multiple HDTVs. 805.487.1444) is an Oxnard Salsa Festival 805.981.1966—2721 S. Rose Boulevard, Suite La Dolce Vita Restaurant (see Fine Dining). winner and creates an awesome chicken A-101; 805.486.3333) is a national chain taco. Whether it’s chicken, seafood, or beef, offering tantalizing subs. Dominick’s Italian Restaurant (477 N. Pilar’s has been an Oxnard favorite since 1975.
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Ruby’s Café (348 S. Oxnard Boulevard; SEAFOOD 805.486.2169) serves a wonderful array Sea Fresh Channel Islands (3550 S. of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy their Margarita Harbor Boulevard; 805.204.0974) presents Sunday brunch 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., seafood favorites and Moqueca Brazilian complete with live music or their nightclub Restaurant (3550 S. Harbor Boulevard; and Tuesday–Friday Happy Hours. 805.204.0970) cooks up seafood as well, Tierra Sur Restaurant La Central Bakery (600 Meta Street; but this time, with a South American twist. 805.483.8434) bakes up authentic Mexican The Whale’s Tail (3950 Bluefin Circle; 805.985.2511) offers a menu of delicious breads and tortillas. It’s been around the area (3201 Camino del Sol; 805.983.1560). Also, organic cuisine including wild-caught fish for over 65 years, which says something all at Opentable.com, the restaurant won Clockwise from Top to Bottom : Kristen Beinke, Tierra Sur Restaurant, Fresh Fish Fanatics Fish Tierra Sur Restaurant, Fresh : Kristen Bottom to Beinke, Top Clockwise from and organically-certified farm fish. Enjoy the by itself. First Place for all the restaurants in the San waterfront bar, outside deck, and music on Fernando/Ventura area. Patrons revel in the select nights. Hook, Line & Sinker Seafood Mediterranean cuisine prepared from fresh (2077 N. Oxnard Boulevard; 805.604.1715) Fresh seafood local produce and paired perfectly with is available at the serves delicious fish & chips, salads, and tantalizing wines. The restaurant’s chef, Chef Farmers’and Fishermen’s lunch specials. As they say, one bite and Aarons, hails from Zuni Café in San Francisco Market on Sundays you’re hooked! For lovers of the sea and surf, and the Savoy in Manhattan. Pirate’s Grub & Grog (450 Victoria Avenue; 805.984.0046) has a beach-inspired surf- La Dolce Vita Restaurant located in the and-turf menu. Fisherman’s Catch (3960 historic downtown Oxnard at Heritage Tradewinds Drive; 805.985.6200) is a fresh Square (740 S. “B” Street; 805.486.6878) offers fish market and grill located in the candlelight meals, a full cocktail lounge, Seabridge Marketplace; casual indoor and and a superb selection of cigars. The cuisine outdoor seating. is so much in demand that a La Dolce Vita cookbook is for sale and cooking classes are FINE DINING available on the premises. As varied as Oxnard is in cuisine, we’re equally Another fine dining experience may be found as diverse in dining ambiance. For an elegant, at Capistrano’s at Embassy Suites Mandalay romantic, fine dining experience, make Beach & Resort (2101 Mandalay Beach Road; reservations at one of Ventura County’s most 805.984.2500). Tantalizing Sunday Champagne lauded restaurants. Voted No. 1 in the Zagat Brunches, lunches or dinners are served in a survey of best restaurants in Ventura County tropical, romantic ambiance, located steps is Herzog Wine Cellar’s Tierra Sur Restaurant from the sand at Mandalay Beach.
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BREAKFAST & LUNCH S. “A” Street; 805.487.0700) which serves up mighty feasts for breakfast and lunch, and Complement your morning cup of coffee Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut (117 Los Altos Street; with a delicious slice of homemade quiche 805.985.9151) was named “one of the best or an incredible array of transfat-free baked breakfast places in the country” by Esquire goodies such as a snicker doodle cookie magazine. Café Amri at the Palms (2000 or croissant at Fresh & Fabulous Café & Outlet Center Drive; 805.983.3026) Traditional Bakery (401 S. “A” Street; 805.486.4547) breakfast menu with delicious Latin accents. Saturday’s extra special at Fresh & Fabulous Lunches include big burgers, albacore tuna with their version of “high tea” served from melts and an assortment of sandwiches, 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m., reservations required. salads and sides. The Best Breakfast Café Other locals’ favorites include: BG’s Café (428 (5141 Saviers Road; 805.271.1113) lives up to its name with an assortment of pancake recipes, omelettes, potatoes and chorizo. Tomas Café (622 S. “A” Street; 805.483.6633) located hear Heritage Square, is a fun, friendly “hangout” that serves up delicious American and Mexican-style breakfasts, biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls and more. ICE CREAM & DESSERT Newly opened Cafe at Seabridge (1601 For a quick coffee or ice cream treat after S. Victoria Avenue; 805.985.7400) offers dinner, check out the downtown Cold Stone delectable paninis, funnel cakes, crêpes Creamery (261 W. Fifth Street; 805.385.7201), and mini donuts. Enjoy it all on their the ever-yummy Marble Slab Creamery outdoor patio. (1651 S. Victoria Avenue #601; 805.985.7522), and Natural Fruit Ice Cream (430 S. Oxnard Boulevard; 805.483.5056) Located in Oxnard’s own La Gloria market. Latin inspired flavors— well worth a try.
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 42 6/3/11 11:05 AM Be Our Guest Getaways galore await you in Oxnard. By the sea or handy to the freeway; modern suite or historic rooms; Oxnard offers something for everyone and every budget.
ON THE WATER ON THE BEACH NEAR DOWNTOWN HAMPTON INN CHANNEL EMBASSY SUITES MANDALAY BEST WESTERN PLUS ISLANDS HARBOR BEACH HOTEL & RESORT OXNARD INN 3231 Peninsula Road 2101 Mandalay Beach Road (formerly Best Western Oxnard Inn) Oxnard, CA 93035 Oxnard, CA 93035 1156 S. Oxnard Boulevard 805.985.1100 | 800.HAMPTON 805.984.2500 | 800.EMBASSY Oxnard, CA 93030 805.985.1120 fax 805.984.8339 fax 805.483.9581 | 800.469.6273 HamptonInnOxnard.com EmbassyMandalay.com 805.483.4072 fax Paradise awaits at this nicely-appointed This stunning Spanish Colonial style resort BestWesternOxnard.com hotel that sports rooms with marina or comprises 8.5 acres of coastal property. The The Best Western Plus Oxnard Inn is a courtyard views. Amenities include Hampton grounds are filled with lush tropical gardens, member of the world’s largest hotel chain and Inn’s much beloved Cloud Nine Beds, free waterfalls, lagoons, and more. Deluxe spacious takes pride in delivering excellent customer high-speed wireless or wired Internet, large two-room suites have patios or balconies with care. Every guest room is equipped with a 42" private balconies, complimentary “On the pool, ocean, or garden views. Presidential suite flat-screen TV, a microwave, refrigerator, and House Hot Breakfast,” in-room game systems, has Jacuzzi tub. Complimentary cooked-to- complimentary high-speed Internet access. and complimentary in-room movie channel. order breakfast and an evening Manager’s The property features a newly remodeled Guests also enjoy the Hampton Inn’s On the Reception seven days a week. The resort’s tropical pool and spa area, complimentary Run™ breakfast bags (Monday–Friday), fitness casually elegant Capistrano’s restaurant, breakfast and suites with Jacuzzi tubs. center, business center, and meeting rooms. (winner of West Ventura County’s Favorite Experience a relaxing visit at the Best Western Nearby park with charcoal barbecue area. Restaurant) serves California cuisine for lunch Plus Oxnard Inn. Pets 30 lbs. or less are No pets allowed. and dinner. A tantalizing Sunday Brunch is allowed for a $40 non-refundable fee.
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 43 6/3/11 11:05 AM BY THE BEACH barbecue area, and afternoon Manager’s high-definition TVs, balconies or patios, Reception Monday–Thursday. microwaves, refrigerators, work desks, phone Pets allowed for a $35 non-refundable line with voicemail, and data ports. Enjoy fee. Pets are not allowed to stay in the complimentary on site amenities such as: room alone unless crated. outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, state-of- the-art fitness center, barbecue area, 24-hour NEAR HIGHWAY 101 business center and wireless high-speed Internet access. The Plaza Grill Restaurant is open daily offering a full American breakfast COUNTRY INN & SUITES buffet. The Plaza Lounge is available for PORT HUENEME cocktails, dinner, and room service also features 2 flat-screen TVs. A great location to 350 E. Hueneme Road hold a meeting or social event. We provide Port Hueneme, CA 93041 professional catering and banquet services, 805.986.5353 | 800.456-4000 featuring newly renovated meeting and 805.986.4399 fax conference facilities. No pets allowed. CountryInns.com/porthuenemeca VAGABOND INN Just two blocks from Port Hueneme Beach 1245 N. Oxnard Boulevard Park, this charming inn features 135 newly Oxnard, CA 93030 renovated, country-style oversized guest 805.983.0251 | 800.522.1555 rooms which include coffee makers, iron 805.988.9638 fax and ironing boards, refrigerators and VagabondInn-Oxnard-Hotel.com microwaves and complimentary high-speed All 70 rooms in this comfortable inn Internet access. Use the hotel’s on-site fitness feature free continental breakfast, free daily center and relax in the heated outdoor newspaper, free local phone calls, free pool and whirlpool. A complimentary full incoming fax, data port telephones, free buffet breakfast and two complimentary high-speed Internet access in all rooms, GRANDSTAY® RESIDENTIAL beverages and light snacks at an evening irons and ironing boards, refrigerators, SUITES HOTEL Manager’s Reception Monday–Thursday. The and microwaves. Heated swimming pool, 2211 E. Gonzales Road hotel is across the street from several local charcoal barbecue area, and parking is free. Oxnard, CA 93036 restaurants, and offers up to 1,100 square Pets welcome. 805.983.6808 | 805.983.6376 fax feet of meeting space. GrandstayOxnard.com GrandStay offers 57 studio and one- and two-bedroom suites, each with a fully equipped kitchen, TV with VCR or DVD, additional TV in each room, large business desk, two-line telephones with voicemail and data ports, and an iron and ironing board. Gourmet Express Breakfast™ includes a wide selection of pastries, bagels, preserves, fresh fruit, juices and gourmet COMFORT INN OXNARD COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT coffee. Amenities include a swimming pool, 1001 E. Channel Islands Boulevard OXNARD/VENTURA a whirlpool, an exercise room, an outdoor Oxnard, CA 93033 600 E. Esplanade Drive sport court, gas barbecue, same-day dry 805.201.6000 | 800.344.5998 Oxnard, CA 93036 cleaning service, and an on-site laundry 805.486.1374 fax 805.988.3600 | 800.321.2211 facility. Pets up to 20 lbs. allowed for ComfortInnOxnard.com 805.485.2061 fax a $10 non-refundable fee. Located 3 miles from the beach, 2 miles OxnardCourtyard.com from downtown, and about 1 mile from Conveniently located off Highway 101 Hwy 1, Comfort Inn offers 95 renovated near shopping, restaurants, downtown oversized guest rooms, free high-speed attractions, beaches, wineries, and Internet, cable TV/DVD/movies, a Camarillo Premium Outlet Mall. Courtyard microwave/refrigerator and friendly staff. Oxnard offers 166 spacious smoke-free Enjoy a complimentary full American guest rooms and executive suites. Guest breakfast, on-site business center, heated rooms provide complimentary Wi-Fi pool/spa/sauna with exercise room, high-speed Internet access, 37" flat-screen
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 44 6/3/11 11:05 AM HILTON GARDEN INN OXNARD/ HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON RESIDENCE INN AT RIVER RIDGE CAMARILLO 1950 Solar Drive 2101 W. Vineyard Avenue 2000 Solar Drive Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard, CA 93036 Oxnard, CA 93036 805.288.3600 | 800.HILTON 805.278.2200 | 800.331.3131 805.983.8600 | 877.STAY.HGI 805.288.3300 fax 805.988.9230 fax 805.983.3200 fax HomewoodSuites.Hilton.com OxnardResidenceInn.com HiltonGardenInn.Hilton.com/Oxnard Ventura County’s newest all-suites hotel Adjacent to the PGA-rated River Ridge Golf The 166-room (including five suites) conveniently located off the 101 Freeway. Course, this smoke-free, all-suite property Hilton Garden Inn Oxnard/Camarillo is Whether you are staying for business features 252 newly-renovated suites with conveniently located just off Highway or pleasure, you will find our location, separate living areas and full kitchens 101 at Rice Avenue. A newer hotel to the central to the Oxnard business district and featuring stainless steel appliances and area, Hilton Garden Inn distinguishes itself surrounding local attractions such as local cabinets with granite tops. Many of the with lush, quiet courtyards and a variety of wineries, the Camarillo Premium Outlets, suites have lofts, two baths, fireplaces and amenities for executive or leisure travelers, and the finest white sand beaches along the golf course views. One room includes including complimentary high-speed Strawberry Coast. Spacious suites include a Jacuzzi tub. High-speed and wireless Internet access with secure remote printing, complimentary amenities such as: Suite Internet access is free in all rooms. in-room hospitality centers with microwaves, Start™ breakfast daily, Welcome Home® Complimentary dining amenities include refrigerators and coffee makers. Meeting Manager’s Reception Monday–Thursday a daily buffet-style breakfast and a social space for small groups is available. All rooms evenings, high-speed and wireless Internet hour on select evenings 5:30 p.m.–7:30 feature work desks with ergonomic chairs service throughout the hotel; 24-hour p.m. that offers a variety of beer, wine, and dual-line phones with voicemail and business center with fax capability, and soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres. Each suite data ports. Enjoy the comfortable and casual parking. Other amenities include non- features house wares, convection oven, Great American Grill® restaurant serving smoking hotel, outdoor heated pool and refrigerator, and coffee maker; as well as breakfast, dinner and nightly room service. whirlpool, Jacuzzi tubs, gas barbecue area, an iron, ironing board, hair dryer, data Bar lounge is open daily and serves beer, on-site workout facility, fully equipped port telephone, and voice messaging. wine and cocktails. There’s also the Pavilion kitchen with full-size refrigerator, microwave, On site there are two heated pools, three Pantry® convenience mart. Guests can work dishwasher and stovetop with cookware and whirlpool spas, five lighted tennis courts, out in the on-site fitness center followed by utensils, and a sofa sleeper in every suite. and two charcoal barbecue areas. The hotel a relaxing afternoon soaking up the sun at No pets allowed. also has 12,000 square feet of meeting the outdoor pool and spa. Experience the space accommodating groups of up to luxurious Honeymoon Suite equipped with a 750 people. Pets allowed, $100 non- heart shaped Jacuzzi—perfect for a romantic refundable fee. evening getaway. No pets allowed.
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 45 6/3/11 11:05 AM BEACH & VACATION RENTALS Longer stays often demand a “home” environment. Oxnard’s weekly rental options offer a fantastic value. Rent a bungalow on the beach, a self-contained condominium, oceanfront estate, or pretty much anything else you desire. Many are within walking distance of the Channel Islands Harbor and beach. CHANNEL ISLAND SHORES 805.985.0621 ChannelIslandShores.net COLDWELL BANKER 805.985.5190 | 800.728.5200 BeachRentals.com MANDALAY SHORES RESORTS 805.984.5356 MandalayShoresResort.com VENTURA COUNTY VACATION RENTALS RE/MAX Gold Coast Property Management 805.832.4075
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 46 6/3/11 11:06 AM Team Building & Meeting Success! Spice up your meetings or corporate events by getting your attendees involved in some real Southern Heritage Square Californian action—outdoor adventure, that is. Let us help you plan or create your meetings or events. Some events that have received many raves that have become Meetings meeting planner faves: 4 Get engines revving at the nation’s most acclaimed Jim Hall Kart Racing School where attendees learn about &Events four-wheel adventure while learning to maneuver the race track Plentiful, convenient, and affordable venues make 4 Perfect their spikes with a game of team beach volleyball—you can’t go Oxnard ideal for corporate meeting and event planners, wrong with a day of sun, a ball, and wedding specialists, and group travel operators. a net 4 Naturalist-lead hikes at Channel Islands National Park teach about the 145 species of animals and plants that Located on the Pacific Coast about halfway your specific needs, we assist at all stages of don’t exist anywhere else in the world between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, and planning and execution to ensure that your only one hour from LAX and Burbank airports, meeting is a complete success. 4 Set sail for a team-building Top-Bottom : Jamie Williams / ThatGirlProductions.com, Oxnard CVB Oxnard ThatGirlProductions.com, / Williams : Jamie Top-Bottom Oxnard provides an easy-to-access location regatta—rent boats at the Harbor and Want to know more about how to plan a with an array of cultural, outdoor, and urban head out to sea for a day meeting in Oxnard? Check out our “Meetings” activities. Oxnard’s meeting venues are as 4 Catching the big one on a section on our website VisitOxnard.com. To varied and diverse as the city itself. Meetings sportfishing adventure receive regular updates and up-to-the-minute and events may be held at our fabulous information on happenings in and around 4 Kayaking or paddle boarding beaches, picturesque parks or historic homes. Oxnard, please join our on-line mailing list or competitions Backdrops of the Pacific Ocean, the Channel contact our office. For immediate assistance 4 Islands, the Santa Monica and Topa Topa Acting like big kahunas while or to submit event specifications for Mountain ranges create visual effects that surfing Silver Strand Beach’s waves consideration, please contact: translate into visceral fun. 4 Playing a round robin game of golf Alyce Bosacki at River Ridge Golf Club Business Development Manager THE OXNARD CONVENTION 4 Wine tasting along the new 1000 Town Center Drive, Suite 130 & VISITORS BUREAU Ventura County Wine Trail Oxnard, CA 93036 The Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau 4 805.385.7545 x223 Board the Scarlett Belle paddle- is proud to provide excellent service. From 800.269.6273 wheel riverboat for a cruise/dinner RFPs (VisitOxnard.com) to city tours, from 805.385.7571 fax around the Channel Islands Harbor site inspections to services customized to This Page : Gary Page This Blum / Heritage Square [email protected]
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 47 6/3/11 11:06 AM night. Request audio/visual, order food and drinks, and even set up banquet halls and Hotels with Meeting Space meeting rooms to your exact specifications. A BdAGIO ella Gardens COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT Subject to availability. For details, visit www. 1970 Solar Drive OXNARD/VENTURA StayHGI.com/events. Additional banquet Oxnard, CA 93036 600 E. Esplanade Drive space available at Adagio Bella Gardens. 805.983.8600 | 805.983.3200 fax Oxnard, CA 93036 805.988.3600 | 800.321.2211 Total meeting rooms: 1 HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON 805.485.2061 fax Total square feet: 3,680 1950 Solar Drive OxnardCourtyard.com Largest room: 46’ x 80’ Oxnard, CA 93036 Largest room capacity: 400 Total meeting rooms: 8 805.288.3600 | 800.HILTON Total square feet: 10,000 805.288.3300 fax Adjacent to both the Hilton Garden Inn Largest room: 112' x 45' HomewoodSuites.Hilton.com Oxnard/Camarillo and Homewood Suites by Largest room capacity: 400 Hilton, this state-of-the-art 3,680-square-foot Total meeting rooms: 1 convention facility features three oversized A newly renovated banquet and conference Total square feet: 950 LCD flat-screen TVs and control surround facility accommodating groups 10–350 Largest room: 25’ x 38’ system. with a convenient location for corporate Largest room capacity: 65 meetings, wedding receptions, banquet The Ventura Room accomodates 40–60 events, and special occasions. BEST WESTERN PLUS guests theatre-or classroom-style with OXNARD INN audio/visual equipment available. Additional (formerly Best Western Oxnard Inn) EMBASSY SUITES MANDALAY banquet space available at Adagio Bella 1156 S. Oxnard Boulevard BEACH HOTEL & RESORT Gardens. Oxnard, CA 93030 2101 Mandalay Beach Road 805.483.9581 | 800.469.6273 Oxnard, CA 93035 RESIDENCE INN AT RIVER RIDGE 805.483.4072 fax 805.984.2500 | 800.EMBASSY 2101 W. Vineyard Avenue BestWesternOxnard.com 805.984.8339 fax Oxnard, CA 93036 MandalayBeach.EmbassySuites.com Total meeting rooms: 1 805.278.2200 | 800.331.3131 Total square feet: 2,100 Total meeting rooms: 10 805.988.9230 fax Largest room: 30' x 70' Total square feet: 16,000 OxnardResidenceInn.com Largest room capacity: 60 Largest room: 117' x 52' Total meeting rooms: 7 Largest banquet capacity: 500 The Palm Room, accommodates 60–80 Total square feet: 12,000 guests theater- or classroom-style with This all-suite resort on beautiful Largest room: 56' x 92' audio/visual equipment available including a Mandalay Beach is ideally suited for Largest room capacity: 750 52" flat-screen TV with DVD player. retreats, conferences, and social events An excellent choice and destination for accommodating 10–500. Several indoor/ meetings, conferences, weddings and outdoor options for group dining are COMFORT INN OXNARD special occasions. The attentive service and available along with beachfront and garden 1001 E. Channel Islands Boulevard gracious hospitality our guests receive in the settings for wedding ceremonies. Oxnard, CA 93033 conference area is a result of our focus and
805.201.6000 | 800.344.5998 dedication to providing superior service. : Kirsten below BeinkePhoto 805.486.1374 fax HILTON GARDEN INN OXNARD/ ComfortInnOxnard.com CAMARILLO 2000 Solar Drive Total meeting rooms: 7 Oxnard, CA 93036 Total square feet: 6,000 805.983.8600 | 877.STAY.HGI Largest room: 50' x 50' 805.983.3200 fax Largest room capacity: 280 HiltonGardenInn.Hilton.com Flexible meeting and banquet space plus Total meeting rooms: 3 outdoor decks may be used for a variety of Total square feet: 1,878 functions, making it ideal for 6–300 guests. Largest room: 46' x 25' All function space is equipped with high- Largest room capacity: 70 speed Internet access, the latest A/V and lighting equipment with data ports and For business meetings or special computer link-up. celebrations, e-Events allows you to book your event, including 5–25 guest rooms per
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 48 6/3/11 11:06 AM Alternative Meeting Spaces CASA LOPEZ BANQUET HALL 325 S. “A” Street Oxnard, CA 93030 805.240.9730 Total meeting rooms: 2 Total square feet: 5,000 Largest room capacity: 525
Located in beautiful downtown Oxnard, Casa Lopez Banquet Hall provides full service catering for receptions, banquets, corporate meetings and seminars for groups from 10–500.
HERITAGE SQUARE 715 S. “A” Street Oxnard, CA 93030 805.483.7960 HeritageSquareOxnard.com Scarlett Belle Paddle-Wheel Boat Total meeting rooms: 4 Total square feet: 234 Largest room: 35' x 45' OXNARD PERFORMING ARTS catering is available. If you would like to end Largest room capacity: 112 & CONVENTION CENTER your meeting with a round of golf on our Heritage Square provides the perfect 800 Hobson Way 36-hole championship course, we can make place for weddings, receptions and special Oxnard, CA 93030 those arrangements for you, too! events in a garden setting. The historic 1906 805.385.8147 | 805.483.7303 fax spacious open-air plaza is ideal for larger OxnardPACC.com A&M BOAT CHARTERS & ceremonies and receptions. All food and Total meeting rooms: 8 CRUISES SCARLETT BELLE beverage service is handled by exclusive Total square feet: 2,829 PADDLE-WHEEL BOAT caterer La Dolce Vita. 805.486.6878. Menu Largest room capacity: 1,604 3600 Harbor Boulevard, #219 options and pricing, LaDolceVitadiMare.com. Oxnard, CA 93035 The Performing Arts & Convention Center is 805.204.0977 the largest, most complete facility in Ventura ScarlettBelle.com HERZOG WINE CELLARS County. Ideal setting for business meetings, Scarlett Belle is a 149-passenger paddle- & TIERRA SUR RESTAURANT trade shows, seminars, banquets, weddings, wheel riverboat yacht, with two levels with 3201 Camino Del Sol and fundraisers. Oxnard, CA 93030 walk-around balconies. Ideal for private 805.983.1560 | 805.983.1775 fax parties, weddings and corporate events. The HerzogWineCellars.com RIVER RIDGE GOLF CLUB four-hour cruises offer all-inclusive packages; 2401 W. Vineyard Avenue elegant buffets; entertainment; dancing; and Total meeting rooms: 3 Oxnard, CA 93036 also casino parties. Total square feet: 1,190 805.981.8724 | 805.981.4653 fax Largest room: 70' x 17' RiverRidge-GolfClub.com Largest room capacity: 200 Total meeting rooms: 3 Herzog Wine Cellars can accommodate Total square feet: 3,200 small to large groups with both indoor and Largest room: 60' x 30' outdoor locations. The restaurant, Tierra Sur, Largest room capacity: 150 will provide an amazing and customizable culinary experience. Meeting rooms available for seminars, training sessions, and presentations. Banquet room, available for lectures, presentations, forums, banquets and receptions. Full-service
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OXVG11_FinalCreel.indd 49 6/3/11 11:06 AM VISITOR INFORMATION VISITOR ASSISTANCE GETTING HERE MetroLinkTrains.com). Metrolink follows the Ventura County Line to downtown Los OnardCx onvention BY AIR Angeles Union Station. & Visitors Bureau The nearest international airport is Los 1000 Town Center Drive, Suite 130 Angeles International Airport (LAX), BY BUS Oxnard, CA 93036 approximately 90 minutes away by car. For Greyhound Bus Lines (800.231.2222, 805.385.7545 | 800.2.OXNARD information about LAX, visit lawa.org. Greyhound.com) stops at the Oxnard 805.385.7571 fax Transportation Center (201 E. Fourth VisitOxnard.com The following shuttles provide land Street). [email protected] transportation to and from LAX: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed for lunch. Amadeus Limousine, 805.486.1873, GETTING AROUND Cliforniaa Welcome AmadeusLST.com BUS Center Oxnard (adjacent to Ventura Transit System, 805.659.6500, Convention & Visitors Bureau) VenturaTransit.com The Oxnard Transportation Center 1000 Town Center Drive, Suite 135 Roadrunner Shuttle, 805.389.8196, (201 E. Fourth Street, 805.487.4884), is a Oxnard, CA 93036 800.247.7919, RRShuttle.com convenient hub for Greyhound, Amtrak®, 805.988.0717 | 805.385.7571 fax Ventura County Airporter, 805.650.6600, Metrolink, and regional bus service. Gold VisitCWC.com/Oxnard VenturaShuttle.com Coast Transit (805.487.4222, 805.643.3158, Open Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat–Sun GoldCoastTransit.org) operates local bus The Bob Hope Airport-Burbank (BUR) hours vary seasonally. routes throughout western Ventura County. is approximately 45 minutes away by car. H S eRITAGE quare Amtrak® and Metrolink (Monday–Friday) For more Ventura County transportation Visitor Center (Downtown) offer service to a train station within walking information, visit GoVentura.org. 715 S. “A” Street, Oxnard, CA 93030 distance of the terminal. 805.483.7960 (Hours vary) DIAL-A-RIDE HeritageSquareOxnard.com The Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is For door-to-door service, City of Oxnard approximately 60–90 minutes away by car. Dial-a-Ride (805.207.0699 reservations) For information, visit FlySBA.com. LOCATION can take you to and from beaches, Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard Airport, and Oxnard is on California’s Central Coast BY CAR downtown. Limited routes. between Santa Barbara and Malibu. Ventura Driving from L.A. to Oxnard, travel north County’s largest city (with a population of along Highway 1 (along the coast) or take TAXIS nearly 200,000) is only 60 miles northwest Highway 101. To drive north along the coast, AD Taxi, 805.604.9074 from downtown Los Angeles. take the Santa Monica Freeway (10) west Super Cab, 805.487.4600 to Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) then Yellow Cab, 805.659.6900 WEATHER take PCH north. Travel time is approximately Channel Islands Harbor Water Taxi, The sun shines in Oxnard almost year-round. 60 minutes (depending on traffic). To drive 805.985.4677 Ocean breezes keep summer days cool and north on Highway 101, take 405 north; merge comfortable. Winters are warm and sunny, onto 101 west and continue north to Oxnard. CAR RENTALS and humidity is low. Average rainfall is less Travel time is approximately 90 minutes Avis, 435 W. Channel Islands Boulevard, than 15 inches a year. For most up-to-date (depending on traffic.) 805.483.9265 local weather, go to VisitOxnard.com. Budget Car & Truck Rental, Oxnard Airport, BY TRAIN 805.382.8351 MEDIA Amtrak® trains and connecting Thruway Dollar Rent-a-Car, off-airport; airport Ventura County Star, daily newspaper, buses serve the Oxnard Transportation pickup, 805.984.7874 VenturaCountyStar.com Center (201 S. Fourth Street) in Downtown Enterprise Car Rental, 3 locations, Ventura County Reporter, weekly Oxnard. Daily service is provided by the 800.261.7331 newspaper, VCReporter.com Coast Starlight® , Pacific Surfliner®, and Hertz Rent-a-Car, Oxnard Airport, Vida Newspaper, weekly newspaper Thruway buses connecting to San Joaquin® 805.985.0911 trains. For information, call 800-USA-RAIL or FILM PERMITS visit Amtrak.com. S cAN tHIS code For filming and permit information, contact The Oxnard Transportation Center is the Economic Development Corporation also a stopping point for the urban to find out more of Oxnard at 805.385.7444. commuter trail, Metrolink (800.371.5465,
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