Drum roll, please.

Waves crash. The rhythm builds. The ocean's beat meets the city's pulse, flowing through golden sands, bold flavors and vibrant culture. The tides set the tempo, the streets hum with energy and every sunset plays its own encore.

Welcome to Oxnard

Oxnard Is California cool, panorama-perfect, culturally authentic and vibrant beyond measure.

Between Malibu and Santa Barbara on the California Coast, Oxnard is where Southern California "cool" meets Central Coast relaxation, where Pacific Coast Highway meets Highway 101.

Visit Oxnard

We're a beat apart.

Oxnard is one of California’s best-kept secrets, situated on the coast between Malibu and Santa Barbara. This chill beach town blends laid-back vibes with a jam-packed calendar of events and a rich cultural heritage. With 7 miles of pristine, uncrowded beaches and mild weather year-round, Oxnard’s always ready to welcome you where Pacific Coast Highway meets Highway 101. Plus, its expansive Channel Islands Harbor is the gateway to Channel Islands National Park, where sea caves and kelp forests add extra thrill for adventurers. Visit Oxnard, we’re a beat apart.

Spring in Oxnard

Planning a trip to Oxnard this spring? Discover the idyllic destination that is the perfect blend of natural beauty and coastal charm

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OX Marks the Spot 📍

We shine the "OX Marks the Spot-light" on Oxnard's miles of pristine golden duned beaches, electric nightlife, some of the best taquerias in the state, historic Victorian era architecture, and an expansively picturesque harbor that serves as the closest access point to the Channel Islands National Park.

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BEACH SPOTS
Ox marks the spot for golden sand dunes, rolling waves, and endless SoCal vibes. Experience pure coastal...
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TACO SPOTS
Ox marks the spot for flavor, where the famed Taco Trail turns every meal into a celebration. From...
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You Don't Know Oxnard
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CULTURE SPOTS
Ox Marks the Spot for culture, where a welcoming community comes alive through music, art, and tradition....
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Surf Spots In Oxnard
ADVENTURE SPOTS
OX marks the spot if you want to kayak through sea caves, surf rolling waves or sail to the Channel Islands....
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Map of Oxnard

Map of Oxnard

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#1 Best Beach AND #1 Best New Hotel

The results are in! Oxnard Beach Park is the #1 Best Beach on the West Coast and Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach is the #1 Best New Hotel in the United States, according to USA Today's 10Best Reader's Choice Awards!

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#1 Best Beach AND #1 Best New Hotel
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Gateway to Channel Islands National Park

Located only sixty miles northwest of LAX and in close proximity to Santa Barbara and other major destinations, Oxnard is one of California's best kept secrets and is the closest access point to Channel Islands National Park, nicknamed "The Galapagos of North America" for the diversity of wildlife you'll find nowhere else on earth.

Gateway to Channel Islands National Park
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Exceptional Events In Oxnard

From spring festivals to summer concerts to autumn home tours to winter celebrations - you'll find epic events in Oxnard all throughout the year. Check out a live comedy show with top-tier talent like Patton Oswalt or David Spade, or attend one of our major annual events like the Oxnard Salsa Festival.

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