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.


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 just a beat apart from Channel Islands National Park, where sea caves and kelp forests add extra thrill for adventurers. This mesmerizing rhythm of moments and emotions combine to make Oxnard the city you can't get out of your head.


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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Zachari Dunes – Egg-citing April Escape

Swap the everyday for a laid-back beach escape 4/8-5/21. Get a $100 nightly resort credit plus added perks like parking, recreational gear and beach chair rentals. Perfect for sun-soaked days and sandy toes.

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Spring Escape: 15% Off Comfort & Perks!

Spring into savings with 15% off in March. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi, parking, in-room mini fridge & microwave, and 55” streaming TVs near shopping, dining and wine tasting. Book online with code CELEBRATION25 by April 30, 2026 (restrictions apply).

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Honeycup Spring Lunch Special!

All April long at Honeycup’s Wagon Wheel and Channel Islands locations, enjoy a house-made sandwich with chips and 50% off any drink, every day from 1–3 PM!

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Spring Into Relaxation at Float Mandalay Beach!

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Spring into Savings with Wheel Fun Rentals at Zachari Dunes

Enjoy 40% OFF half-day e-bike rentals at Zachari Dunes. 💥 4 Hours for just $70 (regularly $120) 🌊 Perfect for beachside exploring all spring & summer📍 Riders must be 16+ (with adult 18+).

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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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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.

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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.