Ultimate Guide to Watching the Fireworks in Oxnard

Get the most out of your celebration with our tips and helpful hints below.

Where to Watch the Fireworks

The firework display blasts off from the Naval Base in Port Hueneme at 9 pm on the Fourth of July. Here are three perfect locations for unobstructed views.

Channel Islands Harbor

Enjoy fun activities all day long then wrap up the day by enjoying the fireworks seaside. A perfect way to cap off the day, bring a lawn chair and blanket to cozy up to loved ones beneath the night's intensely bright explosions of glittering light!

3900 Pelican Way
Oxnard, CA 93035

Channel View Park

Park and play all day at this recreational hot spot at the south end of Hollywood Beach. With benches, volleyball nets, an expansive beach, and ample parking, this is an ideal place to soak up the sun till dusk and unwind under a patriotic kaleidoscope of color at night.

Ocean Drive and Harbor Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93035

Fisherman's Wharf

Shop and dine into the evening along a waterfront promenade, and settle down upon a boardwalk at the water's edge. You've found an exquisite spot for taking in the stunning sights and exciting sounds – the flashes, crackles and booms – of our cherished seaside fireworks.

3920 W. Channel Islands Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93035

Daytime Events

1. Race and Fun Run/Walk
   Kick off the Fourth with the Channel Islands Harbor's 17^th Annual 10K Race and 5K Fun Run/Walk from 7 am to 3 pm.
2. Children's Parade
   Enlist your kids in the Channel Islands Harbor Children's Parade kicking off at 10:30 am at Albacore Way.
3. Electric Boat Parade
   Be dazzled by the Electric Boat Parade from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Channel Islands Harbor.
4. Family Fun Activities at Marine Emporium Landing
   Marine Emporium Landing is hosting family-friendly activities from 11am to 9pm including a crafter's market, an inflatable fun zone for children, a rock climbing wall and a variety of food booths.

Things to Know Before You Go

• Starting at 7 pm, parts of Channel Islands Boulevard will be closed to vehicles; plan to arrive early, or park and walk.
• Police will begin directing traffic at 7 pm at all intersections on Victoria Avenue, Fifth Street and Harbor Boulevard.
• Parking on-site can be tricky; plan to arrive early to allow enough time to find parking and walk to your chosen viewing site. Or, ride your bike if you live nearby to avoid parking altogether!

What to Bring

• A blanket, towel or folding chair
• Snacks, water and/or a warm beverage (hot chocolate is our favorite!)
• Comfortable shoes for walking in case you can't find parking nearby
• A jacket (it can get chilly by the water)