Film Oxnard

Nestled along the picturesque shores of Southern California, Oxnard has always been a hidden gem for filmmakers seeking stunning backdrops and a touch of cinematic allure. With its breathtaking beaches, charming neighborhoods, and diverse landscapes, Oxnard offers an unparalleled canvas for your next film project.

Harbor / Beaches

With 7 miles of expansive coastline, colorful beachfront homes, palm trees planted in the sand and very little coastal development, this area of town is perfect for productions looking to capture imagery with beaches nestled betwixt the stunning Topatopa Mountains (inland) and the Channel Islands across the channel. One of the largest harbors in California for small-craft recreation, Channel Islands Harbor boasts dense networks of channels and numerous marinas for a variety of shots.

Check out these Harbor/Beaches locations: Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Mandalay Generating Station/Power Plant, Marine Emporium Landing and more!

Downtown Oxnard

Amidst the vibrant heart of Oxnard lies its downtown, with its historic district with stunning craftsmen style homes, iconic theaters from a bygone era, plaza park with central bandstand pagoda, and Heritage Square with the town's original farmhouses, Downtown Oxnard offers a captivating setting for your next film endeavor.

Check out these Downtown Oxnard locations: The Carnegie, Plaza Park, Henry T. Oxnard Historic District and more!

Near Highway 101

As you enter Oxnard heading north on Highway 101, exit Rice Avenue to enter our industrial and business district, home to businesses like DW Drums, Procter & Gamble and Herzog Wine Cellars. Continue north along Highway 101 and exit Vineyard Ave. to find Oxnard's premiere shopping district, The Collection at RiverPark, on the "El Rio" side of the highway, or Pacific View Tower and River Ridge Golf Club to the south and west.

Check out these locations near Highway 101: Annex Food Hall, River Ridge Golf Club, Nyeland Acres Santa Claus and more!

South Oxnard

Primarily a residential area within Oxnard, South Oxnard is home to Oxnard College and College Park, as well as Bedford Pinkard Skate Park.

Check out these South Oxnard locations: Oxnard Pallet Co., Oxnard College, Bedford Pinkard Skate Park and more!

Oxnard's Notoriety as "Hollywood by the Sea"

In the 1920s and 30s, Oxnard's beaches starred in Golden Era films, like Rudolph Valentino's The Sheik. Due to its sweeping sand dunes, which looked to filmmakers like the Arabian desert, Oxnard's shores gained notoriety as a film destination and playground for the rich and famous. Stars like Clark Gabel, Errol Flynn and John Wayne all worked and vacationed here. The name "Hollywood by the Sea" took hold - our beaches are even named (to this day) "Hollywood Beach" and "Silver Strand Beach" (for the silver screen). When driving through our beach areas, you'll notice the streets are named for Hollywood thoroughfares: La Brea, Tujunga, Sunset - to name a few!