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Rally your tribe and head for the Central Coast. California cool, panorama-perfect, culturally authentic and vibrant beyond measure. Oxnard is home to miles of pristine white sand beaches, electric nightlife, some of the best taquerias in the state, historic Victorian era architecture, the California Strawberry Festival, and an expansively picturesque harbor that serves as the closest access point

to the Channel Islands National Park. Just 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.

11/01/2024

🕯️ Feliz Día de los Mu***os weekend in Oxnard! Wishing you a truly beautiful Day of the Dead celebrations as you light a candle to remember the memories of all the wonderful people in your life. ❤️ Looking for where to celebrate in Oxnard? Check out the line up below for Oxnard's Día de los Mu***os events. 💀🌹✨❤️

💀: Día de los Mu***os Altar on the Steps of Carnegie Arts Museum (Nov. 1-3)

💀: Día de los Mu***os at Oxnard College. Nov 1st from 4:30pm - 9pm.

💀: Día de los Mu***os at OPAC! Nov. 2nd from 4pm-9pm

💀: First Thursday Food Trucks Día de los Mu***os Edition. Nov 7th in Downtown Oxnard.

❤️ Oxnard Events -- > https://bit.ly/45QR3i9

📷: Daniel Cabrera (photos from 2023 Día de los Mu***os at OPAC)

10/31/2024

🎃 Wishing you a safe and Happy Halloween ✨

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10/30/2024

A RECAP from the 4th Annual Halloween Paddle 🛶🎃 that took place this past Sunday at Seabridge Marina! Many paddlers dressed up in their best witches and warlock costumes and came together for an exciting journey through the harbor.

👻 Would you join next year's Halloween paddle?

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10/29/2024

Art Comes to Life event at Channel Islands Maritime Museum where history and creativity merge in an unforgettable experience! ⭐ 👩‍🎨 Meet a colorful cast of characters who have stepped right off the canvas (or boat decks) to share their stories. Actors will bring characters to life from the Museum’s renowned maritime art collection. This interactive event allows visitors of all ages to engage with historical figures, both real and imagined, while celebrating maritime heritage. 🚢⚓

⚓️ Art Comes to Life
📅: November 9 & 10
⏰: 12pm - 4pm
🎟 Tickets at Channel Islands Maritime Museum

10/23/2024

🚜 Ventura County Farm Day is fast approaching! On Saturday, November 2nd, more than 15 Ventura County farms, ranches, and agricultural organizations will open their doors to the public to experience a day of agricultural activities and tours. This is your chance to meet the hands that feed you and get hands on education directly from farmers and agricultural organizations.

🧑‍🌾 This is a self-guided event; you drive yourself at your own pace to any of the locations on the Farm Day Trail Map. Check out map at .

📍: Ventura County Farm Day
📆: Saturday Nov. 2nd
⏰: 10am - 3pm
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10/15/2024

🎃 Time to get spooky! 💀 The is going to be spookier than ever at the 3rd Annual Parade of Frights. This family-friendly event will include a 7 p.m. boat parade and numerous family-friendly activities. Check out the incredible line up below!

📍: Parade of Frights at
📆: Saturday October 26, 2024
⏰: Boat parade begins at 7pm

🎃: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Haunted Courtyard at . This Halloween-themed event features a variety of fun including a scavenger hunt, arts & crafts, games, prizes, and, of course, candy! This event is free.

🎃: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Parade of Frights Marketplace. The Channel Islands Farmers’ Market will be hosting an expanded market & will offer reusable Parade of Frights bags to children (while supplies last). Vendors will hand out candy, crafts booths for children to create Halloween-themed art, costume contest and costume parade. The costume parade starts at 5 p.m.

🎃: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Trick-or-Treat aboard the Mystic Whaler .mystic

🎃: 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Free Trunk or Treat Hosted by Fireball Tim Garage and CarShowSafari.com. Cars decorated with ghoulish delights will gather in Harbor View Park

10/10/2024

Season's creepings 🎃 Here's your Fall checklist ✅ for seasonal treats:

🎃: Pumpkin Dream Latte available hot or iced and garnished with pumpkin spice
🎃: Pumpkin Patch Cold Brew pumpkin cold brew topped with pumpkin cold foam
🎃: Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes
🎃: Pumpkin Espresso Martini (must be 21+)
🎃: Pumpkin Tiramisu
🎃: Cinnamon Apple French Toast
🎃: Charcoal Smoothie

10/07/2024

Happy Monday from Plaza Park in 😌💜✨

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10/04/2024

💀🕯️ , a celebration of Día De Los Mu***os is back! “Step into Panteón Fest, where the Aztec drumbeats pay homage to the departed and the melodies of live music para mover el esqueleto. Witness a desfilada procession that unites us in celebration and enjoy a theatrical play that captures the essence of this cherished tradition.” 🧡🌹

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📆: Oct. 12th
⏰: 12pm - 9pm
💀: Guests are encouraged to dress up and participate in the Catrina costume contest.

10/03/2024

😍 Want to win some Visit Oxnard prizes?! 🎉 Explore participating Oxnard restaurants now until October 31st, 2024, by using the mobile pass, check-in and win prizes! It’s that simple. --> https://bit.ly/3qLoeUA

⭐ Sign up for the , check into participating restaurants to get EXCLUSIVE promotions and you could win prizes including:

- 3 Check Ins: Playing Cards OR Frisbee 🃏
- 7 Check Ins: Journal 📒
- 12 Check Ins: Strawberry Skies Candle OR Oversized Beach Towel 🕯️

🚨: Offer ends on October 31, 2024.

Sign up here --> https://bit.ly/3qLoeUA
(Check out participating Oxnard restaurants at link)

10/01/2024

The Inaugural International PAL Boxing Championships 🥊 October 1-5, 2024 at gym. 🎟️ Tickets will be available at the door. Check out our website for schedule of events --> https://bit.ly/47RlZR7

📍: Inaugural International PAL Boxing Championships
📆: October 1-5, 2024
🎥: Catch the Free Livestream --> https://bit.ly/47RlZR7

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10/01/2024

Opening reception today for the Dia de los Mu***os Community Altar at The Collection at RiverPark in partnership with Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation. This altar will be on display until November 2nd.

Join us for a heartfelt celebration of Día de los Mu***os in partnership with the Oxnard Performing Arts Center on October 1st.

09/24/2024

🌍 The 27th Annual Multicultural Festival returns to on Sat. October 5th from 10am to 4pm at Plaza Park.

🌍: Come celebrate Oxnard's rich cultural diversity and the city’s history. People of every culture come together to learn and discover their shared values in an atmosphere that honors all.

❤️ 27th Annual Multicultural Festival
📍: Plaza Park in
📆: October 5th
⏰: 10am - 4pm
📷: Daniel C.

09/18/2024

🚘 Love classic British car elegance? Admire the artistry of British automotive engineering at the Central Coast British Car Club show! With an average of around 125 British cars on display, there are a lot of beautiful cars to enjoy & more. 🇬🇧😍

🚗: 33rd Annual Central Coast British Car Club Show
📍: Harbor View Park
📆: Sept. 22
⏰: 9am - 2:30pm
📷: Patrick Redd

https://visitoxnard.com/events/33rd-annual-central-coast-british-car-club-show/

09/17/2024

🍌 Go Bananas at the Banana Festival happening on September 28th from 10am to 5pm. 😍 Indulge in mouthwatering banana treats, a banana-cream pie eating contest, take a tour of the port, enjoy a kid's zone with banana crafts and so much more. Don't forget to book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Port Hueneme which is just steps away from the festival!

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📆: Sept. 28
⏰: 12pm-5pm

https://visitoxnard.com/events/banana-festival-2/

09/16/2024

🧡 Giveaway to The Chinese Acrobats of Hebei at ! We’re giving away 5 pairs of tickets (5 lucky winners, 2 tickets each) to see The Chinese Acrobats of Hebei on Saturday September 28th at 8pm.

⭐: The Chinese Acrobats of Hebei are a multi-talented troupe that features such unique acts as Chinese Poles, Foot Juggling, Towering Chair Balance, and more – All paired with unbelievable martial arts.

⭐Enter giveaway on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/visitoxnardca/

✨ Winners will be picked Friday, Sept 20!

09/13/2024

🎉 Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ☀️ (Sept. 15- Oct. 15) This is the time to celebrate and recognize 🌹 "la cultura" (diverse cultures) and histories of the Latino American Communities.
🎉 Oxnard is proud to be able to celebrate these diverse cultures with many of its upcoming events like Fiestas Patrias, The Multicultural Festival and Día de los Mu***os.

🎉 Begin the celebration this weekend with Fiestas Patrias
September 14 & 15 in Plaza Park at . --> https://bit.ly/45QR3i9

📍: Fiestas Patrias

09/12/2024

Get ready to light up the night with your favorite rock tunes from Twisted Gypsy – A tribute to Fleetwood Mac at 🤘🌙🎸

❤️: Rock The Collection
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⏰: Thursday, September 12 starting at 6:30pm

09/09/2024

🎉 Join for the First Annual Lima Bean Festival on Saturday September 14th from 12pm to 5pm. This unique celebration honors our rich history as the once-proclaimed Lima Bean Capital of the World with various lima bean-themed activities. 🚜

📍: Lima Bean Festival
📆: Sat. September 14th
⏰: 12pm - 5pm
📷: Cali Godley

https://visitoxnard.com/events/lima-bean-fest-at-the-oxnard-historic-farm-park/

09/06/2024

OXNARD, Calif.-The Executive Director of the Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) offered a guided to tour to visitors of the first Wheels & Waves

09/03/2024

🍷 September is California Wine Month! 🍇 Although some can say that every month is wine month 😅 September is dedicated to California wines since it has such a big diverse wine scene. Celebrate this month with some local Oxnard wineries!

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📷: (1) Ronnie Slavin (2) Cali Godley (3) Mia Tan

08/30/2024

A new mural under Oxnard's Third Street bridge celebrates the city and pays homage to the late musician Cola Boyy.

08/26/2024

☕ GIVEAWAY ⭐ We’re giving away 2 gift cards to .us! Each gift card worth $100, this charming cafe is located inside the Oxnard Transit Center in Downtown Oxnard. Whether you’re in the mood for an espresso, macchiato or a latte, enjoy a cup of joe before your next journey. 😋

⭐ Enter on Instagram to enter for a chance to win!

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💀🌹✨ Panteon Fest RECAP. This weekend Pipiripau hosted Panteon Fest, a celebration of Día de los Muertos at Heritage Square in Downtown Oxnard.

🍸Time to find your new favorite cocktail at @1901speakeasy. They're serving up prohibition-style craft cocktails in the speakeasy hidden beneath @the1901restaurant! 🎞️ @1901speakeasy #VisitOxnard #OxnardCA #VisitCalifornia #drinks #cocktails #speakeasy #DowntownOxnard

🎉 Celebrating freedom and history at the 33rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Oxnard! In @DowntownOxnard with the celebration of the @juneteenth_oxnard this past Saturday June 15th! We were honored to have the Buffalo Soldier Mounted Cavalry Unit and the Women of the West with their incredible exhibit, taking us back in time with their rich storytelling and historical facts. This event recognizes the national and historic importance of the 1865 historical Proclamation of Freedom from slavery in Texas. You can learn more from @juneteenth_oxnard.

⛰️ Anacapa Island at @channelislandsnps! Discover this hidden gem and enjoy stunning views on a day hike at Anacapa Island. Escape to this natural beauty just off the coast of Oxnard. 🛥️ Access to Anacapa Island is facilitated by boat with @islandpackers w/trips available year-round. 🔎 See the Anacapa Lighthouse. Sitting atop the rugged cliffs of East Anacapa, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding islands. 🛶 Kayak through epic sea caves with @cixpeditions! Anacapa is home to the most sea caves per square mile in the world! 🌺 Anacapa Island is a botanical marvel, boasting a remarkable diversity of flora encompassing an impressive 265 plant species. 📷: @traveling_newlyweds #VisitOxnard #Oxnard #OxnardCA #VCCVibes #VisitCalifornia #channelislandsnationalpark #hiking #outdooradventure https://visitoxnard.com/things-to-do/outdoor-adventure/channel-islands-national-park/

🌴 Oxnard Beach Park has been renamed to 'Olol'koy Beach Park in 2023. The park's renaming to 'Olol'koy, the Chumash word for dolphin, honors the land's original inhabitants and adds to the park's cultural significance. 🐬 🌴 'Olol'koy Beach Park is up for nomination for 2024 Best Beach in California 🌊 by USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards and we need your help to take home the win. 🔗 Vote daily for 'Olol'koy Beach Park --> https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-beach-in-california-2024/

🌸 May is AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Month and it’s a great opportunity to recognize and appreciate the cultural landmarks that enrich our communities. ⭐️ The Golden Chicken Inn, that holds a special place in Oxnard history, located in what used to be called Oxnard’s Chinatown, is the oldest remaining restaurant in Ventura County. According to a historic survey prepared for the City of Oxnard, Chinese immigrant Hall Soo Hoo came to Oxnard in 1917 at the age of 14 and opened the Golden Chicken Inn in 1929. Have you visited this historic gem? 🔍 #AAPIHeritageMonth #oxnard #visitoxnard #visitcalifornia #venturacounty #vccvibes #oxnardca #downtownoxnard #goldenchickeninn

🚂 All aboard to OXNARD, CA! 🎨 Take the train to Oxnard and see the amazing 40-foot wide “Greetings from Oxnard Mural” as you arrive. 🎨 Step into a world of wonder at #Oxnard Transit Center and see the vibrant murals spanning from Oxnard’s original Chumash inhabitants and early agricultural beginnings to the current day. Showcasing modern landmarks and points of interest! 🖼️: @maxfieldbala

The evening always delivers! --> https://bit.ly/3CkWoBm 📷: Official_Marcoo #VisitOxnard #Oxnard #OxnardCA #VisitCalifornia #sunsetphotography #dronephotography

Sippin’ on matcha magic w/strawberry cold foam 😋🍓 🍵 Introducing the Oxnard Performing Arts Iced Matcha w/Strawberry Cold Foam. This delightful treat is exclusively at Heritage Coffee. DYK? 🤔 A percentage of the funds go towards OPAC Art Programs 😍 🙌🏼 sip sip support! 😆 #shoplocal #visitoxnard #visitca #vccvibes #oxnardca #heritagesquare

DYK? ... Dive into history at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum 🌊⚓ Discover a treasure trove of maritime wonders, from stunning paintings and intricate ship models to fascinating artifacts. Explore the intriguing story of the La Janelle shipwreck and beyond! --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRmulUEQacc #visitoxnard #visitca #channelislands #channelislandsmaritime #history

Jet setting into your next Oxnard Outdoor Adventure! 🌊 Chasing thrills & riding waves with @socaljetskis ☀️ Embark on a Jet Ski adventure from @channelislandsharbor and head out into the open ocean and cruise the pacific often w/Dolphins in tow. 😍 🌊 📍: @socaljetskis 📷: @thejournaloflosttime #VisitOxnard #beach #OxnardCA #VisitCa #reel #vacation #travel

DYK? 🔎 At the South end of Silver Strand Beach, you’ll find rusty pieces of metal from the 1970 La Jenelle shipwreck. 🚢🌊 Discover the haunting history of La Jenelle Shipwreck as it was shattered by a storm's fury in 1970. Explore the remnants at Channel Islands Maritime Museum. ⚓ --> https://bit.ly/3SZSas5 📷: @socaloutdoorexplorer #VisitOxnard #Oxnard #VCCVibes #VisitCalifornia #museums

DYK? 🔎 At the South end of Silver Strand Beach, you’ll find rusty pieces of metal from the 1970 La Jenelle shipwreck. 🚢🌊 Discover the haunting history of La Jenelle Shipwreck as it was shattered by a storm’s fury in 1970. Explore the remnants at @channelislandsmaritimemuseum. ⚓ 📍: @channelislandsmaritimemuseum 📷: @socaloutdoorexplorer #Oxnard #oxnardca #oxnardfunfacts #visitca