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Quality of Life

Oxnard is a charming community by the sea, offering coastal beauty at its finest. Located on the beautiful Southern California coast, Oxnard is not overcrowded, but has a comfortable smaller-town atmosphere with all the advantages and culture of a big city.

Our attractive community by the Pacific Ocean is an ideal place to raise a family and run a business. It is also a destination for visitors because of its beautiful long stretches of sandy beaches, outstanding hospitality and accommodations. The ideal Southern California weather offers boundless recreational opportunities all year long for everyone.

The City of Oxnard is proud of its outstanding quality of life, strong economy, fine schools, excellent healthcare, low crime rate and Chamber’s contribution to the community. These features and more have made Oxnard ready for the challenges of the year 2009 and beyond.

Attractive residential areas are located among tree-lined streets, parks and beaches. The city has few high-rise buildings, and there is a comfortable downtown business district where people have been doing business for years. All of Oxnard has a pleasant suburban atmosphere.

Those who are fortunate enough to live in Oxnard enjoy a spirit of community pride; excellent healthcare facilities; outstanding educational opportunities; a wide variety of housing choices; and a dynamic, balanced economy.

Oxnard offers a wide selection of shopping opportunities and an exciting range of restaurants and cuisine for every taste.

Local traditions such as the historic Fourth of July festival, the holiday boat Parade of Lights and the Multicultural Festival are just a few of the exciting local entertainment options that are supported by the entire community. The invitation is open to come and experience the Oxnard lifestyle firsthand.

Housing

The City of Oxnard offers residents a diverse range of high-quality residential options. The city offers everything from one-of-kind waterfront homes to neighborhoods of single-family residences on tree-lined streets. The options include modern apartments and condominiums within the city or near the water, as well as Victorian-style homes. Oxnard is an excellent place to live and raise a family.

Location

The City of Oxnard is 36.6 square miles, with an elevation of 53 feet above sea level (near City Hall). Oxnard is located with the shore of the Pacific Ocean as its southwesterly border.

The City of Ventura is northwest of Oxnard, Camarillo is to the east, and Oxnard surrounds Port Hueneme to the south. Oxnard is approximately 60 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles and 35 miles south of Santa Barbara.

Climate

The Oxnard Plain experiences a mild, Mediterranean climate typical of Southern California. Average temperatures in the Oxnard area are 70 F high, a 52.4 F low, and an overall mean temperature of 60 F. Precipitation averages 14.45 inches per year, with the majority of rainfall occurring from November through March.

Air Quality

The air quality in the Oxnard area is outstanding. The state air quality standards in Oxnard have only been exceeded one day since 1999.

Source: California Air Resources Board Air Quality and Meteorological Information System (AQMIS)

Downtown

The Oxnard Downtown Management District, formed in May 2001, is a Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID) encompassing the 40 blocks that make up Oxnard’s central downtown.

One of the city’s most ambitious and successful revitalization efforts in downtown was the creation of Heritage Square. Fourteen turn-of-the-century structures were relocated onto a single block and restored to their original beauty — resulting in the homes being repurposed as professional offices, a location for events and one of the area’s most popular restaurants.

With the addition of the Oxnard Transportation Center; Centennial Plaza, featuring a 14-screen multiplex; excellent restaurants with outdoor patio seating; a multilevel parking structure; and the newly completed City Civic Center housing the Fire Administration, Community Development, Traffic and Engineering, and Public Works, Downtown Oxnard is quickly becoming a charming shopping and convenient business center.

Downtown Oxnard is one of California’s earliest downtowns. Explore the rich history, traditions and culture. Celebrate family-friendly events, art shows, live theatre and holiday parades.

The Oxnard Salsa Festival, Fifth Street Jazz Festival and Oxnard Independent Film Festival all share a home in historic Downtown Oxnard. New events such as the Winter Fantasy Music & Light Show and the Tour de Fork-Taste of Downtown are quickly finding an audience.