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Recreation and Activities

Every year, millions of visitors and residents experience the joy of outstanding recreational opportunities in Oxnard. There are a multitude of diverse recreational activities within a small geographical area.

Due in large part to Oxnard’s temperate and sunny climate, a wide variety of outdoor recreation and attraction venues are available to residents and visitors year round. More than seven miles of white sandy beaches, 41 parks and a state beach campground are found within the city.

Residents and visitors enjoy a diverse offering of activities. Sailing, kayaking, surfing, tennis, golf, bicycling and city programs are just some of the examples of recreational opportunities available in Oxnard.

For hikers and bicyclists, there are dozens of nearby trails and more than 35 miles of bike paths and lanes. The paths are available in several parks, along the beach and throughout Channel Islands Harbor. If water is more your venue, consider renting a kayak or electric boat to tour the Harbor. Breathtaking sunsets and the sights on the Pacific Ocean provide a local paradise.

Oxnard offers a golfer’s paradise. In addition to River Ridge Golf Club, there are eight public and three private golf courses in the area to offer a variety of challenges and scenery.

The Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau provides information on agricultural tours, sport fishing trips, citrus packing facility tours, house tours, historical points of interest, ecological tours of wetlands and sand dunes, military installations, and technical facilities tours. For information, call 805-385-7545 or visit their website at www.visitoxnard.com.

Points of Interest

Cultural, civic and social activities are discovered abundantly in Oxnard. If you have an interest in fine art, there’s Studio Channel Islands Art Center located at the beautiful California State University Channel Islands campus and Studio Channel Islands Art Center West located in Downtown Oxnard.

Smaller galleries like the Studio Gallery offer something for every taste. For live theatre, consider Oceanside Pavilion or the Elite Theatre Company. If adventure is what you’re seeking, Jim Hart Kart Racing School will get your adrenaline pumping. For the wine enthusiast, Herzog Wine Cellars is 77,000 square feet of space dedicated to fine winemaking and wine tasting.

Restaurants abound to meet every culinary taste … consider a visit to Downtown Oxnard where your dinner choices are limitless.

Carnegie Art Museum
424 S. C St.
805-385-8179
www.vcnet.com/carnart

The Carnegie Art Museum presents temporary exhibitions changing quarterly, a permanent collection and educational programs.

Gull Wings Children’s Museum
418 W. 4th St.
805-483-3005
www.gullwings.org

Dedicated to providing a place for children and their families to explore and discover together the wonders of the world around us, Gull Wings features more than 15 hands-on exhibits or, as they call them, “Imagination Stations.” Gull Wings is Ventura County’s only hands-on children’s museum.

Murphy Auto Museum
2230 Statham Blvd.
805-487-4333
www.murphy
automuseum.com

The Murphy Auto Museum has 70 autos displayed by collectors from the tri-county area. The museum houses a wide variety of classic, milestone and special interest vehicles, including a large collection of Packards.

Ventura County Maritime Museum
2731 S. Victoria Ave.
805-984-6260

Ventura County Maritime Museum houses nautical collections of ship models, fine art and changing maritime exhibits. Tours are offered, and there is a gift shop.

Ventura County Museum of History & Art
100 E. Main St., Ventura
805-653-0323
www.venturamuseum.org

The Ventura County Museum of History & Art preserves artifacts related to the history of the county and its residents.