Weather: 67°F (19°C), Wind W at 14 mph (23 km/h), 58% Humidity
Population: 208,154 (2019)
Oxnard is a city in Ventura County, on California's South Coast. Incorporated in 1903, Oxnard lies approximately 60 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. Culturally authentic and vibrant beyond measure. Oxnard is home to miles of pristine beaches, some of the best taquerias, historic Victorian era architecture, the California Strawberry Festival, and the 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.
Climate
The average minimum temperature is 52 °F (11 °C) and the average maximum temperature is 67 °F (21 °C). Generally, the weather is mild and dry, with 354 days of sunshine annually.
Cityscape
Oxnard is a combination of neighborhoods, and urban development focused on the downtown, coastline, and harbor areas. The city is characterized by one and two-story buildings, the only exception being several high rises in the northern part of the city. The city is surrounded by agricultural land and the Pacific Ocean.
The Henry T. Oxnard Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes 139 contributing buildings and includes homes mostly built before 1925. It contains Craftsman and Revival architecture in abundance.
Things To Do..
Car enthusiasts, check your mirrors for an unparalleled automotive culture; Oxnard is known for its epic car museums, cruise nights, meet-ups and year-round festivals paying homage to classic and custom rides.
Adventure travelers will be awe-inspired by the dramatic vistas and natural wonder found at Channel Islands National Park. Board an excursion to one of the Channel Islands, just eleven miles off the coast from Oxnard, where you will discover a world untouched at “North America’s Galapagos.” Spend the day diving, kayaking, swimming, hiking, camping, or exploring deep sea caves; see wildlife found nowhere else on planet
Earth.
Return to Oxnard to rejuvenate; shop the incredible boutiques at The Collection at River Park, Oxnard’s premier lifestyle venue, where you will find top-billing comics performing stand-up and rotating genres of live music, movies in the park & Tree lighting during the holidays.
Oxnard Channel Islands Harbor provides opportunities for dining, biking, kayaking, sailing, tennis, fishing and all conveniently located & gorgeous beach views nestled between Fisherman’s Wharf and Marine Emporium Landing.
Fun Fact
Rich in the boxing tradition, Oxnard even has an appropriate nickname “Boxnard.” Oxnard is a national hub for boxing and is home to many amateur and professional boxers, some of whom have been born and raised (Fernando Vargas, Hugo Centeno Jr., Robert/Mikey Garcia).
