Oxnard Shores Guidebook

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Oxnard Shores Guidebook

Walking Distance-Food Scene

Walk just a couple of blocks from the bungalow. Great open space to watch a game. Good food. A regular for us.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shores Restaurant
1031 Harbor Blvd
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walk just a couple of blocks from the bungalow. Great open space to watch a game. Good food. A regular for us.
Next door to The Shores in the strip mall. Again, walking distance for a great brew. You can taste and buy to take home or stay for the fun!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Tandem Brewery
1009 Harbor Blvd
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Next door to The Shores in the strip mall. Again, walking distance for a great brew. You can taste and buy to take home or stay for the fun!
Amazing baked goods whether you want a whole cake or just a donut (yummy) and coffee.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Heavenly Cakes
1007 Harbor Blvd
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing baked goods whether you want a whole cake or just a donut (yummy) and coffee.
Brand new remodeled bar at hotel walking distance with a great “halfie hour” from 4-6 pm Sun-Thur. Dining available too.
Ox & Ocean
Brand new remodeled bar at hotel walking distance with a great “halfie hour” from 4-6 pm Sun-Thur. Dining available too.

Other Local Food Scenes

Drive or bike
Amazing Pizza! Accidentally got a spicy pizza with jalapenos and it was SO good! Drive by delivery or eat in. Fresh salad bar and situated by the marina with water views.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toppers Pizza
2701 Peninsula Rd
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing Pizza! Accidentally got a spicy pizza with jalapenos and it was SO good! Drive by delivery or eat in. Fresh salad bar and situated by the marina with water views.
Local diner offering a daytime menu of hearty breakfast fare, burgers & sandwiches, plus a full bar. We ride here with the bikes. Outdoor dining with views of ocean.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hollywood Beach Cafe
117 Los Altos St
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local diner offering a daytime menu of hearty breakfast fare, burgers & sandwiches, plus a full bar. We ride here with the bikes. Outdoor dining with views of ocean.
American breakfast and lunch classics since 1974. Huge portions. Neighborhood favorite. Be prepared for a wait.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mrs. Olson's Coffee Hut
2800 Harbor Blvd
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
American breakfast and lunch classics since 1974. Huge portions. Neighborhood favorite. Be prepared for a wait.
Great food and a beautiful location to sit on the heated patio and look out at the water.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yolanda's Mexican Cafe
1601 S Victoria Ave
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great food and a beautiful location to sit on the heated patio and look out at the water.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sea Fresh Channel Islands
3550 Harbor Blvd
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In the Seabridge Shopping Center next to Yolanda's Mexican Cafe. Outdoor patio with views of the harbor and boats. Good food, nice portions. Also, great place to watch and game and have local beers.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Raven Tavern
1651 Victoria Ave
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In the Seabridge Shopping Center next to Yolanda's Mexican Cafe. Outdoor patio with views of the harbor and boats. Good food, nice portions. Also, great place to watch and game and have local beers.
Locally owned coffee shop by marina that has great coffee, baked treats, and homemade soft-served ice cream!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Honey Cup Coffeehouse & Creamery
3500 Harbor Blvd
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Locally owned coffee shop by marina that has great coffee, baked treats, and homemade soft-served ice cream!
Great happy hour, usually live music and a great location on the harbor.
Waterside
Great happy hour, usually live music and a great location on the harbor.
Great burgers (even a garden burger); views of the harbor and dog friendly.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lookout Bar & Grill
2800 Harbor Blvd
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great burgers (even a garden burger); views of the harbor and dog friendly.
Great seafood Mexican, too.
Los Agaves Restaurant
2810 Portico Way
Great seafood Mexican, too.
The Strand Bar & Grill

Ventura Food scene

Seafood, coffee houses, brunch, wine & cheese...
164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lure Fish House
60 S California St
164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Set on the pier in Ventura and above the boardwalk, you can sit and have tacos and beer looking over the sand and water.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beach House Tacos
668 E Harbor Blvd
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Set on the pier in Ventura and above the boardwalk, you can sit and have tacos and beer looking over the sand and water.
Great selections of wine and cheese on one side and stay for lunch on the other with seating in or outside. Great food!
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paradise Pantry
222 E Main St
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great selections of wine and cheese on one side and stay for lunch on the other with seating in or outside. Great food!
"Great atmosphere and excellent Central American food." "Amazing happy hour and Belizean food in a stunning outdoor patio setting"
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rumfish y Vino
34 N Palm St
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
"Great atmosphere and excellent Central American food." "Amazing happy hour and Belizean food in a stunning outdoor patio setting"
"Great for brunch! An Italian cafe with something for everyone. A true local’s favorite." "THE BEST BRUNCH place in all of Ventura. " Now open for dinner as well.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Immigrant Son Caffe
543 E Main St
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
"Great for brunch! An Italian cafe with something for everyone. A true local’s favorite." "THE BEST BRUNCH place in all of Ventura. " Now open for dinner as well.
"Açai bowls and fantastic coffee, tucked in off the street. A local fave!"
Palm & Boy Coffee and Acai
451 E Main St
"Açai bowls and fantastic coffee, tucked in off the street. A local fave!"
Ventura dockside harbor with killer seafood, clam chowder and Bloody Mary's. Great views of the Marina from the patio and bar. Great happy hour.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
1559 Spinnaker Dr
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ventura dockside harbor with killer seafood, clam chowder and Bloody Mary's. Great views of the Marina from the patio and bar. Great happy hour.
Locally sourced seafood. Amazing fish and chips.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Andria's Seafood
1449 Spinnaker Dr
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Locally sourced seafood. Amazing fish and chips.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Duke's Griddle 'n Grill
1124 S Seaward Ave
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good vibe, great for grabbing some delicious coffee & pastries
Lovewell Tea and Coffee
2271 N Ventura Ave
Good vibe, great for grabbing some delicious coffee & pastries
Great selection of beers! Awesome happy hour 3-6pm Tuesday- Friday. Sour dough pizza with fries if you choose!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fluid State Beer Garden
692 E Main St
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great selection of beers! Awesome happy hour 3-6pm Tuesday- Friday. Sour dough pizza with fries if you choose!
Authentic funky tiki bar.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
VenTiki Tiki Lounge & Lanai
701 E Main St
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Authentic funky tiki bar.
Excellent Indian food
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Taj Cafe
574 E Main St
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Excellent Indian food
Great breakfast specials with healthy portions. Local favorite.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pete's Breakfast House
2055 E Main St
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great breakfast specials with healthy portions. Local favorite.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Immigrant Son Caffe
543 E Main St
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Sightseeing

The Channel Islands National Park, referred to as “The American Galapagos,” encompasses five remarkable and remote islands right off the Ventura coast: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel and Santa Barbara.
The Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center features a bookstore, gift items, live tidal pool with daily talks, viewing tower, and exhibits featuring the unique character of each park island. The viewing tower offers one of the best views of Ventura Harbor, the Channel Islands, and the Ventura coastline. The street has lots of choices for dining. Located right in Ventura Harbor.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker Dr
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center features a bookstore, gift items, live tidal pool with daily talks, viewing tower, and exhibits featuring the unique character of each park island. The viewing tower offers one of the best views of Ventura Harbor, the Channel Islands, and the Ventura coastline. The street has lots of choices for dining. Located right in Ventura Harbor.
Cruising the California Channel Island for education, recreation and research since 1968. Island packers provides transportation to the Channel islands where you can camp, hike, and kayak through the caves. They also have whale watching, wildlife cruises, and Ventura harbor cruises." This is a satellite office only, it is only open one-hour prior to departure for trips leaving Oxnard only. For general information go to the Ventura Harbor location." 1691 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, California 93001
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Island Packers- Oxnard
3600 Harbor Blvd
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cruising the California Channel Island for education, recreation and research since 1968. Island packers provides transportation to the Channel islands where you can camp, hike, and kayak through the caves. They also have whale watching, wildlife cruises, and Ventura harbor cruises." This is a satellite office only, it is only open one-hour prior to departure for trips leaving Oxnard only. For general information go to the Ventura Harbor location." 1691 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, California 93001

Bars, Pubs and Nightlife

A cozy quiet place that has a nice selection of local beer and wine. Recommended by locals.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beachcomber Tavern
206 Ocean Dr
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A cozy quiet place that has a nice selection of local beer and wine. Recommended by locals.
Great understated bar, CASH ONLY. Watch the sunset sipping a nice cocktail. You can sit on the sand order food, play a game of volley ball, kayak, SUP...or just sit ; )
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rudder Room
2929 Ocean Dr
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great understated bar, CASH ONLY. Watch the sunset sipping a nice cocktail. You can sit on the sand order food, play a game of volley ball, kayak, SUP...or just sit ; )
Oxnard Levity Live Info Address: 591 Collection Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036 Phone: (805) 457-5550 Email: oxnard@levitylive.com
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Levity Live Comedy Club
591 Collection Blvd
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oxnard Levity Live Info Address: 591 Collection Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036 Phone: (805) 457-5550 Email: oxnard@levitylive.com
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Social Tap Ventura
1105 S Seaward Ave
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anacapa Brewing Company
472 E Main St
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Activities

You can choose from a variety of water activity rentals, including electric boats, kayaks, paddle boats, motor skiffs and sea cycles. We are located at the corner of Channel Islands Blvd. and South Victoria Ave.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hopper Boat Rentals
2741 Victoria Ave
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You can choose from a variety of water activity rentals, including electric boats, kayaks, paddle boats, motor skiffs and sea cycles. We are located at the corner of Channel Islands Blvd. and South Victoria Ave.
Whale watching. Friendly staff.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Channel Islands Maritime Museum
3900 Bluefin Cir
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whale watching. Friendly staff.
Welcome to Gondola Paradiso, the only place in Ventura County where you can take a Venetian gondola cruise. Take to the water and enjoy your private gondola as it winds through the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, CA. Under the guidance of a professional gondolier, you will glide along the romantic canals around Coral Island while enjoying the views with your friends and loved ones.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gondola Paradiso
1299 S Victoria Ave
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Welcome to Gondola Paradiso, the only place in Ventura County where you can take a Venetian gondola cruise. Take to the water and enjoy your private gondola as it winds through the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, CA. Under the guidance of a professional gondolier, you will glide along the romantic canals around Coral Island while enjoying the views with your friends and loved ones.
Channel Islands Parasail is located at the Marine Emporium Landing in the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor. Get ready for an awesome experience!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Channel Islands Parasail
3600 Harbor Blvd
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Channel Islands Parasail is located at the Marine Emporium Landing in the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor. Get ready for an awesome experience!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market
3600 Harbor Blvd
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local, within walking distance at the Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach by Hilton. Variety of bikes incl. e-bikes and tours available.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wheel Fun Rentals
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local, within walking distance at the Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach by Hilton. Variety of bikes incl. e-bikes and tours available.
Small business owner/managed and in business for 40 years. Best rental prices in the area. Great customer service. Walking distance to their shop.
Anacapa Surf N Sport
1005 Harbor Blvd
Small business owner/managed and in business for 40 years. Best rental prices in the area. Great customer service. Walking distance to their shop.

Other close cities

Great State beach next to the town with shops and restaurants. (24 mi. north)
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carpinteria State Beach Campground
205 Palm Ave
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great State beach next to the town with shops and restaurants. (24 mi. north)
Love this town! Main Street is still blocked off for pedestrians, outside dining, people watching, etc. Great thrift stores!🤫 (8 mi)
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission San Buenaventura
211 E Main St
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Love this town! Main Street is still blocked off for pedestrians, outside dining, people watching, etc. Great thrift stores!🤫 (8 mi)
If you like outlet shopping your only 10 miles away.
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Camarillo Premium Outlets
740 Ventura Blvd
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you like outlet shopping your only 10 miles away.
Landmark Seafood Restaurant (20 mi.) on your way to Malibu!
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neptune's Net
42505 CA-1
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Landmark Seafood Restaurant (20 mi.) on your way to Malibu!
Santa Barbara must see town if you have time (35 mi. north)
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muelle de Stearns Wharf
144-152 Stearns Wharf
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Barbara must see town if you have time (35 mi. north)