Oxnard calls itself “a beat apart” from the ordinary. With year-round mild weather, affordability, and easy access from Los Angeles, Oxnard is an ideal hub for group tours looking for personalized, inspiring itineraries that let them experience Southern California in a way that feels spacious and welcoming. From the rare adventure of visiting Channel Islands National Park to enjoying a diverse culinary scene, arts, and expansive, uncrowded beaches, Oxnard offers a relaxed, authentic California experience that helps itineraries stand out from the pack.
Channel Islands National Park is a top draw for groups for its island hikes, sea cave kayaking, wildlife watching, and overnight camping for groups ready to unplug. Channel Islands Harbor offers the closest access point to the national park, which is only reachable by boat. There are many other ways to engage with Oxnard’s sand and sea, including watching the sunset from ‘olołkoy Beach Park, named Best Beach in California by USA Today three years in a row.
Heritage Square, murals, and local museums add flexible ways to experience Oxnard’s arts and culture. Groups can enjoy enriching tours of Heritage Square and local businesses like Larrivée Guitars, DW Drum Workshop, Fidelity Record Pressing, and Sespe Creek Distillery. These behind-the-scenes experiences add local flavor and showcase Oxnard’s creative spirit.
For more local flavor, hit up a wine or craft beer tasting, choose from one of many examples of global cuisine, and be sure to try some of Oxnard’s world-famous strawberries. Depending on what time of year you visit, you’ll find festivals celebrating local delicacies like Chowderfest and the Tamale Festival. In Oxnard, you’ll find an easy sell: It’s a coastal gem with something for every group.
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