Things to do in Oxnard
Beaches & Coast
Channel Islands Harbor
A calm harbor with surrey and bike rentals, a Sunday farmers market, a maritime museum, and easy waterfront paths — laid-back coastal fun away from big surf.
Free; rentals & farmers market extra
Arts & Culture
Carnegie Art Museum
A small, welcoming art museum in a 1907 Neo-Classical former library — quick, low-cost, and a nice indoor stop paired with a downtown Oxnard wander.
Low admission; check hoursFarmers markets in Oxnard
Thursday · 9am–1:30pm
Downtown Oxnard Farmers Market
Free Thursday market at historic Plaza Park with a huge variety of fresh local fruits and vegetables plus breads and prepared foods.
Local restaurants in Oxnard
Mexican & Tacos
Cabo Seafood Grill & Cantina
Downtown Oxnard's festive Jalisco-style seafood house — whole grilled fish, shrimp a dozen ways, and tortillas pressed fresh in the middle of the dining room.
Seasonal & outdoors near Oxnard
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Oxnard.
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