Oxnard Welcome to Oxnard, a great place to call home!
A quiet, seaside town on the Pacific Ocean, the coastline provides the perfect setting for living near the ocean and all it has to offer. The population consists of approximately 200,000 people. Slow growt policies protect the farming industy from being overrun with urban sprawl. There is an eclectic assortment of affordable homes homes to chose from and life is peaceful here without being too isolating. The Local Weather is Mediterranean or dry subtropical. The average mean temperature is 61 degrees. Average minimum temperature is 52.4 degrees and the average maximum temperature is 69.6 degrees. Average rainfall is 14.75 inches.You've got access to all of the modern conveniences you need and should you desire a taste of big-city, Los Angeles is within driving distance. Or, drive up to Santa Barbara (one of California's biggest tourist destinations) for the day and see a winery.
Gateway to the pristine offshore islands, Channel IslandsHarbor offers recreational and water activities...by land and sea. Boat to the Islands and hike Anacapa. Watch sea lions frolic in a hidden cove. Kayak, Scuba Dive, Snorkel, canoe or simply sail into a Pacific Sunset.
Enjoy the miles of beaches around the Oxnard. Surf the waves or build a sandcastle take a hike on the beach. Take a picnic to the dunes or look for shells, or relax in a waterfront restaurant or rent a kayak or a bike. Bring the kids to one of our many festivals the Strawberry Festival, Oxnard Salsa Festival, Earth Day or the old Ship festival, Sports and Recreational Activities boat show are car show it is a great place to go for a fun time. It has the cleanest water that I have seen in any Marina in the Southland. Channel Islands harbor in my opinion is the best place to put a boat in VenturaCounty and it is the closest to the islands, eleven miles will get you to the first IslandAnacapaIsland.
Channel Islands Harbor
Strawberry Fields forever
Whether you are visiting briefly, attending a convention, or reside here, there are many things to do, see and enjoy. Our history mirrors that of many other cities in this wonderful State of California, but we have our own unique features.
In the years since incorporation in 1903, the City of Oxnard has gone from cattle grazing, to sugar beets and beans, to orchards, to more intensive farming with several crops grown in a single year, to servicing the defense industry, and finally to diversified industrial, housing, and commercial development. The Oxnard Chamber of Commerce mission is to help business do business. The goal of the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce is to promote the business and economic well being. The Chamber values the quality of life in our community and encourages economic vitality.
We have developed a General Plan for the City that strikes a balance between the beauty of our agricultural heritage, while continuing to accommodate dynamic changes.
Surfing is also very popular in Oxnard, the Silver Strand Beach is a great way to spend the afternoon.
Golfing at River Ridge is a Ventura County favorite quiet and beautiful ambiaence just blocks from the Ocean. Enjoy waterside shopping at the Farmer's Market! Every Sunday, rain or shine from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. on the waterside at 3600 S. Harbor Boulevard, adjacent to MarineEmporiumLandingShopping Center, Channel IslandsHarbor, Oxnard. The Market boasts over 35 farmers selling fresh-picked fruits, vegetables, caned items, frozen sea foods, and flowers. You will also find assorted baked goods, arts and crafts vendors offering their work for sale. There is live music and entertainment. Come and enjoy an exciting afternoon of food and family fun in a safe and relaxed environment. Every Sunday. For further information call (805) 985-4852. HollywoodBeach Located on the West side of the Harbor, encompassing one linear mile, HollywoodBeach offers a pristine recreation area as well as a great vantage point to view the Channel Islands, wildlife include an occasional Dolphin or Seal. Public restrooms are located at the North end of the beach. Lifeguard services are provided from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weekends only.
SilverStrandBeach Located on the East side of the Harbor, encompassing one linear mile of beach, SilverStrandBeach is a world renowned surfing, boogie boarding and body surfing spot. Public restrooms are located at the North end of the beach. Lifeguard services are provided from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weekends only.
MaritimeMuseum Indulge yourself in a journey through time as you experience the age when great sailing ships ruled the seas. Observe maritime art from 1622 to date, from the Dutch and Flemish masters Willem van de Velde and Bonaventura Peeters to modern day masters John Stobart and David Thimgan. See antique sailing ship models made in the 18th and 19th centuries, including the largest display of Prisoner of War bone and wood ship models in the United States. View the entire life's work of master modeler Ed Marple, including his workshop. Topical exhibits and featured guest artists change quarterly. Group tours, unique educational programs and group packages, and field trips are available by prior arrangement. The museum is open from 11 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. daily, seven days a week. For further information call 805-984-6260. A must see I really enjoy it it is like going back in time to the period of three masted clipper ships and Pirates.
Business & Industry
Oxnard is an attractive area on the central coast for the industrial and commercial development sector. Retail trade, real estate, manufacturing and industry play a primary role in the regional growth of the Oxnard plain. One of the most important sources of local economic impact is the Oxnard Harbor District, created in 1937 with the mission of managing and developing the commercial deepwater Port of Hueneme. As one of Ventura County´s premier economic engines, the Port´s $535 million dollar activity sustains 3,800 jobs annually.
Seabee Naval Base in Oxnard is also one of the largest sources of jobs in the community with nearly 17,000 employees, followed by Verizon Telephone Services with 3,500 employees, St. John´s Regional Medical Center with 1,700; Oxnard Elementary School District with 1,500; Oxnard Union High School District with 1,375; and the City of Oxnard municipal government with 1,350 employees. Two of the major manufacturers in the community are HAAS Automation and Procter & Gamble.
Oxnard has Ventura County's largest industrial sector, as measured by industrial square footage, and it contains the only high-rise Class A office complex in Ventura County. Oxnard's 2004 Gross City Product was approximately $7.8 billion. Growth in the Gross City Product was very high from 1997 to 2002, averaging a blistering 9.6 percent per year. Oxnard is experiencing growth from a number of important factors including strong population growth, continuing migration from the south coast of Santa Barbara, and an on-going expansion in real estate development.
Want something to do go shopping at the Oxnard Factory Outlet A very well know mall people come from all over just to go there for the bargains also Shopping At The Rose or the new Esplanade Center.
