Boarding an authentic Venetian gondola at Seabridge Marina? It’s Docksnard. Grabbing a beer with friends at Red Tandem Brewery in Oxnard Shores? It’s Hopsnard. Savoring delectable vampiros tacos from Tacos La Bonita in Downtown Oxnard? It’s Tacsnard. Stepping into the ring at one of the city’s champion-producing boxing gyms? It’s Boxnard. Taking a tour at the world headquarters for Drum Workshop (DW Drums)? It’s Rocksnard.
Adventuring to Channel Islands National Park, where you can see the indigenous diurnal island fox? It’s Foxnard. Cruising through Channel Islands Harbor aboard an eye-catching sailboat? It’s Yachtsnard. Carve up waves; spike the match-winning shot; take in the vibrant colors of ballet folklorico performances; hike the Channel Islands National Park and discover plants and animals unlike anywhere else in the world.
Wake in the morning to find a world untouched, epic surf, trendy eats and friendly locals. Wind down with an evening hang-out at some of the most scenic beaches in California, and gather together with friends in the heart of the city.
Take an excursion aboard The Sunfish with Channel Islands Expeditions, and kayak through Anacapa Island’s iconic Arch Rock. Find some of the most consistently great surf in California, and chase intermediate to expert-level waves.
Sample menu items from Oxnard’s epic taco scene, including quesatacos, barbacoa plates, los vampiros, birria machetes, red mulitas, torta titanics, birria pizzadillas and more! Grab a stand-up paddleboard with friends and paddle the expansive waters of Channel Islands Harbor. Seeking an adrenaline rush? Make waves and carve up the Pacific Ocean with SoCal Jet Ski wave runners.
Mix blacklight bowling and dozens of arcade games with a bougie atmosphere and you get Bowlero at The Collection at RiverPark. Oxnard’s car clubs have some of the friendliest members around. Check your mirrors for a car culture that includes everything from classics to lowriders. DYK? The biggest name in drums on the planet is headquartered in Oxnard. Drum Workshop’s (DW Drums) impressive artist roster includes big names like Dave Grohl, Glen Sobel, Sheila. E. and Chad Smith, and they all flock to Oxnard to have custom drum kits built for their world touring gigs. Make an appointment for one of their weekly tours, and see where rock star drummers have their dream kits made.
Oxnard beaches are some of the most scenic in California, with golden dunes, expansive sandscapes and sweeping views of Channel Islands National Park. Gather together with friends over food & wine, and celebrate the day at Heritage Square in the heart of Downtown Oxnard.
Think you know Oxnard? Think again. Come experience it for yourself!
