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Oxnard, California

Oxnard is a city in Ventura County, California, United States. On California's Central Coast, it is the most populous city in Ventura County and the 22nd-most-populous city in California.

Type City

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • Served by Santa Paula Airport (SZP).

History

Oxnard is a city in Ventura County, California, United States. On California's Central Coast, it is the most populous city in Ventura County and the 22nd-most-populous city in California. Incorporated in 1903, Oxnard lies approximately 60 miles (97 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

Airports

Oxnard Airport (OXR) 1.9 mi to the centre
Oxnard, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Camarillo International Airport 4.9 mi to the centre
Camarillo, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Santa Paula Airport (SZP) 13 mi to the centre
Santa Paula, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Island Packers
Ferry terminal · 6.3 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Oxnard-East Anacapa
Ferry route · Island Packers
Outdoor
Ventura-East Santa Cruz
Ferry route · Island Packers
Outdoor
Oxnard-Santa Barbara Island
Ferry route · Island Packers
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Santa Paula Airport (SZP); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Island Packers, 6.3 mi); routes include Oxnard-East Anacapa, Ventura-East Santa Cruz, Oxnard-Santa Barbara Island.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Oxnard, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Oxnard, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Santa Barbara, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach