Ventura district, California, United States

Places to visit near Oxnard

Oxnard is a city in Ventura district, California, United States, home to about 207,254 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 parks, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 museums. The must-see places are Carnegie Art Museum (1 km), Hollywood Beach (8 km) and Port Hueneme Light (8 km).

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Oxnard, California
Oxnard, Ventura district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oxnard at a glance

Location
Ventura district, California, United States
Population
about 207,254
Coordinates
34.1975° N, 119.1770° W
Places within 50 km
73 (73 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Oxnard

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oxnard: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oxnard

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oxnard. The closest is Laguna Peak (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Oxnard

53 parks within 100 km of Oxnard. The closest is Arroyo Verde Park (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oxnard

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oxnard. The closest is Olivas Adobe Historical Park (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Oxnard

28 museums within 100 km of Oxnard. The closest is Carnegie Art Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Oxnard

20 churches within 100 km of Oxnard. The closest is San Miguel Arcangel Chapel (site) (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oxnard

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oxnard. The closest is Lake Casitas (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Oxnard

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oxnard
  2. 1 km Carnegie Art Museum · museum, Ventura
  3. 14 km Arroyo Verde Park · park, Ventura
  4. 7 km Olivas Adobe Historical Park · nature spot, Ventura
  5. 11 km Hollywood Beach · beach, Ventura
  6. 4 km Port Hueneme Light · beach, Ventura
  7. 8 km Back to Oxnard

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oxnard by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1660Laguna Peak (18 km)
    Parks1453Arroyo Verde Park (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1952Olivas Adobe Historical Park (10 km)
    Museums828Carnegie Art Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions021Pink Lady (57 km)
    Churches220San Miguel Arcangel Chapel (site) (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs517Lake Casitas (33 km)
    Beaches & coast715Hollywood Beach (8 km)
    Forts & heritage17Winfield Scott (36 km)
    Temples06Malibu Hindu Temple (56 km)
    Treks12Backbone Trail (48 km)
    Waterfalls02Santa Ynez Falls (72 km)
    Caves02Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park (82 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01King Fahad Mosque (92 km)

    Oxnard: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oxnard?

    Carnegie Art Museum (museum, about 1 km), Hollywood Beach (beach, about 8 km), Port Hueneme Light (beach, about 8 km), Olivas Adobe Historical Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Arroyo Verde Park (park, about 14 km), San Buenaventura State Beach (beach, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Oxnard?

    73 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 parks, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oxnard?

    Laguna Peak, about 18 km by road; Upper Sycamore Canyon Overlook (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Oxnard?

    Arroyo Verde Park, about 14 km by road; Plaza Park (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Oxnard?

    Olivas Adobe Historical Park, about 10 km by road; Ventura Botanical Gardens (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oxnard?

    Start in Oxnard, visit Carnegie Art Museum, then Arroyo Verde Park, then Olivas Adobe Historical Park, then Hollywood Beach, then Port Hueneme Light, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oxnard?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Oxnard

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Oxnard’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Oxnard on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.