Oxnard Shores Guidebook
Walking Distance-Food Scene
Walk just a couple of blocks from the bungalow. Great open space to watch a game. Good food. A regular for us.
6 locals recommend
Shores Restaurant
1031 Harbor BlvdWalk just a couple of blocks from the bungalow. Great open space to watch a game. Good food. A regular for us.
Next door to The Shores in the strip mall. Again, walking distance for a great brew. You can taste and buy to take home or stay for the fun!
7 locals recommend
Red Tandem Brewery
1009 Harbor BlvdNext door to The Shores in the strip mall. Again, walking distance for a great brew. You can taste and buy to take home or stay for the fun!
Amazing baked goods whether you want a whole cake or just a donut (yummy) and coffee.
7 locals recommend
Heavenly Cakes
1007 Harbor BlvdAmazing baked goods whether you want a whole cake or just a donut (yummy) and coffee.
Brand new remodeled bar at hotel walking distance with a great “halfie hour” from 4-6 pm Sun-Thur. Dining available too.
Ox & Ocean
Brand new remodeled bar at hotel walking distance with a great “halfie hour” from 4-6 pm Sun-Thur. Dining available too.
Other Local Food Scenes
Drive or bike
Amazing Pizza! Accidentally got a spicy pizza with jalapenos and it was SO good! Drive by delivery or eat in. Fresh salad bar and situated by the marina with water views.
75 locals recommend
Toppers Pizza
2701 Peninsula RdAmazing Pizza! Accidentally got a spicy pizza with jalapenos and it was SO good! Drive by delivery or eat in. Fresh salad bar and situated by the marina with water views.
Local diner offering a daytime menu of hearty breakfast fare, burgers & sandwiches, plus a full bar. We ride here with the bikes. Outdoor dining with views of ocean.
29 locals recommend
Hollywood Beach Cafe
117 Los Altos StLocal diner offering a daytime menu of hearty breakfast fare, burgers & sandwiches, plus a full bar. We ride here with the bikes. Outdoor dining with views of ocean.
American breakfast and lunch classics since 1974. Huge portions. Neighborhood favorite. Be prepared for a wait.
45 locals recommend
Mrs. Olson's Coffee Hut
2800 Harbor BlvdAmerican breakfast and lunch classics since 1974. Huge portions. Neighborhood favorite. Be prepared for a wait.
Great food and a beautiful location to sit on the heated patio and look out at the water.
38 locals recommend
Yolanda's Mexican Cafe
1601 S Victoria AveGreat food and a beautiful location to sit on the heated patio and look out at the water.
Sea Fresh Channel Islands
3550 Harbor BlvdIn the Seabridge Shopping Center next to Yolanda's Mexican Cafe. Outdoor patio with views of the harbor and boats. Good food, nice portions. Also, great place to watch and game and have local beers.
15 locals recommend
The Raven Tavern
1651 Victoria AveIn the Seabridge Shopping Center next to Yolanda's Mexican Cafe. Outdoor patio with views of the harbor and boats. Good food, nice portions. Also, great place to watch and game and have local beers.
Locally owned coffee shop by marina that has great coffee, baked treats, and homemade soft-served ice cream!
21 locals recommend
Honey Cup Coffeehouse & Creamery
3500 Harbor BlvdLocally owned coffee shop by marina that has great coffee, baked treats, and homemade soft-served ice cream!
Waterside
Great happy hour, usually live music and a great location on the harbor.
Great burgers (even a garden burger); views of the harbor and dog friendly.
16 locals recommend
The Lookout Bar & Grill
2800 Harbor BlvdGreat burgers (even a garden burger); views of the harbor and dog friendly.
Los Agaves Restaurant
2810 Portico WayGreat seafood Mexican, too.
The Strand Bar & Grill
Ventura Food scene
Seafood, coffee houses, brunch, wine & cheese...
Lure Fish House
60 S California StSet on the pier in Ventura and above the boardwalk, you can sit and have tacos and beer looking over the sand and water.
22 locals recommend
Beach House Tacos
668 E Harbor BlvdSet on the pier in Ventura and above the boardwalk, you can sit and have tacos and beer looking over the sand and water.
Great selections of wine and cheese on one side and stay for lunch on the other with seating in or outside. Great food!
44 locals recommend
Paradise Pantry
222 E Main StGreat selections of wine and cheese on one side and stay for lunch on the other with seating in or outside. Great food!
"Great atmosphere and excellent Central American food."
"Amazing happy hour and Belizean food in a stunning outdoor patio setting"
33 locals recommend
Rumfish y Vino
34 N Palm St"Great atmosphere and excellent Central American food."
"Amazing happy hour and Belizean food in a stunning outdoor patio setting"
"Great for brunch! An Italian cafe with something for everyone. A true local’s favorite."
"THE BEST BRUNCH place in all of Ventura. " Now open for dinner as well.
7 locals recommend
Immigrant Son Caffe
543 E Main St"Great for brunch! An Italian cafe with something for everyone. A true local’s favorite."
"THE BEST BRUNCH place in all of Ventura. " Now open for dinner as well.
"Açai bowls and fantastic coffee, tucked in off the street. A local fave!"
Palm & Boy Coffee and Acai
451 E Main St"Açai bowls and fantastic coffee, tucked in off the street. A local fave!"
Ventura dockside harbor with killer seafood, clam chowder and Bloody Mary's. Great views of the Marina from the patio and bar. Great happy hour.
64 locals recommend
Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
1559 Spinnaker DrVentura dockside harbor with killer seafood, clam chowder and Bloody Mary's. Great views of the Marina from the patio and bar. Great happy hour.
Andria's Seafood
1449 Spinnaker DrLocally sourced seafood. Amazing fish and chips.
Duke's Griddle 'n Grill
1124 S Seaward AveLovewell Tea and Coffee
2271 N Ventura AveGood vibe, great for grabbing some delicious coffee & pastries
Great selection of beers! Awesome happy hour 3-6pm Tuesday- Friday.
Sour dough pizza with fries if you choose!
18 locals recommend
Fluid State Beer Garden
692 E Main StGreat selection of beers! Awesome happy hour 3-6pm Tuesday- Friday.
Sour dough pizza with fries if you choose!
VenTiki Tiki Lounge & Lanai
701 E Main StAuthentic funky tiki bar.
The Taj Cafe
574 E Main StExcellent Indian food
Great breakfast specials with healthy portions. Local favorite.
28 locals recommend
Pete's Breakfast House
2055 E Main StGreat breakfast specials with healthy portions. Local favorite.
Immigrant Son Caffe
543 E Main StSightseeing
The Channel Islands National Park, referred to as “The American Galapagos,” encompasses five remarkable and remote islands right off the Ventura coast: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel and Santa Barbara.
The Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center features a bookstore, gift items, live tidal pool with daily talks, viewing tower, and exhibits featuring the unique character of each park island. The viewing tower offers one of the best views of Ventura Harbor, the Channel Islands, and the Ventura coastline. The street has lots of choices for dining. Located right in Ventura Harbor.
14 locals recommend
The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker DrThe Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center features a bookstore, gift items, live tidal pool with daily talks, viewing tower, and exhibits featuring the unique character of each park island. The viewing tower offers one of the best views of Ventura Harbor, the Channel Islands, and the Ventura coastline. The street has lots of choices for dining. Located right in Ventura Harbor.
Cruising the California Channel Island for education, recreation and research since 1968. Island packers provides transportation to the Channel islands where you can camp, hike, and kayak through the caves. They also have whale watching, wildlife cruises, and Ventura harbor cruises."
This is a satellite office only, it is only open one-hour prior to departure for trips leaving Oxnard only. For general information go to the Ventura Harbor location." 1691 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, California 93001
20 locals recommend
Island Packers- Oxnard
3600 Harbor BlvdCruising the California Channel Island for education, recreation and research since 1968. Island packers provides transportation to the Channel islands where you can camp, hike, and kayak through the caves. They also have whale watching, wildlife cruises, and Ventura harbor cruises."
This is a satellite office only, it is only open one-hour prior to departure for trips leaving Oxnard only. For general information go to the Ventura Harbor location." 1691 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, California 93001
Bars, Pubs and Nightlife
A cozy quiet place that has a nice selection of local beer and wine. Recommended by locals.
13 locals recommend
Beachcomber Tavern
206 Ocean DrA cozy quiet place that has a nice selection of local beer and wine. Recommended by locals.
Great understated bar, CASH ONLY. Watch the sunset sipping a nice cocktail. You can sit on the sand order food, play a game of volley ball, kayak, SUP...or just sit ; )
22 locals recommend
The Rudder Room
2929 Ocean DrGreat understated bar, CASH ONLY. Watch the sunset sipping a nice cocktail. You can sit on the sand order food, play a game of volley ball, kayak, SUP...or just sit ; )
Oxnard Levity Live Info
Address: 591 Collection Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036
Phone: (805) 457-5550
Email: oxnard@levitylive.com
13 locals recommend
Levity Live Comedy Club
591 Collection BlvdOxnard Levity Live Info
Address: 591 Collection Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036
Phone: (805) 457-5550
Email: oxnard@levitylive.com
Social Tap Ventura
1105 S Seaward AveAnacapa Brewing Company
472 E Main StActivities
You can choose from a variety of water activity rentals, including electric boats, kayaks, paddle boats, motor skiffs and sea cycles. We are located at the corner of Channel Islands Blvd. and South Victoria Ave.
13 locals recommend
Hopper Boat Rentals
2741 Victoria AveYou can choose from a variety of water activity rentals, including electric boats, kayaks, paddle boats, motor skiffs and sea cycles. We are located at the corner of Channel Islands Blvd. and South Victoria Ave.
Channel Islands Maritime Museum
3900 Bluefin CirWhale watching. Friendly staff.
Welcome to Gondola Paradiso, the only place in Ventura County where you can take a Venetian gondola cruise. Take to the water and enjoy your private gondola as it winds through the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, CA. Under the guidance of a professional gondolier, you will glide along the romantic canals around Coral Island while enjoying the views with your friends and loved ones.
8 locals recommend
Gondola Paradiso
1299 S Victoria AveWelcome to Gondola Paradiso, the only place in Ventura County where you can take a Venetian gondola cruise. Take to the water and enjoy your private gondola as it winds through the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, CA. Under the guidance of a professional gondolier, you will glide along the romantic canals around Coral Island while enjoying the views with your friends and loved ones.
Channel Islands Parasail is located at the Marine Emporium Landing in the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor. Get ready for an awesome experience!
21 locals recommend
Channel Islands Parasail
3600 Harbor BlvdChannel Islands Parasail is located at the Marine Emporium Landing in the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor. Get ready for an awesome experience!
Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market
3600 Harbor BlvdLocal, within walking distance at the Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach by Hilton. Variety of bikes incl. e-bikes and tours available.
12 locals recommend
Wheel Fun Rentals
2101 Mandalay Beach RdLocal, within walking distance at the Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach by Hilton. Variety of bikes incl. e-bikes and tours available.
Small business owner/managed and in business for 40 years. Best rental prices in the area. Great customer service. Walking distance to their shop.
Anacapa Surf N Sport
1005 Harbor BlvdSmall business owner/managed and in business for 40 years. Best rental prices in the area. Great customer service. Walking distance to their shop.
Other close cities
Great State beach next to the town with shops and restaurants.
(24 mi. north)
39 locals recommend
Carpinteria State Beach Campground
205 Palm AveGreat State beach next to the town with shops and restaurants.
(24 mi. north)
Love this town! Main Street is still blocked off for pedestrians, outside dining, people watching, etc. Great thrift stores!🤫
(8 mi)
38 locals recommend
Mission San Buenaventura
211 E Main StLove this town! Main Street is still blocked off for pedestrians, outside dining, people watching, etc. Great thrift stores!🤫
(8 mi)
Camarillo Premium Outlets
740 Ventura BlvdIf you like outlet shopping your only 10 miles away.
Neptune's Net
42505 CA-1Landmark Seafood Restaurant (20 mi.) on your way to Malibu!
Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns WharfSanta Barbara must see town if you have time (35 mi. north)