Oxnard Shores Guidebook

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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.
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Shores Restaurant
1031 Harbor Blvd
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Walk 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!
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Red Tandem Brewery
1009 Harbor Blvd
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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!
Amazing baked goods whether you want a whole cake or just a donut (yummy) and coffee.
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Heavenly Cakes
1007 Harbor Blvd
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Amazing 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.
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Toppers Pizza
2701 Peninsula Rd
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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.
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.
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Hollywood Beach Cafe
117 Los Altos St
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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.
American breakfast and lunch classics since 1974. Huge portions. Neighborhood favorite. Be prepared for a wait.
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Mrs. Olson's Coffee Hut
2800 Harbor Blvd
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American 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.
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Yolanda's Mexican Cafe
1601 S Victoria Ave
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Great food and a beautiful location to sit on the heated patio and look out at the water.
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Sea Fresh Channel Islands
3550 Harbor Blvd
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In 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.
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The Raven Tavern
1651 Victoria Ave
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In 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!
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Honey Cup Coffeehouse & Creamery
3500 Harbor Blvd
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Locally owned coffee shop by marina that has great coffee, baked treats, and homemade soft-served ice cream!
Great happy hour, usually live music and a great location on the harbor.
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.
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The Lookout Bar & Grill
2800 Harbor Blvd
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Great burgers (even a garden burger); views of the harbor and dog friendly.
Great seafood Mexican, too.
Los Agaves Restaurant
2810 Portico Way
Great seafood Mexican, too.
The Strand Bar & Grill

Ventura Food scene

Seafood, coffee houses, brunch, wine & cheese...
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Lure Fish House
60 S California St
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Set on the pier in Ventura and above the boardwalk, you can sit and have tacos and beer looking over the sand and water.
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Beach House Tacos
668 E Harbor Blvd
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Set 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!
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Paradise Pantry
222 E Main St
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Great 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"
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Rumfish y Vino
34 N Palm St
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"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.
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Immigrant Son Caffe
543 E Main St
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"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.
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Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
1559 Spinnaker Dr
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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.
Locally sourced seafood. Amazing fish and chips.
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Andria's Seafood
1449 Spinnaker Dr
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Locally sourced seafood. Amazing fish and chips.
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Duke's Griddle 'n Grill
1124 S Seaward Ave
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Good vibe, great for grabbing some delicious coffee & pastries
Lovewell Tea and Coffee
2271 N Ventura Ave
Good 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!
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Fluid State Beer Garden
692 E Main St
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Great selection of beers! Awesome happy hour 3-6pm Tuesday- Friday. Sour dough pizza with fries if you choose!
Authentic funky tiki bar.
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VenTiki Tiki Lounge & Lanai
701 E Main St
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Authentic funky tiki bar.
Excellent Indian food
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The Taj Cafe
574 E Main St
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Excellent Indian food
Great breakfast specials with healthy portions. Local favorite.
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Pete's Breakfast House
2055 E Main St
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Great breakfast specials with healthy portions. Local favorite.
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Immigrant Son Caffe
543 E Main St
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Sightseeing

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.
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The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker Dr
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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.
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
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Island Packers- Oxnard
3600 Harbor Blvd
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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

Bars, Pubs and Nightlife

A cozy quiet place that has a nice selection of local beer and wine. Recommended by locals.
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Beachcomber Tavern
206 Ocean Dr
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A 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 ; )
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The Rudder Room
2929 Ocean Dr
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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 ; )
Oxnard Levity Live Info Address: 591 Collection Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036 Phone: (805) 457-5550 Email: oxnard@levitylive.com
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Levity Live Comedy Club
591 Collection Blvd
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Oxnard Levity Live Info Address: 591 Collection Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036 Phone: (805) 457-5550 Email: oxnard@levitylive.com
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Social Tap Ventura
1105 S Seaward Ave
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Anacapa Brewing Company
472 E Main St
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Activities

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.
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Hopper Boat Rentals
2741 Victoria Ave
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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.
Whale watching. Friendly staff.
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Channel Islands Maritime Museum
3900 Bluefin Cir
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Whale 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.
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Gondola Paradiso
1299 S Victoria Ave
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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.
Channel Islands Parasail is located at the Marine Emporium Landing in the beautiful Channel Islands Harbor. Get ready for an awesome experience!
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Channel Islands Parasail
3600 Harbor Blvd
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Channel 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 Blvd
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Local, within walking distance at the Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach by Hilton. Variety of bikes incl. e-bikes and tours available.
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Wheel Fun Rentals
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd
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Local, 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 Blvd
Small business owner/managed and in business for 40 years. Best rental prices in the area. Great customer service. Walking distance to their shop.

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Carpinteria State Beach Campground
205 Palm Ave
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Great State beach next to the town with shops and restaurants. (24 mi. north)
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Mission San Buenaventura
211 E Main St
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Love this town! Main Street is still blocked off for pedestrians, outside dining, people watching, etc. Great thrift stores!🤫 (8 mi)
If you like outlet shopping your only 10 miles away.
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Camarillo Premium Outlets
740 Ventura Blvd
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If you like outlet shopping your only 10 miles away.
Landmark Seafood Restaurant (20 mi.) on your way to Malibu!
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Neptune's Net
42505 CA-1
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Landmark Seafood Restaurant (20 mi.) on your way to Malibu!
Santa Barbara must see town if you have time (35 mi. north)
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Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns Wharf
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