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Category: Parks & Beaches - Oxnard Attractions & Activities
Address: Dean Dr and Varsity St, Ventura, CA 93003
This 38-acre park is a favorite leisure destination, thanks to its abundant sports facilities and its open spaces. Folks who want to picnic or bring the kids to release some energy will find room to do so, as will amateur athletes who choose to test their skills in soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, and tennis. Restrooms are available, and...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Oxnard Attractions & Activities
Address: 3900 Pelican Way, Oxnard, CA 93035
This harbor is a gathering place for folks who love the sea – sailing on it, playing in it, basking along its shores. Along the harbor, you'll find a host of restaurants and shops, along with lodging opportunities, yacht clubs, marinas, and the like. If you want, you can rent bikes or boats, take advantage of sports and picnicking facilities, or...
Channel Islands National Park Headquarters and Visitors Center
Category: Parks & Beaches - Oxnard Attractions & Activities
Address: 1901 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura Harbor, Ventura, CA 93001
California's protected Channel Islands offer an extraordinary foray into untamed wilderness and the beauty of a secluded nature preserve. Five of the eight islands (San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Anacapa, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara) are set aside for posterity and can be visited for camping, diving, fishing, whale watching, and the like. Before...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Oxnard Attractions & Activities
Address: 900 W Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
Favored for its oceanside camping opportunities and temperate waters, this familiar beach caters to everyone from swimmers and bikers to surfers and hikers. Fishermen also take advantage of local marine life, and bird-watchers maintain a look-out for native species. Great for a family sojourn or a weekend getaway for one.
Category: Parks & Beaches - Oxnard Attractions & Activities
Address: Ferro Dr, Ventura, CA 93001
Incredible views of the city, the coastline, and the Channel Islands are a constant at this 107-acre park. High above Ventura's downtown, the park beckons to visitors with its large cross and observation deck. Both make for great photo ops and also serve as a resting place once you've traversed the hill's trails and pathways. Depending on what...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Oxnard Attractions & Activities
Address: Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA 93001
If you're browsing the visitors center of the Channel Islands National Park, you may want to spend a few hours at this adjacent beach, especially if you've got kids. The protected beach is ideal for little ones, and the waters are calm and relaxing. Do know that the place has a tendency to be quite busy, given its popularity and its convenient...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Oxnard Attractions & Activities
Address: Pierpont Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001
If your group maintains a diversity of interests, you would do well to check out this popular park. Adjacent to Ventura Harbor, the leisure-time venue offers access to the beach and also features a fishing area for folks who want to (literally) test the waters. Kids will find play facilities to explore, including a grand concrete replica of a ship...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Oxnard Attractions & Activities
Address: Harbor Blvd and San Pedro St, Ventura, CA 93001
An integral part of Ventura's life, this expansive beach serves as the location for a number of area festivals and athletic competitions. It also boasts a pier, plenty of picnicking sites, rental facilities, WiFi access, and several places to pick up a bite to eat. However, the park's main draws are its sunny beaches, which accommodate surfers and...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Oxnard Attractions & Activities
Address: Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA 93001
Although it's not well known for swimming since its waters are generally rough, this less-frequented beach is a terrific place to simply enjoy the coastline. Folks who like to be mesmerized by the motion of the surf often head here to relax or contemplate, and you'll find a few kite-flying visitors who thrill to the area's gusty winds as well....
Surfers' Point at Seaside Park
Category: Parks & Beaches - Oxnard Attractions & Activities
Address: Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001
If you're young, fearless, and want to hone your surfing abilities, this beach may just be your ideal destination. Teens and college kids populate the place, seeking the rush that only longboard surfing can bring. If you're in the mood to join them, paddle on out; if not, enjoy the athleticism and the struggles as a spectator. Parking can be a bit...
