The Country Inn & Suites Oxnard, CA hotel is ideally located within walking distance of beautiful beaches, great shopping, excellent restaurants, fun attractions and local nightlife. Our convenient hotel near the Channel Islands is nestled between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara and is a perfect home base for business or leisure travel to Southern California.
Travelers will find a wide variety of things to see and do while lodging in Oxnard, including:
California State University, Channel Islands (10 miles) (805) 437-8500 California State University at Channel Islands is four-year, public college located in Camarillo, California, with a student population of about 3,100.
Carnegie Art Museum (4.4 miles) (805) 385-8157 This former library now serves as a museum housing photography, prints, paintings and drawings, as well as international works and art from California artists.
Channel Islands National Park (10 miles) (805) 658-5700 Five of the eight Channel Islands can be visited for camping, diving, fishing and whale watching. Visitors can also get a glimpse of the harbor and the islands from the observation tower.
Channel Islands Harbor (10 miles) Channel Islands Harbor offers fun-filled water activities for the entire family. While visiting the harbor, visit their many shops and fine dining with menus offering deli sandwiches to Brazilian cuisine.
Herzog Wine Cellars (8 miles) (805) 983-1560 Enjoy self-guided winery tours, wine tastings and an acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant at Herzog Wine Cellars.
Island Packers Cruises (4.4 miles) (805) 642-1393 Cruise the California Channel Islands for island hiking, camping, kayaking, whale watching and sightseeing in the harbor.
Oxnard Community College (3 miles) (805) 986-5800 This accredited two-year institution hosts many public events every year, so there is sure to be something for all visitors lodging in Oxnard.
Pacific Scuba Center (4 miles) (805) 984-2566 Become trained in snorkeling and basic open water scuba diving up to Divermaster level at this full-service PADI training facility.
Port Hueneme Lighthouse (0.1 miles) (805) 986-4953 Visit this ornate, two-story Victorian lighthouse built in 1874 to guide shipping through the Santa Barbara Channel.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (30 miles) (805) 577-4000 Be sure to check out this museum dedicated to former president Reagan. It features photos, special exhibits, memorabilia and documents.
SeaBee Museum (0.2 miles) (805) 488-2023 The SeaBee museum tracks the development and activities of the Navy Seabees and the Civil Engineer Corps.
Ventura County Maritime Museum (3.5 miles) (805) 984-6260 A museum documenting seafaring and ocean travel, the Venture Maritime Museum is home to a collection of maritime art and artifacts, model ships, engravings, paintings and exhibits tracking the development of shipbuilding.
Rancho Ventavo Cellars (4 miles) (805) 483-8084 Located in downtown Oxnard at Heritage Square, Rancho Ventavo Cellars offers tastings on weekends (Friday-Sunday) from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Janna K Day Spa (805) 984-0100 Offers a full range of spa and hair services.
A number of local companies are also located near our hotel, including:
Naval Base Ventura County Port Hueneme and Point Mugu
About an hour north of Los Angeles, Ventura County looks out affectionately on the expansive Pacific Ocean. Initially settled by Chumash Indians, the region was discovered by Portuguese and Spanish adventurers in the mid-16th century. Not long thereafter, Spain began to construct missions along the coast, and San Buenaventura (Ventura's original, official name) was established in 1782. Small communities and sprawling ranches grew around it, giving rise to the eventual town. In the 19th century, California saw an influx of settlers, and Ventura County became an agricultural capital, a title it holds yet today. In fact, the town of Oxnard derived its name from brothers who built a factory there to process sugar beets, a profitable early crop. Thanks to fertile lands and abundant rainfall, the area now serves as a top producer of strawberries, lima beans, lemons, and celery. The oil industry and the military also rank as major employers, along with electronics and tourism. Throughout its periods of growth, Ventura County has had the foresight to maintain its communities' small-town charm, as well as their history. Naturally, the coast is a perpetual draw, and area beaches are frequented by residents and visitors alike. Off the coast, the Channel Islands are a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts as well. While you're around, you'll definitely want to visit San Buenaventura Mission, Ventura Harbor, and Ventura's City Hall, not to mention Carnegie Art Museum and Heritage Square in Oxnard. They're just brief indication of the all-American appeal that brings folks to the county for business, for pleasure, and for fun.
Did you know?
Early settlers, who fell in love with Ventura County's mild climate and fertile soils, considered themselves blessed to reside in such a paradise. Even Ventura's official name, San Buenaventura acknowledges their sentiment: It means "good fortune."
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