oxnard eat+drink+do

EATS

Hollywood Beach Cafe

• 117 Los Altos St, Hollywood Beach

• Walk from the house

• diner style food & drinks:: breakfast, lunch & dinner (weekends only)

Moqueca Restaurant

• 3550 Harbor Blvd, Channel Islands Harbor

• Walk/bike from the house

• Traditional Brazilian seafood stews cooked in clay pots. Great comfort food/foodie find.

Sea Fresh Restaurant

• 3550 Harbor Blvd, Channel Islands Harbor

• Walk/bike ride from the house

• Casual seafood lunch & dinner menu. 10% off online orders with code STAYHOME.

Toppers Pizza

• 2701 Peninsula Rd, Oxnard

• less than a mile walk/ 5-minute bike ride from the house

• Pizza + Salad Bar + Cookie Pizza, with Harbor views. Delivery available.

The Raven Tavern

• 1651 Victoria Ave, Oxnard

• 2 miles/ 5-minute drive from the house

• pub food from both sides of the Atlantic + bar drinks, specializing in savory pies

Anaba Japanese Restaurant

• 1171 Victoria Ave, Oxnard

• 2 miles/5-minute drive from the house

• Sushi & traditional Japanese food. Sit in the back for Harbor Views.

Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant

• 2810 Portico Way, Oxnard

• 8 miles/15-minute drive from the house

• Our fave Mexican restaurant, located within The Collection Shopping Center.

Lazy Dog Restaurant

• 598 Town Center Dr, Oxnard

• 8 miles/15-minute drive from the house

• Large global influenced menu and family-friendly atmosphere

• Located at the Collection, where you can find other restaurants, shops, Target, Whole Foods, and a movie theater.

Silverlake Ramen

• 550 Collection Blvd, Oxnard

• 8 miles/15-minute drive from the house

• Serves up ramen, rice bowls, and yummy appetizers. Vegetarian-friendly.

• Located inside the Food Annex with other food options.

Xielo Artisan Desserts

• 212 W. 4th St.

• 5 miles/15-minute drive from the house

• A small café in downtown Oxnard that serves up amazing pastries, crepes, raspados (shaved ice), and coffees. There’s nothing that I’ve tried that wasn’t great.

Pepe’s Mexican Food

• 200 Rossmore Dr, Oxnard

• 2 miles/5-minute drive from the house

• Taco stand with minimal outdoor picnic tables. Serves traditional Mexican food. Close to Kiddie Beach. Cash only.

Carnitas El Rey

• 124 E. 5th St, Oxnard

• 5 miles/15-minute drive from the house

• If you love carnitas, and ONLY carnitas, then this is the spot. Their side offering of freshly made tortillas, rice, beans, and salsa are just as delicious as the carnitas, but that’s the extent of their menu.

• Walk to Xielo Mexican Artisan for dessert

• Doordash Delivery Available

Broasted Chicken

• 325 E. Port Hueneme Rd

• 4 miles/10-minute drive from the house

• The best fried chicken around — juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside. Enjoy with Filipino favorites like pancit (noodles), lumpia (egg roll), and a side of white rice.

• Small hole-in-the-wall dine-in, take-out, delivery, or Doordash available

DRINKS

Blenders in the Grass

• 1225 S Victoria Ave, Seabridge Marketplace, Oxnard

• 2.5 miles/5-minute drive from the house

• Refreshing smoothies and acai bowls

Honey Cup Coffeehouse & Creamery

• 3500 Harbor Blvd, Channel Islands Harbor

• 0.6 miles/ 5-minute bike ride from the house

• coffee + small breakfast & lunch menu of pastries, sandwiches, and soft ice cream

Rudder Room

• 2929 Ocean Dr.

• A walk down the street from the house

• A dive bar with the best on-sand backyard complete with ocean/island views and 2 volleyball courts

SEE & DO

Oxnard Beach Park

• 1601 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard

• 2-minute bike ride from the house

• Just past the Mandalay Resort. Offers volleyball courts, picnic and grass areas, and a pirate-themed playground. There’s also a bike trail that takes you around the dunes.

Yoga By the Sea

• 1601 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard

• 2-minute bike ride from Lodge

• Donation-based yoga classes are held on the grass area of Oxnard Park and on the sand at nearby Mandalay Beach. Check their website for schedules & sign-up.

Channel Islands Farmers Market

• 3600 Harbor Blvd, Channel Islands Harbor

• 10-minute walk from the house

• Every Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wheel Fun Rentals

• 3600 Harbor Blvd, Channel Islands Harbor

• 10-minute walk from the house

• Offers specialty bike rentals like tandem bikes, quad sport bikes, and surry bikes, to name a few. Visit their website for cost + additional info.

Channel Islands Kayak Center

• 3600 Harbor Blvd, Channel Islands Harbor

• 5-minute bike ride from the house

• Offers rentals and lessons for kayaks, paddleboards, and jet skis; kayak cave tours for Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands, and history & wildlife tours of the Harbor. Discount offers are often available on Groupon.com.

A & M Boat Charters

• 3600 Harbor Blvd, Channel Islands Harbor

• 5-minute bike ride from the house

• Offers kayaking tours to Anacapa Island and diving excursions to coastal & rocky reefs, kelp beds, oil rigs, and wrecks.

S California Jet Skis

• 3600 Harbor Blvd, Channel Islands Harbor

• 5-minute bike ride from the house

• Offers jet ski, electric boats, and bike rentals.

Channel Islands Parasail

• 3600 Harbor Blvd, Channel Islands Harbor

• 5-minute bike ride from the house

• No experience needed for this operation run by experienced U.S. Coast Guard Licensed masters.

Sail Channel Islands

• 3150 Harbor Blvd, Channel Islands Harbor

• 5-minute bike ride from the house

• Offers captained charter sailboat ride

Channel Islands Sports Fishing

• 4151 Victoria Ave, Channel Islands Harbor

• 5-minute drive from the house

• Booking service for independently owned and operated charter boats for ½, ¾, full-day, or overnight deep sea fishing trips.

Island Packers

• 3600 Harbor Blvd, Channel Islands Harbor

• Departs from Ventura Harbor, a 10-minute drive from the house

• Offers transportation to all 5 islands in the Channel Islands National Park, as well as whale watching excursions.

Santa Barbara Adventure Co.

• Departs from Ventura Harbor, a 10-minute drive from the house

• Offers snorkeling and kayak cave tours in the Channel Islands. Transportation provided by  Island Packers.

Hopper Boat Rentals

• 2741 Victoria Blvd, next to Topper’s Pizza

• 5-minute bike ride/10-minute walk from the house

• Offers the lowest priced rental for a minimum of 1-hour electric boat rentals. Pack a lunch and take a perfect relaxing cruise around the Harbor. Also offers rafting & kayaking rentals.

Maritime Museum

• 3900 Bluefin Circle, CI Harbor

• 10-minute bike ride from the house

• Offers an impressive  500-year-old collection of seascapes, ship models, and maritime artifacts.

Bowlero

• 601 Collection Blvd, Oxnard

• 15-minute drive from the house

• Bowling, arcade & sportbar