Oxnard travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oxnard

With a population of 197,899, Oxnard is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oxnard has to offer.

Where to Eat in Oxnard

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fresco II on the Marina (1651 S. Victoria Ave.) and Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine (3550 S. Harbor Blvd Ste. 201) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Oxnard

American
Very good (116 reviews)
Kosher
Very good (60 reviews)
American
Very good (46 reviews)
American
Very good (116 reviews)
Kosher
Very good (60 reviews)
American
Very good (46 reviews)

When to visit Oxnard

Oxnard in November
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oxnard in November
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oxnard in August, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Oxnard, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Oxnard

Plane

Although Oxnard doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 75 km from Oxnard. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Air China and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oxnard departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oxnard. The train journey from Oxnard to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 42m trip. The train station in Oxnard is called Oxnard, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Oxnard is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 81 km from Oxnard. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oxnard, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Oxnard takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

Although Oxnard doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 75 km from Oxnard. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Air China and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oxnard departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oxnard. The train journey from Oxnard to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 42m trip. The train station in Oxnard is called Oxnard, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Oxnard is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 81 km from Oxnard. You’ll find branches of Ace and Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oxnard, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Oxnard takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Oxnard

Lufthansa
Good (4,480 reviews)
KLM
Good (820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (913 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,277 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,529 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,843 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,460 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,435 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (219 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (895 reviews)
LOT
Good (670 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,116 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (885 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,257 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oxnard

Average rates range from around $436 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $368 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oxnard

Most booked hotels in Oxnard

Homewood Suites by Hilton Oxnard/Camarillo
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 176 reviews)
$195+
Casa Via Mar Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 690 reviews)
$150+
Holiday Inn Express Port Hueneme
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 458 reviews)
$185+
Hilton Garden Inn Oxnard/Camarillo
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 450 reviews)
$170+
Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 363 reviews)
$188+
Courtyard by Marriott Oxnard Ventura
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 407 reviews)
$181+

Renting a car in Oxnard

Renting a car in Oxnard costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.67 per gallon in Oxnard (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Oxnard is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Oxnard costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.67 per gallon in Oxnard (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Oxnard is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.