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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oxnard has to offer.
Where to Eat in Oxnard
If you’re looking for affordable options, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Oxnard (461 W Esplanade Dr) and Copper Blues Rock Pub and Kitchen - Oxnard (591 Collection Boulevard Unit 4020) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Oxnard
When to visit Oxnard
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″.
How to Get to Oxnard
Plane
Although Oxnard doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Barbara (SBA), which is located 66 km from Oxnard. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Azul, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oxnard departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oxnard. The train journey from Oxnard to Anaheim takes 0h 47m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 28m 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 Kyte and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oxnard, including FlixBus, Tufesa and Greyhound.
Airlines serving Oxnard
Where to stay in Oxnard
Average rates range from around $427 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $397 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oxnard
Most booked hotels in Oxnard
Renting a car in Oxnard
Renting a car in Oxnard costs $69 per day, on average, or $275 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Enterprise, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Oxnard is the Dollar branch at 2889 West 5th Street, which is 5 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.97 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 $47.70 and $63.59.