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.
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.
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″.
Although Oxnard doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 47 miles from Oxnard. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oxnard departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 09m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oxnard. The train journey from Oxnard to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $15 for a 0h 36m trip. The train station in Oxnard is called Oxnard, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Oxnard is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 50 miles from Oxnard. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oxnard, including Tufesa, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Oxnard takes 125 miles and will cost you around $33. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 135 miles.
Average rates range from around $304 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $232 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor and Best Western Oxnard Inn.
Renting a car in Oxnard costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 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, 18% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Standard (Honda Accord or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oxnard, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.