Once inhabited by the Chumash Indians, Oxnard is now the most populaced city in Ventura County. Settlers soon turned it into a Ranching area. And then by the mid-20th century the city grew and developed the areas outside the downtown with homes, industry, retail, and a new harbor named Channel Islands Harbor. Oxnard is located… Continue reading Oxnard
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Port Hueneme
Port Hueneme is surrounded by Oxnard, the Naval Base Ventura County and the Santa Barbara Channel. It has a south-facing sand beach and is known for great surfing. The beach area is small but stretches to the east and boasts a great wood fishing pier. The beach area also features picnic tables and barbecue grills.… Continue reading Port Hueneme
Santa Cruz Island, Our Backdoor Neighbor
The residents of Southern California and especially the people who live in Ventura County are lucky to have a famous Channel Islands National Park just a few miles offshore. This unique Park is made up of the several offshore islands, off the coast of Southern California. California’s Channel Islands are often called “the Galapagos Islands… Continue reading Santa Cruz Island, Our Backdoor Neighbor