Contents 5 10 14 18 WELCOME Visit Oxnard, a laidback Cali destination with soul. FRESHLY PICKED Find out what's hot in Oxnard. Taqueria el Tapatio serves up deliciousness daily in the Annex. ARTS & CULTURE Discover a lively creative scene . LIFE'S BETTER AT THE BEACH Head to SoCal's uncrowded and beloved seaside gems. 24 THE OLD SCHOOL RULES Discover Oxnard's small town charms and hotspots. 30 INSIDERS' GUIDE TO CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK Meet the inspiring rangers and start your adventure.. 43 GO YOUR OWN WAY Create a memorable Oxnard vacation with five ready-made itineraries . 11 49 TOP: CALI GODLEY; BOTTOM: JEFF LIPSKY FEAST! Get to know the folks that make our city a foodie's dream, from craft beer to delicious dessert. 56 PLAN YOUR NEXT VISIT Use our handy calendar of events and signature festivals. 64 DOG DAYS Bring your best pal to Oxnard, one of the Golden State's pet-friendliest cities. COVER STORY Our cover was shot by photographer Jeff Lipsky (in the hat) off the Oxnard Coast. Our models, Kyle and Kat Sirignano (of Honey Cup Coffee & Kitchen), did this shoot on their anniversary! Greg Stevenson of Marina Sailing, and Dawn Brooks were our boat captains. Julie Mino of Visit Oxnard and Deanne O'Connor of Destination Creative Group just tried to keep this crew in line! VISITOXNARD.COM | 2019 3