Oxnard, on the CA 1 southwest of its junction with the U.S. 101, first came into being towards the end of the 19th century, but developed quickly, thanks to its agricultural hinterland and two fleet installations to the south, Port Hueneme and Point Mugu. It owes its name to the owner of a sugar-beet refinery, one of the first pioneers to come here. From Channel Islands Harbor, at the end of Peninsula Road near Channel Islands Boulevard, there are direct connections to Channel Islands National Park, the offices of which, however, are to be found in Ventura. From Oxnard it is only 11mi/17km to the nearest island, Anacapa.
The Carnegie Cultural Arts Center owns works of art, an important archeological collection, and artifacts on local history. Previously the building served as a library and the town hall.
Address: Carnegie Art Museum, 424 South C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030-5944, United States
Phone: 1 (805) 385-8158, Fax: 1 (805) 483-3654
Hours:
10am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed
Always closed on: Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May ), Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Fridays 3-5 pm: free admission.
Parking: Pay
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Dedicated on Memorial Day 1965 the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard is a resort and recreation area. It can be reached on the Hopper Harbor Ferry and visitors will enjoy shopping, dining and maritime activities.
Address: Channel Islands Harbor Visitors Center, 2741 South Victoria Avenue, Suite F, Oxnard, CA 93035, United States
Phone: 1 (805) 985-4852, Fax: 1 (805) 815-4947
Gull Wings Children's Museum has more than 12 hands-on exhibits that include a puppet theatre, activity center, touch tank with live marine animals, rock wall climbing, and dress-up area.
Address: Gull Wings Children's Museum, 418 West Fourth Street, Oxnard, CA 93030-5912, United States
Phone: 1 (805) 483-3005, Fax: 1 (805) 483-3226
The Oxnard Redevelopment Agency restored Heritage Square in 1985. There are tours of 15 restored buildings from 1876 to 1912 including a church, water tower, pump house and storehouse. The grounds of Heritage Square also include a visitor center and community theatre.
Address: Heritage Square Visitor Center, 715 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030-7178, United States
Phone: 1 (805) 483-7960, Fax: 1 (805) 486-6904
Murphy Auto Museum features 40 vehicles (antique, classic and new) from a 1903 Oldsmobile horseless carriage to 2008 Shelby Cobra GT500KR. Packards from 1934 to 1956 and several Ford Model T cars in different configurations.
Another highlight is the longest model railroad train layout in Ventura County.
Hours:
10am-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Tips: Donations accepted. Weekdays available for groups and tours by reservation.
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