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Oxnard Strawberry
Festival
The
Oxnard California Strawberry Festival will return May 17 & 18,
2008 with live musical entertainment, over 300 Arts & Crafts,
50 food booths, gooey contests, the Strawberry Promenade, Star Berry
Hunt, Strawberryland For Kids, and more. The proceeds benefit more
than 40 Southland charities.
Founded in 1782, the mission includes a restored church, Holy Cross
School, and a small museum. The San Buenaventura Mission is located
at 225 East Main Street, 10.1 miles northwest of our Oxnard property.
Turn-of-the-century homes have been restored or replicated. Gardens
and courtyards feature over 140 varieties of trees, shrubs, and
flowers. Guided tours are available. Summertime Friday evening concerts
are performed featuring jazz to latin rythms.
The City has 17 recognized historical sites within the City boundaries.
These sites are listed as Ventura County Historical Landmarks. They
are located in an area the City has established as a "Cultural
Heritage District" which is between Second and Sixth Streets
and "F" and "C" Streets. The Cultural Heritage
District includes examples of early residential architecture. An
Oxnard Historic Points of Interest brochure is available at the
Tourism Bureau.
The Carnegie Art Museum, built in 1907 as a Carnegie Library, the
museum features changing exhibits, a permanent art collection, and
educational programs. Serving the fine arts needs of Northern Ventura
County, the museum has been offering a full Museum Education Program
with the support of Mervyn's since 1988. Major exhibits change quarterly
and range from traditional to contemporary art from many cultures.
The monthly "Masters in our Midst Series" shows works
by county artists. Over 5,000 students each year participate in
"Tours with Hands-On Art Workshops", a main focus of the
Program. 424 South "C" Street. 805-385-8179.
The Gull Wings Children's Museum features 20 hands-on exhibits and
activities for children. It is located at 418 W 4th St, 1.3 miles
south of our Oxnard location.
Filled with objects of a nautical nature, self-guided and docent
tours show off the museum's model ships, fine art, and constantly-changing
maritime exhibits. Experience the majesty of the marine painters
and engravers art in the ALMAR collection of 58 wworks, dating from
1700 to the present. Trace the development of water transport, 4000BC
to date, in the 36 model collection of the Genealogy of the Ship.
Delight in the exquistely detailed ships crafted by master modeler,
Edward Marple. 2731 South Victoria Avenue. 805-984-6260.
The museum displays Native American, Hispanic, and pioneer influences
in the area. Located in Ventura at 100 East Main St, the museum
is 10.2 miles northwest of our Oxnard property.
Features cultural artifacts from around the globe, as well as an
extensive collection of World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War
uniforms and weapons. Fifty years ago, after Seabees returned from
World War II, officials at Port Hueneme decided to commemorate the
exploits of the U.S. Navy's builder-fighters. Because the men of
the Construction Battalions had become legendary from their extraordinary
efforts in the Pacific, North Africa, and Europe it seemed only
appropriate to gather souvenirs veterans had left behind. These
uniforms, original photographs, documents and artifacts were the
birth of the Seabee Museum, the nation's second oldest Navy museum.
Opening its doors to the public on July 4, 1947, the Museum over
the last five decades has undergone renovations, extensions and
additions, including a move in the 1950's to the present location.
The core of the facility consists of two extensive quonset huts.
A second gallery (named the Moreell Wing in honor of Admiral Ben
Moreell).
How about letting your child become a doctor in the operating room
or dig fossils as an archaeologist, or, get on stage and watch themselves
on T.V. as a fiesta dancer, firefighter, or policeman. Or, even
become a puppeteer and put on their very own show. A community-based
nonprofit organization known as Gull Wing Children's Museum was
opened in 1989 to create a museum in which children could explore,
experiment, and develop their learning potential while having fun.
This "hands-on" museum probides a service thoughout Ventura,
Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties. The exhibits, geared toward
children ages 2 to 12, offers youngsters a chance to discover and
learn by participating in an experience rather than by observation.
418 W. Fourth Street. 805-483-3005.
The Otis Chandler Vintage Museum is a 45,000 square-foot collection
of vintage and classic automobiles and motorcycles. More than 130
rare motorcycles are on display, with a major emphasis on Harley
Davidson and other American brands. The museum is open about once
per month. 805-486-0666.
The Channel Islands Harbor, a lively spot for locals and visitors
containing 2,600 boat slips, 9 marinas, waterside shopping, numerous
restaurants, and boat rentals. The harbor boasts several parks,
a swim beach, and a Maritime Museum. Several harbor festivals are
held annually. 805-985-4852.
The mall underwent a complete renovation in 2002.
The Oxnard Factory Outlets feature numerous factory stores in a
citrus-growing theme that represents Oxnard's packing-shed history.
The outlets are located off of US 101 between Rice and Rose Ave,
about 2 miles east of our Oxnard property.
Formally the Buenaventura Mall, the Pacific View Mall has been completely
renovated and contains over 200 stores. The Pacific View Mall is
located in Ventura at 363 Mills Road at Main Street, 6.8 miles northwest
of our Oxnard property.
Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sancturary, off Oxnard's
coastline, may be visited by air or boar. From late December through
April, whale watching excursions are scheduled. Please contact Cisco's
Landing, 805-985-8511; Aspen Helicopters, 805-985-5416; or Marine
Emporium Landing, 805-985-0541.
The newest addition to California's State University system is located
in Camarillo at 1 University Dr, 12.5 miles east of our Oxnard property.
Nearby beaches: Hollywood Beach: 6.4 miles; Oxnard Beach: 6.7 miles
Bicycling and jogging trails are available along the beach: 6 miles
Boating to Channel Islands National Park
The chain of eight islands was dedicated as a national park by Congress
in 1980. Trips to the islands can be arranged through the Channel
Islands Harbor in Oxnard (5.5 miles southwest), the Ventura Harbor
(8 miles northwest), or the Santa Barbara Harbor (36 miles north).
Bowling
Nearby bowling centers: Wagon Wheel Bowl: 2.1 miles; Buena Lanes:
4.7 miles
Fitness Centers / Gyms
Nearby fitness centers: 24 Hour Fitness: 1.6 miles; YMCA: 7.2 miles
Golfing
Nearby golf courses: River Ridge Golf Course: 2.5 miles; Buenaventura
Golf Course: 5.2 miles
Tennis
Nearby tennis courts: Oxnard Tennis Center: 2.1 miles; Moranda Park
Tennis Complex: 5.6 miles
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