Things to Do in Oxnard (2025)

Step into Oxnard’s Victorian era on docent-led walks through restored homes, then return on Friday nights for the lively Summer Concert Series produced with local partners. Tours run year-round; concerts fill the courtyard each June–August. Featured by Visit Oxnard and the Oxnard Downtowners.

Anchored on the harbor, this independent museum pairs world-class ship models and maritime art with rotating exhibits and community programs. It’s open Thursday through Monday—an easy cultural stop before or after a waterside stroll.

Every Sunday, vendors line the waterfront with Oxnard-grown produce, local breads, and hot foods—often alongside fishermen selling fresh catch off the docks. It’s a relaxed slice of harbor life with live music and views for days.

Brewer-owned and rooted in Ventura County’s farmland, Casa Agria pours mixed-fermentation farmhouse ales, barrel-aged sours, and yeast-driven IPAs in a laid-back industrial taproom. Weekly releases keep the board fresh and the locals curious.

Inside Herzog’s family-owned winery, Tierra Sur serves seasonally driven, kosher New American plates with thoughtful wine pairings—long praised by Los Angeles Times critics and recognized locally for community impact. Reservations are recommended; stay for a tasting in the adjacent room.

Family-run and perched above the marina, Moqueca specializes in capixaba-style seafood stews simmered in black clay pots, plus feijoada on Sundays. Eater LA spotlights it as a regional standout; locals come for harbor views and comforting Brazilian flavors.

Learn the ropes or just kick back on private captained sails along the Ventura County coast and out toward Anacapa. A Navy veteran and American Sailing–recognized instructor, Captain Dan runs intimate day sails, overnights, and lessons from the harbor.

This nonprofit company has staged intimate, actor-forward productions since 1994, now set at Fisherman’s Wharf on the harbor. Expect new plays, classics, and local playwright showcases in a room where every seat feels close to the action.

A volunteer-run preserve that protects one of the region’s oldest farm sites, with a rare brick farmhouse, heirloom orchards, and artifacts of the Oxnard Plain. Drop in Tuesday or Saturday mornings for a friendly, hands-in-the-dirt history lesson.

Rent kayaks or SUPs and glide past sea lions on calm harbor waters, or book the in-harbor History and Wildlife tour that weaves local ecology with island lore. It’s a family-friendly launch right from Marine Emporium Landing.

Downtown in the historic Woolworth Building, Xielo serves Mexican artisan desserts—think jericallas, Oaxaca-style hot chocolate, and sweet or savory crepes—rooted in a three-generation family tradition. A sweet stop after Heritage Square.

A small, independent winery with a lively barrel-room scene—tastings by day, live bands and workshops by night. The owners keep it community-forward, adding dance nights, art classes, and kid-friendly events to the calendar.