Just 60 miles northwest of Downtown LA, the salty air of Oxnard calls to Southern California families looking for an action-packed day trip or an epic (and easy) kid-friendly vacation. The picturesque beach town is packed with delicious restaurants, impressive museums, music venues, fun-filled parks, water sports, and miles of stunning sun, sand, and waves that are sure to keep your whole crew happy.
Read on for more than 30 family-friendly activities and attractions worth putting on your Oxnard itinerary. From catching a catamaran to an untouched island and taste-testing your way through a top-notch food hall, to spotting sea lions and parasailing above the Pacific, here are our tried-and-true picks.