{"id":7256,"date":"2013-02-09T22:07:14","date_gmt":"2013-02-09T22:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/?p=7256"},"modified":"2014-01-12T04:06:38","modified_gmt":"2014-01-12T04:06:38","slug":"things-to-do-in-oxnard-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/7256\/things-to-do-in-oxnard-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Getaway: Things to Do in Oxnard, CA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oxnard<\/a> is a “little bit country, little bit rock-and-roll” kind of place. It sits halfway between bigger (and better known) cities, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, and although it’s Ventura County’s largest city, it maintains a cozy, small-town feel. Here, home-style salsa and strawberry festivals peacefully coexist with the famous Hollywood Beach (a past getaway spot for the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Clark Gable).<\/p>\n

Whether you choose to kayak around the harbor or indulge in some of the city’s fine dining (an abundance of agricultural land means a cornucopia of farm-fresh options), there is no shortage of things to do in Oxnard.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2. Taste (or cook up) the sweet life. <\/strong>Nestled amid a\u00a0cluster of relocated vintage Victorian houses in charming Heritage Square, La Dolce Vita<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(740 South B Street)\u00a0is not just a delicious restaurant. Wannabe chefs can sink their fingers into some pizza dough and other adventurous recipes in hands-on cooking classes taught by the executive chef. From roasted chicken to old-fashioned spaghetti, La Dolce Vita classes promise original twists on age-old cuisine. Classes generally start at 4 p.m. and the price ($55) includes your meal and a glass of wine. Of course, if you’d rather keep your distance from the kitchen, you can dine the old-fashioned way\u2014either way, the restaurant’s authentic Italian and Mediterranean fusion cuisine does not disappoint.<\/p>\n

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Where to eat<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong>\u00a0Located in the old Woolworth building in downtown Oxnard, Fresh & Fabulous Cafe<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(401 South A Street) is a favorite among locals. A small Woolworth museum and old-fashioned vending machines line the the halls in tribute to the building’s origins, but the cafe has its own story\u2014it offers\u00a0healthy options and prime people-watching, plus a special “high tea” on Saturday mornings.<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong>\u00a0Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(117 Los Altos Street) pecializes in the type of food that just makes you feel good, serving up . The hut’s homestyle dishes with a touch of “zing” (think the paprika that graces their famous potatoes) makes diners feel like they’re getting a little slice of someone else’s home. Be sure to bring an appetite when you stop in, as the dishes are served exactly the way that homestyle, comfort food should be served: generously.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong>\u00a0A newcomer to town, the Hollywood Beach Wine Company<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(3500 South Harbor Blvd Suite 111) sits right on the harbor and\u00a0specializes in a green-washed “Hollywood” experience, with an impressive wine list and delicious menu options (make sure to save room for dessert!) sourced from local farmer’s markets, bakeries, and wineries. And the restaurant’s swanky interior, with its dim lighting and red curtains framing wide windows, stays true to the Hollywood hype.<\/p>\n

Where to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2.<\/strong>\u00a0Located on the Channel Islands Harbor and near many Oxnard restaurants, activities, and attractions, the Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(3231 Peninsula Road) is an affordable and convenient pick (from $109).<\/p>\n

3. <\/strong>The suites (from $101) at the Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(2101 West Vineyard Avenue) is a great pick for families, groups, or extended stays. Cook in your fully equipped kitchen or grill in the outdoor picnic area (there’s even grocery service). The hotel also offers a pool, fitness center, an included hot or grab-and-go breakfast, and evening socials with complimentary beer and wine.<\/p>\n

Directions: <\/strong>Take Amtrak,\u00a0to Oxnard, where bus lines are aplenty. Gold Coast Transit<\/a>\u00a0operates bus routes throughout western Ventura County.<\/p>\n

Photos: Embassy Suites, Herzog Cellars, Visit Oxnard<\/em><\/p>\n

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