Staying in the city of Oxnard, California? Spending a day at the beach is a must – Oxnard is situated on the Pacific Ocean, just under a 1.5 hour drive from Los Angeles.
Hollywood Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the area. Back in the day, old Hollywood stars like Charlie Chaplin and Greta Garbo filmed movies along this particular stretch of the beach (which is why it is rightfully called Hollywood Beach). It’s easy to see why they chose this spot – today, the beach is a peaceful and beautiful environment for you and your family to enjoy.
Looking for a relaxing place to stay? The Embassy Suites by Hilton is just down the road from the Hollywood Beach area and has a ton of family-friendly amenities!
The perfect way to continue the day after playing at the beach? Try out a family-friendly 4-wheel bike ride. Ride along the beach for the scenic views and ocean breeze – and maybe even race your family!
If you get hungry at Oxnard Beach, the Hollywood Beach Cafe is only a thirty second walk from the sand.The cafe is a local favorite and serves up breakfast and lunch all day, 7 days a week. Some cafe specialties include their fried chicken and waffles, short stacks, and their unique burgers! Grab a bite to eat and lay on the beach, you won’t regret it!
Another great place to eat is at La Dolce Vita Ristorante located in Heritage Square. Here, you can eat like you are in the 1920s. Here you can enjoy a “high tea”, an event established in the Victorian Era. Along with English breakfast tea and berry tea, the restaurant offers an assortment of teas and snacks including finger sandwiches, chocolate covered strawberries, and pastries.
In the mood for a treat? Oxnard’s own artisan dessert shop Xielo! is a family-run Spanish dessert shop that offers a wide variety of sweets in downtown Oxnard. It was founded in order to share family recipes with the community. The shop offers mouthwatering guava empanadas, shaved ice, and savory crepes. One of the most unique items on the menu is their cactus bread, which is made with fresh cactus leaves and nuts.
