A Great Place to Live, Work and Play

The city of Oxnard is located on the pristine shores of the Pacific Ocean in Ventura County, California with panoramic mountain views to the north and south, while the Channel Islands National Park frames the western horizon.

As the largest city in the county with a population of more than 210,000, Oxnard combines its beautiful coastal setting and small-town charm with its position as a hub for manufacturing, agriculture and defense.

​Incorporated in 1903 as a small agricultural community, Oxnard today is a vibrant and diverse city that celebrates its heritage, multiculturalism and natural beauty while proactively developing a prosperous, innovative and healthy future for residents, businesses and visitors.

Oxnard is conveniently located along U.S. Route 101 in Ventura County, approximately 60 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles and 35 miles southeast of Santa Barbara. The city is 26.6 square miles with an elevation of 53 feet above sea level (near City Hall). It is the largest city in Ventura County and the 20th largest city in California. 

Live and Work in Oxnard, California
Oxnard is a charming community by the sea, offering coastal beauty at its finest. The city is located on the beautiful Southern California coast just 60 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles and 35 miles south of Santa Barbara. With a population of just over 210,000 Oxnard has a small-town atmosphere with all the advantages and culture of a big city.

Residents of Oxnard enjoy a pleasant suburban atmosphere and a balanced economy, excellent health care, outstanding educational opportunities, a wide selection of retail shopping and an exciting range of restaurants and entertainment. The City of Oxnard is proud of its outstanding quality of life, wide variety of housing choices, low crime rate and the Chamber’s contribution to the community.

Business and Industry
Oxnard is an attractive area on the central coast for industrial and commercial development sector. Retail trade, real estate, manufacturing and industry play a primary role in the regional growth of the Oxnard plain. One of Ventura County’s premier economic engines, the Port of Hueneme moves over 9.2 billion in cargo annually and creating 10,226 trade-related jobs.

Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) and its tenants directly employ more than 19,000 personnel (military and civilian) workers and is the largest employer in Ventura County.

Oxnard is surrounded by some of the most fertile agricultural land in the world. More than 12,000 acres in Ventura County are dedicated to growing strawberries, primarily in Oxnard.

Oxnard is a region with many employment opportunities in a variety of areas, such as retail, trade industries, health care services and educational institutions.

Climate
The Oxnard Plain experiences a mild Mediterranean climate typical of Southern California with an average of 276 days of sunshine. Average temperatures in the Oxnard area are 70° F high and a 53° F low. Precipitation averages 17.4 inches per year, with the majority of rainfall occurring from November through March.

Infographic by John Cole Marketing

Map of Oxnard - By the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau