Tag: Visit Oxnard

Culture is Back! Oxnard Museums Set to Reopen

by Community Contributor • April 5, 2021 • Comments Off

With the County of Ventura moving into the State’s Orange Tier this week, Oxnard museums are set to re-open after a long year of closures. The museums will follow health and safety guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), State of California, and County of Ventura to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The Murphy Auto Museum returned Saturday, April 3 with a “soft opening” and a “full-blown reopening” Saturday, April 10. The Murphy will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm. The museum features an impressive display of beautiful vintage automobiles and Americana; it is also home to the Fireball Art Gallery and Gold Coast Modular Rail Road Club.

Visit Oxnard Partners with Q95.9’s Rico & Mambo to Promote Oxnard Restaurants in Takeout Challenge

by Community Contributor • January 15, 2021 • Comments Off

Oxnard Restaurant Week is an event put on by Visit Oxnard each January during California Restaurant Month. Typically, the organization works with local restaurants to create a citywide dining program, attracting diners to try menu items at reduced prices. Last year, the organization changed it up by instead creating the Oxnard Taco Trail. This year, Visit Oxnard is getting even more creative.

Given the current California public health order limiting restaurants to takeout, Visit Oxnard is partnering with radio personalities Rico & Mambo on the “Guys Gotta Eat” challenge to ask residents to forego cooking at home for the week – to please order takeout and support Oxnard restaurants.

Visit Oxnard’s Annual ’12 Days of Giveaways Contest’ Returns

by Community Contributor • December 7, 2020 • Comments Off

In a year when we need it most, Visit Oxnard is spreading holiday cheer with its annual “12 Days of Giveaways” contest, set to return December 7-22.

Each day, Visit Oxnard will feature the giveaway items on Facebook and Instagram. The prizes include an overnight stay at Residence Inn River Ridge; Island Packers excursions; a harbor cruise with Gondola Paradiso; and adventures with Channel Islands Parasail and SoCal Jet Ski. Gift cards are also up for grabs from The Collection at RiverPark, Casa Agria Ales, Red Tandem Brewery and other Oxnard restaurants and attractions.

Visit Oxnard wins Oxnard Chamber of Commerce 70th Annual Community & Business Awards “Best Place to Work”

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2020 • Comments Off

The team at Visit Oxnard has been recognized by the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce 70th Annual Community & Business Awards Selection Committee as the “Best Place to Work.”

Oxnard Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Nancy Lindholm affirms the win as deserving. She says, “Visit Oxnard has been recognized by numerous organizations for the accomplishments they have achieved as a team. It is clear they work together very well to get Oxnard’s name out there. It’s also apparent they have fun doing it!”

Coronavirus Pandemic Hits Hard at Oxnard’s Tourism Industry Following Strong 2019

by Community Contributor • May 14, 2020 • Comments Off

The coronavirus pandemic has hit hard at Oxnard’s tourism industry, which, according to Visit California’s latest economic impact report, was thriving in 2019.

The “California Travel Impacts” report, prepared for Visit California by Dean Runyan Associates, shows visitor spending reached $1.8 billion, a $33.8 million boost from 2018, and supported 17,050 jobs in Ventura County. Continued growth highlights how important tourism is to the region and California’s economy.

Back to the Future Part III to celebrate 30th anniversary – Here’s what scenes shot in Oxnard look like today.

by Community Contributor • May 14, 2020 • Comments Off

Back to the Future Part III hit theaters May 25, 1990, which means it’s been 30 years since Oxnard’s Doris Avenue and Oxford Drive hit the silver screen as planned neighborhood Hilldale in the iconic film. Railroad tracks at South Ventura Road and Shoreview Drive in neighboring city Port Hueneme also appeared in the film as the scene of the DeLorean’s destruction. Fans of the franchise continue to visit the modern-day film locations to pay homage to these movie history landmarks.

Visit Oxnard Group Sales Manager Wins Smart Meetings Award

by Community Contributor • April 2, 2020 • Comments Off

OXNARD – Group Sales Manager Courtney Freeman has been awarded the “Stellar Performer” Award by integrated media company Smart Meetings. Awardees are described as women who “are the first to roll up their sleeves, persevere through any obstacle, are savvy…

Visit Oxnard Participates in National Plan for Vacation Day on Jan. 28

by Community Contributor • January 23, 2020 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Mix things up in Oxnard! Visit Oxnard is participating in U.S. Travel’s National Plan for Vacation Day on January 28 by offering a prize package for one lucky winner! The prize package includes a two-night stay at Residence Inn…

Visit Oxnard Launches New Holiday Ad

by Community Contributor • December 12, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Visit Oxnard is putting a unique spin on the holiday season with a new ad recently launched on its social media channels. The 30-second ad, filmed by local cinematographers, Steel Cut Productions, features a cast of familiar Oxnard faces…

Visit Oxnard Announces ’12 Days of Giveaways Contest’

by Community Contributor • November 26, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Visit Oxnard is spreading holiday cheer with its annual “12 Days of Giveaways” contest, which runs from December 9-20. Each day, Visit Oxnard will feature “one rapper rapping” the giveaway items on Facebook and Instagram. The prizes include overnight…

Visit Oxnard Announces Winner of Hidden Gems Contest

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Visit Oxnard recently held a contest for local residents to help uncover hidden gems in the city, asking the question — “Where would you take an Oxnard Visitor?” The community got to work and sent in many tips for…

Through Nov. 9 — Gloves are On! USA Boxing’s 2019 Last Chance Qualifier Comes to Oxnard… National PAL Boxing Tournament

by Community Contributor • September 1, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Visit Oxnard is proud to announce the 2019 Last Chance Qualifier — National PAL Boxing Tournament will be held in Oxnard November 1-9. Both spectators and elite boxers are invited to participate in this prestigious tournament, one of the…

Share Tips on Oxnard’s Hidden Gems for a Chance to Win an Overnight Hotel Stay and Santa Cruz Island Excursion

by Community Contributor • August 26, 2019 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Visit Oxnard is seeking locals’ help in unearthing the hidden gems of Oxnard. It works simply this way: Residents send in tips on the hidden gems they have discovered for a chance to win a prize package. The package…

Tourism Continued to Support Oxnard’s Economy in 2018

by Community Contributor • May 8, 2019 • Comments Off

Travel Industry Thrives in Oxnard/Ventura County and Across California OXNARD — Oxnard and Ventura County continued to thrive from visitor spending in 2018. According to Dean Runyan Associates, visitor spending in Ventura County reached $1,801.9 million and supported 17,360 jobs, a…