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 a chance to win a prize package.
After reviewing the dozens of submissions, Jennie Luna was announced as the winner of the Hidden Gems Contest. She submitted suggestions on behalf of the students in Chicana/o Studies at California State University Channel Islands.
Luna and her fellow students submitted tips on Oxnard’s lesser known agricultural gems including Oxnard Farm Park & Museum, the Community Roots Garden at 1801 Joliet Place, the Cesar Chavez House on Garfield Avenue, the American Sugar Beet Factory Plaque on 5th Street, and the Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Garden on A Street. In addition, the students presented important historical sites, notable movements and even a newspaper!
Luna has won a one-night stay at Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor, plus an excursion for two aboard Island Packers to Channel Islands National Park.
To see the full winning submission, visit the website at
https://visitoxnard.com/blog/hidden-gems-cultural-treasures-oxnard.
About Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Oxnard): Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Oxnard) is a non-profit organization designed to increase visitor expenditures through transient occupancy tax, and tourism revenue opportunities through the promotion of Oxnard as a premier travel destination. Oxnard is an easy drive up the coast from Los Angeles or from the northern portions of California. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy Oxnard’s uncrowded beaches, explore the many diverse attractions and outdoor adventures that are unique to the area. A wide variety of hotel accommodations are available ranging from mid-priced rooms to oceanfront and seaside settings. For more information, call the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau at 805-385-7545 or visit the website at www.visitoxnard.com.