Oxnard Beach Park

My kids (2 girls ages 9 and 7) call this the «Pirate Ship Playground». This playground has a lot of things that spin and non-​functional things which seem kind of cool, but not over the top. The kids got bored with it in a matter of 30 minutes or less. With the amount of kids, this playground gets a lot of wear and there’s plenty of visible corrosion which need to be corrected. There are 4 swings and a couple of slides which rate about a ³⁄₁₀ on the excitement scale. The see-​saw doesn’t function well as a see-​saw, it is more like a balance scale that you can’t use your legs to push off the ground. Who the heck designed this playground? It is entirely floored with hard rubber matting which is unusual… where’s the sand? Besides being incredibly boring, it is visually pleasing from far away. The parking is paid parking but if you can find street parking, that is free.
This playground is next to the beach with a sidewalk that loops around a big sand dune. It is very scenic. The islands are visible in the distance and there’s plenty of concrete benches to sit on. The beach is clean and when I went, there wasn’t many people around, probably because it was cold and breezy outside.
Overall, it is nice, but not great compared to other parks/​beaches I’ve been to in Southern CA. I don’t think I’ll ever find myself wanting to come back to this park, it’s more like a check off my list.

My dogs and I love this beach. It has a big grassy area for them to run around in with a short walk over the dunes, you’re at the beach! Great place to come and just relax, de-​stress and enjoy a Southern CA day. We’ve seen dolphins frolicking off the coast and met many friendly dogs. The area is also well maintained and clean.

We’ve been looking for a new park/​beach to have our annual family get-​together at since the other park we frequent has been extremely crowded and the bathroom situation simply awful. After hearing about how large and lovely Oxnard Beach Park was, we decided to check it out. We parked on the street as I heard there was a few to park in the park’s lot. We were here early on a Sunday, so the place was quiet, only some joggers present. The grounds are pretty vast and green. There is a park area for the little ones to play in. Covered areas with benches can be reserved in advance (for a fee) for those that need it.
The beach adjoins the park; you can access it down a pathway through the mini sand dunes. The beach was deserted that morning and it was overcast and beautiful. White sand and clean water. I hope we can check this place out with the fam bam soon.
The only pitfall I see right now is the bathroom situation again. There are two separate bathroom areas but each only has 1 stall. I could see this quickly becoming a nightmare on those busy, BBQ weekends.

Great park to hang out with the family. Bike rentals are available !!! Right next to the beach walking distance!!! always have a great time at this park !!!

Great beach. Not very crowded when we arrived. Had a nice time chillin and just relaxing at this beach. Relaxing and just nice. No complaints.

the park in itself is pretty fantastic, and its right next to the beach, you can chill at the park or go sit by the ocean and listen to the waves, its also dog friendly. They have a pay lot for parking or I guess you can also park on the street, which we should of done, only reason I am down grading their rating. I parked in the lot watched the sunset go down, this was at 6:30 pm. Well we get back to our car and noticed the parking gate is locked and closed and no one is in the booth. There was about 10 other cars in the lot circling around trying to figure out how to get out of the parking lot. Others with higher clearance cars/​trucks/​SUVS were able to just go over the curb and get out. I have a low two seater but I managed to get out of the parking lot thru the sidewalk but I was holding my breath as I went down on the curb. I really wished they would of said something like the parking lot closes at such and such hour, no signs posted, nothing from the attendant, thankfully nothing happened to the car, but if I come here again will definately park on the street. Otherwise its a nice park and area for a beach picnic

It’s a lovely park, and a great starting point for long beach walks.
I have a question others might be able to answer: Does the park have any bike racks? I have been unable to spot any.

This park is definitely a hidden gem! We rented out a shelter here so we could make a pit stop and eat our lunch. Unfortunately, they don’t accept credit cards. We had a party of about 40 people. There was plenty of parking space for our bus to park.
The actual address for Oxnard Beach Park from the City’s website is 1601 S. Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93 035 and their phone number is (805) 385‑7946.
This park was a lot bigger than I thought it was going to be. There was a playground and large grassy area in the middle. They have free public barbecue areas, volleyball courts, skating and jogging paths. It was also very clean and had plenty of garbage bins.
The park is also Dog Friendly! They just need to be on a leash and pick up after them!
A few of us also walked to the beach too and there was nobody there! Since it was a Friday, one of my coworkers had to hop onto a conference call and she was on the beach! HAHA… now that’s the life…
²⁰²⁄₁₀₀ Reviews for 2014

Great park and playground for kids. They do not have wood chips so it’s great for the little ones too! They have a big grass area as well, and trails leading to the beach. One of the nicer parks around the area by far.

I was here for a one year old birthday party and it was really nice. The park itself had small tables set up all around with a mini gate that separates it from the other tables. Park is pretty clean and well kept for the most part. Good for kids who run around and play. Lots of family BBQing and flying kites — very cozy feeling. There’s also a volleyball court area!
The beach itself is right on the other side of the park and is very clean but cold! The whole beach park itself is a bit more chilly/​breezy as we are located in Ventura County where the weather is just a bit cooler than LA/​SD. Make sure you dress for both occasion so pack a sweater and maybe even a blanket.
There are two parking lots but they seem to both charge a small fee. If you don’t mind parking, I normally park in the residential area down a block or two and just walk. Would definitely return, and maybe I’ll even bring my pup to play as it seems to be a dog-​friendly park/​beach!

We walk here almost everyday. Just love the place but would be happier if the restrooms were cleaner.

This is a really huge park, a bit colder and windier than other parks but very nice. You have to pay the attendant to park so have some loose dollars ready, dont know if you can pay with a credit card or not.
They have lots of green grassy areas, miles of sandy beach to walk with plenty benches to sit and just watch the waves, some trails for biking skating and jogging, and a kids play area. There’s also a picnic/​barbeque area, volleyball courts, and is wheelchair accessible.
For the pet owners, the park is dog friendly, but they must be on a leash and you must pick up their poop.
I initially came here to wash off from a 5K mud run I did. I figured they’d have outside showers and I was right; they are located on the backside of the bathroom building (facing the beach), to where I had to take an ice cold shower to get the mud off (yup, in my underwear-​just looked like a bathing suit).
I saw a wedding party here, they were taking some nice pictures, also saw LOTS of kite flyers which was really nice to watch too. We couldn’t leave here without sticking our toes in the sand so we walked for a while and enjoyed the waves. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this beach too.

This is a VERY quiet beach. At least it was when I went there on a Friday afternoon.
It’s very clean, especially compared to LA beaches. Sand seem softer and smoother, and there seemed to be less washed ocean matters along the shore.
There’s a large play ground and grass field area for kids to run around.
If you’re looking for a nice beach day, this will definitely be it.
It’s probably more breezy and chillier, than say Santa Monica or Venice, so just remember to bring something warm.
They have paid parking, but if you follow the street, pass the residential, pass Embassy Suites hotel, follow the curved road, there’s free city parking on the right.

Our kids call this the «Pirate Park» because of the wonderful kids playground theme, but it’s much more than that. There is a huge grass field (1 of the biggest in Oxnard!) that includes a baseball backstop & the open space allows for a variety of sports to be played, at the same time. Two sand volleyball courts sit just before the beach. Large covered picnic tables can be reserved (Phone # is posted on covering.). There are additional UNcovered picnic tables with a grill interspersed along the outer grass rim. Beach is just a hop, skip, and a jump away. Sand is easy on the feet, too! Unlike some of the more southern beaches, there are no sharp pebbles/​rocks in the sand to contend with here! Also, ya GOTTA remember, this is the Pacific Ocean at Oxnard, so water tends to be a WHOLE BUNCHA CHILLY here! Then ya got Mr. Wind doing that thang he does to get it pretty breezy at times. Wouldn’t be a bad idea to bring some strong tape. ;) At busier times of the year, there is a park attendant, which means an entrance fee may be expected. Makes me feel better when I think its to help maintain the parks. Someone please tell me that’s true! All in all, a choice spot in Oxnard for some park time. Have fun!!!
ASIDE: There’s a new name for the park as of 4÷9÷13: «Oxnard Beach Park.»

The park is perfect for enjoying activities in the park while having access to the beach as well. Oftentimes from my experience, we set up our party for the day in the grass and those who wish to walk over the beach have access to it all day. The people that want to eat can stay in the park area, grill, and enjoy their food without worrying about sand getting in it.
The park is bigger than it looks, hosting plenty of large parties throughout the busy days of summer with no problems. In addition, they have a playground, volleyball nets, access to surrey and cruiser rentals nearby, and clearly marked trails to walk on. Highly recommended for a nice day out.