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The LGBTQIA Travel Guide to Oxnard

Posted Jul 29, | By Alejandra Cerball

With pristine golden duned beaches, historic Victorian-era architecture and ideal weather year-round, Oxnard is one of California’s best-kept secrets.

Come and explore Channel Islands Harbor and pay some time island-hopping in the National Park. Indulge in locally caught seafood, authentic Mexican food, and Italian cuisine.

Here’s our LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to exploring Oxnard.

RESTAURANTS

Locals have been eating at Dominick’s Italian Restaurant on North Oxnard Boulevard for over 70 years. A member of the LGBTQIA community, owner Sean Henggeler started helping out in the family-owned restaurant when he was in grammar school. He now owns the business with his brother Brian.

“I think the modern up-and-coming generations are much more gay-friendly and accepting of different lifestyles. We have many gay customers that I know from the community,” says Sean. “It is quite a bit different than when I was a adolescent man, and I don’t feel you have to be on the down-low as in the 80s and i

Oxnard, CA City Highlights and Guide to LGBTQ+ Resources

Located along the picturesque coast of Southern California, Oxnard is a hidden gem that offers residents a unique blend of instinctive beauty, cultural diversity, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. From its stunning beaches and vibrant arts scene to its thriving agriculture industry and welcoming community, Oxnard has much to offer those who decide to call it home.

In this post, we'll travel what it's like to live in Oxnard, California, and why this coastal city is such an appealing place to reside.

  • Coastal Paradise: One of Oxnard's biggest draws is its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. With a mild Mediterranean climate year-round, residents can enjoy the beach and ocean activities nearly every day. Oxnard boasts several beautiful beaches, including Silver Strand Beach, Mandalay Beach, and Hollywood Beach, where you can surf, swim, sunbathe, or simply take a leisurely stroll along the shore.

  • Agricultural Abundance: Oxnard is known as the "Strawberry Capital of the World" and is famous for its agriculture. The region is

    Oxnard LGBTQ City Guide

    Oxnard, California is a beautiful noun that is the largest part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area and is located close enough to Los Angeles to be considered part of the greater Los Angeles area. Living in Oxnard offers residents the advantage of being out of Los Angeles itself, but still being close enough to enjoy all that the big city has to offer. Oxnard is one of the main transportation hubs in the area, with several different bus lines and railroad stations crossing through the urban area. It also has a small airport, plenty of employment opportunities, a thriving arts and culture scene, and much to glimpse and do. If you’re thinking of finding your next home in Oxnard, chances are, you’ll discover plenty about it to love!

    A Look at Oxnard's History

    Like many California cities, the area that is now Oxnard was initially occupied by Native American tribes, and later by the Spanish, who remained in the area for many years until California ultimately became part of the United States. Oxnard was officially founded in and was named after its foun

    Be proud, be yourself!

    Welcome to Oxnard LGBTQ+ Community! A safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. 

    We are an organization of LGBTQ+ people whose objective is to create secure and affirming spaces for the community, whether in person or virtual. Our organization was created in by two LGBTQ+ youth from Oxnard, because they saw that there were no safe, diverse and local places for LGBTQ+ youth and decided to create them themselves.

    In , after a hiatus, Oxnard LGBTQ+ Community returned to support the "Black Lives Matter" movement and with the collaboration of local organizations and community members, we created the first annual LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival to celebrate and advocate for LGBTQ+ people of color in OXNARD and surrounding areas. 

    Our organization continues to develop and develop more programs and events to sustain the community. For example, in we created the Spanish Parent Support Group and in we created the "Transition Mission" program that provides free clothing for the transgender or gender non-comforming community. Our vision is