Oxnard State Beach Park
4.7★ · 312 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 125 yd away
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 575 yd away
Water
72°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
2.1 miles of shoreline
Sand
300 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 1% of 102 over the limit · 2025
Map of Oxnard State Beach Park
1
1Parking125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring your dog off-leash
Multiple reviewers praise this as a dog-friendly beach where pets can run freely without restriction.
Plan sunset visits
Reviewers highlight beautiful sunsets and recommend arriving around 6:45pm for both viewing and photography.
Visit on weekdays for solitude
Reviewers consistently report empty beaches on weekdays and Friday afternoons, contrasting sharply with weekend crowds.
Watch for beach tar deposits
Natural oil seeps onto the sand and can stick to shoes and skin, particularly in kneeling or barefoot areas.
Wear protective footwear
The sand near the water contains rocks and gravel that cause foot soreness, and reviewers recommend shoes or sandals.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · clear
Water
72°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.4 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:58 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:34 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 575 yd away
Nearby
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Oxnard State Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Oxnard State Beach Park?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Oxnard State Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 575 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
