I had been driving through Oxnard on the PCH for decades, but never considered stopping until a recent two-night trip with a group and found it to be a hidden gem close enough for a weekend get away or even an impromptu day trip.
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Surf City: Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach has always been an icon of surfing culture, but now, it even has a legal verdict to back it up: it recently won a lawsuit to exclusive rights to the title Surf City USA.
Channeling the Islands
Only about an hour’s drive from Santa Monica, Oxnard is a handy getaway for the weekend, or even for the day. If you skip the rush hour, your getaway begins with scenic drive along the PCH. Once there, the beachfront resort of Embassy Suites by the Channel Islands Harbor is a destination on its own.
Read moreA Cambria Weekend
The scenic stretch of California’s Highway 1 Discovery Route midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles offers breathtaking beauty, outdoor adventure, two world class wine regions, and scenic country roads connecting small artisan towns and seaside villages.
Read moreThe Oaks at Ojai
The charming little town of Ojai was built by the Ohio magnate and art patron Edward Drummond Libbey who raised money from his wealthy friends to build its cohesive Italian town center complete with an arcade and a belltower. Today, Ojai preserves its classy charm by being franchise-free.
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