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Gateway to the Central Coast

Where Pacific Coast Highway meets the 101 Freeway north of Malibu, you’ll discover the trendy coastal city of Oxnard, gateway to California’s Central Coast and home to a California Welcome Center.

Discover California’s coastline: experience world-renown Pacific Coast Highway from Malibu to Oxnard; go whale watching form the Channel Islands Harbor; hike the Channel Islands; enjoy wine tasting along Ventura County’s Wine Trail; watch seal’s play in Carpinteria; take in the surf at the Rincon; stroll Santa Barbara’s East Beach; hit the dunes in Santa Maria; spend a day among Santa Ynez Valley wineries; listen to waves at Big Sur. California’s Central Coast boasts sights and sounds, flavors and cultural experiences that no other region delivers.

Only in the Central Coast. Only in California.

Begin your fun in Oxnard, the "Gateway to the Central Coast". Enjoy whale watching, only 11 miles from Oxnard's Channel Islands Harbor. Explore restored farm homes at Oxnard’s Heritage Square. Discover the Channel Islands National Park and The Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary. Visit the memorable Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, with Air Force One in Simi Valley. See Ventura's historic San Buenaventura Mission, built in 1782. Discover the Ventura County Wine Trail. Whatever you choose, it’s sure to be California.

Make the California Welcome Center Oxnard the first stop on your Central Coast adventure. You'll find info on local, regional and statewide attractions, tickets to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Disneyland and Universal Studios, gifts and souvenirs, a cyber surf spot, clean restrooms, and above all, friendly and professional staff to assist you with your travel planning needs.

Discover why Oxnard is the Gateway to the Central Coast.

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The California Welcome Center Oxnard
1000 Town Center Dr Ste 135
Oxnard, CA 93036-1193

Phone: (805) 988-0717
Fax: (805) 385-7571
Email: info.oxnard@visitcwc.com

Hours:
Open seven days a week 9:30am - 4:30pm

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Santa Barbara's Historic Downtown

Do a little retail therapy in Santa Barbara’s historic downtown .

If you like cobblestone, bubbling fountains, towering palms, cascading bougainvillea, historic buildings, and fresh sea breezes, you will love downtown Santa Barbara. This lush, sophisticated destination offers world-class shopping, cuisine, arts, and entertainment. Wander along brick-lined sidewalks, through outdoor plazas, and hop from boutique to boutique at your own pace. You'll find major retailers such as Lucky Brand, Levi's, and Banana Republic, as well as high-end boutiques like Betsey Johnson and Juicy Couture. There are also fun local specialty shops selling comics, rugs, and jewelry, so your bound to find a trinket or treasure to take back home.

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» Santa Barbara Wine Festival
June 30, 2012 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

SWIRL, SIP, & SAVOR wines from Central Coast premier wineries complemented with savory and sweet delectable delights at the Santa Barbara Wine Festival. Escape for an afternoon and enjoy the refreshing ambiance of being in nature as you take pleasure in tantalizing tastings of food and wine. This is a must-do summertime favorite and the wine festival you cannot miss.

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