It STINKS ! I will never go back.... Unless you go back the the original format !…read more 2024 was HORRIBLE ! !

The worst event ever ..... In a few words I'll will describe this experience! Credit card only on…read morepurchases ..... Sky rocketing prices and organization was terrible !! I will never ever go back again to this event ......

May be obvious but this first run theater is on the Navy base and is for military, base workers,…read moreand their guests, free movies. Wonderful benefit. The screen is large and there are many seats so should be able to enjoy any showing. One Caveat for me: family friendly movies are usually shown at 2pm, so if you are someone bothered by young children in the audience who may not tolerate sitting still for several hours and who may be naturally noisy, than you may be better off going to evening 6 or 7pm movies. The seats are fine for comfort, older style with no reclining but not too dirty or thin in padding (for comparison, the older seats in the Regency theater in Ventura are much more uncomfortable for me)

This is a great little theater. They show first-run movies and it doesn't cost anything. On new…read moremovies, I like to get there earlier as it's easier to find a good seat and hopefully they aren't out of snacks already. They have fresh popped popcorn, hot dogs, candy, etc. The concessions are cheaper by quite a bit than the outside theaters. They only have one screen but it's a pretty large theater so can fit a lot of people. I've only seen it super busy one time. But they did run out of hot dogs. They won't give you an extra tray to split the popcorn so you have to figure out another way to share. The seats do not recline but are not uncomfortable. Overall it's a nice theater and you can't beat the price.

Upon entering from W 5th, there was a photo op area to take pictures with Santa. The food stalls…read moreand trucks were also in the same section. In the grass area there were many vendors selling various items. There was also a stage for musical performances. There were a few food stalls that sold tamales exclusively but most seemed to have a variety of offerings on their menu. Several vendors listed the price of $6 per tamale, which is pretty steep. I only recognized The Original Tamale Co. as I've had their tamales before at the farmers market. Their tamales are big and yummy. There was also a stand that sold sweet tamales with different fruit fillings. As I arrived later in the afternoon the lines for food was short and it seemed a few of the vendors were already sold out because their booths looked zipped up. Most festival goers were relaxing on the grass enjoying the musical performances. Although coming later you can avoid the crowd and easier parking but it didn't seem like I got to enjoy the festival to the fullest so I plan to attend much earlier next year.

What does a gal do when she wants to go to a festival and has no one to go with? She goes by…read moreherself and has a great time!!!! I walked around and visited the different vendors. I also really enjoyed the live music. I stopped at The Canyon truck as last year I really liked the tamales tatemados! I got a red pork tamale. The gentleman even remembered my name ... like what!!!! That was over a year ago!! I got an agua de sandía for 10 bucks at another stand. Wow .. pricey . Festival foods are pricey though! The line for gourmet tamales was long but they're not from Oxnard or even Ventura County. Back in the day it was more local vendors. I wish it was more of that. I'd love to see more local Oxnard, Port Hueneme ... etc vendors. Maybe even a home cook competition!

For a free event I truly thought the Banana Festival was a great time. The fact that it's free and…read moreopen for all ages makes this the perfect weekend spot annually to partake with friends and family. I also appreciate the variety - initially I thought everything was "bananas only" but my friend informed me that while booths have banana specials and some banana centered booths, this is truly a well rounded event showcasing all kinds of different shops and food stalls for banana addicts and people just here for a good time and some non-banana items. I love a good theme but I'm not the biggest banana fan so I was happy to be able to try food and drink vendors that catered to the masses. This year I supported a few local vendors and tried lumpia, dim sum, and fresh fruit juices. The food and drinks were 10/10. I was thoroughly impressed with the amount of food and drink vendors they had. They also had a small beer garden which was great to see. Aside from food there were some shopping stalls, kids arts and crafts areas, and a kids play area. Again, great for all ages. Also throughout the day they had different artists and dancers to keep the crowds entertained. This event is super walkable and honestly I was able to see all I wanted to see in about 1.5-2 hours. A small but mighty festival. Some notable tips: I would highly recommend getting here early / at opening. Parking is sparse and when arriving close to opening I had to park pretty far, I didn't mind the walk but for those elderly and such it's smart to get parking closer in the beach lots. They also had a shuttle to get people from the lots to the event but I opted to walk. Also keep in mind that seating is always limited at these types of events... I felt like they did a good job of setting up multiple tables and chairs for people dining but by lunch all of the tables were taken. No issue for me as I was here early, but I could see as it got busier It would be difficult to be able to sit down to eat. All in all, this was a really great free event and I'm so happy I came. I definitely love to come support every year and I'm so grateful the community has such a fun festival such as this one.

Disappointed as no banana treats?? I did not see one banana booth with banana treats??! C'mon, this…read moreis a Banana Festival!! I would expect banana milkshakes, pudding, cake, etc. Nothing. They should have had a whole section with those. Maybe there was something in a corner I missed. But even so, should have been prominent vendors with all kinds of banana food. Nada. We did enjoy the boat ride around port.

Just went to see A Christmas Carol Experience, it was a delight. An inclusive presentation that…read moreallowed you to experience Scrooge's dream with a walking tour. It was very different and unexpected but so much fun! We hope they do it again next year so we can bring friends to see it as well. Also this community theater is so reasonably priced my husband and I will definitely be watching for future shows there. We highly recommend this production.

Looking for something off the beaten path, intimate and ran by the sweetest people you've ever met?…read moreTry Elite Theater. Last night we attended the opening of "Lobby Hero". Well written, cast was excellent and the Elite Theater staff made us all feel we were in their home as guests. Complimentary wine and snacks after the opening, and just all around good fun. This intimate theater was clean, inviting and up to the gills in charm. It's a hike from LA, not gonna lie, but worth the trip.

To be honest, I didn't like this location, so I didn't come here often because it wasn't a very…read morelovely atmosphere, especially at night, and I didn't feel safe there. However, after visiting here for the first time in a while, the theater has improved a bit recently, and I got a better impression. It's useful when you want to avoid crowds. Also, parking is not an issue once you have found the best spot for you, which is convenient and close to the movie theater, because there are public parking and street parking. I wish they had a little more food and drink selection. Alternatively, if they can't offer a wide selection of food, it would be good if they allowed guests to bring their own drinks and food (I'm not sure if it's allowed to bring in food, since most movie theaters don't allow it). If you don't need drinks or snacks, and just want to watch movies, and then this theater is fine.

Haven't been to this theater in a few years and went back to watch a movie that was only available…read morethere. It has gone down hill so much. The bathroom was dirty and as a person who used to work at a theater, on an extremely slow day, there is no reason for the bathroom to be grossly messy, the screening room was dirty with stain covered sets. The guy at the podium was very kind and helpful but the girl at concessions had a an attitude. This will be the last time I will be watching a movie here.

GETTING HERE:…read more Located in the Channel Islands Harbor at 3900 Bluefin Circle. It's deep into the Harbor and you will drive for a bit. I was exploring Oxnard recently and found it on Yelp. Thank you Yelp as always! REVIEW: https://www.cimmvc.org/ You had me at museum and water. Such a lovely hidden gem (to me) in the V.C. In full disclosure, I didn't know what to expect and I was floored! Ships galore, in model or art form. I was greeted at the front and gladly paid the ticket fee. I was told there was an option to have a docent provide me a tour, but I decided to explore on my own. I don't speak ships, so I don't have the correct terminology, but please come check it out for yourself. Spend the day out here and immerse yourself in the history that is at our fingertips. Such a great experience. Thankful to live so close to this and thankful to the volunteers who serve here. Very definitely highly recommend! **** Please note that I have several photos attached. They're not showing on the app but they do show on the yelp.com website.

This museum is beautifully located on the harbor and contains a large collection of paintings and…read moremodel ships. We were fortunate enough to have a tour led by one of the many docents that work at the museum. Admission is very low priced and you can also become a member. We learned a lot of fascinating stories of battles and how ships were built. Highly recommend.

Phenomenal earth day visit to the gardens. It's a peaceful way to experience the naturalness of…read moreOjai. We met so many pleasant workers, visitors, and resident artists along the way.

Taft Garden and Nature Preserve is one of the most beautiful places I've visited in my long life…read more The peace and beauty is enhanced by the limited number of daily visitors. It is possible move about the multiple trails at your own pace self guided, or join tours (when offered) to learn about the Plants, Birds, Geology, and Art. The garden is tucked away, and for me getting there and back to Ojai proper was a big part of the magic of the visit. Thank you to all who created and maintain Taft Garden and Nature Preserve.

Melissa was a great server. She took care of me and my mom, attentive and patient. Thank you very…read moremuch we really appreciated you

Mrs. Olsen's used to be THE spot to eat. Now it is A spot to avoid. We just had Sunday lunch there…read more The food was "meh" but the total experience was atrocious. We sat outside, but weren't told that there would be a band playing 10 minutes after we sat down - 15 feet form our table, with their PA system at 11. The band was okay, but the vocalist thought screaming was a solid plan to aid in digestion. It wasn't that busy but it took over 30 minutes for the food to arrive. They felt bad so they brought part of our order early, then said it would be another 6 minutes. It was more than 10. The server felt bad and halved out bill - but still. Then we saw the 3.5% added tax the Harbor District adds to the bill!!! WHAT?!?!? Needless to say, we won't be going back to Mrs. Olsen's and won't be eating at any restaurants in the Harbor District.

I've been visiting Oxnard PACC twice a year for 20+ years minus Covid-19 time…read more Great venue, parking is suitable. Bathrooms are good , and the staff are always friendly and easy to work it.

Took my mom to the Mother's Day Mariachi Festival. The performances and music were great, and we…read morereally enjoyed the atmosphere. Unfortunately, the sound system was terrible, which made it hard to fully enjoy the event. That's the main reason for my low score.