Such a sweet fun and free activity to do for the family. I love seeing all the creativity and…read morebringing the Christmas spirit.

Cruisin' F & G street to check out the Christmas decor. I've heard a lot of negative talk about the…read moreplace but I think some people are just being dramatic. Set aside one hour, grab your friends and family for a walk enjoying the lights and creativity of people who carry on traditions. Parking is a bit crazy, so park on a side street. Don't forget the hot chocolate!

What a wonderful community gathering to bring holiday joy to all! Folks selling holiday treats…read moreoutside their homes to add to the vibe. We got to hear some Christmas caroling. It was overall so clean too with trash cans lining the neighborhood. There is so much foot traffic and car traffic here so that was a surprise! I really loved seeing the canned drive container too! Thanks to the Gemini community for opening their neighborhood to us all! My only suggestion would be portapotties but I'm sure that would be an added expense. Maybe if it was token driven to help offset costs?

Wow! It was amazing! This is the definition of holiday spirit! The houses were decorated…read morebeautifully! Most had themes, and some of the houses really went all out! My favorite was the house with the dog theme, they even had pup Christmas carols playing! Some residents also get involved as part of the experience. One was driving an old style classic truck with a Christmas tree and Santa in the trunk bed. Another was dressed as Santa riding around on a Segway wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. There were a few food vendors, from residents setting up a stand to sell cookies and hot cocoa to food trucks. We started right as the sun set and it was the perfect time as there was less crowd. Although some houses had not turn on their display at that time we were able to see it on the way back to the car. I find it much more enjoyable to walk than to drive. You get an up close view and can really appreciate the efforts that is put into it.

If you are looking for a low key beach, in a sleepy town, then this may just be your place. Often…read morethis beach is not too crowded un-like its neighboring beaches. And there is plenty of parking at this beach. The beach features both metered parking lots and street parking. Also there is a lovely pier, that is quite long, to walk down. And as your gaze into the horizon, you can watch the cargo ships in the ocean. One other positive thing about this beach is that is pretty clean, no littered with all the trash that you see other beaches. Lastly, there is a seafood restaurant on the beach in case you get a little hungry or thirsty. Come check it out if you seek relaxation at the beach.

A bit biased as I grew up between here and Oxnard! Love both cities! Cute little beach towns!…read more If you enjoy a chill vibe and clean beaches then you'll like PH. There are a few restaurants and cafes in town but for the most part ... Oxnard has better restaurants/cares and night life. I enjoy festivals in PH like the Banana Festival !!! So fun!

The places to shop down on main have never disappointed, from antique stores to trinket shops, well…read moreknown brands and a few local ones in between, I always leave with a bag full of goodies. They also have cute coffee shops and cafes throughout main street and full on restaurants too!! (some of them have gluten free and vegan options, just read the menu) Parking: free public parking spots around downtown, some pay to park on the street closer to main. They also have free events throughout the year, farmers markets, car shows and more.

Ending our weekend getaway, we took a stroll down Main Street in Downtown Ventura to do a little…read moreshopping. On a Sunday most stores open at 11am. So, it's best to grab brunch or visit nearby sites like Serra Cross or the Ventura Pier before you shop. There are free parking lots in the area, but by the time we headed over around 11:30 am, all the free spots were taken, so we used the metered parking which was pretty reasonable. Mission San Buenaventura is located on Main Street and offers services. The church is beautiful and Sunday service was very well attended. You'll also find many thrift and antique stores with reasonable prices. I loved that Main Street included a variety of stores and restaurants without including the cheesy and touristy gift shops. We had an enjoyable lunch at Immigrant Son caffe, purchased some sodas at a really cool candy store called Rocket Fizz and visited Very Ventura, a gift shop with a nice collection of Ventura related gifts. I purchased some stickers for my Yeti and a hat.

The best beach! I…read moreuse to work with port Hueneme as a client and I loved every office visit because the beach was so awesome every time. Now as I visit as a (dare I say..."Tourist") I get to enjoy the beach full time. Why is this one the best you ask? Well, it stretches out for about 50 feet before the water gets deep. This makes it perfect for kids who want to play in water but can't swim. Also the parking is only $2 per hour. And it's normally extremely chill here. Never too busy or crowded. The seafood restaurant is also really great and fresh! I love it here and if I was rich I'd buy a home across the street.

California is my birth home, I visit as often as possible. Anytime Im in Southern California going…read moreto the beach is a must! Driving along the coast just does something to my soul. There are tons of beaches one can visit, but I had a list of certain ones to check out on this visit. We stayed at the military base for lodging, so this beach was only a few minutes in close proximity. They do have paid parking, just read the signs for payment. We parked on the street for free. There is a bathroom if needed, nothing fancy. We enjoyed the beach, it was crowed at all, which was a plus. There is a wide area to reach the beach, so be prepared to walk abit. I definitely would revisit if I'm in the area.

Great place to go for a walk. The area is clean and was not crowded at all on the day we stopped by.read more

Peaceful lapping of the waves at your feet. Soft sand between your toes and expansive stretches of…read morebeach all to your self. Parking is paid from 6am - 10pm. Ample parking lot. Cute seafood restaurant at the entrance to the pier. Always fairly empty. Hidden SoCal secret.

First of all the restaurant makes you feel homey…read more The food is so delicious and you get plenty!

I see the last person who left a review was 2 months ago and it was terrific. That's about the time…read moreI went and it was really good. What the heck happened to this place? The service was not friendly....they don't have garlic bread anymore. Italian place? No garlic bread? Instead they only have store bought rolls. The meatballs were those little ones you can buy in the frozen section of the grocery store. I know their taste very well. That's what they were. Ravioli. Again, store bought. If I want store bought I'll buy them myself. These were so obviously reheated in a microwave it's stupid. Parts of the raviolis were hard and a had just a tiny amount of filling. Part of the spaghetti noodles hard & mushy. I detect more microwave cooking here too. Does anyone know what happened to them? It's such a shame as it used to be a prime dining experience. This is no joke folks!! Go try it if you're brave enough..... oh yeah. Just open from 4:00 to 8:00 now.

GETTING HERE:…read more Located in the Collection in Oxnard. It's down the way from the movie theater near where the old Container store once was. MOOD: Getting hangry and ready to check this place out! #YAY REVIEW: I am so excited to have finally stopped here! I was cautious as the line to enter is ^always out the door and around the way, but the line moved fast this day! Awesome! Service: It was awesome. Pleasantly and happily surprised for the genuine friendliness and help. I had asked for a few recommendations as I was a first timer and every staff member was a great help. I observed the interactions from other staff with other customers and the service was bar none. Return customer made! Food: I omitted to get the name of my sandwich! It was the egg sandwich and it was excellent, highly recommend. The chicken and waffle was incredible! The seasoning on the chicken blew my mind. I am ordering that next visit, for sure. Ambiance: Nice, open, airy, light seating. My only note is that it gets ^quite loud inside. Not a ding against anyone or anything, I just struggled to conversate with my party. Review: I couldn't recommend Immigrant Son Caffe more! Can't wait to return to order the chicken and waffles!

Located in the Collection so there is plenty of parking. We came on a weekday so it wasn't as…read morecrowded and only a short wait. Upon arrival we were greeted by a welcoming hostess. A good sized space with outdoor seating that loops around one corner. Once seated the waitress came by shortly to get our drink order however it took a little while to get our food order in though. We got the Breakfast charcuterie, Focaccia Chicken Sandwich, Smoked salmon eggs Benedict and Basque cheesecake. All were delicious! At the end of the meal we also got a complimentary pizzelle cookie. Loved the decor and ambiance, the flags and art gave a very European feel. Service was mostly good, our waitress was friendly and checked on us regularly. They have a location in Ventura as well, so I will try that location next time.

As always... the tastiest dinner!!Very happy with the way they packed our meatballs to go…read more In a round tin, well sealed, no more mess! Thank you!

Gave it 3 stars because the food was ok but the service is probably some of the worst service we've…read morereceived in awhile. Our waitress was not happy to be there, it seem. Or maybe too many tables for her. I'll give her grace. She just was bothered any time we asked for something, so it completely ruined the experience. It took forever for her to come and take our order. Probably 30 minutes and we chatting enjoying each other's company but still. She didn't check in on us and we needed to ask the busboy for water as well. He was wonderful and friendly. The restaurant itself is nice. Great view of the marina however service needs work. Additionally, some food is premade as some dishes were out in like 5 minutes and my friend's Alfredo with grilled chicken took way longer to come out. We all waited to eat until she got her food as we all wanted to have dinner together as a friend date. We all wanted to ate together! My dish was a shrimp pesto pasta which was $35. Def more expensive than other restaurants but a huge portion. I didn't order any cocktails. I would come back and see if improved at a later date. It's fam owned, so check it out and see what you think.

Classic Santa Claus statue that was built in 1950 in Carpinteria. It was moved to Oxnard in 2003.read more