Locals treat themselves to delicious red fruit when not in Oxnard’s deep blue waters: the annual California Strawberry Festival translates to tacos, pizza, and even beer incorporating the sweet ingredient. There is also a refreshing melting-pot aesthetic here; the NAWLINZ Bistro flushes the streets with Creole flavors, while the Multicultural Festival is jam-packed every year. For fans of well-rounded, relaxed and exciting lifestyle opportunities, Oxnard cannot be ignored.

Much of Oxnard’s cultural energy revolves around the Collection Shopping Center, a Center, a headquarters of outdoor lifestyle fun and the city’s go-to place for intriguing options for dining and entertainment. Locals have noticed an uptick in young professionals throughout Oxnard as well, likely heading here for its balance of budget-conscious living and relatively short commute times.