The Perfect Day Trip: Point Mugu State Park

Point Mugu State Park is in the Santa Monica Mountains, 13 miles from Channel Island Shores. The State Park features 5 miles of oceanfront beaches and 70 miles of hiking trails surrounded by canyons with seasonal rivers and grassy valleys. Grab the sunblock and plenty of water because we...

Easy and Delicious Cowboy Caviar Recipe

We’re saying “giddy up” to this fresh and simple dip that makes the perfect side dish for any summer potluck, picnic, or pool party. The best part aside from being mouth-wateringly delicious? You can throw it together in under 15 minutes. Ingredients: Dip 3 Roma tomatoes seeds removed, diced 2 ripe avocados diced...

A Seafoodies Paradise

When visiting a beach town like Oxnard, you will find yourself surrounded by some of the finest and freshest seafood joints. Whether you’re looking to splurge on a lobster dinner or keep it casual with fish tacos after a beach day, get your dose of “Vitamin Sea” from these...

5 Ways to Have Water Fun in Oxnard This Summer

When vacationing in one of the most beautiful coastal towns in California—during the summer, no less—major water fun is in order. Whether you’re looking for a rugged aquatic adventure or just plenty of R&R on the beach, check out all of the water activities in Oxnard in store for...

5 Summer Vacation Packing Tips

Summer is practically here, which means it’s time for vacation! Packing for a trip can often mean tossing whatever you happen to think of into a suitcase at the last minute, which can lead to overpacking all the wrong things. From beach bags to packing cubes, check out these...

Scenic Sunday Drives: Ojai

If you’re eager to hit the road again but want to hold off on a long trip that requires lots of advance planning, then scenic Sunday drives are the perfect in-between solution. Check out these shorter scenic drives near Oxnard that offer all the amazing scenery without any of...

Day Trip: Channel Islands National Park

Located off California’s central coast, Channel Islands National Park spans across five islands rich with pristine views and wildlife. Great for those who want to escape civilization for a day and be surrounded by nature, it’s highly recommended to visit at least once in your lifetime. Each island offers...

Scenic Sunday Drives: Short on Length, Long on Leisure

If you’re eager to hit the road again but want to hold off on a long trip that requires lots of advance planning, then scenic Sunday drives are the perfect in-between solution. Check out these shorter stretches of road that offer all the amazing scenery without any of the...

5 Summer Road Trip Tips

As the weather warms up and the restlessness stirs, the open road calls us back once again. Perhaps you associate the road trips of your youth with hours spent cramped in the backseat with your siblings asking, “Are we there yet”? However you happen to recall these childhood rites...

A Guide to Spontaneous Travel

For now, the days of planning trips a year in advance are on hold, meaning you can get up and go whenever you want, with nothing but the open road as your guide! While type-A personalities may cringe at having to wing it (but my itinerary), not having a...