- The list below includes 161 free or cheap things to do in or near Oxnard, California, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Beaches, Kayaking and Movie Theaters.
 - From Channel Islands Harbor to Mandalay Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oxnard and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ventura, Malibu, Moorpark and Ojai.
 
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            Chef pairs artisanal cheese, salami, and fruit with whichever bottle of wine you choose, be it chardonnay, pinot grigio, syrah, or cabernet        
    
    
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            McGrath State Park is a beachside state park and campground. The beach runs for two miles and is suitable for fishing and surfing. Swimming is allowed but swimmers are cautioned to be vigilant of strong riptides.        
    
    
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            Showing older movies, Regency Theatres offers tickets at $3 each. Every Wednesday night the theater offers a date night special that includes two hot dogs and drinks. They also have special screenings of cult classics like Rocky Horror Picture Show.        
    
    
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            At the WWII Aviation Museum, guests will be able to learn about the role of the Air Force during World War II. The location offers information about the pilots, the introduction of women into the workforce, and aircraft designers and builders.        
    
    
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                455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010
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            Filled with aircraft memorabilia, Commemorative Air-Force Southern California Wing features artifacts and planes used in major American wars, such as WWII and Vietnam. The museum offers air rides in a WWII Warbird plane.        
    
    
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            Springville Dog Park consists of a large fenced-in area for dogs to roam freely and a smaller fenced-in area for more passive dogs. They have lots of grass, a dog drinking fountain and poop stations.        
    
    
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            Featuring 5 baseball diamonds, Freedom Park offers visitors an area to play baseball or attend community events. In addition to the fields, there are also picnic areas, horseshoe pits, running tracks, a gymnasium, and a hockey rink.        
    
    
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            Located in Ventura, California, the Ventura Harbor Village is an indoor-outdoor commerce and recreation area on gorgeous waterfront property. It features a bevy of shops and restaurants, plus plenty of open space dotted with shady trees.        
    
    
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                1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001
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            Visitors to The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park have access to information, maps and other materials that make it easy to get the most out of each visit. Friendly staff members are always available to answer questions.        
    
    
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            Accessible by ferry, the Channel Islands National Park consists of five small islands and offers a variety of outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and camping. Oftentimes visitors can spot whales, foxes, and other wildlife on their trip.        
    
    
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            As the largest of the eight channel islands, Santa Cruz is home to the Santa Cruz Island Channel Islands National Park. The park offers breathtaking ocean views and wildlife sightings. The park also houses historic structures from the 1800's.