If your trip to Oxnard is all locked in but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a helping hand.Close to the city center, Murphy Auto Museum is one spot you might like to put on your must-see list. Mullin Automotive Museum and U S Navy Seabee Museum are also a stone’s throw away and worth a detour.

Visit Oxnard for its distinct character and style. With that said, you also have world-renowned sights just down the road! About 34 miles away in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County Courthouse lures the masses year-round. Why not plan a visit and see what all the fuss is about?

There’s nothing like opening the car window and feeling the warm, salty air on your face while you’re cruising by the seaside. Pack some yummy sandwiches and spend a few hours relaxing at one of the beautiful beaches near Oxnard. Popular options include:

• Silver Strand Beach (4 miles away).
• Mandalay County Park (4 miles away).
• McGrath State Beach (5 miles away).

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Having your own ride in Oxnard will give you more freedom to go wherever you want at your own pace. Maybe you’re in the mood to leave the big city behind, explore the country laneways, and see where the wind takes you. If that’s the case, grab one of our SUVs and take in the sandy shores in the surrounding area. If you’re all about the bright city lights, slide behind the wheel of something small. Zipping around bumper-to-bumper traffic will be a whole lot easier with a mini or compact car.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes finding the right car important. If you’re about to head off on an unforgettable road trip around Oxnard, a roomy SUV could be your perfect match. If you’re hoping for a fantastic bargain and plan to stick to city driving, an economy car is hard to beat. All you have to do is choose what will suit you best, pack up the car, and hit the highway.

From its high-speed highways to its suburban streets, exploring Oxnard will be as easy as pie with your own set of wheels. But before you steer into the fast lane, here’s what you need to know about hitting the road in this city:

You’ll be driving on the right-hand side of the road in Oxnard. Even though you may be comfortable with the traffic rules, we suggest driving a bit more cautiously in destinations you’ve never been.

It can be. Circling the block searching for a place to park isn’t unusual in Oxnard. Getting within walking distance of big-name attractions is easier if you plan in advance.

Since the population of Oxnard is only 207,300, you won’t experience too much trouble with traffic. That said, downtown streets generally get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving then.

Speed limits vary across the city of Oxnard, but usually range from 15mph to 70mph. Most residential zones have a top speed of 25mph unless signed otherwise.

Normally, your rental company will bill the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact details with the relevant local agency so they can issue a fine to you directly.

It’s prohibited to use your cell phone while driving a car in Oxnard, and you may also be charged a fine for simply holding a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. However, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as your eyes remain on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Oxnard is 0.08%. If you’re planning a big night out, leave your rental wheels behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

Yes, you may turn on a red light in Oxnard. However, before you do you are required to bring the car to a total stop. Continue only when the lane you are turning into is clear of approaching traffic.

Subject to a few exceptions, seat belts must be fastened in Ventura County.