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Road trip from Santa Cruz to Oxnard

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ITINERARY

5h 54m292 miles13 stops
1
Peter Strauss Ranch
30000 Mulholland Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 91301-3105
2
Zuma Beach
30000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265-3601
Live out the California dream of surf, sand, and sun at one of Los Angeles’ finest beaches. Besides being a popular filming location, Zuma Beach is known for its clean water conditions and excellent surf. It’s also an ideal spot to see dolphins and California sea lions frolicking in the waters during the warm summer months. With 1.8 miles of beach frontage, this seaside gem affords plenty of space for you to play frisbee, people-watch, try kite-flying, or simply enjoy a picnic. There are food stands selling snacks and drinks at each end of the beach. – Tripadvisor
3
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
Painted Caves Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
4
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate
1250 Orchid Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2914
5
Inspiration Point
1498 Tunnel Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2139
6
Market Forays
814 San Roque Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2019
Market Forays offers Locavore Cooking Classes and Culinary Adventures for leisure travelers. Sustainable Team Building Events for Corporate Groups. Private Chef Services. Classes start at the Fishermen's Market in Santa Barbara Harbor where the freshest seafood is bought right off the boats, and continue to the renowned Saturday Farmers Market with its spectacular selection of produce, flowers, and regional specialties. Menus are built around the freshest seasonal ingredients, combined with a playful attitude and individualized hands-on instruction by a French trained chef. A shared meal paired with premium local wines follows the active part of the class. The dietary preferences of the guests are built into the day's lesson plan to ensure that everyone enjoys the experience. A printed recipe guide is provided. Class wraps up around 3:30 pm. custom private classes available during the week, advance reservation is required.
7
Earl Warren Showgrounds
3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3285
8
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
1600 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1912
9
The Historic La Arcada Courtyard
1114 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2717
10
Frequency Wine Company
831 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2223
Our modern furnished tasting room is located in the historic Presidio neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara. We offer family produced wines and focus on single vineyard selections, offering pure expressions of critically acclaimed Santa Barbara County terrior.
11
Douglas Family Preserve
Mesa School Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
12
Paseo Nuevo
651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3391
We are open! The perfect place to shop, dine, and explore! SHOP & DINE Paseo Nuevo is your premier outdoor shopping destination and the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, offering 50+ national retailers, specialty shops, and restaurants. Shop Sephora, Victoria’s Secret, Pink, Aveda, PacSun, See's Candies, American Eagle, Solstice Sunglasses, and more! Wine and dine at Eureka!, California Pizza Kitchen, Panda Express, 805 Boba or Pressed Juicery. #EXPLORE the beautiful courtyards of Paseo Nuevo surrounded by sunny Spanish-style archways and architectural details and gardens in full bloom. Step off State Street to wind your way through our shopping paseos. After sunset, our romantic pathways dazzle with Moroccan lights as you meander your way to dinner, shopping or just to grab take out. And don’t miss the colorful photo-op with our famous Spanish-tile steps!
13
Zen Massage Place
500 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3137
We have successfully run massage business for over ten years in Southern California. Zen Massage place is our new established place in Santa Barbara. The facility is very nicely well- built, warm, cozy while luxury. All our masseuses are full time and so they can service any walk-in customers at any time. Your satisfaction is our priority!
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OVERVIEW

Santa Cruz to Oxnard
1
Start:Peter Strauss Ranch
Los Angeles, California·
3.5
(8) review
30000 Mulholland Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 91301-3105
2
Zuma Beach
Malibu, California·
4.5
(834) review
Live out the California dream of surf, sand, and sun at one of Los Angeles’ finest beaches. Besides being a popular filming location, Zuma Beach is known for its clean water conditions and excellent surf. It’s also an ideal spot to see dolphins and California sea lions frolicking in the waters during the warm summer months. With 1.8 miles of beach frontage, this seaside gem affords plenty of space for you to play frisbee, people-watch, try kite-flying, or simply enjoy a picnic. There are food stands selling snacks and drinks at each end of the beach. – Tripadvisor
30000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265-3601
3
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
Santa Barbara, California·
4.0
(69) review
Painted Caves Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
4
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate
Santa Barbara, California·
4.5
(69) review
1250 Orchid Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2914
5
Inspiration Point
Santa Barbara, California·
4.0
(9) review
1498 Tunnel Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2139
6
Market Forays
Santa Barbara, California·
5.0
(64) review
Market Forays offers Locavore Cooking Classes and Culinary Adventures for leisure travelers. Sustainable Team Building Events for Corporate Groups. Private Chef Services. Classes start at the Fishermen's Market in Santa Barbara Harbor where the freshest seafood is bought right off the boats, and continue to the renowned Saturday Farmers Market with its spectacular selection of produce, flowers, and regional specialties. Menus are built around the freshest seasonal ingredients, combined with a playful attitude and individualized hands-on instruction by a French trained chef. A shared meal paired with premium local wines follows the active part of the class. The dietary preferences of the guests are built into the day's lesson plan to ensure that everyone enjoys the experience. A printed recipe guide is provided. Class wraps up around 3:30 pm. custom private classes available during the week, advance reservation is required.
814 San Roque Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2019
7
Earl Warren Showgrounds
Santa Barbara, California·
4.0
(9) review
3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3285
8
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Santa Barbara, California·
4.5
(85) review
1600 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1912
9
The Historic La Arcada Courtyard
Santa Barbara, California·
4.5
(90) review
1114 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2717
10
Frequency Wine Company
Santa Barbara, California·
5.0
(9) review
Our modern furnished tasting room is located in the historic Presidio neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara. We offer family produced wines and focus on single vineyard selections, offering pure expressions of critically acclaimed Santa Barbara County terrior.
831 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2223
11
Douglas Family Preserve
Santa Barbara, California·
4.5
(77) review
Mesa School Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
12
Paseo Nuevo
Santa Barbara, California·
4.0
(93) review
We are open! The perfect place to shop, dine, and explore! SHOP & DINE Paseo Nuevo is your premier outdoor shopping destination and the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, offering 50+ national retailers, specialty shops, and restaurants. Shop Sephora, Victoria’s Secret, Pink, Aveda, PacSun, See's Candies, American Eagle, Solstice Sunglasses, and more! Wine and dine at Eureka!, California Pizza Kitchen, Panda Express, 805 Boba or Pressed Juicery. #EXPLORE the beautiful courtyards of Paseo Nuevo surrounded by sunny Spanish-style archways and architectural details and gardens in full bloom. Step off State Street to wind your way through our shopping paseos. After sunset, our romantic pathways dazzle with Moroccan lights as you meander your way to dinner, shopping or just to grab take out. And don’t miss the colorful photo-op with our famous Spanish-tile steps!
651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3391
13
Zen Massage Place
Santa Barbara, California·
4.0
(9) review
We have successfully run massage business for over ten years in Southern California. Zen Massage place is our new established place in Santa Barbara. The facility is very nicely well- built, warm, cozy while luxury. All our masseuses are full time and so they can service any walk-in customers at any time. Your satisfaction is our priority!
500 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3137

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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Santa Cruz and Oxnard?
The distance is 292 miles
What's the travel time between Santa Cruz and Oxnard?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 5h 54m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Santa Cruz and Oxnard?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Oxnard?
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What’s the weather like in Oxnard?
The weather in Oxnard is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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