1. Oxnard is a great place to surf...

Silver Strand Beach

2. ...to protest--with or without a shirt...

A march against Monsanto

3. ...and to appreciate the small things.

A stop sign in Oxnard

4. You'll be in the middle of California's "berry best" strawberry farms...

5. ...and surrounded by some of the very best views.

6. You can go paintballing on the weekend...

Paintball USA

7. ...or go fishing, just for the halibut.

8. You can kayak out to sea...

Channel Islands Harbor Marina

9. ...since the only sharks are in the pool hall...

The Camelot Room

10. ...and then refuel with deep fried banana.

Poblano torta from Rockin' Rollin' Rotisserie

11. It's a place for car lovers...

12. ...wine lovers...

The Herzog Winery

13. ...and just plain ol' lovers.

14. You can step back in time at the Wagon Wheel.

15. You can hang out with this guy...

Oxnard Tamale Festival

16. ....or a giant anthropomorphic chili.

Oxnard Salsa Festival

17. In Oxnard, this could be your home (or at least your neighbor's)...

18. ...and this could be your view.

19. In a place so gorgeous, you can't help but smile--twice.

20. You'll dig the dunes...

21. ....and how there's always a palm tree in sight.

22. You'll love journeying out to Fisherman's Wharf...

H.C. Seafood Co. Oxnard Fisherman's Wharf

23. ...and beyond.

Silver Strand Beach

24. There's no more scenic place to polish up your jump shot...

25. ...or to polish off a beer.

26. In Oxnard, this is breakfast...

27. ...and this scrumptious spread is lunch.

Don Chente

28. It's a great place to get into yoga...

29. ...or to spend a day with your bestie.

30. You'll love Oxnard, because it turns out Scooby Doo has been here all along.