Oxnard, California

Oxnard got its name from the Oxnard brothers, specifically Henry T. Oxnard who built a sugar beet factory here in 1897.  By the 1920's, Oxnard had become a favorite getaway spot for Hollywood's elite such as Ruldoph Valentinio, who filmed his best-known movie, "The Sheik" here.   John Wayne came to Oxnard for the great fishing.  Clark Gable who owned a home here, loved Oxnard as a place to play and relax.  All of which explains the local beach community names, Hollywood by the Sea and Hollywood Beach.  Farming remains a major industry with such crops that include Oxnard's world-famous strawberries, celery, broccoli, lima beans and cabbage.   The mild Mediterranean climate allows for year round activities.

Mandalay Bay At Channel Islands Marina

"On the road to Mandalay
Where the flying fishes play
And the dawn comes up like thunder
Outer China 'cross the bay...
          -Rudyard Kipling