Located on the southwestern coast of California, Oxnard is the largest city in Ventura County. The seaside city brings in tourists with its exceptional museums, sand dunes, and strawberry fields. Besides being known as the “Strawberry Capital of California,” Oxnard is also home to a handful of beaches. With a coastline the stretches more than 20 miles (32.2 kilometers), the city is famous for its incredibly soft white sand beaches. For those that love a bit of an adrenaline rush, head down to Channel Islands Parasail and ride through the air while overlooking the coast. For those in search of peaceful adventure, visit Classic Yacht Adventures for a classy tour through Channel Islands Harbor. Looking for a high-end summer stay right in front of the beach? Read through this list of the top beachfront rentals in Oxnard, California, and find the perfect rental for your summer fun.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and location with easy access to beach. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 08, 2024.
1. Mandalay on the Sand (from USD 1084)
If you need a place to rent for a group trip to the beach, Mandalay on the Sand is the ideal accommodation for you. With enough parking space for four vehicles, this incredible modern beach house can fit up to eight adults and offers top-notch views from every corner. On top of the breathtaking scenery, guests can beat the summer heat by cooling off at the beach.
Besides that, they can cook up a meal in the gourmet kitchen and enjoy some breakfast out on the private deck.
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the jacuzzi outside was heated perfectly and the property amenities make it a very comfortable staykitchen fully equipped loved having the alexa speaker for musicplenty of room for our family and great remodeling since our last stay about 10 years agoCleanliness:
highly recommend very clean and spacious great for a small groupRead more reviewsLocation:
close to great restaurantswe loved the location of this home wish the kitchen was better stocked but everything else was amazingthe house was equally as gorgeous as the photos beautiful location
2. Luxurious accommodation with wonderful views (from USD 850)
This pet-friendly accommodation has been featured in the classic series, Melrose Place. Perfect for a dozen people, it is full of simple luxuries, such as an air hockey table, a front and back deck, and a garage that can fit three cars. Additionally, the house has everything guests will need for a hassle-free stay, such as laundry facilities, cooking supplies, air conditioning, and a sandy courtyard.
Since it is fully stocked with beach chairs, linens, and towels, all you’ll need to bring is your wet suit and some sunscreen. Just a few steps away is the sea.
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indicated kitchen was stocked with everything you needShe has fully stocked the kitchen with everything you need for cooking etcit felt like your own private beach all to yourselfRight on the beach Plenty of comfortable bedsextra towels for the beach were also providedHost:
Great layout beautiful viewsRita got back to me almost immediately to confirm my request to rent her home and was very accommodatingShe did everything from volunteering to give us an earlier check-in without us asking to dropping off extra propane tanks for our family BBQ and even left us with a gift basket upon arrivalShe was always available & so helpfulour hostess made sure the house was fully loadedRead more reviewsLocation:
This picturesque home is located on such a beautiful stretch of beachIt is a very serene locationWe usually rent homes in this area a few times every yearIt's not just the feeHowever this year was the first time we stayed at the melrose beachfront beach house
3. Designer home with game room (from USD 2350)
Best for large groups, this designer home features a convertible den, enough parking space for eight cars, a private patio, and two decks with a lounge area. The star of this home is definitely the game room, complete with an electronic arcade basketball game, a pool table, and a foosball table. During their stay, guests can explore the Channel Islands or just unwind on the front decks. Best of all, they can enjoy direct beach access.
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all of the beds were very comfortablethe beds are among the most comfortable i’ve slept on anywhereCleanliness:
well situated nicely decorated super clean and stocked with everything you would needit's clean great beds and linens and top of the line high quality appliances and materialsit's beautiful right on the beach clean and rita is wonderful to work withHost:
property manager is a++++ and very helpful and accommodatingthe home owner rita was very nice and informativerita the owner was so kind and helpfulrita was very helpful and responsivei can not say enough about the owner rita and how helpful and kind she isRead more reviewsLocation:
this location is fantasticgreat location on the beachthe location is absolutely fantastic being right on the sand was perfectlarge beautiful home in an ideal locationthe house is beautiful and a perfect location for a family gathering
4. Incredible Victorian-style house for large groups (from USD 1059)
This Victorian-style beach home is perfect for 14 people. It can also be a venue for 22 guests for a small additional fee. The house has three units that can be rented out individually or as a whole. Overall, it has six bedrooms.
While the beach is definitely the highlight of the home, everyone will surely enjoy the incredible wrap-around deck, complete with a patio and a fire pit. If there’s more rain than shine, guests can still have a good time playing poker in the den with some drinks.
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fit 6 families with plenty of roomthe one and only recommendation is to fix the fan in the master bathroom upstairsslept 18 very comfortably beds were all comfy and house well organizedwi-if worked fine and tv was easy to operatelots of room in the house quiet neighborhood and overall very fun house for a weekendCleanliness:
the house was cleanHost:
owner was available and responsivemost importantly steven was very accommodating and responded immediately to questionsowner super nice and stopped by with some goodies for our jewish new yearsteve is a wonderful owner & clearly takes pride in his ownership of this homeRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect house location right near beach and fishingwhat a lovely house location and weathernice location and fun for the familythe location is awesome step out the door and you are on the beachthis house did not disappoint one bit couldn’t ask for a better location layout and host
5. Lovely vacation rental with hot tub (from USD 350)
Right on the shores of Mandalay Beach, this spacious beach house is best suited for families with kids. The house has 2 stories and enough space to sleep up to 12 guests comfortably. Its amenities include a full kitchen, four bedrooms, and three full baths. Besides the activities down by the beach, guests can also relax in the hot tub, watch the kids play in the sandbox, or tell some stories around the fire pit.
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i would recommend having a fan or two if you stay when it's over 80 degreesbeds were a bit soft but some folks like thatthe beds were comfortable and there was ample space for groups to congregateit would be nice to have some box fans for warmer daysCleanliness:
everything is beautiful clean and up to dateit was meticulously clean and the beds were super comfortablethe house is nice and was very cleanhouse was very clean and the owner very responsiveHost:
the owners were responsive helpful and so kindthe owner obviously loves this place and takes great care to maintain the excellence of the propertyand the owners were accessible and responsive during our entire stayowners were nice although a little slow to answer via text/sitestill were very sweet and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
location is beautiful quiet neighborhoodhuge quiet beach literally a few steps from the houseenjoyed the location and had everything that we neededwonderful beach location - beach is wide with little traffic our tourismit is close to a lovely beach and wonderful sand
6. Breathtaking three-story townhome (from USD 495)
Offering a clawfoot tub, an outdoor shower, stainless steel appliances, and a lovely view of the beach, this three-story townhouse is a good choice for the perfect vacation. While its chic design is quite the eye-catcher, its specious deck and balcony seal the deal. On top of that, the owners keep a number of beach equipment that are free for guests to use.
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the chairs on balcony were super cozy tooCleanliness:
house was clean and lots of tp and towelsthe coffee pot toaster and oven worked great bathrooms super clean and spotless which was most importantoverall a beautiful clean home in a great location with plenty of space at a very reasonable priceHost:
my family loved the stay gary the manager was very helpfulgary was very helpful and spot on with communication even allowing us an early checkoutgary was very helpful and spot on with communicationit was easy and easy communication with the ownerRead more reviewsLocation:
this is a great location just one house from the sandthe location was great steps away from the beachloved staying here great locationgreat location tons of space and helpful itemsgreat walking paths to beach and park
7. Three-bedroom home with private dock (from USD 631)
Perfect for families or groups of eight that are into watersports, this incredible house offers lots of spots where guests can relax with a cup of joe while looking out towards the dock. The home has all the basic amenities, such as free WiFi and laundry facilities, and it even boasts walk-in showers in both of its bathrooms. For outdoor dining, make use of the gas and charcoal grills. You can even enjoy the private dock while you’re here.
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fully equipped kitchen and home with fantastic deck and view of the harborCleanliness:
the house was clean and comfortablethe beach was clean family friendly and not that crowdedHost:
diane and dawn the property managers were very nice and helpful we will definitely go there againRead more reviewsLocation:
it was a great location on the waterthe walk to the beach was an easy 5 to 10 minperfect place to stay for a long weekendbeing so close to the beach it would be nice if the house had beach towels at least
8. Spacious house with hot tub (from USD 975)
This beautiful and contemporary house is not only placed on the beach but it’s also located near the city’s hottest attractions, such as Ventura Pier and Ventura Botanical Gardens. With enough space to fit up to 10 people max, this home offers 4 bedrooms.
Guests can enjoy an unobstructed view of the beach and take advantage of multiple fireplaces, a courtyard hot tub, a small library, and a wine fridge. They can also make use of the owner’s kayaks, surfboards, bicycles, wetsuits, and more.
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huge refrigerator four couples and everyone got a king bed this never happensgreat kitchen with plenty of room for multiple cooksHost:
the owners and manager are very responsive and made sure we had everything we neededbeautiful place thee entire family enjoyed ourselves thank you to the owners for sharing their blessingthe owner/manager are very pleasant to deal with and are accessible at all timesRead more reviewsLocation:
we were near a beautiful park and close to downtown venturaclose to great places to eat and shop
Enjoy the best summer vacation in California
Are you excited about your long-awaited summer getaway? Why not stay by the beach? Try booking one of the top beachfront rentals in Oxnard, California, and get sunshine all day every day.
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