McGrath State Beach, Oxnard

Name: McGrath State Beach
Address: Oxnard, United States

#13 among attractions in Oxnard

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McGrath State Beach is a protected beach park located on the south bank of the mouth of Santa Clara River in the city of Oxnard, California. McGrath State Beach is one of the best bird-watching areas in California, with the lush riverbanks of the Santa Clara River and sand dunes along the shore. A nature trail leads to the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve. Camping sites are available. Two miles of beach provide surfing and fishing opportunities. Just south of the station is the undeveloped Mandalay Beach Park which is about a mile downcoast beach walk from the park or a bike ride along Harbor Blvd. Located south of Ventura on Harbor Boulevard, the beach is on the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route and the California Coastal Trail. ()

Established: 1948 (76 years ago)Coordinates: 34°13'38"N, 119°15'29"W

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Oxnard United States

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McGrath State Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Century RiverPark 16, Pacific View Mall, Ventura Botanical Gardens, Olivas Adobe.

4.8 miE
Shopping, Cinema, Shopping centre
Century RiverPark 16, Oxnard
123 min walk • The Collection at RiverPark is an outdoor lifestyle center located east of the 101 Freeway in Oxnard, California. The shopping center held its grand opening on November 15, 2012; and is anchored by Target, Whole Foods Market, REI, The Container Store, and a 16-screen Cinemark cinema.
2.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pacific View Mall, Ventura County
75 min walk • Pacific View Mall is a regional, enclosed mall located on the West Coast in Ventura, California. It covers a leasable area of almost 1,000,000 sq ft. Its current anchors include Macy's, JCPenney, and Target.
4.3 miNW
Park
Ventura Botanical Gardens, Ventura County
109 min walk • The Ventura Botanical Gardens re-opened November 3, 2018 after widespread damage caused by the Thomas Fire, is located at 567 S. Poli Street in Ventura, California, United States.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Olivas Adobe, Ventura County
37 min walk • The Olivas Adobe in Ventura, California is an adobe structure built in 1841 by Raymundo Olivas on the north bank of the Santa Clara River about a mile from the estuary where it flows into the Santa Barbara Channel.
4.2 miNW
Park
Seaside Park, Ventura County
106 min walk • Seaside Park is an event venue in Ventura, California, United States. The 62-acre site is the home of the Ventura County Fair. Trade shows, concerts, and other events are held throughout the year at the fairgrounds.
3.3 miS
Park
Oxnard Beach Park, Oxnard
85 min walk • Oxnard Beach Park is a public beach, playground, and picnic area operated by the city of Oxnard, California at the edge of the Oxnard Plain.
3.2 miNW
Park, Beach, Outdoor activities
San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura County
82 min walk • San Buenaventura State Beach is a beach located in Ventura, California. The primary entrance is located at 901 Pedro Street, off the 101 Freeway. This beach consists of a 1,700-foot pier that has a snack bar, restaurant, and bait shop. People often come to this beach to surf, swim, and picnic.
3.6 miN
Museum, History museum
Dudley House, Ventura County
91 min walk • Dudley House in Ventura, California is a historic house museum built in 1891 in a Late Victorian-style. Designed and built by local architect and builder Selwyn Shaw, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
3.7 miNW
Village, Area
Ventura, Ventura County
95 min walk • Ventura, formally known as San Buenaventura, is a city on the Central Coast of California and the county seat of Ventura County. The population was 110,763 at the 2020 census. Ventura is a popular tourist destination, owing to its historic landmarks, beaches, and resorts.
3.8 miNW
Piers and boardwalks
Ventura Pier, Ventura County
96 min walk • The Ventura Pier, formerly known as the Ventura Wharf and the San Buenaventura Wharf, is a wooden pier located on the Pacific Ocean in Ventura, California. The pier has been designated as Ventura Historic Landmark No. 20. It is the oldest pier in California.
3.5 miN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Baxter Art Gallery, Ventura County
91 min walk • Baxter Art Gallery was an art exhibition space at the California Institute of Technology, founded by Professor of Literature David R. Smith in 1971, and David Smith became the first gallery director. The little gallery nationally known for its daring exhibits of contemporary art.