Day Trips from Oxnard CA

[Bill4728]

If you can fly direct into Burbank GREAT BUT I'd fly into LAX if not. Burbank would be about 10 miles or more closer. Also a plus for Burbank is that you'd miss that part of the 405 that is under construction. BUT most of the time unless you are driving between 3-7:30 pm the traffic will likely be OK ( not good but OK)

My general rule of thumb is if you can get a direct flight into one of the other airports that is closer to your destination do it.

So when we fly from Seattle to LA, and normally stay in Newport, we fly into either Long Beach or Orange County (John Wayne/SNA) even though LAX is often a little cheaper. In addition to the longer drive I've spent over a hour getting a car at LAX vs about 10 minutes at Long Beach or SNA .

 

[Icc5]

Tri Tip in San Luis Obispo

I'm looking to take day trips from here. Mainly scenic drives up and down the coast, visiting parks, and ocean side towns. I've got a few ideas but wanted to hear from others on the not to miss things in the area.

Greg

If you do go to San Luis Obispo the one thing I go there for is Tri-Tip at Firestone. I find the Tri-Tip so good that I make a point (even if I have to drive miles out of my way) to go there. My wife agrees with me and my son and his girlfriend went there last year and felt the same. Just follow the crowd at lunchtime and you will find it.
Bart

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Is LAX the best airport to use? If so, how is the drive?

Santa Barbara Airport would be a good choice if you can get a flight in at a reasonable price.

 

[sue1947]

Santa Barbara Airport would be a good choice if you can get a flight in at a reasonable price.

I also really like SBA. The flights are usually a little more, but the car rentals are a LOT less without the excessive taxes found at the LA airports. It's a small airport that is easy to get in and out of. You won't have much of a line getting through security (pretty minimal) and the whole process takes a lot less time and is a lot less stressful. I've also had good luck with one way car rentals using SBA as one end or the other.

Sue

 

[nightnurse613]

Two comments. First off, if you are in Oxnard, there is NO REASON to go to SLO for tri tip. The BEST is served in Santa Maria (Guadalupe). Secondly, if you are going to Hearst Castle there is a little beach area about 7 miles further north-near the Piedras Blancas lighthouse - which is kind of neat by itself-called Elephant Seal Beach (?). There's a little parking area and walkway. Well worth the trip to see these animals safely and up close. Also, it's just a BIG rock but, Morro Bay is a quaint little fishing village (and, if you ignore the huge power plant) worth a short detour. Largely unchanged over the past 50 years! Did someone mention Solvang - we got married there. A cute little Danish village. Be careful if you rent the bicycles with the fringe on top, it's not as flat as it looks (but a great photo op)!!