Hobie Beach — Attraction in Oxnard

Hobie Beach is one of three legal entry points for the general public to Channel Islands Harbor for kayaks, canoes, and SUPs (the others are at Seabridge Marina, in the far northeastern extremity of Channel Islands Harbor, and a dock next to the launch ramps on Curlew.) There is an old and somewhat eroded mini-launch ramp, and during most of the year, a small beach that is hidden when the tide is over 3 feet. There is free parking in the dirt area adjacent to the launch. Hobie Beach is made up of the area between Kiddie Beach Park on the south and the Coast Guard Station to the north along South Victoria Avenue. From this put-in, there are many miles of paddling available within the harbor, plus easy access to the Pacific, Hollywood Beach, and Silver Strand Beach. It's often easier to launch here than from those beaches during higher swells. PFDs must be carried on all boats and SUPs here, and the Harbor Patrol vigorously enforces this. There are bathrooms and additional paved parking at the adjacent Kiddie Beach Park, but no launching of boats or SUPs is...

Well loved little beach. Would normally give 5 stars but theyre doing some work right now and they've got a lot of equipment in the water. Its cool to look at but is also kind of an eyesore and makes you not want to go in the water. Im guessing thats why they chose to do the work in winter though. Otherwise great beach for little ones as the waves that come through are small and gentle. Lots of sea life to be...

Great place. But we know this as the "kiddie beach" The reason for the name is because there are no waves due to the rocks on either side breaking the Waves. Great place to bring your kids however it can get packed during warm weather. There are also showers on the side. this beach can get pretty packed compared to the other side of the rocks which is...