Experience exotic paradise without even leaving the state of California at the Channel Islands near Oxnard, just an hour from Los Angeles. The beautiful landscape of the islands offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see California as it was meant to be discovered. With five islands and a variety of tours, there is plenty to do and see:

Must-see Attractions: Inspiration Point (Anacapa Island), Torrey Pines (Santa Rosa Island), Painted Cave (Santa Cruz Island), Point Bennett (San Miguel Island), Sea Lion Rookery (Santa Barbara Island).

Must-do Activities: Boating, snorkeling, kayaking, sport fishing, diving, plant and animal discovery, whale watching, camping, hiking and more.

Explore these remarkable island sanctuaries with your loved ones by taking a guided tour on one, or all, of the islands. Learn the islands', plants', animals' and human history, which dates back 12,000 years, from the directors who know them best.

Every Thursday from 9am - 2pm, shop the freshest produce and prepared food at the free, open-air Downtown Oxnard Certified Farmers Market. Support local food and craft vendors, certified farmers and enjoy live entertainment including a noon-time raffle each week. Open throughout the year, you have a variety of fruit, produce, bread, dried fruits, nuts, kettle corn and more at your fingertips. There are also activities for children including facepainting and balloon artists.

Location: The Downtown Oxnard Farmers Market is held at Plaza Park at 5th and B Street - just 1.3 miles from the Vagabond Inn Oxnard Hotel.

The Channel Islands Harbor Famers Market offers local farm fresh produce, fruits, plants, flowers, seafood, arts and crafts, cheese, bakery goods, nuts, and BBQ. Enjoy entertainment, face painting, and much more while you go shopping among over 30 farmers.

Location: Next to the Marine Emporium Landing at 3600 S. Harbor Blvd, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Oxnard hotel. Open year round, rain or shine. Hours: 10:00 Am - 2:00 PM.

2013 marks the 30th Anniversary California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard, CA. This annual event draws local crowds as well as fruit fanatics from Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. The California Strawberry Festival is fun for all ages with events like the Strawberry Tart Toss, Strawberry Pie Eating Contest, Strawberryland for Kids, Arts and Crafts and live musical entertainment. Free Park n Ride Shuttle Service will be available from a few locations just off the 101 freeway.

Location: The California Strawberry Festival is located at Strawberry Meadows of College Park at 3250 South Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA - just 3.8 miles from the Vagabond Inn Oxnard Hotel.

Gypsies in a Trunk, an all-volunteer troupe of actors, will be performing Hansel & Gretel as part of their Fairy Tales in the Park shows. Hansel &Gretel is directed by Ghislaine Sopher-Phillips. Be sure to catch the other Fairy Tales in the Park shows during the summer such as Jack & The Beanstalk, The Wizard of Oz, and The BRAVE Princess: Marida's Adventures.

Location: Harbor View Park, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Oxnard hotel. Admission is free. Show starts at 2:00 PM and the show length is approximately 45 minutes. Recommended for ages 3 through 10.

The 2nd Annual Channel Islands Harbor MarinaFestwill have power, sail, and electric boats, kayaks, and stand up paddleboards. Enjoy electronic training, sailing demos, electric boat rides, tours, food trucks, and other fun activities for the whole family.

Location: Channel Island Harbor Marina, which is just 16 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Oxnard hotel. Admission is free. Hours: Saturday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

The Milestone Car Society of California is hosting the Father's Day Car Show with is display of custom cars, hot rods, and classics. The car show is open to all years, makes, and models such as pre-war antique, vintage, commercial, street rods, corvettes, mustangs, thunderbirds, shelbys, muscle cars, foreign sport cars, post-war stock, post-war modified, post-war commercial, and host host club cars. The car judging will be be based on long distance, best domestic, best foreign, best old school, president's trophy, reserve best in show, and best in show.The event will also have vendors, food booths, music entertainment, and raffle prizes.

Location: Harbor View Park, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Oxnard hotel. Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Indulge in a variety of live music from R&B to jazz to funk with the Summer Concerts, held every Friday evening in downtown Oxnard. The music lineup is Freddy G & Smooth Response, The Bomb, The Barrelhouse Wailers, The Carry On Band, Quattro, Front Street Prophets, Myst, Scott Martin, Country Nation, and Sound Effect.

Location: Heritage Square, which is just 6 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Oxnard hotel. Recurring every Friday from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Lawning seating is $5, plaza seats are $5, and table seating is $40-$60 per table.

Gypsies in a Trunk, an all-volunteer troupe of actors, will be performing Jack & The Beanstalk as part of their Fairy Tales in the Park shows. Jack & The Beanstalk is directed by Pat Newbert. Be sure to catch the other Fairy Tales in the Park shows during the summer such as The Wizard of Oz and The BRAVE Princess: Marida's Adventures.

Location: Harbor View Park, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Oxnard hotel. Admission is free. Show starts at 2:00 PM and the show length is approximately 45 minutes. Recommended for ages 3 through 10.

Enjoy salsa music, dancing, tasting and everything else salsa in Downtown Oxnard for the 20th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. This free festival brings live salsa and Latin jazz bands to the stage with dance floor, and is open to visitors of all ages. Visit all the salsa vendors in the Salsa Tasting Tent where there will be 50 different flavors to sample and purchase. Other special events include the Great Oxnard Salsa Challenge, Dancing with Our Community Stars and the Oxnard Salsa Dash.

Location: The Oxnard Salsa Festival is held at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard - just 1.3 miles from the Vagabond Inn Oxnard Hotel.

Gypsies in a Trunk, an all-volunteer troupe of actors, will be performing The Wizard of Oz as part of their Fairy Tales in the Park shows. The Wizard of Oz is directed by Kimberly Peters. Be sure to catch the other Fairy Tales in the Park show during the summer such as The BRAVE Princess: Marida's Adventures.

Location: Harbor View Park, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Oxnard hotel. Admission is free. Show starts at 2:00 PM and the show length is approximately 45 minutes. Recommended for ages 3 through 10.

Gypsies in a Trunk, an all-volunteer troupe of actors, will be performing The BRAVE Princess: Merida's Adventures as part of their Fairy Tales in the Park shows. The BRAVE Princess: Merida's Adventures is directed by Chris Carnicelli.

Location: Harbor View Park, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Oxnard hotel. Admission is free. Show starts at 2:00 PM and the show length is approximately 45 minutes. Recommended for ages 3 through 10.