The Oxnard shore was serendipity, we felt like explorers discovering a new and exciting place. It had been many years since we had visited the area, and we were pleasantly surprised. Beach homes and condominiums of every size surround Mandalay Bay Resort, along with dockside restaurants, shops and marinas. It's a good mix of residential and commercial sections, which blend but do not extend one into the other. A very ample and sumptuous cooked to order complimentary breakfast is served every morning at the resort, and there is a Capistrano's restaurant with inside and outside dining, which is very convenient for guests who prefer to park the car and not leave the grounds.
Tugs is fun for adults and most especially for kids.
In the evening, we dined at another wonderful Channel Islands Harbor eatery, The Whale's Tail. For thirty years, this restaurant has been pleasing its patrons, and they have done a wonderful job. The King Salmon I ordered was the best ever, as was the seafood salad chosen by my dining companion. The Whale's Tail is the only restaurant we've been to lately that has a choice of red or white clam chowder, and it is very tasty. If you plan to visit the Whale's Tail, do save room for dessert, because the selection is a confectioner's delight.