For those who would like to be within walking distance of the beach, South Winds is an ideal community. Located on the south side of Oxnard, California, this community is just minutes from the coast and Port Hueneme. The 21st largest city in California, Oxnard offers plenty to see and do within minutes of this community, and downtown Los Angeles is less than an hour and 15 minute drive to the east.
Part of Ventura County, in the 93033 zip code area, this ideally located community is bounded by West Pleasant Valley Road on the north, West Hueneme Road on the south, J Street on the west, and Saviers Road on the east. Much of the neighborhood is residential, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartment communities. However, commercial offerings can also be found throughout, as can a church and the Oxnard Police Department.
Also within neighborhood bounds are two small neighborhood parks, including Southwinds Park. Situated near the center of the community, adjacent to the Art Haycox Elementary School, this park offers several playing fields, basketball courts, walking paths, and playground equipment. Hueneme High School is one of many other schools within walking distance of South Winds, situated just a few minutes to the north.
For local shopping, residents of South Winds head north into Pleasant Valley Village, which hosts a small retail center featuring a supermarket and several dining options. The Beach Port Shopping Center is another retail center within walking distance northwest of this community.
For outdoor recreation, residents of South Winds are less than one mile east of the coastline, which offers several harbors, popular beaches, and scenic beach parks.