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of Historic Places in 1999, the district now
hosts tours of more than 140 Craftsman,
Spanish Colonial and Period Revival bungalow-style houses every fall. In December,
the ten city blocks transform into the festive
Christmas Tree Lane with a dazzling display of holiday lights. O

We Are Family
For these family-owned businesses, Downtown Oxnard is a
second home.
With dozens of family-owned businesses in
Oxnard, it's easy to feel like part of the family.
Serving the community since 1952, Otani's
Seafood has seen more than five generations
of the family cooking up Japanese-style
seafood with a Mexican twist. "It's always a
treat when you can enjoy a great meal and
not have to do the dishes," says Karen Otani
Baldonado, the current owner of the restaurant. "Every restaurant has a signature dish,
and they're waiting for you to try it."

"We like to think of our
customers as family."

1-3: STEPHANIE PLOMARITY

- VERONICA MUNOZ, OWNER, BG'S CAFÉ

A favorite among locals since 1971, BG's
Café in Downtown Oxnard is a great spot for
a scrumptious breakfast or a hearty lunch.
Owners Jose Rodriguez and Veronica Munoz are community mainstays - especially
at the Oxnard Salsa Festival, where their
award-winning salsa has earned them plenty
of accolades. "Oxnard's small-town charm
makes it such a special place," says Munoz.
"We like to think of our customers as family."
Just a few blocks away, Tomas Cafe is
regularly packed thanks to its mix of American and Mexican fare. Having spent almost
two decades serving breakfast and lunch,
the café has plans to expand with an outdoor
patio and additional espresso bar offerings.
One of Oxnard's longest-running businesses, Henson's Music Center has been an
instrumental player in the city's music scene
for over 60 years. With a wide selection of instruments, the shop has nurtured the musical
ambitions of its many lifelong customers.

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1: Local favorite Otani's Seafood; 2: Owners Tom and Joan Henson of Henson's Music Center; 3: Behind
the counter at BG's Cafe.

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