Oxnard got one right by saving these old houses and restoring them after moving them to one block called Heritage Square. In the development of Southern California, farms, ranches and orchards were built into 'lots' of houses. In Oxnard some of the original owners homes were moved by heavy truck to one block downtown to preserve the legacy. Then these beautiful homes were restored, painted and put into use as restaurants, offices, theaters and museums. Convenient free parking.
Nice historic buildings which were moved to this location and restored on site. Concerts are sometimes conducted outside in the center of this area. The local business sometimes have private parties.
Love it, love it love it. The homes are amazing. There is one restaruant, La Dolce Vita, and a wine tasting house. I wish there were more places to eat there, But at Christmas and in the Fall, it's a must see for tours and Oxnard history. Fun
There are nice plaques outside the homes but most are being used as businesses so not stocked with old furnishings as a museum would be. But still nice view of what Oxnard was like when first settled.
Heritage Square is made up of early Oxnard Settlers's Homes. A docent gives the story of each home and the families that occupied them. The chapel is used as a popular wedding site and services are still given on Sundays. The homes are now used for various businesses,is an Italian restaurant , a wine tasting business, a dentist office, a farm business etc. Christmas is the best time to see it with all the decoration set to a theme, tours, and a trolley bus to take you to the heritage homes in old Oxnard that are all decorated up, known as Candy Cane a Lane.
I love having a sweet place like this that indicates that the city cares about its community and its history. It's relaxing. The food at Le Dolce Vita is good.
If you like architecture, you'll enjoy seeing the buildings at Heritage Square. Heritage Square contains (maybe a dozen?) beautifully restored old/historic houses with landscaping and walking paths around them and placards in front of each building explaining their histories. They are occupied by businesses so excepting the ones with restaurants it doesn't appear that you can look inside. Still, it was enjoyable for a walk and break from the car. There is also a small gift shop in the square with a very friendly attendant.
Nice little square where old houses were moved, renovated and made into restaurants and businesses. Each house has a plack out front that tells its history. Very quaint.
Heritage Square in Oxnard is a quaint collection of restored Victorian homes that are now mainly offices. It is not much visited by either locals or visitors.
Loved the homes that have been restored and tried the La Dolce Vita restaurant. Food was average but setting and service were great! Would visit again.