Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Channel Islands Beaches, Oxnard, Ventura and the surrounding areas have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Weather | |
| Local Weather - Up to the minute accurate weather reports on the area! | |
| National Weather Service - Oxnard - - a "no-frills" forecast from the folks that get it right. | |
| Ventura Beach Cam - - if you want to SEE what the weather is like! | |
| Ventura Surf Cam - - "realtime" surf condition at Ventura Point. | |
| Cities | |
| City of Ojai - - the official website. | |
| City of Oxnard - - the official website. | |
| City of Ventura - - the official website. | |
| Area Events | |
| Channel Islands Harbor - - for information about our harbor and upcoming events. | |
| Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau - - for upcoming events in and around the City of Oxnard. | |
| Ventura County Fair - - don't miss this annual event - top-rated performers in concert, nightly fireworks, and food that you can't get anywhere but here! | |
| Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau - - for upcoming events in and around the City of Ventura. | |
| Things To Do | |
| Channel Islands National Park - - for all the information you need about one of our greatest assets. | |
| Local Golf Courses - - and we do have a few! | |
| Whale Watching & Island Camping & Kayaking Trips - - here's who to call if this is what you want to do! | |
| Area Info | |
| Local Information - Research the area before you move. | |
| Newspapers | |
| Los Angeles Times - - only the news from Ventura County. | |
| Ventura County Star - - the local paper- online. | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - - information direct from the IRS. | |
| Homeowner deductions information - - information direct from the IRS. | |
| How to report moving expenses - - information direct from the IRS. | |
| Selling your home - - information direct from the IRS. | |
| Relocation Links | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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