PORT HUENEME
Just south of Oxnard is Port Hueneme, the largest deep-water port in California between Long Beach and Oakland. The city is also endowed with gorgeous beaches, parks, a fishing pier, and fine restaurants. No one should miss the CEC and SeaBee Museum, which presents the story of the U.S. Navy’s SeaBees and Civil Engineers, including a collection of uniforms, weapons, and other artifacts. The museum is located at the Port Hueneme Construction Battalion Center, Building 99, 1000 23rd Avenue (off of Ventura Road at Sunkist Gate, 805-982- 5165). The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9am–4pm; admission is free, but proper identification and advance reservations are required.