Fall Road Trip

Day 1: Camarillo

Stop 1: Underwood Family Farms
5696 Los Angeles Ave., Somis

Pull on a pair of boots and grab a basket—it’s time to go picking on the farm! Whether you’re hunting for pumpkins (Look for the giant 450-pound pumpkins and every other type of pumpkin or gourd you can imagine!), fall fruit, veggies, or flowers, Underwood Family Farms is the place to go for an authentic ag experience. Once your basket is full, head over to say “hello” to pygmy goats, chickens, alpaca, and sheep. At this time of year, the farm prepares for its annual Fall Harvest on the Farm with live music, Halloween decor, tractor-drawn wagon rides, pig races and more. For vacation memories, be sure to snap a few pics of the kids at the hay pyramid and corn stalk tunnel!

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Day 2: Oxnard

Stop 1: Oxnard Historic Farm Park
61 N. Rice Ave. #1A

Can’t get your fill of farm life? Continue just a few minutes up the road to Oxnard Historic Farm Park. This family-friendly nonprofit honors Oxnard’s agricultural roots by recreating what life was like on the Oxnard Plain more than 100 years ago. The working farm grows lima beans, corn, and sugar beets (the county’s top crops in the late 1800s and early 1900s), as well as grapes from century-old vines and hops. But crops aren’t the only thing on display—there’s also vintage farm equipment and a Chumash native garden.

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Day 4: Channel Islands National Park

Island Packers departs from Channel Islands Harbor, 3550 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard and Ventura Harbor, 1691 Spinnaker Dr #105B

Make sure you wear plenty of layers for this seafaring adventure! You’re going to want to spend the entire day (or more) exploring Channel Islands National Park in the fall. The autumn breeze at the islands is warm during the day, but temperatures drop a bit once the sun goes down. The park is known for its breathtaking landscape and thriving wildlife, which can be experienced by boat, kayak, or on foot for an unforgettable hike. The sky and water are clearest this time of year, so diving is at its best. Keep your eyes peeled for northern elephant seals as they begin to gather at their rookery site in late fall, migrating birds and blue and humpback whales. If you’re lucky, you might come across the illusive Island Fox too. Like to camp? Each of the five islands has a campground that requires advanced reservations. Make sure to bring a telescope or simply look up for some out-of-this-world stargazing!

Stop 2: Barrelhouse 101
545 E. Thompson Blvd.

Ventura County Coast loves its sports! Finish your fantastic fall road trip drinking local brews and watching the big game at Barrelhouse 101. One part tavern, one part sports bar, Barrelhouse 101 has more than 100 beers on tap and an extensive food menu chock full of sides, burgers, sandwiches, salads, tacos, and fried seafood. Hot tip: the three types of spicy wings (hot, strawbanero, and fiery habanero) aren’t for the faint of heart.

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