Title: Visit El Rio: 2026 Travel Guide for El Rio, Oxnard | Expedia.com [Hotels in El Rio](https://expedia.com/El-Rio-Hotels.d553248635975864982.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in El Rio](https://expedia.com/El-Rio-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975864982.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in El Rio](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-El-Rio.d553248635975864982.Car-Rental-Guide)[El Rio Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/El-Rio.d553248635975864982.Destination-Travel-Guides) # El Rio, CA ## Travel Guide ## Visit El Rio Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975864982) - El Rio Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in El Rio ![Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983700/983645/ae120314_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA 1516 Newbury Rd Thousand Oaks CA $70 nightly $78 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,761 reviews) Thin walls. Could hear everything going on next door. They were partying till 2 am Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=983645&PinnedHotelID=983645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975864982) ![Good Nite Inn Camarillo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/546600/546509/99b1d4eb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Good Nite Inn Camarillo 1100 Ventura Blvd Camarillo CA $71 nightly $80 total Mar 12 - Mar 13 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Camarillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,286 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=546509&PinnedHotelID=546509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975864982) ![Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4000/3912/50767167_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG 600 East Esplanade Drive Oxnard CA $131 nightly $149 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oxnard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews) The staff were very nice and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable everything was good and we enjoyed our stay. Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=3912&PinnedHotelID=3912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975864982) [See all 1,016 properties in El Rio](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026®ionId=553248635975864982) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Caravan Outpost](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14800000/14795500/14795481/9aea8934_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Caravan Outpost 317 Bryant St. Ojai CA Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Soule Park Golf Course and Ojai Art Center are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (306 reviews) Cool spot! Beautifully landscaped oasis vibe. Comfortable bed with quality linens. Cozy interior that almost feels like you’re living, sleeping on a sailboat. Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Caravan-Outpost.h14795481.Hotel-Information) ![Mandalay Shores Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64700000/64698200/64698147/401bbe88_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mandalay Shores Resort 5226 Neptune Square Oxnard CA Stay at this condo in Oxnard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Oxnard State Beach and Mandalay Beach are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (105 reviews) Walkable to the beach! Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Oxnard-Hotels-Mandalay-Shores-Resort.h64698147.Hotel-Information) ![Channel Island Shores](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24600/24592/dbb1c1c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Channel Island Shores 1311 Mandalay Beach Rd Oxnard CA Book a stay at this beach condo in Oxnard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (638 reviews) Overall amazing Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Oxnard-Hotels-Channel-Island-Shores.h24592.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in El Rio](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975864982&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check El Rio hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975864982&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[Mar 7 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975864982&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975864982&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09)[Mar 8 - Mar 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975864982&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975864982&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975864982&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172336/dc56c84b-22de-4cf6-92a6-61668860ccf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Channel Islands Harbor Explore the waterfront in Oxnard with a trip to Channel Islands Harbor. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.com/Channel-Islands-Harbor-Channel-Islands.d6172336.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mandalay Beach, Oxnard, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983989223/6b93c5c5-2126-483e-b8f4-84ad851b9990.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mandalay Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mandalay Beach during your trip to Oxnard? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Mandalay-Beach-Oxnard.d553248635983989223.Vacation-Attraction) ![seagull at sand beach in cold winter day. Silver gull with blach head on the shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065437/da66e589-b76e-472c-bbf4-3fb4e68cfe2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Silver Strand Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Silver Strand Beach during your travels in Oxnard? [](https://expedia.com/Silver-Strand-Beach-Silver-Strand.d6065437.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pink sunset cloud reflection over Santa Clara river seaside marsh at Ventura beach in California United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983992340/049e9537-0a2b-4a5a-a6df-405b00c2c32f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxnard State Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oxnard State Beach during your trip to Oxnard? [](https://expedia.com/Oxnard-State-Beach-Oxnard.d553248635983992340.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mandalay State Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mandalay State Beach during your trip to Oxnard? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Mandalay-State-Beach-Oxnard.d553248635983994583.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mandalay County Park Explore the great outdoors at Mandalay County Park, a lovely green space in Oxnard. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Mandalay-County-Park-Oxnard.d553248635056397138.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Self Guided Malibu eMTB Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388466/70143249-07f4-4e45-aae7-2a53e97b4f18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Scenic Malibu Overlook Electric Bike Tour for Beginners $169 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/scenic-malibu-overlook-electric-bike-tour-for-beginners.a1388466.activity-details) ![Malibu Hidden Gems Off-Road Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50276736/8e17eb78-7cd7-48ed-a9ce-1540488a7a3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malibu VIP Multi-Adventure Experience $249 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/malibu-vip-multi-adventure-experience.a50276736.activity-details) ![Electric Bike & Hike to Hidden Grotto & Waterfall experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50208093/db276a00-6403-436a-94e7-dac44eff3e2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Electric Bike & Hike to Hidden Grotto & Waterfall experience $199 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/electric-bike-hike-to-hidden-grotto-waterfall-experience.a50208093.activity-details) [See all activities in El Rio](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-El-Rio.d553248635975864982.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near El Rio ![Ventura California. Beach Pier. Aerial scenic Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2725/089ee24c-d4cb-48b8-af3b-abb0733626a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oxnard ![Channel Islands National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922900658/7979eb89-463e-4be7-95af-b1da38a6179b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ventura ![Panorama of hills, mountains, green valleys with citrus orchards and farming fields as the sunsets in southern California countryside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6998/8033a5d6-0ec4-413f-b17a-615f001da134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Camarillo - Cities near El Rio - Places of interest [Oxnard](https://expedia.com/Oxnard.dx2725)[Ventura](https://expedia.com/Ventura.dx6212)[Camarillo](https://expedia.com/Camarillo.dx6998) - [Ronald Reagan Presidential Library ](https://expedia.com/Ronald-Reagan-Presidential-Library-Simi-Valley.d6065445.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ventura Harbor ](https://expedia.com/Ventura-Harbor-Ventura-Harbor-Village.d6134036.Vacation-Attraction) - [Channel Islands National Park ](https://expedia.com/Channel-Islands-National-Park-United-States-of-America.d6063445.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ventura County Fairgrounds ](https://expedia.com/Ventura-County-Fairgrounds-Ventura.d6335604.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ventura Pier ](https://expedia.com/Ventura-Pier-Ventura.d6063443.Vacation-Attraction) - [Camarillo Premium Outlets ](https://expedia.com/Camarillo-Premium-Outlets-Camarillo.d6134038.Vacation-Attraction) - [Golf Course at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa ](https://expedia.com/Golf-Course-At-Ojai-Valley-Inn-And-Spa-Ojai.d6323567.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ventura City Beach ](https://expedia.com/Ventura-City-Beach-Ventura.d553248635983992817.Vacation-Attraction) - [Los Padres National Forest ](https://expedia.com/Los-Padres-National-Forest-California.d6323624.Vacation-Attraction) - [Channel Islands Harbor ](https://expedia.com/Channel-Islands-Harbor-Channel-Islands.d6172336.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mandalay Beach ](https://expedia.com/Mandalay-Beach-Oxnard.d553248635983989223.Vacation-Attraction) - [Silver Strand Beach ](https://expedia.com/Silver-Strand-Beach-Silver-Strand.d6065437.Vacation-Attraction) - [Naval Base Ventura County - Port Hueneme ](https://expedia.com/Naval-Base-Ventura-County-Port-Hueneme-California.d801050656606527488.Vacation-Attraction) - [Point Mugu ](https://expedia.com/Point-Mugu-Los-Angeles.d553248634329472149.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ojai Art Center ](https://expedia.com/Ojai-Art-Center-Downtown-Ojai.d553248621555471451.Vacation-Attraction) - [California Lutheran University ](https://expedia.com/California-Lutheran-University-Los-Angeles.d6263748.Vacation-Attraction) - [Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area ](https://expedia.com/Santa-Monica-Mountains-National-Recreation-Area-Los-Angeles.d553248621532639674.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Casitas Recreation Area ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Casitas-Recreation-Area-California.d6134040.Vacation-Attraction) - [Emma Wood State Beach ](https://expedia.com/Emma-Wood-State-Beach-Ventura.d553248621532639649.Vacation-Attraction) - [Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center ](https://expedia.com/Los-Robles-Hospital-And-Medical-Center-Los-Angeles.d6263772.Vacation-Attraction) - [Spanish Hills Country Club ](https://expedia.com/Spanish-Hills-Country-Club-Camarillo.d6225142.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rincon Beach ](https://expedia.com/Rincon-Beach-Ventura.d553248635983992725.Vacation-Attraction) - [San Buenaventura Mission ](https://expedia.com/San-Buenaventura-Mission-Downtown-Ventura.d6334659.Vacation-Attraction) - [Soule Park Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Soule-Park-Golf-Course-Downtown-Ojai.d6325165.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ojai Olive Oil ](https://expedia.com/Ojai-Olive-Oil-Ojai.d553248621555471454.Vacation-Attraction) - [U S Navy Seabee Museum ](https://expedia.com/U-S-Navy-Seabee-Museum-Port-Hueneme.d553248621532639641.Vacation-Attraction) - [La Conchita Beach ](https://expedia.com/La-Conchita-Beach-California.d553248635983993895.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hartley Botanica ](https://expedia.com/Hartley-Botanica-Somis.d553248621532639681.Vacation-Attraction)