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Oxnard Strawberries

Oxnard, California is called the Strawberry Capital of the World. Here is how to find its berries.

Updated Oct 24, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

In Ventura County, try farm stands, farmers markets and u-pick fields. Elsewhere, supermarket clamshells often name the grower or region.

Farm stand hours change with the harvest. Call or check social pages before driving out.

Professional insight

Produce buyers judge berries by full color, gloss and dry caps. Strawberries do not ripen after picking.

Fully red berries beat large ones with white shoulders.
Bright green caps signal a recent harvest.
Check the bottom of the clamshell for crushed fruit.
Smell is a better guide than size.

Check the label

Grower or shipper name on the clamshell.
Growing region listed, such as Oxnard or Ventura County.
Country of origin label, since winter berries may be imported.
Organic certification mark if you want organic.
Pack or harvest date if the stand provides one.
No moisture or mold inside the lid.

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Oxnard strawberry facts

Region: Oxnard Plain, Ventura County, California
Farmed since: Commercial scale from the 1960s
Festival: California Strawberry Festival, started 1983; Now at the Ventura County Fairgrounds

The mild coastal climate gives Oxnard a long harvest. Harvest runs mid December to mid July, peaking April to June.

Storage

1Remove any soft or moldy berries right away.
2Keep berries unwashed with caps on.
3Store in the fridge in a single layer on paper towel.
4Wash just before eating.
5Eat within a few days, or hull and freeze them.

Tips

Go to farm stands early, before the best flats sell out.
Bring cash, as small stands may not take cards.
Ask for seconds or jam berries for baking.
Keep a cooler in the car on warm days.

Common questions

When are Oxnard strawberries in season?: Harvest runs mid December to mid July. The peak is April to June.
Can I pick my own in Oxnard?: Some farms offer u-pick in season. Check the farm before you go.
Are supermarket strawberries from Oxnard?: Sometimes. Check the clamshell for the grower and region.
Can Oxnard strawberries be shipped?: Fresh berries are fragile. Most buyers get them from local stands and stores.