Channel Islands Homes for Sale in Oxnard

Channel Islands Harbor at a glance

• Waterfront and marina-view homes: the premium tier. Orientation to the water is usually the biggest single driver of value here, so decide early whether a water view is a requirement or a preference.
• A few streets back: walking or cycling distance to the waterfront, without the waterfront premium.
• A working harbor, not a resort: recreational boats share the water with commercial fishing, and restaurants and shops sit right at the waterfront. Some boat trips out to Channel Islands National Park leave from the harbor.
• Slip access varies: a slip comes with some properties, runs through HOA membership at others, and can also be rented from the harbor’s marinas.

Check the HOA before you make an offer

Many homes around the harbor are condos and townhomes. HOA terms, dues and the financial health of each association vary a great deal from one development to the next, so review them carefully before you make an offer.

Channel Islands Harbor questions

What is Channel Islands Harbor?

Channel Islands Harbor is a man-made harbor on the south coast of Oxnard, next to Port Hueneme and the Pacific Ocean. It was built in the 1960s and serves both recreational boating and a working waterfront. Homes around the harbor include waterfront condos, townhomes and marina-adjacent properties.

Can I keep a boat at a Channel Islands Harbor property?

It depends on the property and its development. If keeping a boat matters to you, confirm before you commit whether the specific property includes a slip, the dimensions and cost of any slip available to you, and whether the channel suits the boat you plan to keep. Slip terms are separate from the purchase and vary across the harbor’s developments.

Is flood insurance required at Channel Islands Harbor?

It depends on where the property sits. Some properties around the harbor are in a designated coastal flood zone, and when a property is, lenders typically require flood insurance as a condition of the loan (as of 2026). The cost varies by zone, elevation and structure. Get quotes early in your search, so the cost of the policy is part of your budget from the start and not a surprise after you are under contract.