Outdoors
Waterfalls near Oxnard
17 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
17
Closest
13.7 mi
Sycamore Falls
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 13.7miSycamore Falls
- 15.3miParadise Falls
- 19.1miPunch Bowl
- 19.8miJackson Falls
- 21miUpper Zuma Canyon Waterfall
- 21.2miWhite Swift Falls
- 22miZuma Canyon Falls
- 22.2miNewton Canyon Falls
- 22.8miRose Valley Falls
- 23.6mi33 Falls
- 25.1miEscondido Falls (Lower)
- 26.3miSolstice Canyon Falls
- 31.9miHot Springs Falls
- 33.3miTangerine Falls
- 34.1miOwl Falls
- 35.5miSanta Ynez Canyon Falls
- 35.7miSeven Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Oxnard; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Oxnard?
Sycamore Falls, about 13.7 miles from the center of Oxnard.
How many waterfalls are near Oxnard?
17 named waterfalls are within 37 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Oxnard?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.