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CONTACT INFORMATION

Dena Bellman *
District Superintendent, Channel Coast District - California State Parks
805.331.3955 phone 1
[email protected]
[email protected]


Colin Rooney *
Special Event Coordinator, California State Parks - Channel Coast District - Ventura Sector
805-746-7095 phone 1
[email protected]


Samantha Shapiro *
Film Liaison, City of Oxnard
300 W. Third St., 4th Floor, Oxnard, CA 93030
805.385.7447 phone 1
[email protected]


Katharine Wilson *
District Planning Chief, Channel Coast District - California State Parks
805-804-2060 phone 1
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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AKA: south of 5th Street the location is known as Oxnard Beach Park - see contact below - Mandalay Beach Park

WEBSITE:
Website

Site Condition: City of Oxnard portion of this beach - south of 5th St. @ 1601 S. Harbor Blvd - by the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel and the power station is permitted by Oxnard Parks & Recreation. Contact Beth Faringo at 805.385.7950 / [email protected] ----- http://www.visitoxnard.com/visitors/beaches-waterfront/index.cfm ------ http://www.oxnardrec.org/Department.aspx?DepartmentID=17&DivisionID=3&ResourceID=960

General Notes: updated 9.23.2010 / 10.19.2011 lm / 1.20.2016 lb / 3.23.2016 lb / 3.15.2022 bd / 8.19.2022 bd

Usage Restriction: Two permits are required - one from the California Film Commission and another from the City of Oxnard.

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, Oxnard

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 5/15/2025

Location Details

Mandalay State Beach (SB)

United States / Oxnard, California
Location ID: #7658

The purpose of Mandalay State Beach is to make available the sandy ocean beach and adjacent coastal dunes for public recreational day use and enjoyment. In general, all public beach-related recreational activities may be provided that can be accommodated without impairing the scenic or natural integrity of the site. Also, the dune and wetlands (marshland) ecosystem is recognized for its important natural values and shall be managed for its protection and perpetuation.
>>>>>> Location:
Corner of Harbor Boulevard and 5th Street, Oxnard
Description:
This is 94 acres of undeveloped beachfront land that is located south of Reliant Energy's Mandalay Generating Station. The natural sand dunes and the wetlands ecosystem are recognized for their important natural value. Two threatened species of birds nest on the sand at this beautiful south facing beach, the Snowy Plover and the Least Tern. This is a passive, natural open space park with no support facilities. The purpose of Mandalay State Beach is to make the sandy ocean beach and adjacent coastal dunes available for public day use without impairing the scenic or natural integrity of the site.

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - County Parks / Regional Parks;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Coastal Dunes
 
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