I love Christmas!  For hubby and I, one of our favorite Christmas traditions is visiting Christmas Tree Lane up in Oxnards Historic District.  If you've never seen this area, it is all about some of the finest historic homes from the city's oldest homes dating back to 1911.  The homeowners here have taken great pride in the charm of this historic neighborhood and surrounding community and that pride is reflected in the ten blocks of carefully restored homes ranging from Craftsman, Spanish Colonial, Period Revival bungalows and eclectic homes.

The 144 homes in this district were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 because it has one of the highest ratios of contributing structures: meaning the homes have not been greatly modified and because the neighborhood has maintained its character.  Furthermore, most of the homes have remained within the same family for generations.

This year marks the 18th anniversary of Oxnards Christmas Tree Lane event in the historic homes district on F Street and G Street between 5th Street and Palm Dr.  Estimates of the number of visitors vary from 20,000 to 40,000 during the 2 to 3 week run.  All decorations and lighting are provided by individual homeowners and no City support is provided other than increased traffic control and refuse barrels to lessen the impact on the residents. 

This year, the event will begin on Sunday, December 12th at 6pm and will continue every night until December 26th.  Oxnard's Christmas Tree Lane is one locale that's a must-see for your holiday entertainment and visitors can walk on the sidewalks or drive their cars through the neighborhoods that comprise this historic region. 

So if you have visitors in for the holidays or you just want to spend some time with family or friends, make plans to visit Oxnard's beautiful Christmas Tree Lane.

 

 

For more information, visit Oxnard National Historic District.  Photos courtesty of Oxnard National Historic District and Downtown Oxnard.

 

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9 Comments on 2010 HOLIDAY EVENT IN VENTURA COUNTY: Oxnard Christmas Tree Lane in Historic Homes District

DEC
09
2010
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Donne, Looks like they take their Christmas tree lighting pretty seriously!  Probably lots of cruising the neighborhood to enjoy the sightes!
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Donne, my, those Christmas lights decoration are over the top!  I hope your hubby and you have a great time touring it.
3:07pm • #2
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BLiz - Christmas Tree Lane is definitely some serious decorating.  Hubby and I are actually going to be going with some friends so I will definitely be getting some great pics.

Rita - Over the top doesn't begin to describe it.  I'll definitely be updating my post after hubby and I check it out.

Thx for stopping by folks; I really appreciate it.  Have a wonderful weekend.  :)
9:37pm • #3
DEC
11
2010
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Donne - Thank you for sharing a very beautiful photos and blog on Christmas tree lane in historic homes district, in Oxnord. Merry Christmas.
12:37am • #4
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John - It's such a great event.  Hubby and I have been going for years and have always enjoyed it.  It's actually rather spectacular.  Thx for stopping by; I appreciate it.  Have a good day John and a wonderful weekend.  :)
2:05pm • #5
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That does it.... I'm getting Donald to take me out to dinner and then we're going to drive around and take Christmas light photos.  You've inspired me Donne.
4:03pm • #6
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Tammy - I love driving around and looking at all the houses with Christmas lights.  We actually have a couple of Christmas Tree Lanes but the one in Oxnard is definitely the best one.  Have a great weekend Tammy.  :)
9:22pm • #7
DEC
13
2010
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Donne, It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . .
12:31am • #8
DEC
16
2010
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Joyce - It sure is. Hubby and I are actually going out to check it out tonight.  I'll try and get some really great pics to add to my post.
3:10pm • #9


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