Oxnard, CA
Oxnard is a city in the United States, located along the coast of Southern California. It is the 19th most populous city in California and the most populous in Ventura County. The city lies approximately 30 miles west of the Los Angeles city limits, and is part of the larger Greater Los Angeles area.
Welcome to Oxnard, California, home to one of Procter & Gamble’s Paper Products manufacturing plants. The Oxnard site was originally built in 1969 and shortly after acquired by P&G in 1973 from the International Paper Company. The plant is a producer of Bounty Paper Towels and Charmin Toilet Paper.
The Oxnard plant is located in the Greater Los Angeles area along the coast of beautiful Southern California between Malibu and Santa Barbara. With numerous large to mid-size cities in close proximity, Oxnard offers a rare chance to work in a P&G manufacturing environment while still enjoying the benefits and amenities that come with a large population center.
- The 2010 United States Census reported that Oxnard had a population of 197,899 while the larger Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area had 846,178 residents
- Oxnard does have a high cost of living with a rating of 127, well over the US baseline of 100
- Located around 1 hour to downtown Los Angeles and 40 minutes to Santa Barbara
- Located less than 6 hours to San Francisco and Las Vegas and around 3 hours to San Diego
Oxnard
Living in Oxnard is popular for both new hires and experienced employees alike as there are many housing options that offer a short commute time while still having lots to do. The city of around 200,000 borders the Pacific Ocean on the west and the 101 Freeway to the east. Beaches and marinas dot the coastline and with the water nearby, the ocean breeze keeps the communities it contains cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than those further inland.
Ventura
Located around 9 miles from the plant and 15 minutes commuting time, Ventura is popular with many new hires with its vibrant restaurant scene and prevalent nightlife. Ventura, officially known as the City of San Buenaventura, is home to around 100,000 people and is located just to the north of Oxnard. Similarly to the city of Oxnard, the areas proximity to the Pacific Ocean keeps its summers cooler and winters warmer than those further inland. Ventura is also home to the famed surfing spot known as Surfer’s Point at Ventura County Fairgrounds.
Camarillo & Thousands Oak
Camarillo & Thousand Oaks are both popular living destinations for new hires or transferees with families to the Oxnard Plant. They both offer manageable commute times with Camarillo being located just 7 miles away and Thousand Oaks 20 miles due to their close proximity to the 101 Freeway. Employees with families can also take advantage of the wonderful schools these communities offer. With populations of over 65,000 for Camarillo and 125,000 for Thousand Oaks, they still offer plenty of restaurants, housing options, and activities. With their locations inland from the Pacific Ocean, temperatures tend to be warmer (but not too hot) in the summer than their Oxnard & Ventura counterparts.