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The Rudder Room

11 Reviews

#2 of 7 Nightlife in Oxnard

Bars & Clubs, Nightlife

2929 Ocean Dr, Oxnard, CA 93035-4484

+1 805-985-6096

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“Great location! ”

This is a little hole in the wall bar. There’s nothing fantastic about the inside of Rudder Room... read more

Reviewed yesterday

Heather M

Gibsonville, North Carolina

via mobile

“this place has been here around 50 years, at least. It's a fixture.”

This is a bar on the point of the harbor, leading out to the jetty. It's just a classic dive that... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Molly H

Los Angeles, California

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4.0

11 reviews

Excellent27%
Very good46%
Average18%
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Terrible9%

yesterday

“Great location! ”

Sep 3, 2017

“The most amazing views.”

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2929 Ocean Dr, Oxnard, CA 93035-4484

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+1 805-985-6096

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Heather M

Gibsonville, North Carolina

3114

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Great location!

This is a little hole in the wall bar. There’s nothing fantastic about the inside of Rudder Room. Typical bar setting with pool tables, etc. But step out the back door and your opinion will change. Beautiful water & sunset views. I sat & enjoyed...More

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Molly H

Los Angeles, California

9824

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

this place has been here around 50 years, at least. It's a fixture.

This is a bar on the point of the harbor, leading out to the jetty. It's just a classic dive that you must have a beer in....like the decades of locals it has serviced, under the same name.

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Jennifer Z

Yorba Linda, California

4321

Reviewed 4 September 2017

The most amazing views.

Service is what to expect in a dive bar. Go in with that attitude and you will enjoy yourself. The sand out back is so soft and woderful. The views are awesome with boats coming into the harbor. Drinks aren't cheap but not outrageous. There...More

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rayandgabby

california

21363

Reviewed 8 August 2017 via mobile

Dive

I like certain dive bars but this one just wasn't my scene. Very little room inside and could not get a pool table. The bartender was not very friendly. I'd give it 2 stars instead but it gets a point for having an outdoor area...More

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TeutonicMetal

Los Angeles, California

6833

Reviewed 6 August 2017

Best Worst Bar in the World

Great no frills place. Keep your drinks simple, don't expect anything fancy (especially in the bathroom department) and bring cash to pay and you will have a great time. Their Bloody Mary's are simple, but my absolute favorite drink anywhere. And nothing beats the feeling...More

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Nancy K

Oxnard, California

267

Reviewed 28 May 2017 via mobile

This place puts the Dive in Dive Bar

Don't go there unless you like rude bartenders, urine smell, and just plain dirty. That may be the meaning of "a dive bar" but I was disgusted by the place. Don't use the bathroom!

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AlanFromHermosa

Hermosa Beach, California

6034

Reviewed 12 October 2016

Awesome Dive Bar Right on the Sand !!!

Took a drive up the coast from LA and ended up in Oxnard. We figured we would stop for a drink before heading back home and, based on a recommendation from a local, ended up at the Rudder Room. The Rudder Room is a true...More

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Reviewed 23 June 2016 via mobile

Great chill spot and cheap

Was recommended to me by a friend and I was pleasantly surprised as to how much I liked it. The drinks are very reasonably priced (cash only) and really good. I love that you can sit out on one of their many lounge chairs, with...More

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Collise

Los Angeles

4311

Reviewed 17 April 2016 via mobile

Best dive bar around

This is not a fancy place. The wine list is "white or red". The drink prices are cheap (cash only) and it is a local hangout. The best part of this place is taking your drink outside to the sand. No tap beer.

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TheGameCrafter

Kalamazoo

16755

Reviewed 6 May 2014 via mobile

Beach Bum Bar for Locals

We were looking for a beach bar and found this on google maps. Definitely a bar for locals but they were friendly and laid back. We stopped in early on Cinco De Mayo to have a Corona and play some pool. There are a bunch...More

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