The Maritime Museum in Oxnard is a celebration of the world of the sea. It has many ship models and an exhibition of maritime art.

The Salsa Festival in Oxnard, where tasters can feel the burn, features Red Hot Savina bottled in Ventura County.

This salsa chef was the first place winner in the Salsa Judging Contest. In 1994, salsa edged out ketchup as the country's favorite condiment.

Three amigos possibly discussing the pros and cons of salsa and ketchup?

The popular event is held at the Oxnard Civic Center. This was the sixth annual festival held at this location.

The Ventura Harbor at dusk is a pleasant place to walk and spend some time.

These photos were taken with a Minolta Freedom 100 and scanned with the Joy Scanner. My musical version of Upcoast on the 101 was a finalist in the RealSlideshow Festival.