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Jennie G.

Beautiful venue to rent out, photographic from every angle great for weddings or all types of parties ,reasonable rates that won't break the bank a lot amenities included the chapel as well a a place to get ready Gary is great to work and will answer all your questions. Do yourself a favor and have an event here at least once accommodates 100 to 160 comfortably

Scarlett H.

I read about this place being one of the great architecture preservation projects in Southern California so decided to check it out. We came on a holiday morning and there were no tours or activities but we strolled around and enjoyed the beautiful restored buildings and beautiful gardens. We noticed many ornate features on the building and learned about them by reading the signs - almost every building has one so you can have a self-guided tour at your own pace. The introductions were well written and provide just the right amount of information. Oxnard seems like a sleeping town to us and we were glad to have found this place- it was free and we enjoyed our walk inside and then around the block. Many free street parking around the property and easy to get to. Overall a low-stress and easy way to spend an hour or two when in Oxnard.

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leanna s.

Such a beautiful venue, great experience working with Gary . He was a pleasure . I'd definitely give them a 5 star review

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Lianne K.

Back on the trail of the Passport 2 History, we picked up the tour around Heritage Square this afternoon. Loretta was a wonderful docent; quite well-versed with the buildings in the development, as well as the area history. On weekends, tours of the complex are offered for $5 per person. It's free for students, as we learned when the family on the same tour were comped as the are studying at Oxnard College. Originally conceived as a redevelopment project, 15 historic structures (2 are replicas) were moved to city block in the 1980's. 2016 marked the 25th anniversary of the official opening of the "neighborhood". All of the buildings house various types of commercial enterprises. That was the plan, to have businesses occupy the spaces, so that the homes wouldn't set empty with only occasional visits by museum visitors. Rather a brilliant plan! Present day tenants include offices for the largest strawberry distributor in the area (in the state, perhaps?), a dentist, an Italian restaurant, a wine tasting room, real estate agents / property managers, a hair salon, and others. One of the buildings, originally a church, is now multi-purpose space for non-denominational services & weddings, plus meetings and workshops take place there. That one is owned and managed by the City of Oxnard. Unified with landscaping, pathways, and the same color trim, around a central courtyard, the collection of Victorian-era homes is extraordinary. Within the umbrella of Painted Lady Victorianism, there are so many different styles, including Queen Anne and Italianate, plus many more. A number of representations of these aesthetics are present in the Square. Well worth a visit to take a docent-led tour, or you may download a self-guided tour brochure from their website, or pick up a copy at the visitor center. During the summer, they offer musical concerts in the central plaza on many Friday evenings. We've been to the Square to dine at La Dolce Vita a number of times in the past, and had been in the wine tasting building, but learned so much more attending the guided tour. I recommend going to appreciate the effort it took to pull the collection of homes together to preserve parts of Oxnard's history.

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Myra C.

WOW! I was desperate to find a venue for my parent's 60th wedding anniversary and time was of the essence! I had literally two weeks to plan this all out because our original venue was just too small. Absolutely beautiful venue for one. We held a party of 150 outside in their plaza and it went swimmingly flawless! The staff was so easy to work with, responsive and accommodated all of our wishes. Mind you, this event was planned from out of state, literally, across the country from the East Coast. All of the paperwork was done via email and was so simple to do. The most difficult part was setting up insurance through the City of Oxnard- make sure you do this on any day besides a Friday because they close on some Fridays, and it must be done in person. Tried using my private insurance, but being out of state just made things too complicated. We used their caterer, and the food was fantastic. They took care of everything, drinks, appetizers, mains, plates, silverware, table cloths, security. We had a dance area, a table set up for the cake, gift table, cake table, spot for the photo booth, space heaters and a DJ. The dance area was used for performances & entertainers: dance and flag team, my niece played the guitar and sang. We ate, drank, and danced our lives away. We had the time of our lives. For a 60th anniversary, I wanted this to be the most memorable, fun and enjoyable party ever! It was truly a success, but would not have been possible without the assistance of the Heritage Square team. We held our event in the late afternoon, and as the evening progressed, the ambiance was perfect! We had lights on each table, it was so memorable. Lots and lots of compliments. My parents and their friends continue to talk about it to this day. I absolutely 100% recommend this venue for your private special event. It's such a beautiful spot, unique and just romantic. Being in Oxnard, you can't beat the weather. It was the most affordable spot, on top of being just exquisite! I'm ready to have a party there every year.

What a fantastic afternoon touring Heritage Square with Gary Blum. Not only was he incredibly knowledgable about the gorgeous architecture of the buildings, he has a personal connection to one of the most beautiful houses, which had been in his family for generations, and that he painstakingly restored to a magnificent state. He answered all our questions: from how paint colors were chosen, to zoning laws and the  obscure details about the windows. A wonderful afternoon and a total treat. Gary is a local treasure.

I researched Heritage Square because I wanted it to be one of my destinations on my two-day road trip. I was so excited about coming to Heritage Square; I had high expectations that this place would be full of Victorian inspired gems (because of the great pictures on its website), so to speak, but I was so wrong. I arrived past 1 p.m. (3 hours after opening time) on 4/13/13, and noticed that this place was a ghost town! The houses looked abandoned, and there were trash peppered all across grounds. Maybe I came on a day when the weather wasn't so great, but being that it was an okay Saturday afternoon, I thought families would be huddled around a place like this, especially since residential homes were literally only a few feet away. Might was well add tumble weeds blowing in the picture, because it deemed appropriate. This place is smaller than I thought; there was nothing special about it. The surrounding area (residential) looks run down and "ghetto" looking. I was not impressed one bit. Sorry, but I will not be returning.

Christine L.

If I lived in Oxnard and was going to get married and had less then 100 guests on my list then this place would be #1 in my book. The quaintness of the chapel, the simplicity of it's decor, the buildings that surround it, and just the overall vibe it gives off screams have a wedding here. I've only toured it and I have never actually been to a wedding at this location, but personally I fell in love instantly.

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I took my meetup group to Heritage Square for a tour and we received a tremendous amount of history of the area from Gary.

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