Hotels in Oxnard, California Gear Up for the Dallas Cowboys Training Camp

OXNARD, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 11, 2013) - If you host it, they will come. That, anyway, has been the case for the Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge, which is entering its eighth year as the host hotel for the Dallas Cowboys Training Camp. Between July 19 and August 16, 2013, the hotel will serve as the hub for the Camp, which draws crowds of loyal fans and interested observers alike.

Located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, this Ventura County hotel enjoys year-round mild temperatures and enviable Pacific breezes, which make it the ideal location for a training camp. It is also convenient to a number of other activities for those days when visitors are looking to explore the area. Channel Islands Harbor and National Park, Herzog Wine Cellars, sport fishing and even premium outlet malls are all nearby.

The four-week Camp officially begins on July 21 with an opening ceremony; kick-off game; kids' activities; live broadcasts with players and coaches; performances by the team mascot, Rowdy; and a selection of team merchandise for sale. Various additional events are scheduled throughout the Camp, and practice is always free and open to the public. For the latest updates to the training schedule, visitors can check out times online at http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/training-camp.html.

Situated near the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, this OXR hotel has spacious well-appointed suites to offer guests the most comfortable extended stay possible. Practical amenities like separate living areas and functional kitchens are enhanced by aesthetic improvements, such as stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops. The result is a hotel fit for a team like the Dallas Cowboys -- and the fans who eagerly follow them to training.

About the Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge
Located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara in Ventura County, the all-suite Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge offers guests a comfortable and convenient extended-stay experience. The spacious guestrooms feature separate living areas, fully-equipped kitchens, stainless-steel appliances, complimentary Wi-Fi, new 32-inch HD televisions and granite countertops. But accommodations are just the beginning. With a location adjacent to the River Ridge Golf Course, five lighted tennis courts, a fitness trail, a biking trail and a Sport Court® -- as well as a fitness center and two pools -- this 252-suite hotel has every option available for guests looking to stay fit and enjoy the beautiful landscape. Complimentary breakfasts, both hot and cold, and complimentary social hours with beer and wine enhance every guest's experience. Business travelers will especially appreciate the 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, which is outfitted with state-of-the-art A/V equipment and high-speed Internet. The picnic area, the Clubhouse views of the River Ridge Golf Course and the proximity to a number of local attractions (including Channel Islands National Park, Ventura Harbor and Camarillo Premium Outlets) round out the many enticements waiting to be discovered at this extended-stay hotel.

2101 West Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93036; 1-805-278-2200

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