Isaiah Murtaugh covers Oxnard, Port Hueneme and Camarillo for the Ventura County Star. Reach him at isaiah.murtaugh@vcstar.com or 805-437-0236 and follow him on Twitter @ isaiahmurtaugh.

Looking for a peaceful beach escape without the tourist crowds? Port Hueneme might be California's best-kept secret. Nestled along the coast between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, this charming ...