Situated about four miles south of Downtown Oxnard, Tierra Vista is a tranquil suburban neighborhood adjacent to Oxnard College. Tierra Vista is convenient to numerous local parks such as Johnson Creek Park, College Park, Southwinds Park, and Walter B. Moranda Park. The beautiful Hueneme Beach Park and the vast Point Mugu State Park are each just a short drive away from Tierra Vista as well.

Tierra Vista residents enjoy walkable access to the annual California Strawberry Festival at College Park during the summertime as well as close proximity to the Art Deco-inspired Mullin Automotive Museum. Port Hueneme of Naval Base Ventura County and California State University Channel Islands are also nearby Tierra Vista. Convenience to the Pacific Coast Highway makes getting around from Tierra Vista easy.