Camarillo is a city in Ventura County located off the Ventura Freeway (U.S. Route 101) between Oxnard and Thousand Oaks on the Oxnard Plain. The Santa Rosa Valley is to the east. Much of the land is zoned for agricultural use creating large areas of open space. Camarillo is home to California State University Channel Islands which is a four year public university with an enrollment of nearly 5,000 students. Camarillo Airport services privately operated general aviation and executive aircraft. Neighborhoods in or near Camarillo include, Camarillo Heights, Camarillo Springs, Central Camarillo, Las Posas Estates, Mission Oaks, Old Town Camarillo, San Rosa Valley, Somis, Spanish Hills, and Village at the Park.

 

Camarillo Airport

Camarillo Airport is a 650 acre public airport located in Camarillo, Ventura County which is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. The airport serves private aircraft exclusively and offers no scheduled commercial service. Before 1970, the airport was Oxnard Air Force Base. The Camarillo Squadron 61 of the California Wing of the Civil Air Patrol is based at the Camarillo Airport. The Commemorative Air Force and its museum are located at the airport. Aircraft include a C-46 China Doll, an F6F Hellcat, a P-51 Mustang, an F8F Bearcat, a Spitfire, a Yak-3, an A6M Zero, and a B-25J.

 

Camarillo Civil Air Patrol

The Camarillo Airport is home to the Camarillo Civil Air Patrol (CAP) which is officially Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron 61. The Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force and is responsible for performing over 95% of all missing aircraft searches within the Continental United States. The Camarillo CAP also offers an excellent cadet program for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18. The CAP was originally established before World War II to patrol the coast for enemy submarines.

 

KRLA Radio

KRLA (870 AM) is a major radio station broadcasting a Conservative and Christian news and talk format. The station is located In GIendale, California and serves most of Southern California including the Los Angeles Basin. KRLA (870 AM) is owned by Salem Media Group, formerly Salem Communications, located in Camarillo. For several years, Michael Chulak, the founder of Pacific-Realtors.net hosted a radio show on KRLA (870 AM) featured as: On the Law by Attorney Michael Chulak.

 

California State University Channel Islands

California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is a public university established in 2002 in Camarillo at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains, in Ventura County. CSUCI offers 54 bachelor's degree programs, 6 master's degree programs, 19 teaching credentials, and one doctoral degree. The current enrollment exceeds 7,000 and is increasing each year.

 

St John's Seminary

St John's Seminary, established in 1939, is a 100-acre accredited , private Catholic graduate seminary in Camarillo. Students average about 100. St John's offer the Master of Divinity degree for seminarians and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry for non-seminarians who are interested in lay ministry.

 

Camarillo Springs

Camarillo Springs is a gated senior community of 259 single family homes in Camarillo, Ventura County, located adjacent to the Camarillo Springs Country Club Golf Course and the Santa Monica Mountains.

 

Leisure Village

Leisure Village is a major, active senior community for residents of age 55 and over in Camarillo. The community consists of 2, 136 homes built on over 400 acres. It features an 18-hole golf course, several tennis courts, a large heated pool, a large fitness center extensive walking and bicycle paths, a multipurpose recreation center, a large library, 24 hour gated entry, and more. Several clubs and organizations offer regular activities. The homes were built between 1973 and 1984 and range in size from 672 to 1829 square feet.

 

Saticoy Country Club

Saticoy Country Club is a private golf club located in Ventura County within the unincorporated area of Somis, north of Camarillo and Oxnard, and just east of Ventura. It is the first country club established in Ventura County dating back to 1921. The 18 hole Championship Golf Course was designed by noted architect William P. Bell. Saticoy Country Club offers golf, fitness, swimming, dining, and social activities for its members.

 

Camarillo Springs Golf Course

Camarillo Springs Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course, located in the foothills of Camarillo, at the base of Conejo Mountain. The course was designed by golf course architect Ted Robinson and is known for its consistently good weather, spectacular views, and beautiful water features. Family and corporate memberships are available.

 

Spanish Hills Country Club

Spanish Hills Country Club is a private member owned golf and tennis club located in Camarillo. The club has a complete fitness center including a large pool.

 

Las Posas Country Club

Las Posas Country Club is a private member owned golf and tennis club located in Camarillo. The club has a complete fitness center including a large pool.

 

Sterling Hills Golf Club

Sterling Hills Golf Club in Camarillo opened in 1999. The 18 hole championship golf course was designed by architect Robert Muir Graves and Damian Pascuzzo. The club offers a 12,000 square foot clubhouse, a golf shop, and excellent dining. The banquet facilities are known as the Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center.

 

Camarillo Community Theatre

The Camarillo Community Theatre is an all volunteer, non-profit theater group that provides high quality, inexpensive, live entertainment locally in Camarillo. Performances are held at the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse which is located at the Camarillo Airport.

 

Pleasant Valley Senior Center - Camarillo

The Pleasant Valley Senior Center in Camarillo provides special events, recreation, leisure programs, and social services for seniors living in Camarillo and the surrounding areas. Dances, excursions, exercise classes, cultural arts, Clubs, bingo, educational classes, and more are included.

 

Public Parks

The Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District maintains 28 parks in the Camarillo area. All are well maintained family parks. Detailed information about each park is provided on the city website. The parks include Adofo Park  2.7 acres. Darnell Ranch Park 5 acres, Birch View Park 7 acres, Bob Kildee Community Park 13 acres, Calleas Creek Park 3.3 acres, Camarillo Grove Park 24.5 acres, Carmelita Park 1 acre, Charter Oak Park 12.9 acres, Community Center Park 4.4 acres, Encanto Park 3 acres, Foothill Park 2.3 acres, Freedom Park 33.9 acres, Heritage Park 9 acres, Los Poses Equestrian Park 2 acres, Larwood Park 1.5 acres, Lokker Park 7 acres, Mel Vincent Park 5 acres, Mission Oaks Park 20.2 acres, Nancy Bush Park 3.4 acres, Pitts Ranch Park 10 acres, Pleasant Valley Fields 55 acres, Quito Park 5 acres, Springville Park 5 acres, Trailside Park 5 acres Bailey Linda Park 10 acres, Wood creek Park 5 acres, and Woodside Park 5 acres.

 

Pleasant Valley Fields

Pleasant Valley Fields is a 55-acre park in Camarillo and is home to AYSO Region 88, the Eagles Soccer Club, and the Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District's Adult Softball and Kickball program. Amenities include several picnic areas, restrooms, walking trails, a playground, meeting rooms, and lighted sports fields.

 

Camarillo Grove Park

Camarillo Grove Park is a former stagecoach stop and home to the oldest tree in the region. The park offers extensive hiking trails, covered picnic areas, barbeques, restrooms, horseshoe pits, and children's play equipment. The hiking trails offer great views of Pleasant Valley and the hills of Camarillo. The park has five areas that can be rented for groups and events ranging from 50 to as many as 350 people.

 

Bob Kildee Community Park

Bob Kildee Community Park is a 12.95 acre community park in Camarillo which is in Ventura County. It is centrally located and is one of the most frequently visited parks in the county. The park features six lighted tennis courts, handball courts, horseshoe pits, soccer fields, picnic shelters, barbeques, restrooms, a large children's play area, three lighted baseball fields, an indoor swimming pool, skate park, and plenty of shade trees and open space.

 

Mission Oaks Park

Mission Oaks Park is a large community park in Camarillo which is in Ventura County. The park features three lighted softball fields, three picnic shelters capable of accommodating up to 180 people, six lighted tennis courts, a large children's play area, barbeques, restrooms, soccer fields, and plenty of trees and open space.

 

Heritage Park

Heritage Park is a neighborhood park in Camarillo that features two children's play areas, picnic tables, barbeque pits, a walking path, beautiful mountain Views, and lots of trees and open space.

 

Valle Lindo Park

Valle Lindo Park is a 10 acre community park in Camarillo featuring five lighted tennis court, soccer fields, grass volleyball courts, picnic tables, barbeques, an amphitheater, restrooms, a large children's play area, an extensive sidewalk trail system, and extensive open space and shade trees.

 

Nancy Bush Park

Nancy Bush Park is a community park in Camarillo featuring picnic tables, barbecue pit, children's play equipment, restrooms, a dirt walking trail, open space, and lots of mature shade trees.

 

Pitts Ranch Park

Pitts Ranch Park is a large community park in Camarillo featuring tennis courts, a baseball field, picnic tables, barbeques, soccer fields, walking paths, restrooms, a large children's play area, and lots of shade trees and open space.

 

Lokker Park

Lokker Park is a neighborhood park in Camarillo featuring long walking paths, picnic tables, barbeques, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, a children's play area, and plenty of shade trees and open space. The park does not have restroom facilities.

 

Community Center Park

Community Center Park is a 12.85 acre park in Camarillo. Amenities include a large community center, seven classrooms, a large auditorium, picnic shelters and tables, outdoor fitness equipment, barbeques, restrooms, play equipment, and plenty of open space. and trees. Community Center Park is the site of the annual Easter Eggstravaganza and Craft Fair, Earth Day Celebration, and the starting point for the Camarillo Christmas Parade.

 

Las Posas Equestrian Center

The Las Posas Equestrian Center is the only park in Camarillo that permits horses. The park offers a large dirt horse arena, picnic tables, portable restrooms, and access to riding trails.

 

Camarillo Ranch House

Adolfo Camarillo

The Camarillo Ranch House, built in 1882, is a 6,000 square foot Victorian home located in Camarillo, Ventura County. It is also known as the Adolfo Camarillo and Rancho Calleguas. The house is maintained and operated by the Camarillo Ranch Foundation and is open for docent guided tours most weekends. It is also available for special events such as weddings. The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. It has been restored and is truly beautiful.

 

Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District

The Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District in Camarillo is responsible for maintaining over 300 acres of parkland, open space, and recreation areas for local residents. These areas include neighborhood parks, picnic areas, walking and jogging paths, athletic fields, equestrian arenas and trails, and a large community pool.

 

Camarillo Ranch Foundation

The Camarillo Ranch Foundation is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the support, preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the Camarillo Ranch House. The foundation raises money, sponsors events, offers tours, and operates a gift shop to support the Camarillo Ranch.

 

Camarillo Chamber of Commerce

The Camarillo Chamber of Commerce .has more than 500 members serving its member businesses in Camarillo and the surrounding communities, including Oxnard, Ventura, and Newbury Park.

 

Old Town Camarillo

Old Town Camarillo is a beautiful and historic area of the city with numerous unique stores, antiques, books, restaurants, and entertainment. It is definitely worth visiting.

 

Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra

For more than a decade, the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra has been providing first class performances in Ventura and Camarillo. Each season is funded by donations made to the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra non-profit organization located in Ventura.

 

Camarillo Christmas Parade

The Camarillo Christmas Parade is held annually in Camarillo and is sponsored by The Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District. The parade has been held annually for more than 50 years and features marching bands, equestrian units, classic cars, decorated floats, and special entries. It is a highly popular family event and is always well attended.

 

Pleasant Valley Historical Society Museum and Botanical Gardens

The Pleasant Valley Historical Society, established in 1967, has operated the Pleasant Valley Museum and Botanical Gardens since 1988. The museum is located at 720 Las Posas Road in Camarillo and is open most weekends. It is a great source of information about the Chumash People and pioneer life in the Camarillo area.

 

Ventura County Chinese American Association

The Ventura County Chinese American Association (VCCAA), established in 1970, is a non-profit membership organization headquartered in Camarillo that serves all of Ventura County. The association's goals are to preserve the Chinese cultural heritage, language and customs. The organization sponsors the Ventura County Chinese Historical Society, a dance troupe, a youth group, a Chinese language school, a Kung Fu club and much more.

 

Conejo Creek

Conejo Creek is a stream that originates in the Simi Hills and then runs from the west end of Thousand Oaks along the Santa Monica Mountains through the east end of Camarillo, and then into the Calleguas Creek, which runs to Mugu Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean. Treated water is discharged into the stream increasing its flow. Recently, a steelhead trout, classified as an endangered fish, was discovered in the Conejo Creek. The area around the Conejo Creek was home to the Chumash Indians for thousands of years before the  area was claimed by Spain and later by Mexico.

 

Camino Lake

Camino Lake is a 6 acre man-made lake in Camarillo. The Ventura County lake is home to native wildlife including moorhens, red-winged black birds, turtles, and bass. The lake is frequently visited by egrets, herons, geese, ducks, and other migratory birds.

 

 

California Historical Landmarks in Ventura County

National Register of Historic Places in Ventura County