About Camarillo
posted on January 18 2008 by elCID
Camarillo is in a wonderful setting on the Pacific coastal plain, surrounded by picturesque mountains and hills and highly productive agricultural land, and is only 15 minutes from the Pacific Ocean. Residents enjoy a mild year round climate and outdoor activities all year. Camarillo’s location halfway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles puts visitors and residents close to a multitude of wonderful places, attractions and activities.
While small neighborhood parks and larger community parks provide facilities for activities ranging from tennis to soccer to swimming to picnics, three golf courses, including the elegant Spanish Hills Golf & Country Club, offer tournament-caliber challenges. Miles of jogging and biking paths and lanes wind their way through Camarillo's neighborhoods, while beautiful, clean beaches for swimming, sunning, sailing and surfing are just minutes away. And sparkling fresh-water lakes, nestled in mountains less than an hour's drive from the city, await those seeking the perfect spot to camp, swim, fish or water-ski, while hikers and mountain bikers will find trails to suit every ability. Explore the links below to see what Camarillo at leisure has to offer!
Camarillo Art and Cultural Scene
Cultural, civic and social activities are abundant in and around Camarillo. The Pleasant Valley Historical Society Museum features an extensive collection of local historical artifacts and the Charles Honn Botanical Garden. The Camarillo Art Center offers classes, demonstrations and art shows. The Performing Arts Pavilion at Constitution Park next to City Hall affords a casual outdoor setting for concert performances ranging from military bands to jazz, classical and country music. The annual Fiesta has been reincarnated as a summertime street fair and carnival in Old Town, with antique, crafts, game and food vendors, live entertainment and public safety demonstrations and exhibits. In early December, the annual Holiday Lighting Program at Constitution Park and a Christmas Parade that winds its way through the streets of the city lend magic to the season, delighting old and young, newcomer and native alike. From art clubs and art galleries to the community theater and dinner theater, Camarillo offers something to suit all ages and tastes. And conveniently located in the heart of Ventura County, Camarillo is less than an hour from Los Angeles' renowned Music Center, the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, the Ventura County and Conejo Symphony Orchestras and Santa Barbara's Civic Light Opera.
