Camarillo

Camarillo is located in Ventura County, California. Camarillo is just 6 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The city is 45 miles north of Los Angeles and 40 miles south of Santa Barbara. It has been rated as having the 3rd best climate in the world to live in. The City of Camarillo is situated in a fertile agricultural plain near the coast of Southern California and blends rural and urban features into one unique and appealing lifestyle.

Since Camarillo’s incorporation in 1964, Camarillo has evolved into a thriving city that today is just like what its founders wanted, it’s dedicated to preserving its land without sacrificing the economic growth that is vital to the city’s continued existence. This balanced approach to development and preservation is carefully maintained by the city’s officials, who work closely with local businesses, residents and community leaders to ensure that the qualities which make Camarillo so attractive today are not forgotten in the competition for new development tomorrow.

Demographics Report (2000)

Population
Median Household Income
Median Family Income
Median Age

57,077
$62,457
$72,676
39

The Chumash Indians were the first known settlers in what is now known as Ventura County. Fishermen, they built their villages along the Pacific Coast near the mouths of the Calleguas Creek and Santa Clara River. While exploring the Pacific coast for the King of Spain, a Portugues navigator Juan Cabrillo came upon the Chumash in the area near Point Mugu. After exploring the surrounding region he claimed it in the name of Spain in 1542. The Chumash inhabited the coast until 1768, Russians then began establishing a settlement 800 miles to the north, they then began expeditions that would challenge the Spanish land claims. In the 1700s the Spanish began settling California and built the first of what would become a chain of 21 missions in San Diego.

Around 1962, plans were made for the incorporation of the city in to control the rapid expansion. Camarillo became a city in 1964 and soon put into place a General Plan and building codes that were to lead to an attractive city environment. Much of the city was expected to be developed to the south of Ventura Blvd, however it was to the north that the new city grew, and the land south of Ventura Blvd remains reserved for agricultural use to this day.

Camarillo is served by the Pleasant Valley School District and Oxnard Union High School District. Pleasant Valley School District has the largest enrollment and also operates three alternative schools for those who desire a non-traditional or more structured educational environment for their children. Four schools of the Pleasant Valley School District has received state or national recognition for academic excellence. Oxnard Union High School District has jurisdiction over the two local high schools. There are seventeen private schools located in the greater Camarillo area. Camarillo high school students Scholastic Aptitude Test scores have ranked consistently among the highest in Ventura County.

Camarillans value their small neighborhood parks and larger community parks that provide facilities for activities ranging from tennis to soccer to swimming to picnics, three golf courses, including the elegant Spanish Hills Golf & Country Club and 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. There are sparkling fresh-water lakes, nestled in mountains less than an hour’s drive from the city, awaiting those seeking the perfect spot to camp, swim, fish or water-ski, while hikers and mountain bikers will find trails to suit every ability.

Community sponsored events include Friday ballroom dances, country western dances, Henson’s music festival, the Camarillo community band summer concert series, fall arts & crafts fair, family summer programs, senior citizen activities and more. Camarillo also has some of the greatest places to eat and shop without having to go out of the city to find the best places to visit.

Camarillo has so much to see and do, the lifestyle is great and the climate is wonderful. You won’t find a better place set down roots than the City of Camarillo!