Community Information for Ventura

~~~~~ Welcome to Ventura County, California ~~~~~~

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Camarillo, CA Population 63,325

Camarillo is a proud old California pioneering town known for its Mediterranean-like climate, proximity to Los Angeles, excellent Schools, Farm and Ranch Land, Shopping, and their new thriving Channel Islands University. Camarillo is traditionally thought of as a “bedroom community” away from the concerns of big city living within a half hour drive to the Pacific Ocean.

Official City Website: http://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us

Pleasant Valley Parks and Recreation Department: http://www.pvrpd.org/

Education: http://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/main.aspx?q=6020&p=9373

Arts & Culture Council: http://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/main.aspx?q=6065&p=9038

Premium Outlet Shopping: http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=20

Museums: http://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/main.aspx?q=6077&p=9420

Community Park Maps http://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/main.aspx?q=6080&p=9447

Farmer’s Market http://www.ci.camarillo.ca.us/main.aspx?q=6070&p=9147

Golf Courses: http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city.aspx?dest=Camarillo+ca

Thousand Oaks, CA Population 123,091

Thousand Oaks and its suburb, Newbury Park, are a part of the “101 High Tech Corridor”, offering everything the name promises. High income community with an emphasis on schools, sophisticated arts, entertainment, and cultural events ~ all within close proximity to both Los Angeles and the Ventura County beaches. Money Magazine recommends this as a desirable place to live.

Official City Website:

http://ci.thousand-oaks.ca.us/living/about/default.asp

Conejo Recreation & Park District: http://www.crpd.org/

Education: http://ci.thousand-oaks.ca.us/living/schools/default.asp

Things to do: http://ci.thousand-oaks.ca.us/living/things.asp

Los Robles Golf: http://www.losroblesgreens.com

Newbury Park, CA (suburb of Thousand Oaks):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newbury_Park,_California

Moorpark, CA Population 37,342

Moorpark is a bedroom community with a high degree of emphasis on education and keeping their small-town flavor intact. A winner of many scholastic Decathlons, Moorpark retains the right to boast about possessing some of the best educators in the entire United States of America. One can work and play in the city and leave it all behind when it is time to go home in beautiful Moorpark without the stressful commute associated with many small towns.

Official City Website:

http://ci.moorpark.ca.us/cgi-bin/start.exe/moorparkcity/index.html

Education:

http://ci.moorpark.ca.us/cgi-bin/start.exe/moorparkcity/index.html?entry=y&thid=7

High Streets Arts Center: http://www.highstreetartscenter.com/

Parks: http://ci.moorpark.ca.us/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe/02146.1.7243632923300007684

Ojai, CA Population 7,775

Known as a hide-away for rich and famous Hollywood people eager to escape notoriety, Ojai, California offers an artsy village atmosphere where movie studio pedigree is not as important as kind gentleness. The Ojai Film Festival, Music Festival, and Wine Festivals are examples of what the creative and influential inhabitants of this valley offer to all who live or enjoy visiting here. Chumash Indians were the early inhabitants; they called it Ojai, which means "Valley of the Moon” and remains entrenched with Equestrian Ranches. The Ojai culture is one of tolerance; residents here pride themselves supporting without judgment spiritual journeys. Located on the border of the Los Angeles National Forest, you will be amazed at the natural water falls, majestic mountains, and wild life at your doorstep. Ojai is host to some of the most exclusive private boarding schools in the nation. Don’t forget world-class golf, tennis, and spas, too!

Official City Website: http://ci.ojai.ca.us

History of Ojai: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ojai,_California#History

Ojai’s fascinating cultural life: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ojai,_California#Culture

Education: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ojai,_California#Education

“Spas and Stars” New York Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/30/travel/escapes/30ojai.html?ex=1354165200&en=c70e7ec8d8948ed6&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Famous Ojai Valley Inn and Golf Club: http://www.ojairesort.com

BEACH COMMUNITIES

Oxnard, CA Population 192,997

Named after a prominent California farming patriarch, Oxnard remains one of America’s most important exporters of produce to this day. Known for its diversity and flavor, Oxnard offers not only a famous Strawberry Festival, but boasts of two Naval Bases ~ Point Mugu and Pt. Hueneme plus some of the most pristine beaches you can find on the Pacific Ocean Coast. Deep Sea fishing, Channel Island tour boats, and Whale watching expeditions as well as Kayaking, Sailing and Wind Surfing lessons keep you busy all year!

Official City Website: http://www.ci.oxnard.ca.us/Default.aspx?DepartmentID=22

Parks & Recreation: http://www.oxnardrec.org/Department.aspx?DepartmentID=17&DivisionID=3

Tourism Guide: Beaches: http://www.visitoxnard.com/

Photo Tour of Oxnard: http://www.visitoxnard.com/phototour/index.cfm?view=phototour

Pt. Hueneme, CA Population: 22,171

This Seaside City is best known for its Naval Base. Recently, however, people from Los Angeles and Santa Barbara as well as many inland cities have discovered affordable ocean-side living here. Although “joined at the hip” with Oxnard, Pt. Hueneme, (pronounced "Wy-nee'mee"), is an incorporated City in its own right.

Official City Website: http://www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/

Ventura, CA Population 106,744

Nestled in between Malibu and Santa Barbara lies a jewel of a City ~ Ventura, California. Ventura’s historical downtown cultural arts, shopping and dining district has managed to retain its original harbor-town village appeal while at the same time embracing all that today’s tech world offers –Where else can you go surfing in the morning and visit a state-of-the-art technological incubator in the afternoon? This vibrant community is within 30 minutes of Santa Barbara and 60 minutes of Los Angeles.

Official City Website: http://www.cityofventura.net/

Arts & Culture: http://www.cityofventura.net/community_services/cultural_affairs

Entertainment and Dining:

http://www.ventura-usa.com/what-to-do/dining-and-nightlife/

Parks & Recreation: http://www.cityofventura.net/parks_rec

Ventura Harbor Village: http://venturaharborvillage.com/

Seaside Park: http://www.venturacountyfair.org/

State Beach: http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=600

Education: http://www.vcoe.org/