Camarillo, California Details

Incorporated in 1964, Camarillo has evolved into a thriving city that today is very much like its founders envisioned, dedicated to preserving its Spanish land grant heritage without sacrificing the economic growth that is vital to the city’s continued existence.

Camarillo takes pride in its unparalleled quality of life and in the many attributes of the community that have endured and strengthened throughout the years. Camarillo is a prosperous community in the heart of Ventura County. Situated in the Oxnard Plain, and just nine miles from the ocean, Camarillo offers an appealing mix of both rural and suburban lifestyles. Located along U.S. Highway 101, Camarillo is midway between Los Angeles to the south, and Santa Barbara to the north. While Camarillo is worlds away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, there are a number of convenient transportation options to reach L.A.’s important business contacts. The 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.

Camarillo is primarily a bedroom community made up of large housing tracts, with elementary schools and small strip malls serving the nearby neighborhoods. The incidence of all types of crime committed in the city is far below the national average.

Many sports leagues, including adult leagues, such as baseball, basketball, football, and the largest AYSO soccer league west of the Mississippi are located in Camarillo. An outdoor in-line hockey rink was recently put into Freedom Park, near the Camarillo Airport.

Located in the eastern Oxnard Plain, with the Santa Susana Mountains to the north, the Camarillo Hills to the northwest, the Conejo Valley to the east, and the western reaches of the Santa Monica Mountains to the south. 46 miles from Los Angeles.

Sales Tax

7.25%

Income Tax

(highest bracket) 9.3% or (lowest bracket) 1%

Religion

29.3% Catholic

Education

CSUCI - California State University Channel Islands, located in the remote southern area of Camarillo, and California Lutheran University (9 miles).

Health

The general community hospital serving Camarillo and area residents is St. John’s/Pleasant Valley Hospital. The hospital is just north of Las Posas Road behind the Camarillo Police station.

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital
2309 Antonio Avenue
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 389-5800
http://www.stjohnshealth.org

St. John’s Regional Medical Center
1600 North Rose Ave
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 988-2500
http://www.stjohnshealth.org

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