Camarillo is technically a city, but Realtor Jack Stevenson with Realty ONE Group, who's lived here since 2008, says it doesn't feel like it. "There are different developments and subdivisions here, but so many homes have been here for so long that it feels like one big community." The city is primarily residential, with suburban streets covering most of the area. People tend to settle down here because it can feel like the sweet spot of Ventura County. "We've probably got the best weather in Ventura County," says Stevenson. "Camarillo sits right where the coastal plain starts along the 101, so we're a lot cooler than Thousand Oaks to the east in the summer, and we don't get the marine layer like Oxnard on the coast." With a generally sunny climate hovering around 70 degrees, residents can take advantage of the city's many parks. Realtor Bonnie Stevenson, Jack's wife who grew up in Camarillo, says, "This has to be the best-maintained city in Ventura County. Our parks are always well kept, the streets are always clean and the roads and sidewalks are always in good shape."
Camarillo features many neighborhoods with a mix of large and small homes.
Camarillo is located west of the Conejo Mountain.
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Compact suburbs and homes with hilltop views
Like its location, Camarillo's median home price is between Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. Its median of $850,000 is slightly higher than Oxnard's median of around $750,000 and lower than Thousand Oaks' median of just over $1 million. Most of the city is comprised of suburban developments. Some have a grid layout, while others have winding streets and cul-de-sacs. Ranch-style homes on midsize lawns make up most of the options within these communities, although a few condos can be found for around $600,000. In developments like the Village at the Park, on the community's south side, large Mediterranean Revivals can go for over $1.5 million. Prices can climb to about $4 million for spacious estates in Spanish Hills, located in the hills northwest of the city center around the Spanish Hills Club.
Throughout Camarillo you can kind neighborhoods full of ranch-style homes.
In Camarillo you can find large luxury estates.
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Community parks and the beach 15 miles away
With more than 20 parks across the city, most residents only have to walk a few minutes to their nearest recreation space. Community Center Park is one of the larger green spaces in the heart of the city, near Old Town. Valle Lindo Park has tennis courts a block away. Mission Oaks Park has athletic fields and tennis courts, as well as a dog park for four-legged friends on the east side. In the hills northwest of the city, golfers enjoy both public and private courses.
There are several beaches within an easy drive of Camarillo. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike and swim at Point Mugu Beach, where the mountains of Point Mugu State Park meet the Pacific Coastline, only 15 miles south of the city. Oxnard State Beach offers extensive shorefront and seaside park space less than 20 miles west. Oxnard's Silver Strand Beach is a popular surf spot across the channel.
Children love the swings at many of the parks throughout Camarillo.
There are many walking paths around Camarillo.
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Shop and dine in Old Town
Camarillo's Old Town is where locals go for dining, drinking and community events. Old Town only spans a few blocks along Ventura Boulevard. Each side of the street is lined with restaurants, cafes, art galleries and local shops. Along the tree-lined sidewalks, folks can bounce from casual spots like Old Town Café to the street-side picnic tables at Topa Topa Brewing to shopping at American Pie Records. Many residents get up early on Saturdays to pick out fresh produce at the Camarillo Farmers Market. The Camarillo Premium Outlets are less than a mile west. This outdoor mall has stores like Lululemon, J.Crew Factory and Nike.
Twenty 88 is the perfect place for al fresco dining in Old Town Camarillo.
You can enjoy walking around many of the shopping centers around Camarillo, Ca.
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Old Town events
The community gathers on Old Town's Ventura Boulevard for events throughout the year. The Glow Holiday Walk is a favorite in early December. Participants get a map and a tasting glass to find and sample different holiday drinks from local businesses. Other drinking events include the Annual Beer March and the Annual Wine Walk. The Friday Night Car Cruises are held every week from April to October. Classic car enthusiasts can show off their rides or admire the display.
The Camarillo Farmers Market is a weekly market where locals buy local produce and goods.
Children love stopping by for fresh samples at the Camarillo Farmers Market.
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Pleasant Valley School District
The Pleasant Valley School District serves Camarillo for kindergarten through eighth grade, given a C-plus grade by Niche. Camarillo's high schools, like A-rated Rancho Campana High, are part of the B-plus-rated Oxnard Union High School District. Those who prefer a private path might choose Santa Clara High in Oxnard, which gets an A. Thousand Oaks also has prestigious options about 15 miles east, like Oaks Christian School, Niche's No. 6 best Christian High School in California.
Rancho Rosal Elementary School is located in Camarillo, Ca.
Rancho Campana High School in Camarillo features a modern design that serves over 800 students.
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Naval stations in Oxnard and tech in Thousand Oaks
Camarillo has healthcare employers, like Dignity Health-St. John's Hospital, but many residents commute west on U.S. Route 101 to Oxnard or east to Thousand Oaks. Oxnard's Port Hueneme is a major deep-sea shipping terminal. It's also home to the Port Hueneme Naval Construction Battalion, just over 10 miles southwest of the community. Naval personnel might also commute to Naval Air Station Point Mugu, less than 10 miles south on the Pacific Coast Highway. Less than 10 miles southeast on the 101, Thousand Oaks' industrial area has become a biotech breeding ground. It's home to large pharmaceutical producers like Amgen and many innovative startups. Los Angeles International Airport is about 60 miles, but the drive can take up to two hours when traffic is bad.
High fire risk and low crime
Wildfires have plagued the Camarillo-Thousand Oaks area in recent years. The 2018 Woolsey Fire burned over 100,000 acres of Ventura County and Los Angeles County, including 31 homes in Thousand Oaks, just a few miles east. Most recently, the Mountain Fire burned almost 20,000 acres on the north side of Camarillo and forced residents to evacuate in fall 2024. Residents should have evacuation plans prepared for the event of a fire.
While fires are a concern, crime is not. Camarillo's violent crime rate has consistently been lower than state and national rates. According to FBI data, the Camarillo Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 34 offenses per 100,000 people in 2019, compared to the California rate of 87. In 2023, Camarillo's rate stayed similar at 32 offenses per 100,000 people, while California's rose to 103.
Kay has been in full-time real estate since 1976. She is certified competent in many areas of real estate. She is known for her commitment to working early and late and her very hands-on management style. She remains the “first phone” on every transaction, and her market area is comfortably in Ventura County. She has specialties in ranches and land, historic homes, seniors’ real estate, and probate sales. She is a Certified Divorce Consultant, helping people navigate the waters of divorce.
She was selected as Realtor of the Year in 2017 by the Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors as well as in 1996. In 2015, she was named Champion of Home by the California Association of Realtors, and in 2017 she received the Good Neighbor Award from the National Association of Realtors for her work with the homeless population in her community.
She holds two degrees: BS degree with a background in marketing and business administration from Cal Poly and a BA from the master’s College in Newhall, currently working part-time on her master’s degree. She holds numerous certifications and designations with professional organizations. She is a Graduate of the Realtors Institute, a member of the Residential Real Estate Council Women’s Council of Realtors, and a co-mediator for the Ventura County Superior Court, a Biblical Counselor and neighborhood
mediator. She served as Mayor of the City of Santa Paula, was named REALTOR® of the Year for the Ventura Association of REALTORS® in 1996, and received the SPIRIT Award in 2013. She was selected Most Distinguished Alumnus for Cal Poly Pomona. In her volunteer life, she serves as Lead Chaplain to Ventura County Fire Departments. She also serves as the volunteer director of homeless services in the region through FOOD Share and the SPIRIT of Santa Paula. She is a Certified Probate Real Estate Agent and a Member of National Association of Senior Moves.
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