Oak View, CA Homes for Rent

Oak View is a tranquil hillside neighborhood in Ventura County, located about 10 miles north of downtown Ventura and just east of Lake Casitas. Known for its serene environment, the area features lush greenery, vineyards, and groves. Homes range from modest ranch-style houses built between the 1940s and 1970s to expansive hillside estates. The neighborhood is largely residential, with a few local eateries and a small grocery store along North Ventura Avenue, including Mexican restaurants Casa De Lago and Carmelita’s. For more extensive amenities, residents often travel to nearby Ojai or downtown Ventura. The community is served by the Ventura Unified School District, which has high ratings. Ventura High School offers nine career education pathways, providing diverse opportunities for students. Oak View Park and Resource Center is a focal point for community events and programs, including those hosted by the Oak View Library. While the neighborhood itself has limited outdoor recreation, the surrounding hills offer hiking trails and natural scenery. Ventura Beach and Lake Casitas are nearby, providing opportunities for surfing, fishing, boating, and camping. Safety is a notable feature of Oak View, with Ventura County having lower property and violent crime rates compared to state and national averages. The area is accessible via California State Route 33, with Gold Coast Transit providing bus services to Ojai, Mira Monte, and Ventura. For air travel, Santa Barbara Airport is approximately 40 miles west, and Burbank Airport is 80 miles east.