Old Town

Camarillo's students attend public schools through the Pleasant Valley, Mesa Union, Somis Union and Oxnard Union (High) School Districts. Four of the Pleasant Valley School District schools have received state or national recognition for academic excellence. Camarillo's high school students have achieved some of the highest Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores in Ventura County and generally rank well above state and national averages.   There are also over 20 fine privately run schools and preschools in Camarillo.   Just south  of Camarillo is the State's newest university,    California Sate University Channel Islands (CSUCI).   Moorpark, Ventura, and Oxnard Junior colleges are also a good option within 15 minutes. Camarillo Peasant Valley Recreation and Parks District    includes 16 parks and a indoor swimming pool ,  over 30 miles of city bicycle routes ,  plus six public and 10 private golf courses within a twenty mile area.  You can go Scuba Diving and Kayaking or take a boat within 10 mile ride to the eight offshore islands within the Channel Islands National Park.  The Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area and the Los Padres National Forest are all within easy driving distance Hike or bike the many open area trails. The Pacific Ocean is within 7 miles of Camarillo so therefore residents can easily enjoy hiking, camping, Golfing  water skiing, fishing, horseback riding,  sailing, surfing, and scuba  diving among other activities, easily in a single day.  Fresh ocean breezes provide  clean air and a moderate climate. Cultural activities include the Camarillo Arts Council  (including the Summer Concerts in the Park ),  the Camarillo Community Theater ,  the Camarillo Children's Theater ,  Community Band Concerts ,  the Camarillo Art Center ,  the Camarillo Celtic Festival ,  the Camarillo Fiesta Association and Annual Fiesta and Street Fair ,  the Pleasant Valley Historical Society , the Camarillo Ranch Foundation,  and the nearby Strawberry Festival . The Camarillo City Library  is a full-service library, with approximately 100,000 books on its shelves as well as Internet access. Camarillo is known for its  premium outlet malls and another feature is  the Farmers  Market which takes place every Saturday  morning on Ventura road in Old Town   with the freshest vegetables that you have every tasted. Many fine restaurants are available as well with over 90 restaurants and eateries to choose from.  Camarillo is a coastal community within driving distance to the San Fernando Valley and parts of Los Angeles, offering quality of life with superior weather.