There are a variety of ways to get around Camarillo and the surrounding areas if you don’t have a car.
The Camarillo Area Transit (CAT) has a fixed route right from inside Leisure Village that will take you to the grocery store, library, hospital, post office, community center and strip malls with shops & restaurants.
Dial-a-Ride service is available for door-to-door service and offers a discount to seniors. It is run by the same company as Camarillo Area Transit (CAT).
The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC bus) has buses that pick up from various locations in Camarillo and take you to Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Woodland Hills, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Ventura Carpinteria and Santa Barbara.
Camarillo also has a freetrolley that takes you all over town on a fixed route. It is available Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m. The service provides convenient, air-conditioned, nostalgic transportation to Camarillo retail and dining destinations. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are provided. The trolley bus route starts at the Metrolink train station, runs west on Daily Drive, south down Las Posas Road, and then east on Ventura Boulevard back to the Metrolink station. The trolley stops at shopping centers all along the route on a 30 minute schedule. Riders can also flag down the trolley to board anywhere along the route.
Camarillo Health Care District offers their Care-A-Van transportation service with door-to-door transportation for non-emergency medical appointments throughout Ventura County and Kaiser in Woodland Hills. Their vehicles have hydraulic lifts that can accommodate wheelchairs, oxygen canisters, and other assistive mobility devices. Drivers are trained in CPR and First Aid, and have additional training in transporting frail, elderly and mobility-challenged riders. If you require wheelchair transport, a standard wheelchair can be provided during your ride. Please inform the scheduling office of your needs when you make your reservation. Their vehicles are not equipped to carry electric wheelchairs, scooters, or other similarly heavy chairs.
The Camarillo Train Station is served by both Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner from San Luis Obispo to San Diego and Metrolink’s Ventura County Line from Los Angeles Union Station to east Ventura.
Camarillo Airport is a small airport for private planes. There is a popular restaurant called Waypoint Cafe that you can eat at and watch airplanes take off and land.
Leisure Village is located in the city of Camarillo in Southern California. Along with all of the amazing activities and events that Leisure Village offers, there are many other activities and fun things to do in Camarillo CA.
Camarillo Ranch House – The historical Camarillo Ranch was once owned by notable Camarillo landowner and prominent businessman, Adolfo Camarillo, and is now a nationally registered historic landmark owned by the City of Camarillo and managed by the Camarillo Ranch Foundation. The product of a romantic gesture, the turn-of-the-century Queen Anne-style Mansion was built in 1892 by Adolfo for his new bride Isabel. The splendid heritage structure and its remaining 4.5 acres have been lovingly restored by the Camarillo Ranch Foundation, and today visitors can tour the ranch’s original barn and stables, stroll through the beautiful gardens, and explore the Camarillo Ranch House expertly reconstructed as a living museum. Your own friends and family can enjoy the same diversions when they attend special gatherings here. (201 Camarillo Ranch Road)
Pleasant Valley Historical Museum – Founded in 1964, the Pleasant Valley Historical Society opened the museum in 1988. It is dedicated to serving the community by preserving and presenting the history of the Pleasant Valley area, and sharing our rich heritage with all who visit. (720 Las Posas Road)
Pleasant Valley Botanical Garden – The garden has been described as a “hidden gem” in Pleasant Valley. The cycles of native plants. flowers and trees make the garden appealing in every season. Plants are identified with signage. It has been designated as an urban bee lab for UC-Berkeley. Monarch butterflies thrive on the numerous wild tropical milkweed plants. Visitors find the area relaxing just to sit, eat lunch, or watch the monarchs float over the garden. Beautifully set in the middle of the garden, the 27’ Amish Gazebo can be reserved by members for small meetings or weddings. The garden is open during regular museum hours or by reservation. (720 Las Posas Road)
St. Mary Magdalen Historical Chapel – Catholic church that has deep roots in Camarillo from when Adolfo Camarillo lived. There is also a Kindergarten through 8th grade school. (2532 Ventura Blvd.)
World War II Aviation Museum & Commemorative Air Force – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is dedicated to preserving the history of combat aircraft which were flown by all military services of the United States. The CAF was founded to acquire, restore and preserve in flying condition a complete collection of combat aircraft which were flown by all military services of the United States, and selected aircraft of other nations, for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations of Americans. More than just a collection of airworthy warplanes from the past, the CAF’s fleet of historic aircraft, known as the CAF Ghost Squadron, recreate, remind and reinforce the lessons learned from the defining moments in American military aviation history. (455 Aviation Drive)
Spanish Hills & Las Posas Country Clubs – Both country clubs offer 18 holes of golf, multiples tennis courts, swimming pool and restaurant. (Spanish Hills CC – 999 Crestview Avenue) (Las Posas CC – 955 Fairway Drive)
Annual Greek Festival – Put on by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, this is a great way to learn about Greek culture. (515 Eubanks Street)
Camarillo Fiesta & Street Fair – Popular annual street fair that features a variety of musical entertainment acts, classic car show, kids fun zone, petting zoo, carnival, local food vendors and beer & wine garden. (Ventura Blvd. in Old Town)
A Taste of Camarillo – Longest running wine, brew and food festival in Ventura County. Sample from over 100 fine wines and 50 of the area’s finest restaurants. Located on the historic grounds of the Camarillo Ranch House. California Dreamin’ style music and dancing. Silent Auction & Boutique Shopping. (Camarillo Ranch House)
Annual Chili Cook-Off & Music Festival – Some of the best chili cooks in the country. Wear your best toe tappin’ shoes to fully enjoy some of California’s best musicians! Not only will you be able to vote for your favorite People’s Choice chili, you can imbibe with Ventura county’s finest breweries in our expanded beer tasting pavilion, enjoy burgers, pizza, kettlecorn, fresh lemonade and cool your palette with fine ice cream with our favorite vendors while you peruse the car display. Bring the kids to this family friendly event to romp in the bounce house, play games and get crafty. (2400 Ventura Blvd.)
Holiday Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade – One of the largest parades in Southern California with spectacular floats. This special event will have equestrian units and a multitude of local bands and dance groups strutting their best. Santa’s Village has a wonderful selection of holiday shopping, delicious local cuisine and musical entertainment. (Start at Dizdar Park at Ventura Blvd and Glenn Drive then walk down the Boulevard)
Car Show & Food Truck Rally – Classic Car Show, Gourmet Food Trucks, Wine & Beer Cash Bar, Camarillo Ranch House Tours, Live Music, 50/50 Raffle. Proceeds from the event support Camarillo Ranch Foundation’s educational programs. (201 Camarillo Ranch Road)
Wings Over Camarillo Air Show – Amazing annual air show that draws residents from all over Ventura County. The Wings Over Camarillo promotes aviation and its heritage, while inspiring youth with aviation related programs, education and leadership opportunities. With so many activities to see and do! Military aircraft, aerobatics, antique cars, STEM Pavilion, helicopter rides, “Kiddy Korner”, War Veteran’s Tent, WWII re-enactment camp, and VIP Chalet tent as well as a variety of food and street vendors. (555 Airport Way)
Summer Concerts in the Park– Every summer the residents of Camarillo enjoy a series of Summer Concerts and Movies at Constitution Park. The audience brings lawn chairs or blankets for seating, along with picnic dinners for a relaxing evening under the stars. Several other non-profit organizations have concession stands selling food items such as hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee and cookies. (1313-1437 Paseo Camarillo)
Camarillo is known for its Premium Outlets which offers designer and brand-name merchandise at everyday savings, in addition to a movie theater and quite a few restaurant choices. The Outlets are located off highway 101, just 50 miles north of Los Angeles and 55 miles south of Santa Barbara. Some of the 160 featured retailers include Ted Baker London, kate spade new york, Michael Kors, adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike Factory Store, lululemon athletica, and many more.
Old Town Camarillo located on Ventura Boulevard has a variety of restaurants, bars, boutique shops, salons, art, entertainment, activities, professional services and much more. The Farmers’ Market is here every Saturday with flowers, fruits, vegetables and baked goods.
Across the street is an outdoor shopping center called the Janss Marketplace which also has plenty of shops, restaurants and movie theater, plus a popular gym.
The 3000-ish residents who live in the 2136 homes in Leisure Village truly enjoy and appreciate all of the amenities, activities, clubs and classes that the Village has to offer. People move here from all over to meet new friends that are of similar age and lifestyle.
Amenities:
18-Hole Par-3 Golf Course (no fees)
24-Hour Guarded Gate
Bicycle Paths
Billiard
Room
Bocce Ball
Ceramics Shop
Computer Room
Fitness Center
Horseshoe Pits
Lapidary Shop (Stone & Rock Polishing)
Library
Meeting Rooms
Olympic-sized Swimming Heated Pool & Spa
Patrolling Security (Trained in Medical 1st Response)
Picnic Area w/ Built-in Barbeque
Recreation Center
RV parking
Sewing Room
Shuffleboard
Social Hall
Table Tennis
Tennis & Paddle Tennis
Walking Paths
Woodshop
Activities & Clubs
Amateur Radio
Arts
Basketball
Big Band
Billiards
Bingo
Bocce Ball
Bridge
Caregivers Support
Ceramics
Chess
Crafts
Duplicate Bridge
Gardening
Horseshoes
Mahjong
Mavericks
Men’s Golf
Music
Needle Works
Paddle Tennis
Pet
Photography
Pickle Ball
Ping Pong
Pinochle
Players Guild
Quilters
Rock, Jewelry & Craft
RV
Self-Awareness
Sewing
Showtyme
Shuffleboard
Singles
Surviving Loss
Tennis
Veterans
Water Volleyball
Wine Tasting
Women’s Golf
Woodshop
Writers
Classes
Aerobics-Cross Training
Blood Pressure Screening
Bone Builders
Country Dancing
Diabetes
Driving
Exercise
Line Dancing
Mindfulness
Qigong
Sight & Hearing
Strength Training
Tai Chi for Balance
Water Aerobics
Water Volleyball
Yoga
Residents also enjoy travelling together with trips to local, national and international destinations.
The weather in Leisure Village Camarillo CA is amazing. It is mild year-round, just perfect for outdoor activities. In the winter, most days average in the mid 60s, Autumn and Spring in the mid 70s and Summer in the 80s and occasional 90s. Camarillo is typically about 10 degrees cooler than the Conejo Valley up the 101 grade.
