Beautiful views and worth the 7.25 mile round trip hike. It was about 2.45 h in and 2.5 h out…read more Plenty of arrows to help lead the way. If you can weather the whole hike up to the punch bowls, you won't regret it! Lots of maneuvering rocks and it can get sketchy at some times. But there are plenty of families and furry friends that take this hike so that should give you an idea about difficulty. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen and you will be fine. You might step in some water crossing a pond or two so bringing an extra pair of socks wouldn't be a bad idea either. Have fun and don't leave your trash behind!

DO NOT LET YOUR DOGS GET IN THE WATER AT THE START OF THE TRAIL!!!!! I'm not sure how it is further…read moreup, but we got in the water as soon as we could, and our three dogs immediately covered themselves in thick tarry oil. We had to rush to the nearest park bathroom and scrubbed them as much as we could, but it ruined a bunch of clothes and towels, and I'm worried for their health after watching them drink some of the water and try to lick themselves clean. There needs to be some sort of warning sign about the oil in the water.

We just went this past weekend. We throughly enjoyed our camping adventure this weekend. We spent…read moretime down at the creek, we walked through the aviary, spent time at the playground, etc. Highly recommend this park and campground. Very family friendly, and clean. We are looking forward to our next visit!

We've been camping at steckel for numerous years and have never had any negative interactions with…read morehost or anyone for that matter. We camp with locals of Santa Paula and are all in agreement that the host Brie is the worst host we've ever came across, her husband is rude and they both lack people skills. They husband and son approached our campsite about 15 till 10pm and without introducing/identifying themselves as the camp host rudely told us to quiet down and shut radio off. Our group had the whole cul de sac of rv campsites reserved that weekend and we are all aware and practice good camping etiquette, we were in no way in violation of noise and our conversation had been toned down because we had children sleeping in a tent. He was told to work on his approach and identify himself next time. Then comes brie at exactly 10 pm rudely telling us to wrap it up, at this point I had enough. We exchanged words and she got emotional and cried, I asked her to leave our campsite and I'd be filing a complaint with park management. Contact Staff Management if you have any issues with hosts. Parks Manager Jeri Cooper Jeri.Cooper@venturacounty.gov Parks Operations Chad Bowie Chad.Bowie@venturacounty.gov

I love this park! I…read moreteach World History and I love the plaques that gave factual information about the wars. I love the map. We all need more Geography in our lives. Thank You veterans for all you have done for our country. God Bless You All! There is playground apparatus for small children. There are public bathrooms. I wish my son had been with me because the skate park looked awesome (to a non-skateboarding Mom). It was busy at dusk. that's a good sign, right?? The bus stop is on E. Ventura St. As I walked by, the young teenage couple making out didn't seem to notice anyone but themselves. My sister-in-law just moved to Santa Paula. She lives very close to the park. Lucky her!

This park sits opposite Santa Paula's city hall and shares a parking lot with the post office…read more It has a large memorial to Santa Paula's native sons and daughters who have fallen in the nation's wars ( thus its name!). A few benches and a blockhouse public toilet are about its only ammenities. There is a nice expanse of grads with shade trees. Good place to let the kids run around...or have carnivals, which it does several times a year.

The playground seems age appropriate for my 3-year-old however there were some major things I…read morecouldn't overlook and because of them Ill be very hesitant to come back. 1) The public bathrooms were gross, and I don't mean the normal filth that you'd expect to find in a park bathroom. This bathroom had blood on the walls and floor and toilet, the sink was clogged purposely god knows why? Felt very unsafe in every way possible. 2) There was a lot of careless parents not watching their kids, smoking and cussing. Not what I want my child around.

Amazing place!! A must Hike!! Come early for good parking…read moreand bring water. It's scenic and beautiful!

A new favorite hike of mine mainly for the destination, not the actual trail. The trail itself is…read moreactually pretty tough even thought it's only 8-10 miles round trip depending on where you start. There are a lot of rocks to walk over, and few river/creek crossing to go through that also have slippery rocks to walk over, and even though the inclines aren't the biggest I've ever done on a hike, the combo of hiking through rocks and sandy parts of the trail can wear you down throughout the hike so it gets more challenging as you go on. To stay on the trail without wandering over to the nearby dry creek keep an eye out for the pink paintball shots and white and black arrows pointing you to the right direction. Also the All Trails app map worked great in offline mode to stay on track with the path. As tiring as this hike was the water fall and punch bowl areas absolutely made this hike worth it. The only downside to the hike are the people that come due to the popularity of the trail and leave their trash and water bottles all over the place. Besides that this should be a buck list hiking spot for anyone that loves hiking adventures.

Phenomenal earth day visit to the gardens. It's a peaceful way to experience the naturalness of…read moreOjai. We met so many pleasant workers, visitors, and resident artists along the way.

Taft Garden and Nature Preserve is one of the most beautiful places I've visited in my long life…read more The peace and beauty is enhanced by the limited number of daily visitors. It is possible move about the multiple trails at your own pace self guided, or join tours (when offered) to learn about the Plants, Birds, Geology, and Art. The garden is tucked away, and for me getting there and back to Ojai proper was a big part of the magic of the visit. Thank you to all who created and maintain Taft Garden and Nature Preserve.

My husband surprised me for my 48th bday! So much fun. We had never used ATVs before but our guide…read moreKevin made us feel so comfortable so quickly! We were rollin'!!! Man it was great! I loved the steep inclines and then trusting you won't fall back lol. Kevin took amazing pics of us and we got them really fast. Ask for Kevin! Thanks for a wonderful adventure! We will be back!

Booked an ATV adventure for my boyfriends birthday. We originally booked Santa Monica but due last…read moremon to construction in the area , we then got relocated to the Angeles Forest area . Then the brush fire happened and got relocated to Hungry Valley. Understandable . Both times that they relocated us , Kelly was very accommodating and communicative through text. She made sure that we keep the same day , same time slot no matter what or offer a full refund. When we got to the location in the day of , Silvia and girl (I forgot her name ) who checked us in were very helpful and nice and wanted to make sure we were prepared . During these COVID times , they took our temperature , made sure we sanitized our hands , and put a sanitary head and mouth covering on before putting the sanitized helmet on . We got there an hour early because we had to commute from an hour away and wanted to be on time . They let us ride early as soon as we got there and Sylvia was a fantastic guide . She took amazing pictures of us and made sure we were okay throughout the ride The trail was beautiful and the scenery was captivating . My boyfriend and I are already looking to book the lake arrowhead location next month . 10/10 would recommend We also received our pics the same day

The service provided by ARC adventure is phenomenal. Jackelin E. and Bob L. Do a great job managing…read moreeverything. From kayaking to rock climbing and camping, the adventure program is a great opportunity for arc students to experience the outdoors.

Great company to rent a rock wall from. I would definitely rent from them again. They were on time,…read morequick with set up and their staff was very nice and great with all the kids who came by.

Absolutely loved my experience at the Hummingbird Sanctuary! From the moment we arrived, the…read moregrounds felt incredibly serene and peaceful. It's the kind of place where you can truly slow down, breathe, and enjoy being surrounded by nature. What really stood out was the amount of information shared throughout the experience. You can tell there is so much knowledge, passion, and care behind everything Szilvia does. The experience was thoughtful, engaging, and so well done from start to finish. We were told this is actually a lower-volume season because there are currently so many flowers blooming in nature for the hummingbirds to utilize -- and even with that, the experience was amazing. I can only imagine what it's like during peak season, and I'll definitely be coming back in the summer! Truly an amazing experience and one I would highly recommend to anyone looking for something peaceful, meaningful, and unique. I left feeling both relaxed and inspired. Thank you, Szilvia!

My family was a hard group to plan for. First, we were accommodated with an added spot for our…read morefamily of five on a Saturday for my birthday, but several days later we found out that circumstances prevented us from attending that day. Now we were accommodated again with a special early reservation at 9:00AM on Sunday, the day after. We excitedly got ready early and headed out for the hour ride to Ojai. While we were waiting in a construction area on the way, it started sprinkling. All five of us were feeling very sad, but when speaking with Szilvia, she assured us, that we'd have a very exciting and enjoyable time, rain or shine! I buried my camera while walking to the tea garden, but we all sat down at beautifully set up tea tables with large umbrellas protecting all of us AND my camera! While we enjoyed the tea and enjoyed the beautiful hummingbirds flying all around us, Szilvia, who knows more about hummingbirds than anyone I've met, explained everything about hummingbird habits, eating, physical abilities and why their tiny bodies do everything they do. OMG, they are amazing, as is Szilvia! Even though we were scheduled for one hour, Szilvia told us we could stay to enjoy the better weather and observe and photograph, until the next guests arrived. We had the most amazing time and I am totally ready to book another visit in a month or two! Szilvia, thank you so much for an amazing experience!