Well worth the visit!! At the time we stopped by, we were the only guest so we enjoyed a private…read moretour of the home and extended history lesson on all things Camarillo. We love old homes and the lovely things they house. It's wonderful to be able to support a piece of California history in this way.

This is where Camarillo initially started as an agricultural/ cattle ranch and acquired its name…read more The Docents are exceptionally knowledgeable and can answer most questions asked. They wear Victorian clothing and explain the early history of Pleasant Valley and how the sixteen year old Adolfo Camarillo grew his inherited ranch into the world's largest producing Lima bean center while developing a genetically distinct breed of white horses. The ranch house is a Queen Anne style mansion with 14 rooms and 6,000 square feet of space. Most of the furnishings are from the inhabited period and many are original, donated by the Camarillo family. The ranch and mansion are "handi-capable" which is very thoughtful to all who might arrive. They also have an extensive garden tour, school tour and can accommodate large events such as weddings, corporate gatherings and proms. Best of all; the entry fee is $5.00, children under 12 are free.

The guy who works there is a very lazy usps employee. There used to be very customer oriented staff…read moreworking there but this guy should be in a warehouse somewhere he doesn't have to deal with actual customers.

Horrible. I filled out a change of address form. Because I had a short term rental in Camarillo I…read morespoke with a manager to be sure the change of address was in the system. He checked & verified everything was fine. After that I received no forwarded mail. I only received mail addressed to my new address. At 4 weeks of this, I reached out to the USPS office near my new address. The change of address submitted & checked with a manager at this office WAS CANCELED BECAUSE I DIDN'T VERIFY MY IDENTITY. My mail was piling up at my address in Camarillo. 4 weeks of mail. I had to file a new change of address, my driver's license was scanned, and seriously, after 5 weeks, I am getting my mail.

I came here for an event today so really my review is tailored more towards the events that Casa is…read moreholding but also to acknowledge the fabulous grounds and building though I admit I don't have full context for the history or background. I would definitely come back here to learn about the house and to take the guided tour. This wasn't the purpose for me coming today but the gentleman who works here noted that it's a great tour and I know friends who have enjoyed learning about the family and the history of the house, getting a deeper dive of information. I came here with some friends for their first hosted event Sound Bath. A wellness day if you will. From start to finish everything was very organized and thoughtful. The staff hosting the event and the spiritual wellness guide and sound healer was wonderful. Everyone was nice and you felt welcomed. Not pretentious and just very positive and good vibes. We had a nice group and everyone was respectful and on time for the sound bath so it went off without issue. It was a relaxing experience and the grounds were very nice to hold this outdoor event. The birds were chirping, the sun was shining, we found an area with shade, very nice. Very faint sounds of cars in the distance here and there which wasn't ideal but out of their control and once things settled in you really couldn't hear much external noise. After the relaxing sound bath we were offered tea and light pastry snacks. I opted for a water and began exploring the grounds instead of partaking in the refreshments. The grounds are lush and lovely, very zen. Loved the beautiful trees and walkways with small fountains and running water. It was green and pretty all around from the recent rains. Definitely a great location for events and to learn a little SB history. I will definitely do my research and come back again soon.

Yikes, this is an expensive tour but it is a rarity to see a period house with most of the original…read moreoccupants furnishings etc. The tours are docent led and very informative. If you like these types of tours, this one is quite worth it.

I joined this club in hopes to help preserve Camarillo History. What a mistake I made. The people…read moreare rude members and they have meeting at 4:00 p.m. many cannot attend. The President wanted to change a zoning law to allow a Pet Cementary in Camarillo at the new owners of Ivy Lawn Morturary off Daily. Without researching the project the President spoke at a Public Camarillo City Council Meeting and said the group was for this! Well many members might not want this. I have a close friend who's business in next door. She would be totally impacted by the change of zoning. My advice before you go to a City Council meeting read and research what you plan on speaking about. I am glad the City of Camarillo Planning and City Council did not allow this stupid plan of a Pet Cementary by Ivy Lawn.

This is an overdue review. On our ongoing quest to fill up the Passport 2 History book, we stopped…read morein at the Pleasant Valley Historical Society's site some months ago. A couple of docents were happy to show us around the indoor space, telling tales all the while. They have an amazing collection of vintage telephones, including some very early ones, rare samples, plus some whimsical collectible ones like Mickey Mouse and Snoopy. They were donated by a gentleman with a connection to the organization. He may have been on the board at one time. I've forgotten that detail, but not the sight of those phones. For today's kids that only know cell phones, these would be a revelation. The indoor space of the museum section is on the small side. They were recently extended a long lease for the property and are launching a building campaign to expand their facility, allowing for more historical items to be displayed for visitors. Following the inside part of our time on the property, we proceeded out to their botanical gardens. Anchored by a large gazebo, the grounds were a riot of seasonal color. This is a bit of a wild child of a garden design. I think they're trying to move from a more formal, water-intensive style to a drought tolerant landscape. It's evolving. Seems like they rely on volunteers to tend the gardens, or to make improvements. The end result felt a bit disjointed, but with great intentions. The father back in, the wilder it gets. Overall, this is a community gem and worth a visit. You could linger for an hour or so, especially if you find a seat in the garden to soak up the colors and textures of the plantings. In this 90th anniversary year of the St. Francis Dam disaster, various materials on the event were featured, also.

The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger…read morealike, and yet not withstanding go out to meet it." - Thucydides Filled with courage and bravery - overcoming life threatening obstacles to save lives, homes, structures and landscape. Thank you so much for all that you have done for Ventura county! Some people don't believe in heroes - then they haven't met the Ventura County fire department!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

On November 19, 2018, my wife collapsed, stopped breathing and was unconscious.... terrifying!!!…read more911 operator dispatched the Somis fire and paramedics to our home. In a few minutes they arrived! In less than 2 minutes, they were doing CPR, as they were going out the door, transporting my wife to the nearest hospital ER! THEY SAVED MY WIFE'S LIFE!!! What an awesome, well trained and efficient fire department and paramedics unit!!! 911 Service as well!! Our community is SO FORTUNATE to have such amazing first responders, on the ready!!! With tremendous gratitude and appreciation!! J. Dender, MD

Came on a Thursday morning with my grandchildren so they can attend the story time and songs at the…read morediscovery area for kids. After that we watched the puppet show in the audio visual room. My grandchildren have fun and we ate snacks at the coffee shop just outside the library. My grandchildren are excited to go back again. I highly recommend

My favorite local library that's cute and well organized for each age group and/or interest…read more Love the pirate ship space in the discovery area for the little ones . They offer small activities and coloring pages for something else to do when the kids need a break from reading. There's a good amount of dvds you can rent as well as books.

I invite you dear neighbor in completing the free FEMA funded & local EMS staffed, CERT training!…read moreSeveraI years ago i completed my training. Boy, I'm glad i did! I've applied the skills in a few emergency sutuations that have occurred along the way in the community and at my work site. I've decided to take the training again because its been just that very long! Here's a little about this training, "CERT educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills. CERT members are trained in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations." CERT training is in every city! Check out this website for information: http://vcfd.org/CERT "Here you can find resources, training and information about the CERT Program." My dear neighbor, keep in mind, that during an emergency, such as a natural disaster, our EMS 911 responders may not arrive at the drop of a dime to your door! You will have to rely on your own abilities or that of neighbors for aid. I'm looking forward to brushing up & learning new skills that will further empower me to be of service to my family and others in the event of a natural disaster or an emergency. I also look forward to learning from the wisdom and sage advice from those incredible & amazing EMS professionals that conduct these trainings. This time, MY tribe is getting CERT training too!!! So, encourage your family, neighbors, church groups, social media pals, co-workers, to participate. The more people trained the more self sufficient & self reliant we ALL will be in the time of need. Make a difference and become CERT Certified. The difference you may make could be in helping a dear loved one...

A lovely museum worth visiting…read more I felt like a kid in a candy store with all the different rooms to explore. My friend and I had a great time and spent about an hour and a half here. Museum is free and there is parking in the back.

I found out there would be a free event regarding the history and mystery of Turnbull Canyon: A…read moreRoad Unwound. The documentary film by William Ohanesian was shown at the second floor of the museum. The event was interesting and the museum to my surprise was very spacious and has free parking available in back.