Camarillo

Camarillo, California, United States

Every year, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, our country celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans. In Camarillo, that rich heritage is honored year-round thanks to the lasting legacy of our founder, Adolfo Camarillo, remembered as the “Last Spanish Don,” and the many other families who first called Camarillo home.

201 Camarillo Ranch Rd
Camarillo, CA

Nestled in the heart of Camarillo, Don Adolfo’s stunning Camarillo Ranch is lovingly maintained by a nonprofit foundation and docents who lead weekly tours of the classic Queen Anne Victorian and surrounding gardens. Visitors can immerse themselves in the rancho lifestyle of the late 1800s every Saturday and Sunday, weaving their way through the home’s 15 rooms while listening to stories about Don Adolfo, Doña Isabela, and their children and grandchildren.

201 Camarillo Ranch Rd
Camarillo, CA

Come by on the weekends for docent-led home tours. Ask them your questions, and wander through the 15-room home to learn all there is to know about the history of the city and the Camarillo family. Click the link below to plan your tour today!

2532 Ventura Blvd
Camarillo, CA

The actual City of Camarillo wasn’t incorporated until 1964, several years after Don Adolfo passed away at the age of 94. Strolling down Ventura Boulevard, you can see the influence of the early rancheros in the sun-drenched Spanish architecture of historic buildings in Camarillo Old Town and the nearby St. Mary Magdalen Chapel. His legacy still lives on today.

1 University Dr
Camarillo, CA

The State of California acquired 1500 acres in the City of Camarillo, County of Ventura, for the Department of Developmental Services to build a state hospital in 1932. The hospital was designed to house 7000 patients and over 700 staff, making it the largest mental hospital in the world upon its completion. A former PWA project, the hospital supported a state-of-the-art teaching hospital, held a notable partnership with UCLA's psychiatric facility, was a large community employer, housed a number of famous patients, and often is (and has been) the set or background for a number of movies and television shows. The hospital was officially closed in 1997 and was subsequently acquired by the California State University (CSU) system to house the new CSU Channel Islands campus.

Camarillo

Camarillo, California, United States

Known to be a warm and gracious host, Adolfo loved to throw festivities for friends, family and the local community. Today, his hospitable legacy lives on with several music, arts and cultural events celebrated throughout the year in Camarillo.

201 Camarillo Ranch Rd
Camarillo, CA

The Rebozo Festival is a benefit event established to raise funds for Ventura County non-profit charitable organizations focusing on the cultural, social and educational needs of the community. This unique cultural event promotes the rich heritage of our area by highlighting the colorful Mexican rebozo (shawl) as the theme. Keep an eye out for more details on the next festival using the link below!

Old Town

Camarillo, California, United States

The Heritage Days Midsummer Block Party is a multi-day event highlighting our rich heritage with food, live entertainment, a carnival, a classic car show and more!

201 Camarillo Ranch Rd
Camarillo, CA

The Camarillo Ranch Foundation celebrates our City’s namesake’s birthday with a free birthday celebration every year. The birthday celebration is a tradition that honors Don Adolfo’s love for community.

201 Camarillo Ranch Rd
Camarillo, CA

In 1921, when Sultan was nine or ten years old, Adolfo Camarillo (Founder of the city of Camarillo, California) discovered this "Stallion of a Dream" and purchased him from the Miller and Lux cattle ranch at the Sacramento State Fair. From then on, Sultan would become the foundation stallion for a breed of horse known as the Camarillo White Horse; which over the next 95 years would create a family tradition, a new breed of horse, and a legend as well.

201 Camarillo Ranch Rd
Camarillo, CA

The Camarillo White Horses truly stand as the symbolism of the old Spanish ways of California. Find all the info mentioned previously and more on this incredible breed using the link below.

Camarillo

Camarillo, California, United States

Truly immerse yourself in Camarillo's rich history and begin planning your trip using the link below!