Camarillo is a unique blend of a rural and agricultural community with historical roots as well as a thriving community with modern touches. It is a very safe town. Great for raising a family. Read reviews about Camarillo here.
"Fillmore is a small town where almost everyone knows each other. The remarkable thing about this is that it is very community driven where people look out for one another."Read more reviews about Fillmore here.
"Moorpark is such a beautiful city with many parks, restaurants, and great schools. The city is the second safest city in California." Read more reviews about Moorpark here.
Open vistas, surrounding mountains, and native oak woodland. It is characterized by its many rolling green hills. Newbury Park is home to the famous jazz festival and Stagecoach Inn. NP is primarily a spread out residential area in western Thousand Oaks.
Living in Oak Park offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Oak Park there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Oak Park tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Oak Park are highly rated. Read Reviews about Oak Park Here.
Living in Oak View offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Oak View and residents tend to have moderate political views. Near Lake Casitas, the public schools in Oak View are highly rated. Read reviews about Oak View Here.
"Lovely beaches, great food, farms, established financial institutions, multiple businesses, churches, and military bases. Local Seabees, students, and a great mixture of general public make up this diverse city." Read more reviews about Oxnard, CA Here..
"This small community has approximately 1,500 people, maybe less. We have one elementary with less than 300 students. The crime rates are extremely low, considering we practically know each other" Read more reviews about Piru,CA Here..
"Thousand Oaks is a very safe suburb of LA with outstanding open space areas and a park system to rival the best. It's a nice neighborhood that's family friendly. Lots of restaurant options. Not too much nightlife." Read more reviews about Thousand Oaks Here.
"I've lived in Ventura for a little over 15 years now and I love that I get both the mountains and the beach in just a short drive. The weather is also great year round--it never gets too hot or too cold. - Weather is amazing - Ridiculous local restaurants - Beaches are not as crowded as beaches in LA or SB - Downtown scene - Diverse; not nearly as sterile as SB or LA beach cities."
Read more about Ventura Here.
"Lots of hiking trails and nature all around, but less entertaining activities for a younger bunch. I wish there were more things open past 9pm. I like being able to drive no more than 5 minutes to get or go to a friend’s house. It is a safe neighborhood with a lot of stuff to do." Read more about Westlake Village Here.
Homes for sale close to the beach in Ventura County are always going up for sale. The Silver Strand, Oxnard Beach, Channel Islands and San Buenaventura Beach are only a few places to start your search.
For an in-depth look at how these two very different valleys stack up, visit my SCV vs SFV page. Stats, facts, figures and yes, a bit of editorial opinions on the pros and cons of each valley.
Right under our noses hide some forgotten treasures from the Valley's formative years. View this fun and interesting look at 7 hidden landmarks in the SFV.
Check back here occasionally for an updated list of GO-TO places that rarely miss the mark on cuisine. Let's face it: there are lot's of "misses" for food in the valley. Here are the "hits."
