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Ventura County
Communities, Neighborhoods, Cities and Towns
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- Http://www.discoverojai.com. Ojai is a small town living at its best! (Read New Times Article on Ojai) It has been said that little Ojai is one of the best places to live in Ventura County. Just 13 miles off of the main highway (101), Ojai is comfortably nestled in a valley surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest. Truly an enchanting place to "hang-out," this small Ventura County community is famous for its art, cultural events, private schools, retreats, country homes and friendly residents. The Ojai Valley consists of five major neighborhoods and communities. They are the City of Ojai and the communities of Upper Ojai, Meiners Oaks, Mira Monte, Oak View and Casitas Springs. Because Ojai is close to Ventura and Santa Barbara residents here get the best of both worlds, which is small-town living with easy access to the big city. Whether you are looking for a private Ojai country estate or a traditional Ojai home in a quiet country neighborhood you can find exactly what you are looking for in this peaceful little community. Ojai Homes and Ojai Real Estate range in values from $300,000 to $5,000,000 with a median price of $637,000.*
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- http://www.aboutventura.com. The City of Ventura is the county seat for Ventura County. Ventura is the city by the sea with cool ocean breezes and access to some of the best beaches in California. In Ventura you can find homes in quiet neighborhoods on tree-lined streets, homes with ocean views, historic Spanish and Craftsman style homes, beach homes and water-front homes. Ventura Real Estate ranges in value from $200,000 to $2,000,000 with the median sales price being $550,000.*
- Other City of Ventura Web Sites
- http://www.findabeachhome.com are located in six major beach communities from Santa Barbara to Port Hueneme. They are the City of Ventura, Oxnard Shores/Mandalay Bay, Hollywood Beach, Seabridge/Westport, Silver Strand and Port Hueneme. Each community has excellent access to spectacular beaches, beach area parks, recreational areas and boat harbors. Look in this area if you want a home, townhome or condominium near the beach, with water frontage or directly facing the sand. Homes in these area range in price from $200,000 to $8,000,000 with an median sales price of $775,000.*
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- Oxnard California. With miles of pristine beaches, a sizeable harbor and the palatial Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Resort, Oxnard, is a popular destination for vistors. With tongue-in-cheek it's been said that Oxnard is more than just a pretty name. Originally inhabited by Chumash Indians, the city was later named for a man who prospered in the region as a sugar beet farmer. Offering coastal beauty at it's finest, Oxnard is one of California's most culturally diverse and inviting cities. Located 62 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles and 35 miles south of Santa Barbara, Oxnard is a favorite stop on the way to the wine country or to visit Channel Island's Harbor or the beach comminutes of Mandalay Bay, Silver Strand or Hollywood Beach. Farm stands offering a wonderful range of fresh fruits and vegetables dot the landscape giving travelers ample opportunity to stretch their legs and enjoy the bounty of the land. More than 12,000 acres of fertile Oxnard farmland are devoted to the cultivation of strawberries and every year thousands gather to celebrate the fruit's sweet impact on the local economy. Oxnard has seen tremendous growth in the past decade and with more than 200,000 people living there, it boasts the largest city population in Ventura County. A growth friendly attitude has allowed developers to respond to the demand for housing with scores of new home tracts thoughout the city.
- The Heritage Valley, Santa Paula, Fillmore and Piru. Ventura County's Heritage Valley is a fruit label come to life. The rolling hills, orchards and charming Victorian architecture of Santa Paula, Fillmore and Piru make the region one of the most picturesque in the county. These unique small towns are known for their agriculture, antique shops and attractions that reflect the early days of old California. Santa Paula is known as the "Citrus Capital of the World." The city of Santa Paula celebrates the fruits of the land every July with the Citrus Festival. The landmark California Oil Museum is the original 1890 home of the Union Oil Company and features a variety of exhibits year around.
- Camarillo, a city of 61,000 was incorporated in 1964 and is the fourth largest city in Ventura County. Camarillo enjoys a Mediterranean climate often described as one of the most ideal in America. Ask residents of Camarillo why it's such a great place to live and you're likely to hear many responses: "Unspoiled", "Friendly", "Clean and safe", "Excellent schools", "Caring neighbors", "Close to everything I need." Camarillo takes pride in its unparalleled quality of life in the many attributes of the community that have endured and strengthened throughout the years.
- Conejo Valley - Newbury Park, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, and Agoura Hills. Thousand Oaks, the central community in this area was named after the many oak trees in the area and is one of the largest cities in Ventura County. The city is part of a collection of communities called Conejo Valley. Conejo Valley includes Thousand Oaks proper, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Agoura, Oak Park and parts of Calabasas. The Los Angeles County/Ventura County line crosses at the western city limits of Westlake Village, with Westlake Village proper being entirely in Los Angeles County. This area is an easy commute to Los Angles. The median price of home in the Thousand Oaks area is $600,000.*
- Simi Valley, a city of about 120,000 people is know as the home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and as one of the safest communities is the US to live. The median price of a home as of March 2008 was $500,000.* Most of the homes in Simi Valley have been built in the last 20 years. Simi Valley is an easy commute to Los Angles.
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- Moorpark is a Ventura County Community of about 32,000 residents. As of March 2008 the median price of a home in Moorpark was $465,000.
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