Santa Paula, California sits 17 miles east of Ventura and 66 miles northwest of Los Angeles along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean. The Chumash Indians established this place as the village of Mupu and Srswa. In 1840, the land was given away as part of the Spanish land grant to Rancho Santa Paula and Saticoy. It was subdivided into small farms in the 1860s. Santa Paula got some exciting news when the town struck oil in 1880, which led to the formation of the Union Oil Company in 1890. It was incorporated on April 22, 1902, and by the early 1900s, Santa Paula was known as the pre-Hollywood film capital.
Boasting a pleasant year-round climate and moderate temperatures near the coastal waters, Santa Paula has plenty of attractions to entertain you for days in this extraordinary part of California. Visitors can spend the day exploring the Santa Paula Canyon Falls and Punch Bowls, a six-mile out-and-back trail featuring a beautiful cascading waterfall. Learn about ranching history by exploring the present and future farming industry at the agriculture museum at the Museum of Ventura County.
Spend the morning hours learning about the city's artistic heritage at the Santa Paula Jeanette Cole Art Museum. The museum resides in two historic buildings in downtown Santa Paula. The exhibiting part of the Cole Art Museum is located in the Limoneira building. Next door is the Cole Creativity Center, where the art classrooms stretch ambitious minds. They also offer many showings and events throughout the year in honor of their students and local artists.Â
Annual California Watermelon Festival – The watermelon festival features rides, live music, food, and free watermelon slices all day. It's held at the Hansen Dam Park in mid-June.
Lightning in a Bottle – This premier camping music festival is held at Buena Vista Lake in late May.
Beverly Hills Film Festival - The film festival creates opportunities for attendees to appear at the exciting red-carpet publicity event where there are educational workshops, writers, actors, and more. It's held at the TLC Chinese Theatre in mid-April.
Channel Islands National Park encompasses five extraordinary islands and their ocean environment. That said, the park is only accessible by park concessionaire or private boats. Hiking, birdwatching, snorkeling, and kayaking are popular activities on the islands.
Sequoia National Park hosts a giant sequoia grove that lies on a rolling plateau between the middle and marble forks of the swift-flowing Kaweah River. Climb the concrete and stone stairway of more than 350 steps to the top of Moro Rock, or take a stroll through the park and explore the fantastic landscape.Â
Kings Canyon National Park hosts the General Sherman Tree, which is considered to be the world's biggest tree that stands 175 feet and is over 16 feet in diameter at the base. To get there, take the 0.3-mile paved loop trail to the tree. The park offers a junior ranger program to teach youngsters about the area and about safety in the area.Â
Point Mugu State Park sits in the Santa Monica Mountains and features more than 70 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate. There are five miles of ocean shoreline and two major river canyons with sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills, and rocky bluffs perfect for exploring.Â
Emma Wood State Beach offers swimming, fishing, and surfing opportunities. There is a crumbling ruin of a World War II coastal artillery site that visitors enjoy learning about. The beach provides the perfect view of the Channel Islands, and occasionally, you can see dolphins off the shoreline.
Leo Carrillo State Park sits in the Santa Monica Mountains 35 miles northwest of Santa Monica and 33 miles from Santa Paula. It features small beach coves offering privacy and access for surfers, anglers, divers, and beach walkers. Visitors also enjoy hiking along the Yellow Hill Fire Trail, offering panoramic beach views.
California landmarks are spread throughout this beautiful state, with some situated near Santa Paula. The Hollywood Sign overlooks the fantastic city of Hollywood, which is part of Los Angeles. There are incredible viewpoints of the sign from the corner of Highland Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard. You also can get a magnificent view from the Griffith Observatory.Â
Since 1927, Grauman's Chinese Theatre has held star-studded red-carpet movie premieres and special events. Guests can experience the majesty of the theatre through a VIP tour where you learn the history of the theatre. Outside, you can see where many stars marked the sidewalk with signatures, footprints, and handprints.Â
Ventura Beach RV Resort sits just off the 101 freeway in Ventura and within a six-minute walking distance of the beach. It has a refreshing swimming pool, an inviting hot tub, and a recreational room. The RV site has a fire pit, picnic table, and full hookup access. Other nearby camping options you may want to check out are the Ventura Ranch KOA Holiday and Evergreen RV Park.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Santa Paula, CA, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Santa Paula?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Santa Paula from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Santa Paula?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
