Santa Paula Travel Guide

  Happy 8 year old on first airplane ride.
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  • Happy 8 year old on first airplane ride.
      Happy 8 year old on first airplane ride.
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      Eight year old CoPilot at the controls.
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Historical Downtown - 1873

Historical Downtown - 1873, Santa Paula

 Yaqui Says:  What is so wonderful about a lot of little towns is there is usually always a Main St. and Santa Paula is no different. Lots of wonderful little shops here to stroll around and look. Some nice benches to relax on and enjoy the sunny weather here:-) 

Odd Fellows' Clock Tower 1905

Odd Fellows' Clock Tower 1905, Santa Paula

 Yaqui Says:  This is another beautiful center piece in the historical downtown area. They show this tower by appointment only. They are even shops in the basement too!Aparently it is one of the many campsite used by the "Portola Expedition"Used August 11, 1769Odd Fellows Town Clock... 

The Little Red School House

The Little Red School House, Santa Paula

 Yaqui Says:  Santa Clara School house was built in 1896 at the cost of $2,635 to house 35 studentsof different ages from all over the local area. The first teacher was Miss Martha Seaward who was payed a whopping $60 a month. It is still to this day a working school house. They give a... 

Morenton Bay Fig Tree

Morenton Bay Fig Tree, Santa Paula

 Yaqui Says:  Planted in July 4 in 1879 and is considered a Ventura County Historical Landmark #79. Me and the hubby was so impressed by it's size because we have never seen a "Fig" so huge.Morenton Bay Fig Tree Ventura County Landmark No. 79 

Aviation Museum of Santa Paula

Aviation Museum of Santa Paula, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  A non-profit corporation established at the Santa Paula Airport to preserve the history of the airport and its collection of old, rare, antique & classic aircraft and countless other aviation memorabilia. Consists at present of 9 museum hangers & under construction a WWII... 

"Harvey" at the SPTC

"Harvey" at the SPTC, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  Updated: The current play of the 2009 season is "Harvey", a favorite for decades; performances now through December 20, 2009.The Santa Paula Theater Center presents the ever popular comedy "Harvey" by Mary Chase, Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama , making its Broadway... 

The Santa Paula Theater Center

The Santa Paula Theater Center, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  The Santa Paula Theater Center playhouse is housed in an imposing old large mansion just one block west on Main Street from the Cape Cod Model Boat Museum. Known as The Ebell Club of Santa Paula in 1913, the mansion is Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 70. Set back on... 

Current Exhibit@California Oil Museum

Current Exhibit@California Oil Museum, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  A new exhibit commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the Saint Francis Dam Disaster. This dam, erected as part of the Los Angeles water supply aqueduct system, burst in 1928-sending a torrent of dammed-up water in the night cascading in a flood down the Santa Clara River... 

Hotels  

Glen Tavern Inn

 1 Review and 77 Opinions  The Glen Tavern Inn is a historic hotel in downtown Santa Paula where we stayed while in town for a... 

Ocean Gateway Inn

 1 Review and 11 Opinions  I booked at the last minute, and they were able to accomodate me. Mitul, at the front desk went out... 

Restaurants  

Logsdon"s: Watch them land and takeoff:-)

Logsdon"s: Watch them land and takeoff:-), Santa Paula

 Yaqui Says:  It was very hot that day and I was not feeling too good. Yet, when we entered the restaurant the hostess was quick to get us to a very nice table in the corner next to the window. She brought us water right away and they kept it coming. The food was really good too! They... 

Familia Diaz: Best Mexican Food

Familia Diaz: Best Mexican Food, Santa Paula

 pbzim Says:  Authentic Mexican food...the best restaurant in Santa Paula. It's owned and run by the grandchildren of the original owner. One of them is always there to meet and greet you and make sure that everything runs smoothly. At lunchtime you'll find a different buffet every day of... 

Transportation  

Free Aircraft Rides-Kids 8 to 18

Free Aircraft Rides-Kids 8 to 18, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  On the First Sunday of every month, weather permitting, the EAA Young Eagles Program offers free airplane rides to kids from 8 to 18. A national program to encourage aviation interest and careers, the Young Eagles Program has given nearly 3 million children free aircraft... 

Free Rides in Electric Carts-at Aviation Museum

Free Rides in Electric Carts-at Aviation Museum, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  On the first Sunday of the month the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula at the Santa Paula Airport is open between 10am and 3pm for both Hangar and aircraft displays. The Museum offers electric cart trips between the hangar exhibits using quiet small electric carts for those who... 

Local Customs  

Mural-The Chumash Indians

Mural-The Chumash Indians, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  The heritage of the Chumash Indians native to Ventura County who dwelled in the area now known as Santa Paula and its surrounding environs ages ago is celebrated in a mural on the west-facing wall of the Santa Paula Public Library at 119 No. Eighth Street. This mural of the... 

Mural-Founders & Pilot's of Santa Paula Airport

Mural-Founders & Pilot's of Santa Paula Airport, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  Honoring Founders and Pilot's of Santa Paula's Airport is the theme of the newest mural. This is a bit farther west on Main Street near Fourth Street west of downtown. In a car, it took some time to find it against a west facing wall of a travel agency on the south side of... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Aviation Museum-Please Read For Your Safety

Aviation Museum-Please Read For Your Safety, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  The area south of the stanchions and ropes (the runway side) is RESTRICTED AREA for pilots and airport personnel only. Please do not enter. There are active aircraft on the ground as well as in the air. Pilots have very limited visibility from the cockpit while on the... 

What to Pack  

Ways to Beat the Heat

Ways to Beat the Heat, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  A waist or 'fanny' pack is handy to wear while traveling around Santa Paula attractions. In town, it is suggested you wear it in front for safety. If women have a strap purse, sling it over your neck rather than on one shoulder and hold it with one hand in crowds. Be aware... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Exotic Animals Displaced by Fire

Exotic Animals Displaced by Fire, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  Several exotic animals (in addition to pet horses and milk cows) were evacuated and displaced by the (Labor) Day Fire in the Los Padres Mountains to various animal shelters. The pictures show two large Arabian Dromedary (one-hump) Camels and also one of several South... 

Hiking And Camping in the Los Padres Mountains

Hiking And Camping in the Los Padres Mountains, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  The Los Padres National Forest & Mountains just north of Santa Paula normally offer many rugged campsites, scenic vistas, hiking trails, waterfalls, pools and creeks to explore and enjoy. With the so-called Day Fire ravaging much of this area, one needs some current guidance... 

Sports & Outdoors  

He Built His Own Golf Course

He Built His Own Golf Course, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  Ozzie Osborn is a retired Navy Seabee* who loves golf. He loves it so much that, about a dozen years ago, he bought some land along South Mountain Road and singlehandedly built his own nine hole, par 27 golf course. After all, The Seabees' motto is "Can do!" All holes are... 

City Skateboard Park

City Skateboard Park, Santa Paula

 Tugboatguy Says:  The city of Santa Paula has erected a large enclosed smooth concrete skateboard park with multiple slope gradients and levels of difficulty within the downtown Veteran's Memorial Park. There is a gated entrance with a two sided sign bearing bilingual (English and Spanish)... 

 
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 They have this service available during festivals or special occasions. It has stops that takes you to all the historical attractions in town. It is a service... 

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Santa Paula- Citrus Fruit Capital of the World!

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 Santa Paula is a charming town of 30,042 people living in the Santa Clara valley between the Topa Topa range of The Los Padres Mountains and the Los Padres National Forest on the north and South... 

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Santa Paula

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 This is a Fig tree just across from the old train depot. Gosh, see how huge it i! See my hubby just below in blue by the trunk. Just amazing!! During a much simpler time, ten thousands years ago the... 

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Santa Paula, California

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 Santa Paula is a low-key town of 28,000 people that lies in Ventura County's Santa Clara Valley, about an hour west of Los Angeles and about 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Santa Paula's economy is... 

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Incredible Outdoor Experience

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 Santa Paula Creek Canyon is a "must see" hike. Go to St. Thomas Acquinas College to find the trail head. 

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