Santa Paula

Situated just east of  Ventura, Santa Paula is a rapidly growing community, with developments springing up amongst the Orange Grove and farmlands. This community was once known as the Citrus Capital.

The local economy is mostly agriculturally based with Lemon, Orange and advocado groves.  In fact Santa Paula is the headquarters for Calavo Growers, Inc.  The local Mediterranean climate with an estimated 20 feet (6.1 m) of topsoil have made it one of the best locations for growing citrus. And for relocating homeowners seeking a mild climate to call home.

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Living in town also means that many residents travel to neighboring cities to purchase hard goods. Although the main strip provides plenty of shops that most are accustomed to in a the bigger towns.

Without the hustle of most Southern California towns Santa Paula gets little traffic congestion and is a slice of tranquility.  This is not to say that there is nothing to do as recreational activities are similar to many hometowns with Soccer and Baseball, and museums.

The California Oil Museum,  within the historic Union Oil building is located downtown, and the Santa Paula Art Museum and Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum are just up the street. The Santa Paula Mural Project has completed numerous murals depicting the city’s history.

The town has served as backdrops for many motion pictures including Billy Bob Thornton in Mr Woodcock, Joe Dirt, Georgia Rule, the remake of Leave it Beaver,  Carrie. Parts of  The Philadelphia Experiment and Amityville 4.