Camarillo in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Adolfo Camarillo Heritage Grove

Ventura County Landmark No. 3

Photographed By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018

1. Adolfo Camarillo Heritage Grove Marker

Inscription. Across Mission Oaks Boulevard, next to the 101 Freeway, remains part of a grove of Eucalyptus trees that once lined both sides of the old two-lane El Camino Real. In 1892, Adolfo Camarillo planted 650 of these trees, which stretched from Pleasant Valley Road on the east to Las Posas Road on the west. These trees provided a canopy of shade for travelers. This Eucalyptus grove became an identifying highway landmark when entering Camarillo. A number of the original trees still stand. Newer eucalyptus trees have since been planted. Eucalyptus trees were originally brought to Southern California from Australia in the mid-1800’s to serve as windbreaks. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Ventura County Historical Landmarks series list.

Location. 34° 13.032′ N, 119° 1.094′ W. Marker is in Camarillo, California, in Ventura County. Marker can be reached from Camarillo Ranch Road north of Mission Oaks Boulevard. The marker is located in front of the historic Camarillo Ranch House. The grounds are open 9-5 daily. The grove is across the street, near the 101 Freeway. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd, Camarillo CA 93012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Camarillo Ranch House (within shouting distance of this marker); El Camino Real Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Indian Cooking Utensils (approx. 2.6 miles away); Fruit Brandy Still (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Somis School (approx. 3.1 miles away); Rancho Sierra Vista (approx. 5.4 miles away); Movie Making in Wildwood (approx. 6.6 miles away); Stagecoach Inn and Sycamore Tree (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camarillo.

Also see . . . List of Ventura County Historical Landmarks. (Submitted on May 2, 2021.)

Photographed By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018

2. Adolfo Camarillo Heritage Grove Marker

The marker faces south, towards the grove. The grove is not visible from here.

Heritage Grove image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018

3. Heritage Grove

View looking east, along the abandoned old road. On the right is the 101 Freeway, on the left is Mission Oaks Blvd.

The old highway image. Click for full size.

4. The old highway

Photographed By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018

5. Mural

At the Pleasant Valley Museum, 720 Las Posas Rd, Camarillo

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 68 times this year. Last updated on March 6, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 4, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.