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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

on Central Coast,

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 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); Camarillo Grove Park History (approx. 2.8 miles away); The Somis School (approx. 3.1 miles away); Cal State Channel Islands (approx. 4 miles away); The Rainbow Bridge (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camarillo.

Also see . . .
1. Ventura County Landmark No. 3. Website includes a familiar photo. (Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)

2. List of Ventura County Historical Landmarks. (Submitted on May 2, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 14, 2018

2. Adolfo Camarillo Heritage Grove Marker

The marker faces south, towards the grove. The grove is across the street, 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.

Highway 101 through Camarillo in the 1940's image. Click for full size.

Public Domain

4. Highway 101 through Camarillo in the 1940's

The old highway image. Click for full size.

Public Domain

5. The old highway

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 14, 2018

6. Mural

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

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,265 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on March 6, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 4, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on March 7, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6. submitted on March 4, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.