Central Coast Secrets: The best museums you’ve never visited
Check out our favorite Ventura County museums By Don Sonderling
When you think of museums in Ventura County, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley probably comes to mind. The site, high on a hill overlooking a beautiful landscape, is famous for many reasons: It’s the burial place of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, and his wife, Nancy. It houses historical records and has impressive permanent exhibits (including Air Force One and a replica of the Oval Office), with rotating special exhibits throughout the year.
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Fresh off the 101: The farmers’ market trail
By Don Sonderling
Living in California, we are blessed to be surrounded by an agricultural breadbasket that nourishes the nation. The Central Coast offers a gateway to this abundance, with more than 30 farmers’ markets. These markets are a haven of fresh, crisp, and healthy produce, cheeses, baked goods, seafood, and other delectable treats. As you embark on a journey along the Central Coast farmers’ market trail, take a deep breath; the air is infused with the sweet scent of flowers and summer stone fruits, a tantalizing invitation to stock up on our locally-grown apricots, peaches, plums, and more. Imagine the burst of flavor as you sink your teeth into that first succulent peach or apricot of summer!
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Seclusion Near the City
Western Santa Monica Mountains
Story and photos by Adam Nuñez
The entire Santa Monica Mountain range stretches east to west about 40 miles starting in West Los Angeles all the way to Camarillo in Ventura County. The elevation begins at sea level and reaches upwards to 3,100 feet. The Ventura County portion of the range sees less foot traffic than the busier regions closer to Los Angeles. This allows for more tranquility, and I daresay even solitude, especially on weekdays. Springtime is the ideal season to explore since the winter’s rains have led to bursting hues of green grasses and a rainbow of wildflower colors. And, waterfalls like Sycamore Canyon Falls near Newbury Park are more likely to be gushing with water.
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Camarillo Ranch House
By Adam Nuñez
Photos courtesy Camarillo Ranch House.
Do you have a real memory or story about the Ranch from long ago? Consider participating in the Camarillo Legacy Project! It’s a project started by the Camarillo Ranch Foundation with the goal of connecting people with a “shared local history, preserving the legacy of innovation, leadership, philanthropy, and education that Adolfo left behind.” For details on how to share, check out camarilloranchfoundation.com
Walking up to the Camarillo Ranch House for the first time, your attention will be drawn to the dazzling white wood exterior and red slanted roof. Your gaze will naturally move upward, as everything seems to veer skyward here. It’s grand, elegant, and homey all at the same time. It’s also an important historical monument in Ventura County. In 2003 it was successfully registered on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Winging It
Wings Over Camarillo air show promises aerobatics, automobiles, and aviation awesomeness
By Misty Hall
Trick airplanes, classic cars, and pyrotechnics. Can you think of a more all-American way to spend a summer afternoon with the family?
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Holiday season on the Central Coast
By Misty Hall
The holiday season is here! (Unless you’re a pumpkin spice fan, in which case you kicked things off in August at Starbucks.) The Central Coast plays host to hundreds of holiday events, from haunted houses to winter wine walks, so get out there and celebrate!
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