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Things to Do in Camarillo with Kids

Camarillo sits in a sunny stretch of Ventura County framed by the Santa Monica Mountains, long tied to citrus and ranching. The restored 1892 Camarillo Ranch House, a Queen Anne Victorian with a big barn and grounds, preserves that founding history. The city is also known for its large premium outlet shopping and its proximity to Point Mugu State Park and an aviation museum housing vintage warbirds.

Curated by Simir Shah

Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.

Camarillo on the map

📍 Where Camarillo is

Camarillo sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Hollywood Burbank (~39 mi / 63 km). It's roughly 47 mi (75 km) from Downtown LA and 150 mi (241 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.

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💡 Local tip: Camarillo Ranch's grounds are a pleasant free stroll even outside house-tour times; check for its periodic community events on weekends.

Things to do in Camarillo

Family attractions near Camarillo

The closest kid-friendly attractions in neighboring towns — with driving distance from Camarillo.

Animals & Nature · Somis · 4.2 mi

Underwood Family Farms (Somis)

The quieter sister farm — a roadside market with pygmy goats, alpacas, and sheep to feed plus acres of u-pick produce. Lower-key than Moorpark and easy with toddlers.

Free entry; u-pick by weight
Parks & Hiking · Thousand Oaks · 7.7 mi

Wildwood Regional Park & Paradise Falls

A roughly 2-mile round-trip hike past Lizard Rock to a 40-foot waterfall splashing into a shady canyon pool — best after winter rains and a hit with adventurous kids.

Free
Arts & Culture · Oxnard · 8 mi

Carnegie Art Museum

A small, welcoming art museum in a 1907 Neo-Classical former library — quick, low-cost, and a nice indoor stop paired with a downtown Oxnard wander.

Low admission; check hours
Animals & Nature · Thousand Oaks · 8.6 mi

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden & Kids' Adventure Garden

A hillside garden whose Sunday Kids' Adventure Garden adds a treehouse, a pirate's cave, and a zoo garden — playful, free, and made for curious kids.

Free (donations welcome)
Parks & Hiking · Thousand Oaks · 10.7 mi

Conejo Creek North Park

Two duck ponds, a stream, big shaded playgrounds, and a footbridge to the library — a perennial Conejo Valley family favorite for an easy afternoon.

Free
Animals & Nature · Moorpark · 10.8 mi

Underwood Family Farms (Moorpark)

A beloved working farm with a big animal center, tractor-pulled wagon rides, a play barn, and u-pick fields that change with the seasons — a classic all-day family trip.

~$5–$15 entry (more on event days)

Farmers markets in Camarillo

Saturday · 8am–12pm

Camarillo Certified Farmers Market

Saturday market in Old Town Camarillo with farm-fresh produce, flowers, and prepared foods — rain or shine.

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Local restaurants in Camarillo

Healthy & Fast-Casual

Lure Fish House

A family-owned seafood house focused on fresh, sustainable fish, local produce, and regional wines — a bright, approachable spot for a family dinner.

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Local shops in Camarillo

Vintage & Thrift

Window Box Antiques

Mom-and-pop antiques shop giving Old Town Camarillo its vintage-Americana character.

Makers & Local Goods

American Pie Records

Old Town Camarillo record shop crate-digging spot for vinyl across genres and eras.

Toys & Games

Sterling Silver Comics

Old-school comic shop in Old Town Camarillo with back issues, new books, and collectibles.

Vintage & Thrift

Green Goddess Boutique

Designer-and-vintage consignment in Old Town Camarillo, curated by an owner with deep fashion-industry roots.

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Seasonal & outdoors near Camarillo

The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Camarillo.

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Camarillo family FAQ

What are the best things to do in Camarillo with kids?

Family favorites in and around Camarillo include Camarillo Ranch House. Our guide lists 1 spot, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.

Where can families eat in Camarillo?

Local, family-friendly spots in Camarillo include Lure Fish House — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.

What does the YourSoCal Camarillo guide cover?

Our Camarillo family guide includes 1 things to do, 1 local eats, 4 local shops and 1 farmers market — all hand-curated, locally owned, and sorted by distance from you.

Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.

Where to stay in Camarillo

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