I love it here. Lots of space to enjoy looking at the art which is always great. Live music events…read morein the summer months. Well designed place. I felt welcomed there. Not to snobbish. Carp is an upscale beach town and locals are very proud of the place. It is one of my favorite places . . Art Center offers a variety of classes for children and adults. I'm an artist and a teacher so I'm really appreciate this center.

While wandering Linden Avenue, it's hard to miss the Carpinteria Arts Center. We have walked by it…read morewithout experiencing its charms until yesterday evening. We'd had an early dinner, strolled down to the beach, and were headed for our car when we heard live music. Turns out that there was a live concert of rockabilly music happening. Free, too! We entered in to their courtyard and found chairs facing the band, with a dance floor set up, as well. The Rockin' Henry's were on a break, but soon returned. A nice sized crowd was on hand to enjoy beer and wine, music and dancing, in a family-friendly environment. The Rockin' Henry's are a family band with both parents, two teenage daughters, and their charming 10 year old son playing a scaled down upright base, singing lead and backup vocals, alternately, it was an event to remember. Their style is definitely rockabilly, and got people up on their feet to dance. One downside was that the sound balance was off, so that it was very hard to hear the vocals. That was a shame, as there was a lot going on in the performances. Clean restrooms inside the gallery building made for convenience. I didn't study the paintings in the gallery, though I should have, as what I could see from my courtyard seat, the art looked colorful and well-displayed. We'd look forward to attending other events at this comfortable venue, especially for music performances.

I love my city! Downtown Oxnard holds so many events I like to attend. Most recently The Tree…read moreLighting & Christmas Parade/ Tamal Festival . Extremely popular events, so you must arrive early to get a parking spot. I usually park in the parking structure. Currently, the elevator to that parking structure is broken. I was told some parts were stolen and the city is waiting for them to repair :/ At any event I can always fine awesome local vendors! They have began being stricter at allowing outside vendors from selling their merch. They have signs and police ready to ticket outside vendors if they do choose to sell at special events. I was told many of the local Vendors participating at the locals events had asked for the city's support in controlling outside vending. Not sure if this is true. Oxnard was just name one of 10 " Cultural Destination " in California. There's a lot of beautification going on , which I am happy to see!

This was disappointing! Many shops were closed at 6pm on a Friday night and there didn't seem to be…read morea real downtown "center" or place to lounge and hang around. Some of the restaurants seemed fairly interesting but I wouldn't return here unless it was to visit a specific business.

Such a fun night at this amazing Theater !! Great spot for…read morelive music . Friendly staff and theater was clean and comfortable

I love this little theater. They are always friendly and helpful. I would like more choices at the…read moresnack bar, but that's not that important. Get local theater.

Fully stocked bar, great bartender really good place to have party get together of any kindread more

I recently went to a show here. I was very impressed. The actors were amazing and very talented…read more The staff that worked were all very kind and helpful. They had treats during intermission and the cupcakes were AMAZING!! The set up for the stage was very cool. Overall 10/10, I highly recommend.

Google Maps decided to make adjustments to our Saturday plans to visit the Outlets by taking us…read morethrough a different route. We found ourselves driving through Camarillo Old Town for the first time. I was immediately drawn to the small-town shops and restaurants. Then we saw the Farmer's Market -- we had to stop. The husband was hungry, so we started with lunch at Freda's Pizza -- so good! We walked to explore and shop -- bought a couple things and met some really nice people. Then ended with a nice break at Rori's ice cream -- super yummy! Sadly we missed the Farmer's Market since it ends at noon, but it gives us a reason to return! :) Free parking everywhere. The area is clean with lots of benches. There are more places to eat than shop, but the outlets are just a mile down the road.

It's a great trend for Southern California communities with historical roots that go back to the…read morenineteenth century to be creative in preserving and celebrating that history. With the Adolfo Camarillo House built in the 1890's, Camarillo can lay claim to those kinds of historical bonafides. "Old Town" Camarillo doesn't go back that far, but the origins date to the 1910's. Many of the buildings have historical character and flair, with newer builds reflecting that nostalgic sensibility. A revamping early in this millennium added large planter beds and free-standing oversized pots with trees, bushes, and flowers. Benches allow a place to linger with a soft serve cone, smoothie, or other sweet treats. Sculptures and a signature vintage-style clock at the head of Arneill bring more visual interest to the many blocks on Ventura Blvd. Restaurant options range from quick and casual to more upscale and adventurous. Dear Hubby and I have definitely enjoyed Mister Softee's ice cream options many times, followed by a walk down to Saint Mary Magdalen's Chapel to enjoy taking in that façade. We don't live in Camarillo, so don't make it over there in time for breakfast very often, but there are multiple diners that specialize in fueling guests for "the most important meal of the day". Dorothy's Chuck Wagon Café is a long-time favorite for many. We've enjoyed early dinner at Twisted Oak Tavern, delicious small plates at Twenty 88, stellar gnocchi at Ottavio's, comfort BBQ chow at Bandit's, Mongolian BBQ at Wok 'n South, and everything we tried at Blvd. Burger was great. Parking is free, the whole area feels laid back, and it's very walkable. I took Adored Grandson there to buy him a new fancy skateboard for his 17th birthday. The crew at Revolution Board Company got him situated in great style. There could be more retail, for sure. The past few years have been especially hard for retail shopping venues, but Old Town doesn't seem to lack for choices of day spas or hair salons. Essentially, it's evolving, and worth a visit. Their Saturday morning Certified Farmers Market's been going strong for over 30 years. Hoping to check that out soon.

Beautiful center, gardens and grounds. Wonderful staff. The energy of Krishnamurti remains. I had…read moreextraordinary meditations. Very grateful.

Attended a 3 day yoga retreat facilitated by Rowan. I wasn't very familiar with J Krishnamurti's…read moreteachings but I had such a wonderful experience with a lovely group of people with lots of dialogue. I hope to be able to attend again. I was inspired to do much more reading of his teachings on my own. The grounds are peaceful and conducive to learning.

It's always nice to stroll along the Blvd. it's completely changed big time from years ago with the…read morefancy department stores. Now all are gone as well as loads of smaller shops. But plenty more taking their space. Also, new restaurants popping in left and right. Plus I did notice loads more breweries which is nice. The main road is still blocked off from Covid I believe. There's still plenty of places to walk into and check out.

Beautiful city to visit and spend the day walking around with great shopping and dining options.read more