Camarillo
Camarillo State Mental Hospital opened here in 1936; patients included jazz legend Charlie “Bird” Parker. The historic hospital campus with its Spanish Colonial Revival-style buildings, tiled courtyards and fountains now is home to California State University Channel Islands. The Studio Channel Islands Art Center , 2222 Ventura Blvd., features works by 40 resident artists; phone (805) 383-1368.
Visitor Centers
Camarillo Chamber of Commerce 2400 E. Ventura Blvd. Camarillo, CA 93010. Phone:(805)484-4383
Shopping
Camarillo Premium Outlets , 740 E. Ventura Blvd., has more than 120 establishments, including Ann Taylor, Polo Ralph Lauren and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th.