Ventura County Amenities

College & Universities

A university education is available within an easy commute from Moorpark whether via the state or private system approach. All of these institutions of higher education can be reached by car in 1 hour or less from Kavlico.

Private Schools

California Lutheran University (CLU), located in Thousand Oaks, CA
Brooks Institute of Photography, located in Santa Barbara, CA
Westmont College, located in Santa Barbara, CA
Pepperdine University, located in Malibu, CA

Cal State Universities

California State University Northridge (CSUN), located in the San Fernando Valley
California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), located in Camarillo, CA

Universities

University of Southern California (USC), located in Los Angeles, CA
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), located in Los Angeles, CA
University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), located in Santa Barbara, CA

These schools provide accredited undergraduate and graduate programs. Their continuing education, graduate studies and on-site employee training programs are of particular interest to Moorpark’s business and employee community.

In addition, Moorpark Community College provides a fully accredited two-year program in special areas of business and science.

Other conveniently located community colleges and technical institutes include:

Ventura Community College, located in Ventura, CA
Oxnard College, located in Oxnard, CA
LA Pierce College, located in the San Fernando Valley
College of the Canyons, located in the Santa Clarita Valley
ITT Technical Institute, located in Oxnard, CA

Arts & Leisure

Of special interest and conveniently located is the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Conference Research Center. The library has an extensive research center that is utilized by people from all over the world.

Ventura county boasts mountains, oceans and wide open spaces
Extensive freeway networks link the County’s communities along with railway and convenient airport facilities
Shopping malls abound in Moorpark, Oxnard, Ventura and Thousand Oaks while others prefer the Camarillo Outlet Mall experience.
Specialty shops are located at the Channel Islands and Ventura Harbors, while galleries can be found in nearby Ojai.
Additional shopping is a quick drive away in the San Fernando Valley or Santa Barbara

Recreational facilities are plentiful throughout the county.

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Galleries, theaters & museums flourish throughout the county
Majestic Theater
Otis Chandler Vintage Museum of Transportation
Ventura County Maritime Museum
Fillmore & Western Railway
53% of the county is national and state park land, laced with trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and camping.
Ventura County is the gateway to the Channel Islands National Park with charter boats making frequent trips to the islands. Boating, surfing, sport fishing, scuba diving and whale watching are popular.
There are miles of un-crowded beaches
Golfers enjoy 26 different courses to choose from throughout the county (6 within minutes from Kavlico)

Seasonal Events throughout Ventura County

For more exciting times in the Ventura County area, check out the Ventura County Visitors Center.

Strawberry Festival (Oxnard)
Conejo Valley Days (Thousand Oaks)
Point Mugu Air Show (Oxnard)
Camarillo Air Show
Salsa Festival (Oxnard)
California Avocado Festival (Carpinteria)
Ojai Music Festival
Ojai Wine Festival
Ventura County Fair (Ventura)