The present city of Moorpak was originally part of the Rancho San Jose de Garcia de Simi land grant. The land was given to the Pico brothers by Govenor Diego Birico in 1795.

In 1842, the land was purchased by Don Jose and shortly after the Civil War, Thomas Scott of the Pennsylvania Railroad having reports of oil on the property, acquired Rancho Simi which included Moorpark.

When no great amounts of oil were discovered, a section of land was sold to the Simi Land and Water Company, which included the present Simi Valley and Moorpark areas.

Moorpark gained prominence in 1904 when the Southern Pacific Railroad received right of way to link Moorpark with Santa Barbara on the west and with Los Angeles to the east. Today, Moorpark is a growing and thriving community consisting of 12.44 square miles and a population over 31,000 residents.

Nestled in a flourishing valley located in Southeastern Ventura County, Moorpark is one of California’s best-kept secrets. Boasting spacious mountain views, a perpetual vacation climate and an historical western charm, Moorpark is the perfect blend of country and city living. It’s within easy commuting distance of Los Angeles to the south and Santa Barbara to the north.

Moorpark is a family-oriented community and ranks 7th safest of 341 California cities with at least 10,000 residents. Located on a Metrolink line to Los Angeles and adjoining Simi Valley, the safest large city in America, has grown six-fold in two decades.

Recognized for decades as an agricultural center, Moorpark is now becoming a center for environmentally conscious industries and a home to an increasing number of Fortune 500 companies. Providing a quality of life conducive to employee stability and increased productivity, Moorpark’s assets are perfectly suited for commercial and industrial businesses.