Camarillo Scenery

I took this on top of the fairy's wheel during Camarillo Fiesta 2007.  Oh how I wished the weather was clearer.

Conejo Grade (AKA Camarillo Grade) separates West & East Ventura County.  During the Summer season the West side is about 10 degrees cooler than the East side.  You can actually see the temperature going down as you go over the Grade.

Conejo Grade is exactly 2 miles.  It takes 2 full minutes to go up and down.

Although this is a huge mountain 2 miles on freeway is not that much.  Still, there are a lot of people making a big deal out of going over this grade.

Once I had a job at Westlake Village.  I had a co-worker commuting from Simi Valley.  When she learned that I commuted from Camarillo (drive over the Conejo Grade), she commented how far I drove every day.   So I said, "It's not that far, it's only 15 miles away".   She looked at me and said, "But, you drive over the Grade".  I didn't say anything to her, but that's when I realized some people hate to drive over the Camarillo Grade.

I happened to look out the window one night and saw the thickest fog of the year at Camarillo. I hurried out with my camera. I normally do not use tripod when I take pictures for fun. This time, I brought my tripod because I had to take long exposures.

(FYI: I always carry a tripod when I go out for wedding gigs)

After taking several photographs around the clock tower, I was going to drive to different places. But the fog disappeared very fast.  I was lucky to save a few shots.

Old Town Camarillo looked amazing in the fog.

From this creek, you can see 101 Freeway going over "The Grade" to Thousand Oaks.
When I was there to take pictures, I wasn't sure I was allowed to be there.

View from 101 freeway - Looking at Camarillo Airport.
Notice the rich, empty land in front.

This is what you see only one city block behind Ventura Blvd, Old Town Camarillo.
I wonder if/when they will start developing this place.

This is a good firework viewing spot. On 4th of July, I come here with a pair of Guinness'. I can see number of different fireworks from this spot including Oxnard & Camarillo.  About 20 people come to this spot every 4th of July.

I'm not so sure, but people say this is the place where the police fuel their cars.

Elm Drive & Ventura Boulevard,
Camarillo Cleaner & Los Primeros Structured Elementary School.

Below is an image of the same area taken from atop of fairy's wheel during Camarillo Fiesta 2005.

New freeway overpass at Arneil & 101 Freeway
One picture taken in daytime.
I took the same picture at dusk.

Train passed Oxnard and approaching Camarillo train station.

Old Town Camarillo, 2001.
Notice, there are no traffic lights and gardrail.
This is before Arneill overpass
It almost looks empty.