Beautiful & Wild Santa Paula Creek. Step back in time and visit the Heritage Valley along the Santa Clara River. Comprised of 26 miles of historical, cultural and agricultural beauty, this valley is a captivating venture for visitors of every age.
From the waterways of Santa Paula and Sespe Creeks and Lake Piru, to its very own national historical landmark at Rancho Camulos, Piru on the eastern flank holds many treasured secrets of Early California including a bed and breakfast inn fit for the likes of Mary Pickford and D.W. Griffiths.
Traveling west, be amazed and delighted by the Fillmore & Western Railway along with Elkins Ranch Golf Course which offers a relaxing getaway experience on an 18-hole, PGA championship course of remarkable beauty and maturity nestled in the picturesque setting of orange groves in Fillmore.
Picturesque Lake Piru. Santa Paula on the western edge provides visitors with cultural delights such as the California Oil Museum, art galleries like the Historical Society and the Art Museum, the Theater Center, and many delectable eateries for guests to enjoy.
Whether you plan to stay for a day, stay for a week or something in between, the Heritage Valley has an adventure for you. Take advantage of the spectacular climate, picturesque vale and venture into the skies. Travel into our backcountry and rugged mountain terrain. Indulge yourself in romance and beauty, or just simply relax. It’s all waiting for you here in the Heritage Valley.