Camarillo CA Real Estate Agent/ Mana Tulberg

 

Home Improvment Stores in Camarillo

 

So you just bought a home in Camarillo, congratulations and may you build many happy memories in your new HOME.

Being a home owner has its sweet and bitter moments. Nonetheless it is true what they say: there is no place like home, and you would probably do almost anything to protect and restore your home.

As you are in the process of becoming a home owner you may hear from other home owners that for the next few months home repair stores are going to be your second home! You may even receive a few gift cards as a house warming gift from these types of stores.

In Camarillo there are a few home improvement stores available for most of your home projects:

 

B & B Do it Center

Located at 698 Mobile Ave. and open 7 days a week: Monday-Friday 6:30am-9:00pm Saturday 7:00am-9:00pm Sunday 7:30am-8:00pm

If you are looking for a small store, a quick place to get in and get out, or if you need a common tool for your home project, B & B Do it Center is the place you probably want to check out first.  B & B prices are higher than the warehouse stores, but the excellent service and mid-town convenience, and very helpful staff more than make up for that.

This store specializes in electrical supplies, hardware, lawn and garden.

It is better to call in advance to ask the Center’s friendly staff if they have what you need on stock. (805) 388-1067.

 

Camarillo Plumbing & Paint

Located at 2401 E. Ventura Blvd and open 6 days a week: Monday-Friday 7:15am-5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm

Camarillo Plumbing & Paint has been in business since 1961 and relies heavily on the great reputation they have built around Camarillo.

I have had one interaction with this company through a client and was particularly impressed with their professionalism and punctuality. 

The store specializes in heating and air conditioning, plumbing supplies, and paint supplies.

For more information you may want to call: (805) 482-8963.

One last thing, don’t forget to visit the store during Halloween for an awesome haunted house tour.

 

Harbor Freight Tools

Located at 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd and open 7 days a week: Monday-Friday 8:00am-7:00pm Saturday: 8:30am-6:00pm Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm.

This is my husband’s and my inventor son’s store when looking for tools that they need to develop new skills. Before investing hundreds or thousands of dollars on the brand name tool, harbor freight’s models allow for fairly inexpensive exploration into new tool types.  They do have professional-grade tools as well, but having a big range of prices is convenient. I have been in the store a couple of times and every time was greeted and assisted by the wonderful staff.

Harbor Freight specializes in professional brand name tools, automotives, and air tools.

The occasional parking lot sales tend to attract tool enthusiasts for all around Ventura County.

For more information about the store’s inventory you can call: (805) 445-4791.

 

Home Depot in Camarillo

Located at 401 W Ventura Blvd. open 7 days a week: Monday-Saturday: 6:00am-10:00pm Sunday: 7:00am-9:00pm.

Contractors, new home owners, home owners with remodeling projects, garden lovers, and tool lovers are the regular shoppers at Home Depot. I have spent hours in our local Home Depot and remember the joy of Camarillo’s residents the day we heard the news that our city was to have its own store.

For more information about the store and class please call: (805) 389-9918.

 

 

 

Moving to Camarillo, Ventura County

 

Relocating to a new State, County, City, or even a new neighborhood within your own town can be difficult and overwhelming for your family. There are many books, movies, and other activities that your whole family can share to reduce the pain of your big move. However, when the big day arrives, no matter how prepared emotionally, financially, or strategically you feel you are, there still seems to be a huge degree of uncertainly in your plans.

My parents were not in the military, but my life has moved me around the world quite a bit.  I have lived on three continents by no choice of my own. I have learned to adjust to different environments and learn the local laws of the land as quickly as I could read the language they spoke in that land.

I realized from an early age that saying goodbye to friends and family is not forever. There are ties stronger than land that bind us together, namely, Love.

It was on my last journey that I fell in love with a young man from Southern California and was introduced to the place he called HOME, Ventura County. I have adopted his Home as my own Home now.

 

 

 

As I learned more and more about Ventura County I fell in love with its beauty and history. I fell in love with the people and the culture of Ventura County. And of course I fell in love with the geography and the proximity of Ventura County to so many of the greatest places in Southern California. Within Ventura County, Camarillo is now my Home.

I have lived in Camarillo for the past 16 years and have seen the city go through some great changes. Camarillo is where I have decided to raise my children.

 

 

 

I know how being new to a city feels. Just be patient and give it some time. I know you can fall in love with Ventura County just as I did.  And if you are considering this wonderful place as your home, consider this Ventura County expert at your service.

The best things are even better when shared.

 

 

 

Things to do in Camarillo:

Are you new to our city?

Or maybe you are just visiting for a while and would like to know what one can do in this peaceful and beautiful southern California City of Camarillo?

The answer depends on what type of a person you are and what sort of activities you enjoy. From the extremely active to the lover of leisure, Camarillo has something for everyone.

For the Art Lovers:

Camarillo Art Center: A place to view the work of local artists. The Gallery section of Camarillo's Art Center is open only on Saturday and Sundays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

For the Readers:

State of the Art Camarillo Public Library: A branch of Ventura County's Library, Camarillo's new library is a place of literacy wonders. With over 150 magazine subscriptions, audio books, 52 computers, and a free WiFi connection you may find leaving the library a bit difficult. Especially if you visit the adjacent Café.

For the Physically Active:

• Bike Trails: As long as you follow all traffic laws, you are permitted to bike along all public streets in Camarillo. There are 3 types of bike trails in Camarillo:

1. Trails that are separated from the roadways
2. Assigned bike Lanes along the roadways
3. Bike Routes marked on several roads with an adequate shoulder

And for the long-distance riders, there is also an asphalted bike trail connecting Camarillo to Oxnard along Ventura Blvd at Central Avenue. (city of camarillo)

• Jogging Trails: If you wish to go for a run you can join many Camarillo joggers in Camarillo's parks or those who run along Camarillo's streets.
• Skate Park: Located on the corner of Ponderosa and Temple drive, the Camarillo Skate Park is a free park with a large bowl and lots of room to skate your heart out.
• BMX Track: Located at Camarillo's Freedom Park, this bicycle motocross park offers year-round recreational riding and competitive racing opportunities.
• Swimming: Located at Temple drive, Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center offers variety of water activities such as: Water Aerobics, Deep Water Cardio-Sculpt, Therapeutic Swimming, Morning, Noon & Evening Lap Swim, Recreation/Family Swim, and Drop In Water Polo. For schedules please call: (805) 987-8198 or (805) 482-1996 ext. 14
• Tennis: A few of Camarillo's parks offer free tennis courts to the public. These parks are: Pleasant Valley Park (six lighted tennis courts), Valle Lindo Park (five lighted tennis courts), Mission Oaks Park (six lighted tennis courts).

For the Shoppers:

Down Town Camarillo: Located South of Highway 101, you can find variety of shops and restaurants. Every Saturday at our Farmer's Market you can find fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, along with arts and crafts in this area of Camarillo.

Camarillo Premium Outlet Stores: With over 120 designer discount stores in this location of Camarillo, it would be hard for anyone to run out of shopping choices.

For the History Lovers:

Camarillo Ranch House: Once the home of Adolfo Camarillo, whom the city of Camarillo is named after. The Camarillo ranch house is now restored and preserved as a historic site. Tours of the Camarillo Ranch House are offered 3 times a week: Wednesdays and Sundays from 12:00pm-4:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am-2:00pm.

Pleasant Valley Historical Museum: Located on Las Posas road, this museum together with a botanical garden offers a few exhibits on the Chumash culture and the history of Camarillo.

World War II Aviation Museum: Located at the Camarillo Airport, this museum is dedicated to conserving, maintaining, and show casing World War II aircraft. Currently, there are nine airplanes on display in this museum.

For the Golfers:

There are currently 2 private and 2 public golf courses in Camarillo.

The Spanish Hills and Las Posas Country Clubs ((805) 388-2901 are Camarillo's Private Golf courses. Both courses offer 18-hole championship play, elegant clubhouses and restaurants in some of the most beautiful settings you will find in Southern California.

Golf Courses open to the public are Sterling Hills Golf Club and Camarillo Springs Public Golf Course.

Needless to say that Camarillo is a short drive from the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful beaches of Oxnard and Ventura. Some great mountain trails can be found around Camarillo that lead to the Pacific Ocean.

Now if you have fallen in love with our City of Camarillo and have decided to call this wonderful place HOME, please don't hesitate to give me a call.

Last week our friends invited us to spend a few days with them at their beach house located on one of Ventura County's best Beaches, Faria Beach.

The days we visited this serene and majestic beach the weather was at its best. We woke up at dawn, 5:15 am, to take a peaceful walk on the beach. We watched our children play in the sand, surf, dig, kayak all day and discover a new window to look at the beauty of life. At night time we took another stroll on the beach under the moonlight.

There are many beach communities in Ventura County where home owners either live at their property all year long or rent out their home for parts of the year. As I was showing homes to a client in Silverstrand Beach this weekend I met a gentleman who informed me that he has lived in his beach house for over 5 years now and commutes to Beverly Hills everyday for work, a 65 mile drive one way!!!!

Ventura County Beaches are famous for their surfing points and attraction. Life seems to be on a different gear once you are at the beach. So close your eyes and imagine waking up and falling asleep to the sound of ocean waves, breathing in the clean and refreshing ocean breeze. If you like what you are hearing and you long for the peacefulness of the beach then give me a call.

The 2008 Camarillo Street Fair kicked off with a day of music, food, and fair rides. My enthusiastic daughters and I arrived at the Street Fair around 6:30 p.m. and met up with the rest of our friends and family members. Even though my daughters had been looking forward to the rides, we spent most of the night dancing with the rest of Camarillo's citizens. I don't think the girls were disappointed though; on that Friday, the opening night, my 11-year-old had her first, official, public dance with a young man.

Earlier in the evening, the country music lovers danced along to the music of Caught Red Handed.

As the night settled in, the music of the 50's, performed by Ronnie & the Classics, had the whole crowd up and rocking. It was in this crowd that my daughter found her dancing partner. The young handsome man was swift on his feet and had my daughter on her knees! We danced, and danced till the band ran out of songs.

 

Thank you Camarillo! 2008's Annual Street Fair was fabulously energizing. The community is already looking forward to next year.