Camarillo's ideal location, rural setting, spacious living and non-congested working conditions have made it one of the most desirable locations for industry, business, and a new way of life. Situated in the Pleasant Valley portion of the vast agricultural Oxnard plain, 45 miles northwest of Los Angeles, Camarillo's accessibility makes convenient for living and doing business.

Camarillo enjoys a Mediterranean climate often described as one of the most ideal on earth. The temperature rarely excedds 90 degrees during the summer months or drops below 50 degrees in the winter.

The city was incorporated in 1964. It has developed and prospered on the planned community concept, as well as the balance of commercial, industrial and residential land use. It operates on a Council/City Manager system of government.