Nearby Attractions
Lake Casitas is a vacation unto itself, but there are dozens of attractions nearby as well.
- Just 10 miles up Highway 33 stretches the huge Los Padres National Forest, with 21 marked hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty. Call (805) 646-4348 for information or visit their web site.
- The charming city of Ojai just 5 miles northeast features cultural interests, such as museums, theater, art galleries and book stores, as well as spas and numerous restaurants.
- Just 10 miles south of the lake is the great Pacific, with a shoreline in nearby Ventura suitable for surfing, boogie boarding and other sea sports.
- The Channel Islands National Park Visitors Center at the Ventura Harbor fascinates children and adults with its simulated tide pool.
- The coastal cities of Carpinteria and Santa Barbara 15 to 25 miles north offer beaches as well as shopping and dining.
- Dozens of fine California wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley are just 35 to 45 miles northeast.
- Several world class golf courses dot the area.
