Things to do in Fillmore
Channel Islands National Park
Close to the California mainland, yet worlds apart, Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands (Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara) and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth and helped preserve a place where visitors can experience coastal southern California as it once was. Call 805-658-5730 for more information.
1901 Spinnaker Dr., Fillmore, CA
Emma Wood State Beach
Moderate temperatures help make Emma Wood State Beach popular for swimming, surfing and fishing. Catches include perch, bass, cabezon and corbina. The Ventura River estuary is at the mouth of the Ventura River at the southeast end of the park. It attracts a variety of wildlife including raccoons, songbirds and great blue herons. Dolphins are occasionally seen just offshore. The park also features the crumbling ruins of a World War II coastal artillery site. The offshore Channel Islands can be seen from the beach. Call 805-968-1033 for more information.
Fillmore & Western Railway
All Aboard! Experience the heritage of small town America on board Fillmore & Western Railway, home of Hollywood’s movie trains. Ride in vintage coach cars or open air observation cars. Fillmore & Western Railway offers a variety of excursions on vintage coach cars or open air observation cars. Call 800-773-8724 for more information.
351 Santa Clara Ave, Fillmore, CA
McGrath State Beach
McGrath State Beach is one of the best bird-watching areas in California, with the lush riverbanks of the Santa Clara River and sand dunes along the shore. A nature trail leads to the Santa Clara Estuary Natural Preserve. Two miles of beach provide surfing and fishing opportunities, however, swimmers are urged to use caution because of strong currents and riptides. The park offers campsites by the beach. Call 805-968-1033 for more information.
San Buenaventura State Beach
This beach features swimming, surfing and picnicking. The beach has two miles of sandy beach, sand dunes, picnic sites, a parking lot, a snack bar and a beach-equipment rental shop. Bike trails connect other nearby beaches. The beach is the site for a number of special events, such as the Pirate Festival, triathlon, and volleyball tournaments. A 1,700-foot pier has a snack bar, restaurant and bait shop. Call 805-968-1033 for more information.