Discover Moorpark

When looking for a hotel in Moorpark, it’s worth first deciding what you want to focus on during your trip: nature and hiking trails, the history of the apricot, farm visits, or live theater. These themes offer different starting points for planning. If train or bus travel is a factor, take the operating days and current schedules into account; some farm offerings may also change.

Trails and Scenery

Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park offers visitors in Moorpark 12.5 miles of hiking trails. Its open grasslands and deep woodlands are rich in wildflowers and wildlife, including rabbits, bobcats, and golden eagles. Trails, scenery, and wildlife come together here. If you want to get to know Moorpark mainly through nature and time outdoors, you can make the park a focus of your trip planning.

Moorpark’s Apricot History

Moorpark was named after the Moorpark apricot, which grew throughout the valley. The town was also once known as the “Apricot Capital of the World.” The name and the historical nickname are two distinct references to the apricot: one explains the town’s name, while the other is part of its agricultural history. So, beyond its recreational offerings, Moorpark also has a tangible historical point of interest.

Farm Visits and Parks

A tour of Apricot Lane Farms includes a stop at the Fruit Basket Orchard. Underwood Family Farms’ Moorpark Farm Center offers tractor-drawn wagon rides included with admission. The offerings differ: at Apricot Lane Farms, the orchard is part of a tour, while at Underwood Family Farms, the ride is included with admission. Visitor offerings may change, so check whether the activity you want is currently available before your visit.

Theater and Architectural History

The High Street Arts Center in Moorpark presents live theater. The newly renovated auditorium has 266 seats, which are individually numbered. If a performance is the reason for your trip, check the dates for your travel period before making plans.

Another cultural and historical point of interest is El Rancho at 45 East High Street in Moorpark, California. Its building was constructed in 1930, replacing an older wooden building that housed a silent movie theater. The silent movie theater was therefore part of the older building that El Rancho replaced.

Public Transportation

Moorpark Metrolink Station operates Monday through Friday and offers regular service from Oxnard to Los Angeles Union Station. Schedules may change, so check the latest times before departure.

Moorpark City Transit operates on a 15-mile fixed route. The information about rail and City Transit offers different planning details: for Metrolink, the operating days are specified; for City Transit, the route length is given. For specific trips, check the latest route and schedule information.

More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Port Hueneme, Thousand Oaks, Ojai, Camarillo, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Somis, Ventura

For the overview of the wider region: Ventura.