Nestled inside a beautiful valley in Southeastern Ventura Countty, Moorpark provides breathtaking mountain vistas and a charming balance of city and country life. Only 50 miles Northwest of L.A., Moorpark is a pleasant commute via the conveniently located train. It is also only minutes from the San Fernando Valley and beaches.

This small city of 12.24 square miles packs a lot of lush green space. The outstanding park system boasts 17 separate and immaculately maintained parks. The community spirit is evident in the clean and landscaped parks daily, but also in the variety of events hosted by the city year-round. This charming city is quickly becoming an epicenter for the environmentally conscious.

In addition to strolling the lovely parks and utilizing state-of-the-art sports facilities, Moorpark also has access to biking, hiking, and horseback riding trails. These trails meander into unspoiled mountain reserves. There are also dazzling marinas to the west and snow-capped mountains to the northeast.

With Moorpark being so attractive to businesses, shopping opportunities abound. Residents and visitors delight in the unique and creative shopping experience found in Moorpark. The fantastic shopping is rivaled only by the divine variety of dining opportunities.

Moonpark Unified School District encompasses six elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and Moorpark College. Well known for it's superior educational opportunities, Moorpark's Academic Decathlon Team has received numerous national championship titles.

The numerous award-winning schools draw many families to the area. If quality education is a priority for you, look no further. Indeed, Moorpark's educational programs are among the best in the whole country.

Moorpark College also ranks among the best in the nation. Their physics and astronomy departments are home to the county's only public observatory. California State University at Northridge, California Lutheran University, and California State University at Channel Islands are all also within an easy commute.

Old Town Moorpark is the area which surrounds High Street. This is the historic center of Moorpark. One of the features of this neighborhood are the pepper trees lining the street, planted by Robert Poindexter, the original city planner. The High Street Arts Center is also found here, along with plethora of restaurants and businesses.

Mountain Meadows and Peach Hill These charming neighborhoods lays south of the Arroyo Simi. Most of the homes here are newer, built within the last 30 years. Along with the city's largest park, Arroyo Vista, many other parks, the highschool, and the largest part of Moorpark's population can be found in these neighborhoods.

Campus Park: Moorpark College is the standout landmark of this neighborhood. There are substantial developments here around Moorpark Country Club.

The family-friendly communities offer residents the choice of single-family homes, condominiums, or townhouses. Moorpark real estate is a mixture of stunning homes ranging from quaint single-family homes to large, luxurious estates.

If a tight-knit, family-oriented community boasting lush parks and exquisitely planned neighborhoods, high caliber schools, clean air, and a low crime rate are what you are looking for, Moorpark is your answer. When you see how affordable the houses are in this superb area, you will grab your piece of splender.