Casitas Springs, California Explained

Official Name:Casitas Springs, California
Pushpin Map:California#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:California
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Ventura
Population As Of:1999
Population Total:1,038
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Elevation Ft:289
Coordinates:34.3714°N -119.3064°W
Area Code:805
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:240315

Casitas Springs (; Casitas, Spanish for "little houses") is an unincorporated community in Ventura County, California, located east of Lake Casitas. It is an old community which was recorded as Arroyo de Las Casitas (“creek of the little houses”) in 1864. It has a population of 1,038 as of 1999, down from 1,090 in 1990 Census.[1] Casitas Springs is located along California State Route 33 2miles south of Oak View.

It is known for its groves of eucalyptus trees along the highway.[2]

History

The community was first recorded in 1864 under the name Arroyo de Las Casitas (“creek of the little houses”).[3]

The same 2005 winter storms that damaged nearby La Conchita, California also damaged Casitas Springs.

Economy

The oldest, most rural winery in Ventura County is near the community.[4]

Notable people

See also

Notes and References

  1. Capace, Nancy (1999). Encyclopedia of California. Somerset Publishers. Page 197. .
  2. Strong, Kathy (2011). Southern California Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Unique Places. Rowman & Littlefield. Page 39. .
  3. Capace, Nancy (1999). Encyclopedia of California. North American Book Dist LLC. Page 197. .
  4. Web site: Old Creek Ranch Winery owners sue Ventura County over decision on land-use violations. Wilson. Kathleen. Ventura County Star. en. 2020-01-08.
  5. News: Brandt . Libertina . June 23, 2022 . Johnny Cash’s Former California Home Lists for $1.795 Million . 2022-06-24 . Global Mansion . en-US.