Meiners Oaks, California
Meiners Oaks is a community of 3,934 people in Ventura County, California.
Why visit Meiners Oaks
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Charles M. Pratt House, Ojai Valley Historical Museum, Daly Ranch Park and Libbey Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in Meiners Oaks
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About Meiners Oaks
Meiners Oaks is an unincorporated community lying west of the city of Ojai in Ventura County, California, United States. The population was 3,911 at the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Meiners Oaks as a census-designated place (CDP).
From the Wikipedia article Meiners Oaks, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks8
Charles M. Pratt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places
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St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Former Catholic chapel located in Ojai, in Ventura County of southern California
St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel (Ojai, California)
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
Taormina
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
French Norman architectural style retirement community established by Theosophists in 1967.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Ojai Pickleball
Park · 1.5 mi
401 South Ventura Street, Ojai
08:30-11:30,14:30-18:30
Restaurants and cafes40
Hip Vegan
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
201 N. Montgomery St, Ojai
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Topa Topa Brewing Co.
Bar and pub · 1.6 mi
Mo-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Ojai Tortilla House
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
104 North Signal Street
28 more on the map.
History
German native John Meiners had immigrated to America in 1848 and established a successful brewing operation in Milwaukee. In the 1870s, he acquired the land that would become Meiners Oaks as payment for a debt. When a friend and business associate, Edward D. Holton, travelled through California and investigated the land, Meiners learned that he had acquired one of the largest oak groves on flat ground in southern California. Upon arriving in person, Meiners also found the climate agreeable, and established a ranch. Several hundred acres, north of the oak grove, were used quite successfully to grow lemons, oranges, plums, apricots and apples, as well as oats, wheat, barley and more. Meiners lived on his ranch intermittently until his death in 1898.
From the History section of Meiners Oaks, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship15
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Healthcare1
Map of Meiners Oaks
136 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 34°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 36°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 39°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 41°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 46°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 50°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 45°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 37°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 33°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ojai Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ventura County has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-18: Sandy Fire (Fire)
- 2024-11-06: Mountain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Santa Paula Airport (SZP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- San Buenaventura (Ventura) 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Santa Paula 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Carpinteria 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Oxnard 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Fillmore 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Channel Islands Beach 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Camarillo 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Port Hueneme 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Moorpark 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Santa Barbara 26 mi west, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ojai Valley Museum 2014 02, Patrick Pelletier, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Front elevation, 1908-1911 Charles Millard Pratt House, Nordhoff (Ojai), California (NYDA.1987.003.00121), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
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