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FillmoreFillmore, California
Half a day is enough: walk the historic downtown, eat at a local spot, then move on to Santa Paula or Ventura. Not a base.
Fillmore is a small agricultural town at the foot of the Topatopa Mountains, founded in 1887 when the Southern Pacific railroad arrived. Its historic downtown, rebuilt after the 1994 Northridge earthquake, has been used in Hollywood films. Most visitors stop for an hour or two on the way through the Santa Clara River Valley.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, 35+ °C)
- Airports
- LAX · BUR · OXR
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Fillmore911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Fillmore Police Department (non-emergency)805-524-2233
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Fillmore, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyFillmore is a quiet agricultural town with low crime.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 805-524-2233 Fillmore Police Department (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckLAX Los Angeles International (About 1 h 15 min drive (check traffic)).
- Getting aroundA car is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealDinner at a sit-down restaurant$15–25
- Street or quick mealBurger or sandwich lunch$10–15
- BeerBeer (pint)$5–8
- Budget bedMotel double room (Best Western La Posada), a night, per roomUS$100
- Mid-range bedMotel double room (Best Western La Posada), a night, per roomUS$130
- High-end bedMotel double room (Best Western La Posada), a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LAX Los Angeles International (About 1 h 15 min drive (check traffic)) · BUR Hollywood Burbank (About 50 min drive) · OXR Oxnard (About 30 min drive; limited flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fillmore: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is essential. The town is small enough to walk the downtown strip, but there is no public transport within Fillmore. Parking is free on Main Street.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
CA-126 west, about 15 min drive
California Oil Museum and downtown; combine with Fillmore for a half-day loop.
Ventura
goDoor to door: 30 min
CA-126 west, about 25 min drive
Beach, pier and Mission San Buenaventura.
Los Padres National Forest (Sespe Wilderness)
goDoor to door: 1 h
CA-33 north from Ventura, about 45 min drive
Hiking and hot springs; check road conditions.
Malibu
cautionDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
CA-126 east to I-5 south then CA-1 west, about 1 h drive
Traffic on weekends can double the drive.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown / Ventura Street
The only motel cluster; walkable to the historic strip.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room (Best Western La Posada)1 × 1 night × US$130 | US$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Gas from LAX to Fillmore and back (about 160 km)1 × US$25 | US$25 |
| Lunch downtown2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$43 |
| Trip total≈ US$234 per person per day, bed included | US$468 |
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2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Burger or sandwich lunch | $10–15 |
| Dinner at a sit-down restaurant | $15–25 |
| Beer (pint) | $5–8 |
| Motel room per night | $100–160 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $4–5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Fillmore & Western Railway has been inactive since 2021; check if excursions have resumed.
- Summer heat can exceed 38 °C (100 °F); carry water.Summer heat can exceed 100 °F (38 °C); carry water.
- Downtown shops and restaurants may close early on weekdays.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Fillmore Police Department (non-emergency)
- 805-524-2233
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Fillmore Police (non-emergency)805-524-2233
Embassy
The nearest consulates are in Los Angeles (about 1 h drive).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- LAX → Fillmore by car: about 1 h 15 min, tolls optional (check)
- Fillmore → Santa Paula by car: about 15 min
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- Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
- How much? — How much? (how much)
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom? (where is the restroom)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Fillmore. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, 35+ °C) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the historic downtown, Fillmore & Western Railway (if active), and Los Padres National Forest trailheads.
- Eat pages with last-order times for the three main restaurants.
- Golden-hour and hostile arrival fixtures for the motel and the downtown strip.
Sources
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