Olivas Adobe Historical Site Review

The Olivos Adobe is a great way to learn more about the rancho period in California history.
For many years I taught fourth grade in Ventura, and went here on a field trip. It was great. If visiting this beautiful site as a tourist, try to go on a day when a docent can share the ranches rich past. The rooms are furnished much as they were in the 1800's. The dining room is furnished by the Fleishman family of the famous margarine and yeast products who used it as a hunting lodge.
It is well worth a visit followed by a lovely lunch at the nearby Ventura harbor.

Fascinating, very informative and quite fun. Ot was very interesting learning the history of the area.

Cool place. there are showers here n a lot of cool stuff at the marina, there's a really cool statue on the beach too

Great place for a wedding if you don't mind getting your shoes dirty.

Beautiful place for events! If invited to a function here I recommend closed-toed shoes. Mostly dirt not paved, and outdoor.

Amazing culturally and historically significant place. This is a well preserved Rancho that can be hired for private use. There is ample parking, restrooms, a historic home with furnishings and a large court yard. We visited when they were having a special event so we were lucky enough to learn about the types of activities that the locals did back in the day. We also got to see some great live music and mariachi.

My first bird watching experience with the Audubon Society. Very beautiful area with a ton of bird species.

A very casual experience of early California history. What is great about this little museum is that there is nothing flashy - just real life for a real family many years ago. Well worth an hour or two!

I want when I was in fifth grade..........when my family and I Went.
My mom and I attack by it

Old historic home and monument which is a tourist attraction.

Nice historical place to visit. Go on weekend so you can get the tour.

Visited for a concert, was a nice location with good sound quality. Took a brief tour of the historic ranch and was interesting.

Nice little historic spot here in Ventura, roam the grounds of this well preserved Adobe home and learn about life living there in the old days. They offer tours on certain days or you can go anytime and read the information signs throughout the property. Very interesting.

It was a harder hike with a unique view. There's also a natural hot spring there as well. If you are looking for some good cardio for a hike then this is right for you, it's steep and long enough to do just that

Very very very far! Lol I'm a school bus driver and the Private school I drive for went to this park on Tuesday. The drive was pretty good not too much traffic but it was extremely far! Was a good breezy day just the right temperature. Very nice park

A great day was spent there with my daughter and her fourth grade class. It is definitely worth seeing and everyone should go

Interesting bit of local history. The Adobe was the home of a large and the center of a huge, long gone, land grant.

I've lived in Ventura most of my life, this location famous for being haunted, been on TV for that. One of the oldest familys of the area from earliest times of city's beginning.

Fun experience! Enjoyed going with my son and his 5th grade class. Will be bringing my whole family soon.

If you have the chance to go to a music event here. GO! Iconic with rich history. You can feel it when you look around. Great historic venu

Came here for their fall festival. Lots of traditional dancers, food truck for lunch, exhibits for the kids, and access to the historic house.

Always a fun time. Secluded, quiet, very well preserved and very accessible both the grounds and the inside of the adobe. Great staff.

If you want ghosts you'll feel and see them here serene

Such a great event! Concert under that stars was marvelous!

Great place for some quick history and outdoor time.

Good historical home from early California mission days.

At the edge of history,the Adobe holds on,screaming to the true natives thrive!!

Neat little piece of history. Needs help in maintaining the grounds. Great tour. Clean bathrooms. Lovely area.

Old Adobe ranch house on the golf course seen ghost at the place I live near there

It was Great.. Had fun on the history lesson given by Ernie, whom ran our tour.. Full information and very calm to all people. Wish I could do it again soon...

Definitely do the guided tour. It was very interesting and the tour guide was quite knowledgeable.

We took the family tour for $10 and had Marsha for a guide whom I cannot recommend enough. She knew her history and made an execellent presentation, answered our questions,and was very enthusiastic. Olivas Adobe is not a "must see" if you are in the area for only a day, but for those who want to learn about the CA history, or have a little more time to enjoy, it was very informative. For locals who are interested in the history of the tri-county region, I recommend it highly, similar to La Purisima mission though about 1/4 the size and scale. Tickets are $3ea or $10 for family.

Kids had a blast, and was interesting for me as well

This was a music under the stars event. Absolutely wonderful time. Great music at an historical site. Heaven!

The tour guides we're super nice and very knowledgeable.

The parking was easy. They have tables for 4 or more that you can rent or bring your own chair. Alcohol and non alcoholic drinks are available to purchase plus snacks. The seating is in a nice enclosed area with a stage for the band. It was nice and cool under the stars to listen to a great band and enjoy the food we brought in a relaxing setting.

Great experience at one of the oldest Adobe Ranchos in Ventura County. The live experience allows kids hands on opportunities to see and experience the Adobe.

It was very comforting and hade a great time...really liked the place

It was Great.. Had fun on the history lesson given by the guide who ran our tour.. Full information and very calm to all people. Wish I could do it again soon...