About Santa Paula

Santa Paula, nicknamed the "Citrus Capital of the World", is located in Ventura County, California. The initial headquarters for the Union Oil Company of California, the city was one of the earliest centers of the state giant petroleum industry. Most of the city's economy is based around the growing of oranges, lemons and avocados. The businesses located in Santa Paula are mostly clothing stores, novelty shops and restaurants that are locally owned. Many movies such as Joe Dirt, Georgia Rule, Leave It to Beaver, and Mr.Woodcock were filmed in Santa Paula. The California Oil Museum is located in Santa Paula's historic Union Oil building. Famous people with ties to the community include actor Steve McQueen and former Major League Baseball player Jim Colborn.

-- Latest Update 2010/06/07 by Mclaren105