Rancho Camulos is a Spanish Colonial Revival landmark in Piru, Ventura County, California, and a filming location for Ramona (1910). Built in 1853, it was designed by Ygnacio del Valle, and is a National Historic Landmark.
Location: Piru, Ventura County, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Piru
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2420, SRC-2421, SRC-3835, SRC-3836 - Built in 1853
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2422, SRC-2421 - Designed by Ygnacio del Valle
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2423, SRC-2421, SRC-2420 - Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2420, SRC-2422 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2420, SRC-2423, SRC-3836, SRC-3835 - Appeared in Ramona (movie, 1910)
confidence 70/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2420, SRC-2424, SRC-4160, SRC-4161, SRC-7410
Evidence & sources
- SRC-2420 — Rancho Camulos – Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2421 — Rancho Camulos: A Comprehensive History — National Register of Historic Places Nomination (San Buenaventura Research Associates, 1996) (Tier 2, nomination; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2422 — Rancho Camulos Museum — About the Museum (official) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2423 — Rancho Camulos Museum — Ventura County Museums (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2424 — Today In SCV History: April 2, 1910 — 'Ramona' Wraps Up Production (KHTS / hometownstation.com) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3835 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3836 — ranchocamulos.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4160 — ranchocamulos.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4161 — kclu.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7410 — The best kept secret in Southern California: From Mexican land grant to “Ramona” to landmark — VC Reporter (Tier 2, outlet; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ramona filmed?
Rancho Camulos, in Piru, Ventura County, California, is a real-world filming location used for Ramona.
Who designed Rancho Camulos?
Rancho Camulos was designed by Ygnacio del Valle.
Where is Rancho Camulos located?
Rancho Camulos is located in Piru, Ventura County, California.