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City	Mira Monte
State	California (CA)
County	Ventura County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.433606
Longitude	-119.285113
Population	6,618
Density	530.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	93023
Area Code	805
County Seat	Ventura
School District	Ojai Unified School District

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About Mira Monte, California

Mira Monte is a locality in Ventura County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,618. The population density is 530.7 people per km². Mira Monte is located at 34.4336°N, 119.2851°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93023.

Mira Monte emerges from the landscape as a quiet expanse where the golden light of the afternoon clings to the dry grasses of the hills. It lies 10.6 miles north of San Buenaventura, CA (from San Buenaventura, CA: bearing 2°T), and is situated 2.6 miles west-southwest of Ojai. The terrain defines itself through the presence of Long Valley, a gentle basin that catches the cooling shadows as the sun retreats. Only a mile away, the Ventura River carves a path through the earth, offering a ribbon of riparian life that persists even when the summer heat turns the surrounding slopes to a brittle, sun-bleached amber. To the west, the air carries a faint, salt-tinged memory of the ocean, even though the coastline remains several miles removed from the immediate horizon. Those who walk the land observe how the fog drift from the coast occasionally brushes against the ridges, momentarily softening the sharp edges of the terrain before the heat of the day burns it away.

Mira Monte maintains a rhythm dictated by the agricultural heritage and the steady, patient work of those who cultivate the soil. While the local economy has transitioned from its early agrarian roots, the character of the region remains tied to the land and the stewardship of the surrounding natural spaces. Residents often look toward the resources provided by the nearby Lake Casitas, which serves as a vital anchor for the local environment and the regional water table. The proximity to the Los Padres National Forest provides a rugged backdrop that influences the local perspective on land use and conservation. Commerce and daily life here are quiet, favoring an unhurried pace that values the preservation of the landscape over rapid, sprawling development.

Cultural life in Mira Monte finds its expression in the communal appreciation for the outdoors and the accessible beauty of the natural world. Hikers frequently gather at the trailhead of the Cozy Dell Trail, where the paths wind through the brush and offer a vantage point to survey the quiet reaches of the valley. The Ventura River Preserve stands as a testament to the local commitment to maintaining open spaces, serving as a primary destination for those who seek to observe the native flora and fauna in their undisturbed state. While the distant, snow-dusted peaks of the Sierra Nevada may appear as a hazy, jagged silhouette on the far horizon, the immediate focus remains on the local trails and the quiet intimacy of the valley. The spirit of the place is one of introspection, where the cycle of the seasons and the slow, shifting light dictate the cadence of the days.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ventura River Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 278° W
Ojai Meadows Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 040° NE
Water Conservation Mural (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 026° NE
Camp Comfort Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 114° SE
Rotary Community Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 070° E
Los Padres National Forest (National Forest) — 2.0 mi, 330° NW · 1.8M acres
Lake Casitas Recreation Area (Resource Management Area) — 2.1 mi, 246° SW
Ojai Valley Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 065° NE
Ojai Art Center Theater (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 069° E
Matilija Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 5.7 mi, 325° NW · 30k acres
Maricopa Majesty (Viewpoint) — 7.0 mi, 015° N
Sespe Creek, California Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 9.3 mi, 028° NE · 8,787 acres
Sespe Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 9.8 mi, 022° N · 220k acres
Kellogg Park Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 9.9 mi, 184° S
Junipero Serra (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 184° S
Mission Cross (Monument) — 10.3 mi, 184° S
The Livery Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 10.5 mi, 183° S
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 10.5 mi, 239° SW · 8,946 acres
The Glitter Barn (Arts Centre) — 10.5 mi, 181° S
Century Theatres (Cinema) — 10.5 mi, 182° S
Latitudes Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.6 mi, 183° S
Surrendered Echoes Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.6 mi, 184° S
Mission San Buenaventura Museum and Gift Shop (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 184° S
Museum of Ventura County (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 184° S
A J Comstock Fire Museum (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 184° S
Cannon (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 182° S
Dudley House (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 167° S
Los Padres Other (National Forest) — 11.9 mi, 259° W · 895 acres
Channel Islands National Park (National Park) — 12.8 mi, 175° S · 315k acres
Alcazar Theater (Cinema) — 13.5 mi, 260° W

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