Exterior view of the Rancho Camulos Adobe in Santa Paula. Established by Ygnacio Del Valle in 1853, the Camulos Adobe was once part of a 48,000 acre Mexican land grant deeded to Ygnacio's father Antonio Del Valle in 1839. The Del Valle Family was prominent both before and after statehood and was famous for its generous hospitality. Rancho Camulos remained in the Del Valle family until 1924 when it was sold to August Ru¨bel, whose heirs are the current owners. Now as a museum and historic landmark, the site serves as a living history museum and educational center dedicated to preserving the cultural legacy of the Rancho period in California history. On the grounds are 15 structures, including a 20 room casa grande adobe, a private chapel and brick fountain, a Spanish Colonial Revival adobe, a brick winery, barn, and a bunk house.
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