Camarillo, California Short-Term Rental Market
Camarillo STRs averaged $293/night at 61.7% occupancy in April 2026, with average monthly revenue up 8.5% year-over-year.
Quick Answer: Camarillo, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Ventura/Oxnard market area is 71%. average monthly revenue in the Ventura/Oxnard market area is $6,550. average daily rate in the Ventura/Oxnard market area is $333. the top operator in the Ventura/Oxnard market area is SunnyDays with 94 listings. market score is 62/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Ventura/Oxnard regional market, which includes Camarillo. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Camarillo.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Camarillo, a Ventura County city of 70,186 residents approximately 50 miles northwest of Los Angeles, hosts a Southern California STR market driven by proximity to the coast, the US-101 corridor between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, and demand from the Camarillo Premium Outlets — one of the largest outlet centers in the region. The active STR inventory totals approximately 2,359 listings: 1,996 entire-place properties (84.6%), 361 private rooms (15.3%), and 2 shared rooms. By bedroom count: 1-bedroom (912 listings), 2-bedroom (486), 3-bedroom (505), 4-bedroom (328), and 5-bedroom or more (127). Channel distribution shows 1,241 listings on Airbnb only, 980 on both Airbnb and VRBO, and 138 on VRBO only. The average daily rate in April 2026 was $293, and average occupancy was 61.7%, producing a RevPAR of $180.63. Year-over-year, occupancy declined 0.6 percentage points and ADR fell 1.8%, yet average monthly revenue rose 8.5%, pointing to a mix shift toward higher-revenue property types. The overall investment score is 61.6 out of 100, with a notably high seasonality score of 83.4 and a regulation score of 70.4 reflecting the city’s permissive regulatory posture.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 53% |
| Feb | 62% |
| Mar | 64% |
| Apr | 62% |
| May | 62% |
| Jun | 70% |
| Jul | 73% |
| Aug | 69% |
| Sep | 59% |
| Oct | 58% |
| Nov | 58% |
| Dec | 57% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Ventura/Oxnard market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Ventura/Oxnard market as a whole, which includes Camarillo, so these counts are not Camarillo-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SunnyDays | 94 | 1,930 | ★ 4.67 |
| 2 | Remax Gold Coast | 47 | 2,488 | ★ 4.80 |
| 3 | Evolve | 24 | 814 | ★ 4.66 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 23 | 1,729 | ★ 4.54 |
| 5 | 5star West Beach Properties | 22 | 1,881 | ★ 4.92 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 52.6% |
| vrbo | 5.8% |
| both | 41.5% |
Home Value Trends (Camarillo)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Camarillo is one of the most permissive STR markets in California. The city has not adopted a dedicated short-term-rental ordinance, and STRs are neither banned nor subject to a unit cap. Approximately 80 to 145 active listings operate under the city’s general home-based business rules. Operators must obtain a Home Occupation Permit from the Community Development Department and a city business tax certificate. The permit fee is not published in the current data. The primary tax obligation is Camarillo’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) of 9% on stays of 30 days or less (Municipal Code Ch. 3.16 / Sec. 3.16.030), which operators must register for, collect, and remit monthly. There is no documented annual night cap, owner-occupancy requirement, or primary-residence requirement at the city level. Enforcement is rated minimal. Note: Ventura County’s Temporary Rental Unit (TRU) ordinance, which requires a county TRU permit, county business license, and owner primary residence for homeshares, applies only to unincorporated Ventura County — it does NOT apply within Camarillo city limits. Investors should confirm current requirements directly with Camarillo Community Development (805-388-5360) and the Business Tax Division (805-388-5330), as California cities can adopt new STR rules quickly. HOA and CC&R restrictions may also apply at the property level.
Market Comparison
The US STR market median occupancy is approximately 55% and median ADR approximately $220. Camarillo’s April 2026 occupancy of 61.7% exceeds the national median, and the $293 ADR is well above it, reflecting Southern California’s premium pricing environment. The July peak of 72.9% occupancy would rank among the top-performing months for any non-resort California market. Professionally managed listings average $400/night, 82% above the national median ADR and 37% above the local all-listings average — underscoring the outsized returns available to well-positioned operators. On the operator side, SunnyDays leads with 94 listings and 1,930 reviews at a 4.67 average rating. Remax Gold Coast holds 47 listings with 2,488 reviews at a 4.80 rating. Evolve manages 24 listings at a 4.66 rating. These top three operators collectively hold 165 listings, approximately 7% of the 2,359-listing market. The market remains largely independently operated.
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