The Grove

The Grove is a gated 55+ active adult community in Camarillo, California, built by Shea Homes on 83 acres tucked into the Camarillo Hills of Ventura County. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean — less than 30 minutes away — and the Santa Susana Mountains to the north, the community offers a rural, peaceful ambiance with year-round mild coastal weather, while sitting just off the 101 Freeway for easy access to Los Angeles (about an hour south) and Santa Barbara (about an hour north). The community is organized into three distinct neighborhoods with different home styles and price points. Pomelo at The Grove offers attached duplex-style homes in five plans ranging from 1,519 to 1,908 square feet, with two to three bedrooms, dens, 2.5 to 3 baths, and attached two-car garages; Pomelo has sold out. Citron at The Grove features single-family homes in four floor plans from 1,839 to 2,478 square feet, also with two to three bedrooms and dens. Flora at The Grove is the premium single-family collection, with four plans ranging from 2,387 to 2,943 square feet, two to three bedrooms, and up to four baths. Interiors may include cathedral ceilings, hardwood flooring, walk-in closets, granite kitchen counters, islands, large windows, and front porches or back patios. All 281 planned homes are single-level living designed around a low-maintenance lifestyle. The centerpiece of the community is a 4,900-square-foot resort-style recreation center with a gathering room, library, media lounge, and fitness center. Outdoor amenities include a pool, spa, cabanas, patio, outdoor kitchen with fireplace, bocce courts, and pickleball courts. The property is threaded with an extensive network of walking trails, scenic lookout points, pocket parks, sustainably landscaped open space, and a dedicated dog park. A putting green adds a casual golf option on-site, and multiple nearby courses — Las Posas Country Club, Spanish Hills Country Club, Sterling Hills Golf Club, and Camarillo Springs Golf Course — provide serious play within a short drive. HOA dues vary by neighborhood, with Citron and Pomelo homeowners paying slightly more than Flora to cover shared greenbelts and sitting areas. Dues cover the gated entry, private streets, common area maintenance, and the recreation center. Camarillo itself offers a charming Old Town, Camarillo Premium Outlets (160+ stores), Mission Oaks Park, Camarillo Grove Park, and a mix of local dining. Daily conveniences including Vons, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe's, and Ralphs are close at hand, along with St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo and larger medical centers in Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura. Construction began in 2020 and the community remains in active build-out, with Flora and Citron offering new-build opportunities alongside resales.