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Santa Paula has often been described as a quaint town, boasting a main street reminiscent of Middle America but with a Mexican flavor.

In contrast to many Southern California cities which have grown into massive metropolitan areas teeming with people, highways, and buildings, Santa Paula is an oasis of tranquility nestled between large greenbelts of citrus and avocado orchards.

Unlike neighboring cities such as Oxnard and Ventura, Santa Paula suffers from very little traffic.

City roads are free of congestion, and drivers on the Santa Paula Freeway ( SR 126 ) only experience traffic in the event of a major accident.

However, despite the city's lower population and semi-rural setting, Santa Paula is generally bustling with life.

People are always out and about, walking, socializing, or playing sports at the city's public parks.