 Backcountry adventure at its best - enjoy the thrill of being out in the California countryside, unique views of some of the earliest oil wells in the US, and the beauty of our local ranches! To start, tour the birthplace of Union Oil - The Santa Paula Oil Museum built in 1893. View Discovering Black Gold, the famous mural painted by town artists as a tribute to the discovery of local oil.
Next, onto the backcountry! Enjoy the rolling hills, mountain views, lush agricultural vistas and warm sun from your open-air jeep. Catch glimpses of local wildlife: coyotes, hawks, road runners, quail, and rabbits. Find oil seeping from rocks and smell the sulfur fumes. Explore the original, 1840's hand-dug wells, authentic rig equipment and natural oil seeps. One last stop for our photo buffs: a panoramic view of the blue Pacific Ocean, sandstone mountains, and green valley floors! |
