The Citrus Classic Balloon Festival is easily accessible via Hwy 405/5 and Hwy 101 to Hwy 126. Exact street location is: 18249 East Telegraph Road, Santa Paula CA 93060.

Directions

Directions traveling Hwy 126 West
Reaching Santa Paula, at traffic light intersection with 76 Gas Station, exit right onto Hallock Dr. At end of Hallock, turn left onto East Telegraph Rd. to access Parking Lot A ($7 per car*) or Municipal Lot 1 (free with shuttle, 3 miles west).

Directions traveling Hwy 126 East
Reaching Santa Paula, pass Tenth St. Exit. Take next Exit at traffic light intersection with Shell Gas Station. Turn right at light onto Hallock Dr. Just pass the Shell station, turn left into Parking Lot B ($7 per car*). For free municipal parking, exit at Tenth St. Turn left off ramp, pass under highway. Continue straight through light past Ventura St. Turn left at sign into Municipal Lot 2 (City Parking); or continue straight through Main St. light, turn left into Municipal Lot 3(Railroad Ave.)

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Parking & Shuttle Services

Municipal Lots: FREE all dates with FREE Shuttles (Lot 1 & 2)
Lots are less than 3 miles from festival gates. Asphalt surface with lighting at night.
- Harding Park: Boys & Girls Club 1300 E. Harvard Blvd. (1)
- City Parking Mill & Ventura Ave.(2)

Festival Parking Lots (A, B and C)
These are the closest, and most conveniently located to the festival. All are located within walking distance of the Classic. Lots are staffed with festival volunteers and lighted. A FREE courtesy shuttle is provided across the highway.
FRIDAY KIDS DISCOVERY FEST: Parking is FREE from 6:30 am until 3:00 pm (Lot A only. Cars must vacate by 4pm)
FRIDAY EVENING GLOW: Parking is $7 per car or truck, $10 more than 5 passengers, $12 for RVs (All festival lots starting at 3:00 pm)
EARLY RISERS SATURDAY: Parking is FREE from 6:30 am until 10 am (Lot B only).
ALL-SATURDAY PARKING PASS Valid til 11:30 pm. $7 per car or truck, $10 more than 5 passengers, $12 for RVs as space allows.

Handicapped Parking: Available in Lot H for fee (closest to festival) or in all free municipal lots with handicap-accessible shuttle buses
* To better accommodate our visitors, Parking Lot H is closest to the entry gate and designated for Handicapped Parking. To enter, vehicles must display the official state-issued Handicap Placard. No exceptions. It is a gravel lot, but an asphalt area immediately preceding Lot H is available for unloading wheelchairs, walkers and passengers. Festival Parking fees noted above apply.
* Handicapped parking is also available in the free municipal parking lots. Shuttle buses can accommodate wheelchairs.



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Origin-Specific Directions

FROM LOS ANGELES: 405N to 5N to 126 West
Take 5N towards Magic Mountain. Take 126 West Exit 1 ½ miles after Magic Mountain. Continue on 126 West for 30 miles. Reaching Santa Paula, at traffic light intersection with 76 Gas Station, exit right onto Hallock Dr. At end of Hallock, turn left onto East Telegraph Rd. to access Parking Lot A ($7 per car*) or Municipal Lot 1 (free with shuttle, 3 miles west).

FROM LOS ANGELES: 405N to 101N to VENTURA to 126 East
Take Victoria Ave. Exit in Ventura. Turn right onto Victoria. After 3 miles take 126 East. Then. . .

FROM LOS ANGELES: 405N to 101N to CAMARILLO to 126 East
(less traffic than above)
Take Central Avenue exit in Camarillo. Turn right onto Central. At end, turn right onto Vineyard. Continue to stop light. Turn left onto Hwy. 118/Wells Road. Continue over bridge, turn right onto 126 East. Then. . .

FROM SANTA BARBARA & POINTS NORTH: 101S to VENTURA to 126 East
On 101S, watch for Seaward Ave. Exit. After Seaward, bear right and watch for 126 East Exit. Merge onto 126 East. Then. . .

. . .on Hwy 126 Eastbound . .reaching Santa Paula, pass Tenth St. Exit. Take next Exit at traffic light intersection with Shell Gas Station. Turn right at light onto Hallock Dr. Just pass the Shell station, turn left into Parking Lot B ($7 per car*). For free municipal parking, exit at Tenth St. Turn left off ramp, pass under highway. Continue straight through light past Ventura St. Turn left at sign into Municipal Lot 2; or continue continue straight through light and turn left into Municipal Lot 3 at Railroad Ave.

FROM OJAI, CA
Take the 150 from Ojai into Santa Paula. Once you reach downtown Santa Paula, the 150 turns into Tenth Street. Watch the traffic lights, and at the intersection of 150/Tenth Street and Harvard Ave., turn left onto Harvard. Continue straight past 12th St. Turn right into Municipal Lot 1 (free with shuttle, 3 miles from festival) or continue straight over Santa Paula Creek. Turn right into Parking Lot A ($7 per car*, closest to festival, walkable).

DIRECTIONS TO VENTURA RANCH KOA
     
From Highway 126 take the 10th Street/Highway 150 exit into Santa Paula. Continue through the city of Santa Paula, approximately 7 miles north towards Ojai. Stay in the right hand lane as 10th Street/Highway 150 splits. At the second Steckel County Park entrance, make a right on Mupu Road, and a right on Pine Grove Road. Proceed to the KOA entrance.
 


 
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