Santa Paula is a city in Ventura County, California. Situated amid the orchards of the Santa Clara River Valley, the city advertises itself to tourists as the "Citrus Capital of the World". Santa Paula was one of the early centers of California's petroleum industry. The population was 30,657 at the 2020 census, up from 29,321 at the 2010 census.

Santa Paula Canyon and Punch Bowls Trail is a 10.6 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Santa Paula, California that features a waterfall.

Santa Paula Creek flows through this picturesque park that is surrounded by rolling hills, rugged mountain peaks, citrus groves and avocado groves. The natural beauty of the terrain coupled with large mature shade trees make this a popular location for picnics, creek side camping, hiking, biking, or wilderness exploring.