Film and Photo Location

  • Film

    Rancho Camulos Museum has served as a sought after film and photography location since the early days of cinema, when D. W. Griffith filmed Mary Pickford here in Ramona.

    Today, the museum’s nine acre property features original adobe buildings, a historic chapel and schoolhouse, a picturesque grape arbor, a carriage house, and sweeping views of the Santa Clara Valley, all within the TMZ.

  • Photography

    Offering a timeless setting for photography, from romantic engagement sessions, to family portraits, holiday cards, or whatever your imagination can envision.

    Whether you are capturing a milestone, celebrating a season, or creating something entirely unique, the historic grounds bring warmth and character to every frame.

  • Additional Uses

    Rancho Camulos Museum also welcomes a variety of additional uses, from classic car club gatherings, Trafalgar Days celebrations, to Victorian picnics, and historical reenactments.

    The expansive grounds and preserved historic setting provide an authentic and memorable backdrop for themed events, heritage programs, and community gatherings of many kinds. Whether you are planning a specialty club event or a living history experience, the rancho offers a setting rich in character and tradition.

Contact us for more information about amenities and to arrange a site visit.

Wedding arch decorated with flowers on a brick porch in front of a house.
A group of people enjoying a outdoor gathering around a round table with a green tablecloth, set with water bottles and drinks, under a tree. Some are sitting and some are standing and talking in front of a historic building with palm trees in the ba
People standing at an outdoor buffet table with trays of food, overlooking a scenic landscape with mountains and palm trees.
Rusty vintage sign with the word "CAMULOS" hanging above a doorway with a wooden ceiling, in a building with white walls.
Aerial view of a lush green yard with a pond, trees, and a variety of houses and buildings, surrounded by mountains and a cloudy sky.
A garden with large succulents and agave plants in front of a white house with a small porch, trees, and cloudy sky.
Small rustic building with roof, a red mailbox, and a white post box, surrounded by dirt ground and trees, under a clear blue sky.
An elderly woman sitting on a vintage-style armchair with a yellow upholstered seat and back, wearing a black dress. She is holding a small item on her lap and looking to her right. To her right is another matching vintage armchair, and in front of h
People dressed in vintage clothing having a picnic outdoors under a large tree, with mountains and palm trees in the background.