Costco to open Camarillo store Oct. 30 after legal fight ends

Costco will open a new 160,000-square-foot warehouse in Camarillo, California, on Oct. 30, following years of litigation that delayed the project. The store includes a gas station, pharmacy, and expanded product offerings. The Camarillo Planning Commission approved the project in 2023, but a community group sued the city in 2024 over alleged environmental review failures. Courts ultimately ruled in the city's favor, ending the legal battle earlier this year. The new store aims to reduce "retail leakage" to neighboring cities and offers a lower sales tax rate of 7.25% compared to Oxnard's 9.25%. Some residents remain concerned about potential traffic congestion on nearby Ventura Boulevard.