Thousand Oaks

Home to a population of over 125K citizens, Thousand Oaks is the largest city in Conejo Valley. This highly desirable community is just an hour up the 101 Freeway from Los Angeles. Thousand Oaks has all of the resources and conveniences of a large city, but manages to avoid the traffic and parking issues that come with it… It’s the epitome of easy living.

 

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Nature

The name “Thousand Oaks” was no mistake. It actually lives up its name, brimming with stoic Oak trees as far as one could tell. Located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks lies against the Santa Monica Mountains and has 150 miles of trails for hiking, biking, or leisurely weekend strolls. Thousand Oaks, prides itself on dedicating over 15,000 acres of its land to publicly owned, green, open space.

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Lifestyle

Thousand Oaks, although quiet, certainly isn’t slow. The Civic Arts plaza offers regular engagement with the arts, showcasing a wide range of events, from symphony orchestra concerts to musicals. You can enjoy a satisfying weekend at the Oaks Mall with diverse dining options, endless shopping destinations, and the AMC theatre.

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History

Early Beginnings

The Chumash people were the first to inhabit this area almost 10,000 years ago. They had villages, settlements, and Summer encampments in various locations across the Conejo Valley. To learn more about the Chumash, visit the Chumash Indian Museum. It’s dedicated to preserving Chumash culture and history, and promoting their present-day influence. Spanish colonizers first came to this land in 1542, and claimed it for themselves. Over the course of the 19th century, colonizers battled with the Chumash over land. In 1803, the land was named Conejo Valley, due to its abundance of rabbits. The area began to grow in the 1870s, when it became a rest area along the stagecoach route from San Francisco to Los Angeles. You can still visit the Historical Stagecoach Inn today! It was the first business Venture in Conejo Valley.

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Hollywood Destination

During the early 20th century, the movie industry became a big part of the community. Jungleland USA, an extravagant animal theme park, put Thousand Oaks on the map, attracting Hollywood directors and filmmakers. It was home to Leo the Lion of the MGM logo. Hundreds of movies were filmed in Thousand Oaks, featuring actors Elvis Presely, John Wayne, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, and many more!

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