The Conejo Valley
About The Conejo Valley
A true breath of fresh air, the Conejo Valley is considered a premier family destination with a sunny Southern California vibe and stunning mountain landscapes to make for endless outdoor adventures. At about 900 feet above sea level, and nestled against the Santa Monica Mountains, the Conejo Valley straddles both Los Angeles and Ventura counties and encompasses several cities including Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Lake Sherwood, Westlake Village, Oak Park, and Agoura Hills. And each of the communities within the region offer something for everyone, with living options that range from luxury estates and suburban neighborhoods, to rural areas where you can relax in peace and quiet. Prospective homebuyers who are looking to settle down in a safe, clean, spacious place that offers comfortable weather and convenient access to some of the best schools, shopping, and fine dining in the country, find what they are looking for in this stunning area. If you like big city amenities with a small town feel, then this may be the area for you!
Homebuyers will find that home prices are significantly lower in the Conejo Valley cities that are within Ventura County including Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Lake Sherwood, and Oak Park. In these areas you will get a nicer house with a bigger backyard for a better price, and you will also paying less in sales tax because Ventura County is currently 7.25% vs LA County’s 9.5%! That can really add up over time!
Scenic Environment
Conejo Valley's scenic environment is tough to beat. With its jaw dropping views, near perfect weather, and easy access to nearby beaches, the Conejo Valley could easily be considered one of the prettiest places in Southern California. There are over 150 miles of public multi-use trails surrounding the Conejo Valley and hundreds of miles more in the neighboring Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Business Opportunities
All Conejo Valley cities located within Ventura County offer your business everything it needs and everything your employees want. Rarely does a business location provide the unique combination of infrastructure, skilled workforce, financial stability, market access, affordability and the quality of life that’s available in Ventura County. The EDC-VC is the business resource for companies of all sizes doing business in Ventura County. EDC-VC promotes jobs and economic growth to maintain the county’s economic vitality through these key programs and services: Business consulting and workshops, loans, manufacturing outreach program, G.E.T. Trade, the how-to on international trade.
Friendly Community
In addition to being one of the friendliest places to raise a family, the Conejo Valley School District is one of the best in the state. It also tops the list of Districts with the Best Teachers, and Best Districts for Athletes. And, if you prefer to send your child to a private school, the Conejo Valley has incredible options as well. But, the point is, you don’t have to! Public schools in the Conejo Valley are fantastic. And what’s more – all public schools here are School of Choice, which means you don’t have to attend the school you are assigned to based on your address. This flexibility offers discerning parents the opportunity to have more control over how they want to raise their kids, and it a selling point for those who value education.
FUN FACTS
Conejo Valley entertains over 15,000 visitors each year over four days at an annual celebration called Conejo Valley Days in celebration of the areas rich heritage and volunteer spirit. With carnival rides, live entertainment, local vendors, arts & crafts, games, food and wonderful community involvement, it is truly a long-standing celebration perfect for the entire family. And it provides a great source of fundraising for so many worthy services and projects in the community.
About Thousand Oaks
The City of Thousand Oaks is a premiere community recognized for being one of the most desirable places in all of California to live, work, recreate, and raise a family. It is also one of the largest cities in Southern California and is the most populated area of the Conejo Valley. Located in between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara in Ventura County, it encompasses approximately 56 square miles and has a population of 130,196. The City prides itself on its designated open space with 150 miles of trails for hiking, biking, or just leisurely walking. And, Thousand Oaks is home to some of the nation's top schools, outstanding parks, and a myriad of shopping opportunities, including one of the largest auto malls in the nation. This city is also the cultural center of the Conejo Valley and is home to such well-traveled destinations as the Conejo Valley Art Museum, the Conejo Players Theatre, and the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
FUN FACTS
Thousand Oaks is proud to be a part of the world class Amgen Tour of California event. The Amgen Tour of California is the nation’s largest and most recognized cycling event and Thousand Oaks has served as host to the final stages of this international cycling race on several occasions. As one of the top 50 bike-friendly cities in the nation, Thousand Oaks offers cyclists dream-like scenery and euphoric weather year round. So, if you like to ride...this could be the place for you!
About Newbury Park
Newbury Park is a community located mostly within the western portion of the city of Thousand Oaks in Ventura County, California, and is a scenic area home to many parks and trailheads. The community contains two major new residential areas, Rancho Conejo Village (built on the site of the former Rancho Conejo Airport, where portions of the film It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World were filmed) and Dos Vientos Ranch. The first planned community in Newbury Park was Casa Conejo, located in a roughly square-shaped unincorporated area, and it is the only remaining part of Newbury Park not governed by the City of Thousand Oaks.
Given its proximity to the Santa Monica Mountains, Newbury Park is a somewhat rural community, and is home to the largest urban national park in the United States making it perfect for buyers who enjoy the outdoors and a more kick back lifestyle. If you’re considering a property in Newbury Park, this destination provides prospective homeowners with a wide array of luxury home options and newer construction upscale properties, as well as an ample array of condos, townhomes, and single family residences.
FUN FACTS
Money Magazine has ranked Newbury Park as one of the most affluent cities in the United States. It has the 11th highest per-capita income and the fourth-highest median household income in the country.
About Lake Sherwood
Lake Sherwood is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in the Santa Monica Mountains, in Ventura County, California overlooking the Lake Sherwood reservoir. Home to approximately 660 residences this ultra-lux private community consists of a guard-gated golf-club community, 3 electronic-gated communities, and lake-view homes along Lake Sherwood Drive. This community is also home to the prestigious and private Lake Sherwood Country Club.
The area is almost completely residential, most residents using neighboring Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, or Agoura Hills for their commercial needs. Lake Sherwood is served by the Conejo Valley Unified School District. Students attend Westlake Elementary, Colina Middle School, and Westlake High School. If serenity and beautiful vistas is what you’re looking for, Lake Sherwood could be the perfect destination for you!
FUN FACTS
Lake Sherwood has a surprisingly lengthy history with the film industry, which is understandable given the beautiful location of this community in Southern California. Before Lake Sherwood was ever developed into a community consisting of hundreds of homes and a couple of golf clubs, it was the setting for a large selection of movies and television shows, the first of which was the 1922 Robin Hood film that starred Douglas Fairbanks. The area surrounding the lake was transformed for a short period of time into the royal Sherwood Forest, a famous location in England that was associated with the legend of Robin Hood. The name of Lake Sherwood was chosen because of its link to the film.
Lake Sherwood is also the largest man made lake in California.
About Westlake Village
About Oak Park
About Agoura Hills
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