Thousand Oaks, California

About

Thousand Oaks is a city located in the county of Ventura in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 126,683. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 126,310 inhabitants.

The city was created 60 years ago in 1963.

Thousand Oaks is a city situated in southeastern Ventura County, California, halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. With over 127,000 residents, it is the second-largest city in Ventura County.

History

The area was originally inhabited by the Chumash people. In the 1800s, Spanish settlers established ranchos like the Rancho El Conejo land grant. The name “Thousand Oaks” comes from the many oak trees native to the region.

Thousand Oaks officially incorporated in 1964, one of the first master-planned communities in the US. Much of its growth coincided with the expansion of Los Angeles and rise of suburban living.

Today it has established itself as an affluent community with excellent schools, services, and shopping.

Economy

The city has a strong high-tech and biotech presence, with companies like Amgen, Teledyne Technologies, and SAGE Publications headquartered here. It also has a regional healthcare hub centered around Los Robles Hospital.

Other major employers are the Conejo Valley Unified School District, Bank of America, Verizon Wireless, and Baxter International. The city has significantly higher household incomes than much of California.

Things to Do

Outdoor activities abound, with hiking at Wildwood Regional Park or biking along the Conejo Valley Bike Trail. Golfers enjoy North Ranch Country Club and other local courses.

The 1,800-seat Civic Arts Plaza is a thriving performing arts center. Families enjoy attractions like the Stagecoach Inn Museum and the Gardens of the World botanic garden.

Notable events include the Conejo Valley Days festival and the Westlake Village Art Affaire gallery tour. Excellent dining and upscale malls lend to the area’s appeal.

With its unrivaled location, family-friendly lifestyle, prosperity, and natural beauty – Thousand Oaks has cemented itself as one of the most desirable communities in California.

Quick Facts about Thousand Oaks

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Geography

Thousand Oaks is located at 34°10'14"N 118°50'15"W (34.1705600, -118.8375900). It has 3 neighbors: Camarillo, Simi Valley and Westlake Village.

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People born in Thousand Oaks, including actress Amanda Bynes, actress, dancer, singer Heather Morris, baseball player from the United States Bryan Anderson, .

List

• Chloe (American movie actress and director) she was born in 14/11/1971
• Bryan Corey (American baseball player) he was born in 21/10/1973
• Taylor Knox (American surfer) he was born in 15/05/1971
• Lisa Wilcox (equestrian) she was born in 08/09/1966
• Berry Henson (professional golfer) he was born in 04/07/1979
• Haylie Johnson (film director) she was born in 29/01/1980
• Chuckie Fick (American baseball player) he was born in 20/11/1985
• Jimmy Clausen (American football quarterback) he was born in 21/09/1987
• Patrick Long (American racing driver) he was born in 28/07/1981
• Tyler Rebbe (American musician)
• Chloe Hunter (American actress) she was born in 26/08/1976
• Cary Judd (American singer-songwriter and composer) he was born in 04/03/1985
• Casey Clausen (American football player and coach) he was born in 09/01/1981
• Chance Myers (American soccer player) he was born in 07/12/1987
• Chris Margott (American ice hockey player) he was born in 11/05/1984
• Dave Salzwedel (American soccer player-coach) he was born in 15/06/1968
• David Collins (American rower) he was born in 12/10/1969
• Dylan Riley (American soccer player) he was born in 17/11/1986