About Us

Located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara in Ventura County, Thousand Oaks is nestled against the Santa Monica Mountains and has over 15,000 acres of natural, publicly-owned open space within its boundaries.

One-Third Designated Open Space

The City prides itself on its designated open space, which includes 150 miles of trails for hiking, biking, or leisurely walking. Our efforts at local electricity generation have also been very successful, especially at our wastewater treatment plant. Thousand Oaks is a Tree City in the USA and has been named one of the county's greenest cities.

Family Oriented

We have been designated one of the safest cities in the US and one of 10 great cities to raise your kids. 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. 

Cultural Arts Destination

Another source of pride is the Civic Arts Plaza. Opened in 1994, this jewel of cultural arts has become a beacon for our region, featuring world-class entertainment, musicals, concerts, children’s shows, ballets, and much more.

Partners with Business

Thousand Oaks values collaboration with residents and businesses. This commitment to public-private partnerships is most evident in adopting the City’s blueprint for a revitalized downtown and the completion fo the 2045 General Plan. Some of the City’s most impressive accomplishments have come in infrastructure improvements. Public infrastructure enhances quality of life, and ensures the mobility of residents and businesses, now and in the future.