North Ranch Real Estate Area Information and Homes for Sale in Ventura County, CA.


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The area that is North Ranch was once on the stagecoach route between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. In the early 1900s, the Janss Family developers of area subdivisions purchased 10,000 acres to create a plan for a “total community.”

Along with exclusive living, Thousand Oaks is also home to the National Park Service's Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area Headquarters. The Conejo Recreation & Parks District (CRPD) offers team sports, instructional classes, exercise classes and concerts in over 30 neighborhood parks and ball fields. The CRPD also operates the Teen Center and the Goebel Senior Center with year-round activities. Further, the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) preserves more than 14,000 acres of natural open space and maintains more than 75 miles of trails. The City operates one public golf course, Los Robles Golf Course, and there are approximately 20 public and private golf courses within an hour's drive from the North Ranch.

Cultural benefits are also nearby. The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is the only performing arts center of its size between Los Angeles and San Francisco, providing endless entertainment opportunities to residents. As the center for numerous cultural and entertainment, the Civic Arts Plaza consists of the Fred Kavli Theatre for the Performing Arts, the Janet and Ray Scherr Forum, a spacious five-acre park and City Hall.

Recently, Money magazine and CNN rated Thousand Oaks one of the “Best Places to Live in the Country.” The recognition is based on good schools, low crime, cultural activities, neighborhood safety and a strong economy; North Ranch and Thousand Oaks embody the advantages of such a community. Whether it's the diverse recreational opportunities, the legendary warmth of Southern California’s climate or the family-friendly environment, North Ranch and the surrounding communities afford a quality of life second to none.