The City of Thousand Oaks is located in beautiful Ventura County just 12 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. Nestled against the Santa Monica Mountains, Thousand Oaks is surrounded by 15,000 acres of natural publicly owned open space. This open space contains 120 miles of trails for hiking, biking, or just leisurely walking. While this natural acreage gives our community the best of nature, another source of pride is the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and City Hall. Opened in 1994, this center of cultural arts has become a beacon for our region featuring world-class entertainment, musicals, concerts, children’s shows, ballets, and much more. Thousand Oaks, a family-oriented community of approximately 129,000, is home to excellent schools, outstanding parks, and myriad shopping opportunities, including the largest auto mall in the nation. The City is ranked each year as one of the safest cities in the nation and is served by an outstanding Police Department and Fire District. The City is business-friendly and a member of the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce.