Newbury Park

 

Newbury Park is a town in Ventura County, CA that is technically a part of the city of Thousand Oaks. In fact, Newbury Park makes up about 40% of Thousand Oaks’ land area. Home to about 40,000 people, residents love the quiet suburb feel that is much more affordable than their western neighbors. The 101 runs east to west through town, offering easy access to Ventura and Los Angeles.

 

When looking for homes for sale in Newbury Park, you’ll quickly see that the community offers something for everyone. For those looking for a small affordable space, mobile homes can be found for less than $300k. Single-family homes can vary in price depending on what you are looking for, whereas eye-popping estates are priced at over $2 million.

 

Students in Newbury Park are served by the Conejo Valley Unified School District as well as a number of highly acclaimed private schools. A few of the top schools in Newbury Park include Maple Elementary, Newbury Park Adventist Academy, Sycamore Canyon School, Sequoia Middle School, and Newbury Park High School. Check out the school ratings here! 

 

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With its prime Southern California location, Newbury Park offers residents an abundance of things to see and do. The Hope Nature Preserve was named for Bob Hope and covers 360 acres. Here you’ll find incredible views, trails, and wildlife viewing. Other parks in the area include Kimber Park, Borchard Community Park, and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

 

Nearby, you will find an abundance of preserved areas and open spaces. Paradise Falls is a 40-foot waterfall surrounded by scenic views and well-maintained trails. Other hiking options include Conejo Canyons, Powerline Trail, Rosewood Trail, Wendy Trail, and Rancho Sierra Vista Park.

 

Other ways to spend the day include touring the Stagecoach Inn Museum, the California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks, driving go-karts at MB2 Raceway, or playing a round of golf at the Los Robles Greens.

 

Some of the great restaurants in Newbury Park include Sumo Sushi, West of Orleans, Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood, Bollywood Spice, and Vegan Thyme.

 

Newbury Park has a small, newer part of the city known as Dos Vientos featuring roughly 2,300 homes. The biggest draw to Dos Vientos is quiet seclusion and an abundance of community parks. At night it is one of the quietest parts of Ventura County. They have one School for K-8 (Sycamore Canyon). The community has a small shopping center called "The Village," featuring a grocery store, restaurants, and more!