Ventura County: The Land of Surf, Sand, and Sun
Situated just south of Santa Barbara, Ventura County is a picturesque region with exceptional weather for most of the year.
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The largest city in Ventura County, Thousand Oaks serves as a sprawling natural playground for outdoor aficionados, offering a pristine stretch of coastline and 15,000 acres of open space with 150 miles of hiking, biking, and equestria...
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