The Coastal Ventura County Housing Market: Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo & Port Hueneme Compared
When people say "the coast" in Ventura County, they usually mean four very different places that happen to share a shoreline. Ventura is the walkable…
Category: Local Guides
Practical local explainers about the Conejo Valley and surrounding communities.
Malibu Neighborhoods Explained: Beachfront, Bluff and Canyon
"How much does a house in Malibu cost?" is an impossible question until you answer a different one: which Malibu? The city is a string…
A Guide to Ventura County’s Beaches: From Rincon to Point Mugu
Ventura County's coast runs from the cobblestone points of the north to the wide sands of the Oxnard Plain and the wild wetlands of Point…
Santa Monica Mountains Trails: Waterfalls, Peaks and Movie Ruins from Malibu to the Conejo Valley
The Santa Monica Mountains rise straight out of the sea and run inland between Malibu and the Conejo Valley, protecting one of the largest urban-adjacent…
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Opens December 2: What It Means for Agoura Hills and Calabasas
The world’s largest wildlife crossing opens over the 101 at Liberty Canyon on December 2, 2026. What it is, why Liberty Canyon, what happens on…
Simi Valley Housing Market and Neighborhood Guide
Photo / Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSimi Valley is where a lot of Conejo Valley and West Valley buyers end up when they want more…
Buying and Rebuilding in Malibu After the 2025 Fires: An Honest Guide
If you're thinking about buying in Malibu right now — especially a lot or a fire-affected property — the single most important thing to understand…
Malibu’s Best Beaches: From Zuma to the El Matador Coves
Malibu's beaches range from the famous and easy-to-reach to hidden pocket coves you reach down a staircase in the bluff. Here's how to find the…
Why Goats Clear the Hillsides in the Conejo Valley Instead of Landscapers
Every summer, herds of goats show up on the hillsides around Canyon Oaks Park and Oak Park. Here is the real reasoning behind it —…
Why Much of the Conejo Valley Will Never Be Built On: COSCA, Open Space and Your View
More than 15,000 acres of the Conejo Valley are permanently protected — about 40 percent of the Thousand Oaks planning area. Here is how COSCA…