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Berkeley
Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks is an idyllic Berkeley suburb in an inspiring
natural setting. The original town planners worked with
the existing environment to beautify the homes and create
a natural balance. Granite boulders and trees were left
standing, roads followed the contours of hills, and
all of it was enhanced with lush plantings and colorful
flowers. Today, the neighborhood remains a rustic retreat
with simple and informal decor blended into the surroundings,
complete with breath-taking views of the Bay.
Early on, Craftsman bungalows and shingled lodges were
sprinkled throughout the community. Later, between 1910
and 1940, Thousand Oaks saw period revivals in Spanish,
Tudor, and French Provincial styles. These magnificent
homes still remain and are now surrounded by mature
oak trees and lush, landscaped walking paths, babbling
brooks, and bucolic parks.
The area's shopping district is along Solano Avenue,
a charming, tree-lined boulevard of locally owned shops
and restaurants. Residents enjoy an array of dining
options including Nepalese, Tibetan, Thai, Japanese,
Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, Italian, and California
cuisine. For grocery shopping, we favor the small family
owned groceries that specialize in Italian, Middle Eastern,
or Asian foods.
Learn more about Thousand Oaks:
Thousand
Oaks Neighborhood Association
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