Berkeley California

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