Ventura County…the good life (x 10)
Quick! Name 10 qualities you look for in a great place to live:
10. A vigorous and thriving economy
That would mean lots of ways to make a living in hot fields like biotech, telecommunications and healthcare; even some naval opportunities, if you're so inclined.
9. Tons of transportation options
Wherever you live, you can either drive to the nearest big city, or use commuter trains, buses or Amtrak. Maybe you could even walk—now there’s a concept!
8. A spectacular, Mediterranean-style climate
This one speaks for itself.
7. Gorgeous geography
A place with lots of coastline, mountains and rolling hills. Somewhere to slow down when work and life move at break-neck speed.
6. Great housing choices
Apartments, condos, single-family homes—something that fits you, whatever your style. Ventura County apartments run the gamut, from a studio in Simi Valley to a 2-bedroom in Oxnard.
5. Diverse and prosperous residents
Not too, too many—say just under 850,000 people, and maybe a county ranked one of the 100 highest for income in the country.
4. Lots of recreational ops (including shopping, of course)
A place where the weather nearly always cooperates, so you can sail, surf, bike, jog, go horseback riding, hike and play golf. Ok, so shopping's not exactly a sport, but to do it justice you definitely have to be in good shape, right?
3. Nationally-recognized schools
Plus some more options like community colleges and universities.
2. Arts, culture and nightlife
The kind of sophisticated stuff you'd find in a big city—museums, art galleries, world-class theater, symphony, ballet, pop, alternative music acts…to name just a few.
1. Award-winning safety ratings
Did you know the FBI rates the safest cities in the U.S. every year? Wouldn't it be nice to live in a place that consistently ranks in the top two spots?
Well, we figure if you're gonna wish big, why not have it all. Welcome to Ventura County (a.k.a. California’s Gold Coast), perfectly situated in the northwestern part of greater LA. Welcome to the good life.
