Westlake Village is a community which straddle the Ventura and Los Angeles County line, encompassing all of the area surrounding the lake at Westlake, and neighborhoods north of the 101 freeway as well. A portion of the community is located in Thousand Oaks, in Ventura County. The incorporated portion of Westlake Village is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. The population was 8368 at the 2000 census. This city, located in the Conejo Valley, is known for its affluence and secluded character, and is considered one of the wealthier communities in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Westlake Village is a planned community built around an artificial lake straddling the Los Angeles-Ventura county line; it is a master-planned suburb of lakeside condos and suburban homes. Like neighboring Agoura Hills and Thousand Oaks, its mix of safe streets, good schools, picturesque hillsides, hiking and equestrian trails attract residents seeking serenity.
Like many upscale communities, Westlake Village is well served by golf courses, country clubs and fine dining. North Ranch Country Club is located to the north and Lake Sherwood Country Club is located to the west. It is a short hop to the Civic Arts Plaza, the Oaks Mall or Malibu Beach.
Notable Residents include:
Wayne Gretzky, former Los Angeles Kings center Jason, Cook, actor Will Smith Charlie Sheen Mary Kate and Ashley Olson Heather Locklear Jada Pinkett Richie Sambora Tom Selleck Cuba Gooding Jr. Donna Summer Kurt Russell Mickey Rooney
