Ventura County, located on the Pacific Coast of Southern California, forms the northwestern edge of the Greater Los Angeles Area, nestled between Santa Barbara to the Northwest and Malibu to the South. Early Spanish settlers described the area as the "land of everlasting summers" and named the region "San Buenaventura, " meaning "good fortune. " Today there is the City of San Buenaventura, commonly called Ventura and the County of Ventura.  The properties offered for sale are Pacific View Ranch, with 2167.27 acres in the County of Ventura and 0.38 acres continuing into the city proper; Mariano Rancho (adjacent to Pacific View Ranch) with 1430.11 acres in the County of Ventura and 215.40 acres continuing into the city proper; and Beach Ranch, with 11.23 acres in the City of Ventura.  Pacific View Ranch, Beach Ranch, and Mariano Rancho total 3824.39 acres. This picturesque expanse of land is surrounded by beaches, mountains, and parks, while only minutes from major metropolitan areas and transportation.  Pacific View Ranch --------------- Acres: 2167.65 Location: One property with 2167.27 acres in the County of Ventura, and 0.38 acres continuing into the City proper Highlights: • Stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean • Approximately 2167 acres of undeveloped property • Existing roadways and infrastructure • Street access via Foothill Road • Minutes from downtown Ventura Mariano Rancho --------------- Acres: 1645.51 Location: One property with 1430.11 acres in the County of Ventura, and 215.40 continuing into the City proper Highlights: • 215.40 acres of undeveloped property located within the City of Ventura • Stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean • Existing roadways and infrastructure • Street access via Hall Canyon Road • Minutes from downtown Ventura • Adjacent to Pacific View Ranch Beach Ranch --------------- Acres: 11.23 Location: Ventura, California Highlights: • Beachfront property • Incredible view of the Pacific Ocean • Unique size and location; largest und undeveloped area in downtown Ventura • Included within the City of Ventura proprosed “Downtown Specific Plan” • Street access via San Jon Road • Nearby historic Highway 101 access linking to Los Angeles and Santa Barbara General Information  --------------- Department of Finance estimates population at 813,052  Twelfth most populous county in California  Historic Highway 101 linking Ventura to Santa Barbara and Los Angeles  Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks are top ten on FBI’s ranking of safest cities in the nation with populations above 100,000. Ventura County has a reputation of being one of the safest populated places in the country.  Ventura County contains ten incorporated cities: Fillmore, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Camarillo, Moorpark, Oxnard, Ojai, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura.  Often referred to as the Gold Coast  Community colleges located in Ventura, Oxnard and Moorpark.  California State University Campus (Cal State Channel Islands) in Camarillo. Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks.  Coordinates: 34.2999328311839, -119.2341943644928