La Entrada is the quiet end of Dos Vientos: 47 homes from 1999 on a handful of Paseo Santa cul de sacs where the pavement stops and 1,216 acres of open space begin. It suits families and move-up buyers who want a real lot, a quarter to three quarters of an acre, with a top-rated K-8 a few minutes away and no through traffic. The one recorded sale in the past three years closed at $2.35M, and that scarcity is the point: homes here rarely come up.
Drive to the southern edge of Dos Vientos and the streets stop being streets. Paseo Santa Barbara, Paseo Santa Cruz, Paseo Santa Rosa and their neighbors sit in a quiet cul de sac layout, and past the last driveway there is nothing but hillside and trail. That is the whole point of La Entrada. Nobody cuts through, the lots are among the largest of the Dos Vientos production tracts, and the homes that back to the open space look out over the hills. With only 47 homes tucked against the boundary, it is an easy pocket to miss.
| Homes | 47 single-family homes |
|---|---|
| Built | 1999 |
| Price range | One recent sale at $2.35M; a current asking price near $2.4M |
| Size | 4 to 5 bedrooms, roughly 3,000 to 5,000 sq ft |
| Lots | A quarter to three quarters of an acre, most around 0.4 acre |
| HOA | About $71 per month |
| Gated | No |
| Schools | Sycamore Canyon School (K-8), Newbury Park High |
The end of the road, on purpose
La Entrada occupies about 38 acres at the southern boundary of Dos Vientos, the largest master-planned community in the Conejo Valley. With only 47 homes, it feels less like a tract and more like a cluster of country lanes. The cul de sac layout means there is no through traffic by design. Dos Vientos means two winds, and the name comes with the setting.
The open space behind the tract is the Dos Vientos Open Space, 1,216 acres with more than 41 miles of trail for hiking, cycling and horses. For people who want to leave the house in trail shoes rather than load the car, this is one of the best spots in Newbury Park. It is also an active wildlife corridor. Deer, coyotes and the occasional bobcat are part of the deal, so fence accordingly and keep an eye on small pets.
The homes: big lots, both one and two stories
Everything here was built in 1999, with 4 to 5 bedrooms and floor plans that run from just under 3,000 square feet to a little over 5,000. The mix includes true single-story homes alongside the two-story plans, and at least one plan includes four-car garage parking. That single-story stock is a quiet draw for buyers coming out of larger two-story houses elsewhere in Thousand Oaks.
The lots are the headline. They range from about 10,800 square feet up to roughly 34,000, with a median around four tenths of an acre. Pools, long driveways, side yards and room to actually garden are all realistic here in a way they are not in most late-1990s tracts. Homes on the open-space side add long views.
Compared with its neighbors, La Entrada sits a step above on land. Virazon and Harvest Moon offer Dos Vientos homes on more conventional lots; La Entrada trades a little density for a lot more land.
Schools: a K-8 inside the community
La Entrada is zoned to Sycamore Canyon School at 4601 Via Rio, a public K-8 in Conejo Valley Unified that sits inside Dos Vientos itself. It is a California Distinguished School with about 950 students, rated 10 out of 10 on GreatSchools and A on Niche, and it keeps kids on one campus from kindergarten through eighth grade instead of the usual elementary and middle school split. High school is Newbury Park High. Boundaries can shift at tract edges, so confirm your specific address with the district before you write an offer.
Parks, trails and getting out
Dos Vientos Community Park at 4801 Borchard Road is the largest park in the Conejo Recreation and Park District at 28 acres, created in 2001, used by residents for tennis and baseball and open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The smaller five-acre Dos Vientos Neighborhood Park at Lynn Road and Via Andrea has a big lawn, sand volleyball, a playground and basketball, though street parking on Via Andrea is limited. Everyday shopping is at the neighborhood retail center near Borchard and Via Las Brisas, and the open space trails start close by.
Dos Vientos is the westernmost part of Newbury Park, so the drive to the freeway is longer than from the central Thousand Oaks neighborhoods. Buyers who commute east should drive it at 7:30 a.m. before deciding. Those who work from home, or who head toward Camarillo and the coast, rarely mind.
Who it suits, and what to check before buying
La Entrada fits families who want land and a strong K-8, buyers looking for a single-story home on a big lot, and anyone who values trail access and privacy over walkability. It does not fit someone who wants a gate, a community pool or a quick freeway hop.
- Thin inventory. One recorded sale in three years means comps are scarce. Pricing leans on Dos Vientos-wide value per square foot, which runs roughly $500 to $550, then adjusts up for lot size, views and single-story plans. That lone La Entrada sale worked out near $700 per square foot.
- Light HOA. At about $71 a month, dues are minimal. Ask for the current documents and budget to see exactly what they cover, since large lots, long driveways and slope landscaping are generally on the owner.
- Open-space edge. Backing to brush means defensible-space upkeep and more work to place insurance. Get quotes early in escrow and check the fire hazard severity designation for the specific parcel.
- 1999 systems. Roofs, HVAC and water heaters on original homes may be at or past replacement age. Inspect thoroughly.
- Tax bill. Review the Ventura County line items for any special assessments before you commit.
For how La Entrada compares with the rest of the city, see our Thousand Oaks home values page, the nearby Potrero Valley guide, or browse all Thousand Oaks neighborhoods.
Owning in La Entrada
What a typical home costs to own
About $15,037/month
- Principal and interest$12,812
- Property tax (about 1.1% of price, Ventura County)$2,154
- HOA$71
Estimate for a $2.35M home, near the middle of the recent range here, with 20% down at 7.24% (30 year fixed, Freddie Mac, October 29, 2026). Homeowners insurance is extra and varies with fire zone, so get a quote early. Your lender's figures will differ.
Thousand Oaks market, latest data
- Median sale price$1.13M
- Change over 12 months-5.0%
- Typical days on market34
Citywide, three months ending May 2026. Thousand Oaks home values
Our experience here
We sell across this part of the Conejo Valley, including the neighborhoods around La Entrada, and are glad to talk through how it compares.
Thousand Oaks home prices, the last five years
Questions people ask about La Entrada
How much do homes in La Entrada cost?
The most recent recorded sale was $2.35M for about 3,300 square feet, near $700 per square foot, and a home has been asking just under $2.4M. That is well above the Dos Vientos average because of the lot sizes, views and single-story plans. With only 47 homes and one sale in three years, every listing is priced individually rather than off a deep comp set.
Is La Entrada gated?
No. La Entrada is an open neighborhood of cul de sacs with a light HOA of about $71 a month. The privacy comes from geography rather than a gate: the streets sit against the Dos Vientos Open Space, so there is no through traffic by design and the only cars are residents and their guests.
What schools serve La Entrada?
Sycamore Canyon School, a public K-8 inside Dos Vientos that is a California Distinguished School rated 10 out of 10 on GreatSchools, and Newbury Park High for grades 9 through 12. Both are in Conejo Valley Unified. Confirm your exact address with the district, since boundaries can differ at tract edges.
How big are the lots in La Entrada?
They run from about a quarter acre up to roughly three quarters of an acre, with a median around four tenths of an acre. That makes them among the largest lots in the Dos Vientos production tracts, with room for a pool and real yard space, and the open-space side adds hillside views.
Are there single-story homes in La Entrada?
Yes. The tract was built in 1999 with a mix of single-story and two-story plans, from just under 3,000 square feet to a little over 5,000, with 4 to 5 bedrooms. Single-story homes on large lots are uncommon in Dos Vientos and draw interest when one comes up.
Thinking about La Entrada?
Whether you are weighing a move here or wondering what your home would bring, Davis and the team are happy to talk it through, street by street. No obligation.
Sources
- City of Thousand Oaks HOA registry
- City of Thousand Oaks parcel attributes
- Conejo Valley USD attendance boundaries
- U.S. News: Sycamore Canyon School
- Wikipedia: Dos Vientos, Thousand Oaks
- Wikipedia: Dos Vientos Open Space
- Wikipedia: Dos Vientos Community Park
- Conejo Valley Guide: Dos Vientos Neighborhood Park
- Homes.com: Dos Vientos Ranch neighborhood
Facts checked October 2026.
