Westlake Village became the 82nd city in the County of Los Angeles as a result of an overwhelming vote on December 11, 1981. Development of the lakeside community began in 1966 by the American Hawaiian Steamship Company. Westlake Village is a unique, master-planned community, located in Los Angeles County and bordering the City of Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, and Agoura Hills. With a total land area of 5.4 square miles, the community supports a population of 8,370. Within the city limits are approximately 850 commercial and light industrial business firms. Westlake Village encompasses twenty individual neighborhoods, with active homeowners' associations to promote and maintain high quality architectural standards. The city is safe, the schools are reputable, and the advantages are many. Living by the lake offers privacy without sacrificing accessibility to local shops and dining, while the North Ranch area of Westlake Village provides a more peaceful and secluded lifestyle while keeping you close to the action.