The Lowdown on the Highly Desirable 805 Region
- The exceptionally affluent 805 area (think Hamptons-like demo) is located just 30 miles outside of Los Angeles and covers approximately 200 miles, all the way north to Paso Robles wine country.
- The 805’s Ventura County is part of the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, the fourth-largest metropolitan economy in the world.
- Thousand Oaks is consistently rated as one of the “Top Safest Large Cities in the U.S."
- Santa Barbara is referred to as "The American Riviera."
- Oprah Winfrey named San Luis Obispo "America's Happiest Town."
- Santa Barbara County was named Wine Region of the Year in 2021 by Wine Enthusiast.
Area Businesses Include:
Luxury Five-Star Resorts: Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, San Ysidro Ranch, Ojai Valley Inn, Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Rosewood Miramar Beach, Hotel Californian, and Belmond El Encanto.
Major Corporations: Amazon, Amgen, Baxalta, Anthem Blue Cross, Verizon CA, MindBody, The Trade Desk, K-Swiss, Guitar Center, Dole Food Co., General Motors regional office, Sonos, Deckers Outdoor Corporation, and many more.
The 101 Technology Corridor: According to the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce: "The Highway 101 corridor is shaping up to become one of the top 50 metropolitan areas in the United States for technology output."Sherwood Development/Country Club: Private gated community with multi-million dollar homes and "influencer" residents, including many celebrities and Hollywood A-listers.
Luxury Retailers & Auto: Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Nordstrom, and more, plus the major luxury auto brands including Bentley, Rolls Royce, Maserati, Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, Range Rover, Tesla, and more.
Businesses Are Beginning to Catch On ...
The 805 Market Is Hot!
National brands such as Four Seasons, Rolex, Celebrity Cruises, Patek Philippe, Rahaminov Diamonds, Morgan Stanley, UBS, and more plus
Ogara Coach, a Beverly Hills Bentley/Rolls Royce/Maserati dealership recognized the area’s wealth and expanded its business to Westlake Village, one of the most affluent cities in the 805 area.
UCLA Health Systems and other L.A.-based medical professionals have expanded their businesses to the 805-region because the affluent demographic can afford high-quality health care and elective surgeries.
High-end restaurants including Mastro’s Steakhouse, have all opened locations in the 805 area and the region boasts several Michelin-starred establishments.
They're onto something.
The 805 Area Is A Major U.S. Travel Destination
- Santa Barbara is an alluring vacation destination billed as the "American Riviera."
- Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles are some of the largest wine-producing regions in the US. These are major weekend hot spots for area residents and other affluent visitors from Los Angeles and San Francisco.
- Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is where Prince William and the Duke of Sussex have played.
- The annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival draws Hollywood's elite.
Malibu Is Minutes Away
- Malibu residents tap into the 805 area for shopping, dining, entertainment, medical needs, private schools, automotive dealers, country clubs, etc. The area's numerous options and proximity provide myriad resources to the wealthy community.
- 805 Living reaches this market with direct mail to affluent Malibu Colony and Broad Beach homes, and it is distributed at upscale retailers and restaurants in this elite beachside enclave.
805 Living has established a solid relationship with our audience.
They anticipate each of our 10 Issues and trust our professionally produced, relevant content.- 805 Living caters to a highly desirable hyperlocal market.
- 805 Living's premium content initiates action, providing readers with a veritable to-do list each month, including places to shop, dine, travel, and experience. Our readers enjoy both the editorial and the ads, and shop all of our pages for ideas.
- 805 Living readers are engaged, participatory, and responsive. They love our smart, informative, beautifully packaged editorial, and trust the unbiased content produced by our team of seasoned journalists.
- 805 Living enjoys a solid, ongoing relationship with our affluent print, digital, and social media audiences who have the means to enhance their lives.
More For Less
- 805 Living is everywhere! We blanket the market with 25,000 copies per issue—more than some of the national and L.A.-based city magazines deliver in the same geographic area.
- 805 Living is affordable. Our 10x four-color net rate is $2,138. The digital edition is included in our rate and is free of charge to the consumer.
- Our strategic distribution includes direct mail to estates and affluent homes, plus distribution at essential businesses, country clubs, luxury hotels, newsstands, and public places.
Copies are direct mailed via USPS to the most affluent homes in the region, including Hidden Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Lake Sherwood, Bell Canyon, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Westlake Village (including North Ranch), Lake Sherwood, Camarillo, Montecito, Santa Barbara, and more.
805 Living is Connected!
More than 50,000 social media fans follow us
on Instagram, X, Facebook, and Pinterest.
Our e-newsletters deploy to more than 18,000 throughout the month and our open rates are above industry standard. Dedicated e-blasts and sponsored content opportunities are available.
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Let us create a multi-platform marketing package that includes print, digital, and social media to reach this uber-affluent market.
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For more information, contact Jennifer Vogelbach, Associate Publisher, at 818-427-3496 or jennifer@805living.com.
