Conveniently located along the coast "The 805" is an easy alternative to the hustle and bustle of big cities, offering small-town tranquility with ocean views and uncrowded beaches. Ventura County is between L.A. and Santa Barbara - only about 45 minutes from downtown L.A. Santa Barbara is about 1.5 hours from L.A or about 2.5 hours from San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo is about 4 hours from L.A.. Do yourself a favor and get our of the L.A. area crowded beaches and visit one of the many 805 beach locations.