[4] The immediate areas surrounding Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza was among the first populated parts of the Conejo Valley.

[6] The project was designed by AIA Gold Medal architect Antoine Predock in combined Postmodern and Modern architecture styles including large sculptures mounted to the sides of the building.

[8] In the 19th century, the site was land which belonged to Egbert Starr Newbury where he established the Conejo Valley's first post office.

[11] Notable performers here have included Switchfoot, Jason Mraz, Paul Anka,[12][13] Colbie Caillat,[14][15] Vince Gill,[16] Art Garfunkel,[17] Kenny Rogers,[18] The Beach Boys,[19] Mary Chapin Carpenter,[20] Sara Evans,[21] Willie Nelson,[22] Kris Kristofferson,[23] and Peter, Paul and Mary.

[7] Music director Elmer Ramsey was instrumental in the development of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.