Locations for Area Code - 805

Area code 805 serves California’s Central Coast and parts of Southern California, including cities like Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura. Created in 1957 from a split with 213, it has long been associated with scenic coastal communities, wine country, and a high quality of life. In 2018, overlay 820 was added due to increased demand, and ten-digit dialing became mandatory. The 805 area blends agriculture, academia, tourism, and luxury living, making the code a symbol of California’s more serene, upscale, and culturally rich coastal regions. It remains a coveted and recognizable number across the state.