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The 805 area code covers the Central Coast stretch of California, reading as local in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and the cities spread between the coast and the Santa Clarita Valley. You can pick it as your number inside the Ghost app and start calling and texting in minutes, no new SIM or plan needed. It's a solid choice if you grew up there, moved away, or just want to look local to people in that part of the state.
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Why choose a 805 virtual phone number?
Look local to Santa Barbara buyers and clients
If you're selling something online or freelancing for people in Santa Barbara, a 805 number tells them you're nearby before they even answer. That small bit of trust can be the difference between a reply and a scroll past.
Stay connected after leaving Ventura or Santa Maria
People move for school, work, or family, but their old friends and contacts still dial the number they know. Keeping an 805 number means you don't have to explain a new area code every time someone from home calls.
Useful for job hunting around Thousand Oaks and Camarillo
Employers in the region notice a local area code on a resume or application. It signals you're already close by, or planning to be, without you having to say it outright.
Keep dating local in Simi Valley and Oxnard
On dating apps, a local number makes conversations feel less like a stranger from out of town. An 805 number matches the area you're actually meeting people in.
Separate work and personal life in Santa Clarita
If you're commuting into Santa Clarita for work but don't want your personal cell tied to every client, a second 805 number keeps the two apart without carrying two phones.
How to get a 805 phone number
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Get My 805 NumberAbout the 805 area code
Area code
805
State
California
Overlay codes
310, 323, 661, 747, 818
Cities served
12+
The 805 area code serves the cities running along California's Central Coast and into the northern edge of Los Angeles County, including Santa Clarita, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Santa Maria, San Buenaventura (Ventura), Santa Barbara, and Camarillo.
805 stands on its own in this region rather than sharing numbers with an overlay code. It does border other California area codes, including 310, 323, 661, 747, and 818, which serve the neighboring Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley areas.
The entire 805 region runs on Pacific time (America/Los_Angeles). Calling between the coastal cities and the inland valley towns like Thousand Oaks or Santa Clarita means no time zone math, just one clock for the whole area.
Coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Local economy
Why do business in Santa Barbara?
The 805 region blends coastal tourism towns with inland valley communities, giving it a mix of agriculture, education, and service industries along California's Central Coast.
Agriculture
Ventura County and the Santa Maria valley grow a significant share of the region's produce, with farms and packing operations forming a steady part of the local economy.
Education
Colleges and universities around Santa Barbara and the surrounding cities bring students, staff, and research activity that support local businesses year-round.
Tourism and hospitality
The coastline from Ventura to Santa Barbara draws visitors for beaches and downtown areas, keeping hotels, restaurants, and small shops busy across the seasons.
805 numbers by city
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 805 phone number?
You can pick an 805 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. Choose the area code, confirm your number, and you're set to call and text.
Which cities use the 805 area code?
The 805 area code covers Santa Clarita, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Santa Maria, San Buenaventura (Ventura), Santa Barbara, and Camarillo.
Can I keep my 805 number if I move away?
Yes. Your Ghost number stays with you regardless of where you physically are, so you can keep the 805 area code even after relocating.
What does Ghost Premium cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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