Neverland Valley Ranch is a developed property in Santa Barbara County, California, located at 5225 Figueroa Mountain Road, Los Olivos, California 93441, first opened in August 1994. It is most famous for being the home of the late entertainer Michael Jackson. Jackson named the property after Neverland, the fantasy island in the story of Peter Pan, a boy who never grows up.
Michael Jackson purchased the property from golf course entrepreneur William Bone in 1988 for a sum variously reported to be 16.5 to 30 million US dollars. It was Jackson's home as well as his private amusement park and it contained a floral clock, numerous statues of children, and a petting zoo.
Reports of foreclosure proceedings alleged to have commenced against Neverland Ranch on October 22, 2007 were published. However, a spokesperson for Jackson said that the loan was merely being refinanced and Jackson remained the majority stake holder, with a legal retention of 87.5% of the ranch.
Following Jackson's death, press reports during June 28–29, 2009, claimed that his family intended to bury him at the Neverland Ranch, eventually turning it into a place of pilgrimage for his fans, similar to how Graceland has become a destination for fans of Elvis Presley. However, the singer's father Joseph Jackson later denied the reports.
Hours:
Monday: 4:00 AM – 12:00 AM,
Tuesday: Open 24 hours,
Wednesday: Open 24 hours,
Thursday: Open 24 hours,
Friday: Open 24 hours,
Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 AM,
Sunday: Closed
