Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 18,372	$ 22,027
Marketable securities	68,566	48,985
Accounts receivable	7,832	9,812
Inventories	3,587	2,982
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,317	5,011
Deferred tax assets	1,099
Total current assets	103,773	88,817
Property and equipment, net	128,430	117,275
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	53,893	48,302
Long-term water assets	28,336	28,774
Long-term deferred tax assets	6,845	3,985
Other assets	699	938
Total assets	321,976	288,091
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	2,447	2,187
Other accrued liabilities	3,074	1,334
Income taxes	2,484
Deferred income	2,125	601
Current portion of long-term debt	37	35
Total current liabilities	10,167	4,157
Long-term debt, less current portion	253	290
Long-term deferred gains	2,664	2,277
Other liabilities	5,474	3,196
Pension liability	2,979	1,519
Commitments and contingencies
Tejon Ranch Co. stockholders' equity
Common stock, $.50 par value per share: Authorized shares - 30,000,000 Issued and outstanding shares - 19,975,706 in 2011 and 19,747,470 in 2010	9,988	9,874
Additional paid-in capital	194,273	183,816
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,756)	(2,191)
Retained Earnings	61,109	45,215
Tejon Ranch Co.'s stockholders' equity	260,614	236,714
Noncontrolling interest	39,825	39,938
Total equity	300,439	276,652
Total liabilities and equity	$ 321,976	$ 288,091