Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,283	$ 7,219
Marketable securities - available-for-sale	65,905	65,049
Accounts receivable	5,486	8,768
Inventories	5,685	3,839
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,661	4,881
Deferred tax assets	1,014	997
Total current assets	87,034	90,753
Property and equipment - net of depreciation (includes $72,787 at March 31, 2013 and $72,115 at December 31, 2012, attributable to Centennial Founders LLC, Note 13)	151,781	146,590
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	55,331	54,022
Long-term water assets	28,509	28,565
Long-term deferred tax assets	5,376	5,376
Other assets	2,541	2,550
TOTAL ASSETS	330,572	327,856
Current Liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	3,745	3,845
Accrued liabilities and other	3,769	2,132
Deferred income	1,353	1,195
Current portion of long-term debt	42	41
Total current liabilities	8,909	7,213
Long-term debt, less current portion	202	212
Long-term deferred gains	2,248	2,248
Other liabilities	6,970	6,508
Pension liability	3,254	3,416
Total liabilities	21,583	19,597
Commitments and contingencies
Tejon Ranch Co. Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, $.50 par value per share: Authorized shares - 30,000,000 Issued and outstanding shares - 21,131,845 at March 31, 2013 and 20,085,865 at December 31, 2012	10,066	10,043
Additional paid-in capital	198,220	198,117
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(5,144)	(5,118)
Retained earnings	66,165	65,550
Total Tejon Ranch Co. Stockholders' Equity	269,307	268,592
Non-controlling interest	39,682	39,667
Total equity	308,989	308,259
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 330,572	$ 327,856