Tiger-Rock TaeKwonDo in Ventura, Camarillo, Ojai and Simi Valley

Tiger-Rock TaeKwonDo locations in Camarillo, Ventura, Ojai and Simi Valley are dedicated to providing a high level Martial Arts experience, with a focus on creating well rounded martial artists using Traditional Ho-Am TaeKwonDo as the foundation, then adding HanMuDo, and Gracie style Jiu-Jitsu  for a full learning experience. Students enjoy the many benefits especially when first starting:

• There are specialized classes, specific to each groups unique classroom needs, for Tiger Cubs (preschool), Juniors, and Teens & Adults.
• Students can start any time and blend into the academy with other beginners.
• New classes are forming daily.
• Annually qualified instructors are dedicated to excellence and continuing education.
• Students can move forward at their own rate and not as a class unit.

For more information, visit www.itaonline.com or contact the local Ventura County locations below:

Taekwondo Plus of Camarillo: 676 E. Ponderosa Drive (behind Ralph's) (805.987.3306)

Ojai Taekwondo Academy: 811 E. Ojai Avenue (805.646.1191)

Mike Cerminaro's TKD Plus: 5912 Telegraph Road, Ventura (805.644.4777)

Eric Oland's TKD Academy: 1794 Erringer Road, Simi Valley (805.583.4823)

Dream To Be Fit Indoor Fitness Boot Camp

Dream To Be Fit is an indoor fitness boot camp that currently has three locations - Newbury Park, Agoura Hills and Ventura. Each facility is loaded with stimulating fitness equipment that is used to maximize your training potential and tackle workouts, leaving you with a new and exciting regiment each and every day!

Current locations are at:

• Monarchs Gymnastics at 3599 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park
• Agoura Karate at 5021 Kanan Road Agoura Hills
• Gold Coast Gymnastics at 1980 Goodyear Ave, Ventura

To learn more, visit www.dreamtobefit.com.

Stroller Strides - Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Ventura

Stroller Strides is a stroller exercise class that incorporates power walking (or running) with strength training stations all while baby is in stroller.  The program also educates and entertains the children, making them part of the class while mommy sweats! 

Stroller Strides Conejo Valley covers Agoura, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village and offers weekly playgroups and monthly moms' night outs as well as other mom/baby activities. For more information visit www.strollerstrides.net/conejo or call 818.903.3027.  And for a complete list of free playgroups, moms nights out, etc., visit www.meetup.com/conejo.

Stroller Strides Newbury Park offers classes 5 five days a week and welcomes moms, dads, school age kids, grandparents, etc. Visit www.strollerstrides.net/newburypark or call 805.796.1772 for more information.

Stroller Strides Simi Valley can be reached at www.strollerstrides.net/simivalley or 888.453.5826.

Stroller Strides Camarillo can be reached at www.strollerstrides.net/camarillo or 888.638.3860.

Stroller Strides Ventura is at www.strollerstrides.net/ventura or 619.672.9699.

Cañada Larga Ranch in Ventura

Cañada Larga Ranch is a 3500-acre equestrian wonderland, featuring two lit covered arenas, a gigantic outdoor arena, dressage arena, round pen, beautiful barns, 50 miles of private riding trails with astonishing panoramic views and a spectacular pasture program. We provide exceptional, full-service equine boarding with custom programs to suit your horses’ individual needs.

Only minutes from the beach and downtown Ventura, yet a world away into equestrian paradise, Cañada Larga Ranch offers everything a boarding client could dream of - with even more exciting plans to come in the future!

Visit www.canadalargaranch.com or call 805.648.3010 for more information. Located at 3501 Cañada Larga Road, Ventura.

Gold Coast Fencing Club in Ventura

Gold Coast Fencing, located at 3007 Bunsen Avenue, Suite F in Ventura, offers group and private lessons for children and adults of all ages and skill levels. From the GCF website:

"Fencing is a sport that has evolved from the historical tradition of dueling. As in dueling, people attempt to score points using a sword. Using cunning and strategy, fencers attempt to outwit their opponent with skill, techniques, and tactics they have learned. Fencing is often called "physical chess".  Fencing is also just a fun sport. A sport that provides cardiovascular exercise, tones muscle, improves coordination and quickens the wits. Whether for recreation or on the competitive level, fencing is gaining popularity as a great sport for fun and fitness."

The owner/instructor at GCF has many years of professional fencing and teaching experience. Visit www.goldcoastfencingcenter.com or call 805.766.5448 for more information.

Coyote Point Disc Golf at Lake Casitas

Coyote Point Disc Golf Course is a beautiful challenging course overlooking Lake Casitas. The course is set in rugged terrain with concrete tee pads and is maintained by the Ventura Disc Golf Clubl. There are plenty of tight shots and elevation changes so you will use every shot imaginable as well as a few different discs.

Hiking type shoes are a must for this course and be sure to bring your canteen of water. Camping near the course is available. Reservations can be made through the Lake Reservation staff at (805)-649-1122, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The course is free, but vehicle entry is $10/$15 for day use. Click here for Ventura Disc Golf’s web site www.venturadiscgolf.com

Lake Casitas Recreational Area is located at 11311 Santa Ana Road in Ventura. Also visit www.casitaswater.org/disc-golf to see the course.

Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center in Ventura

The Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center, located in Marina Park at 2950 Pierpont Boulevard is a national award-winning U.S. Sailing Association Community Sailing Center.

The Sailing Center provides youth and adult sailing courses, coastal and celestial navigation, passage making, kayaking, youth camps and safe boating courses year-round for beginning through advanced students. Classes are taught on a variety of boats from Sabots to a Catalina 30.

The City of Ventura Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Partnerships has managed and maintained this community sailing facility since 1972 with support from the Maritime Foundation.

Instructors are U.S. Sailing & American Sailing Assn. certified. For more information on lessons, hours of operation, or special group outings, visit www.cityofventura.net/sailkayak or call 805.643.3612.

YEAH MAN - Swing Dance Lessons and Club Dance

YEAH MAN - Swing Dance Lessons and Club Dance provides dance lessons, workshops, small group sessions, teaching and performing, choreography, DJ services, live bands from small combs to big bands and video presentations. Dance Jitterbug, East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Swing Dance, Boogie Woogie

Currently (August 2011) offering swing dance lessons at Golden China Restaurant and Pierpont Inn in Ventura.

More information at www.yeahman.com or 805.804.7035.

Ventura Community Park Aquatics Center

The City of Ventura’s Aquatic Facility is located at Ventura Community Park, at the corner of Kimball and Telephone Roads (901 S. Kimball). This is a beautiful state of the art aquatics facility, which consists of a 50 meter competition pool with two 1-meter and two 3-meter diving stands, a water playground pool (with a zero-depth entry), 2 water slides and a recreation pool.  Pools are heated to about 80 degrees! They have dressing room areas, picnic areas, lessons, classes, group rates and birthday parties there.  So check it out at www.cityofventura.net/cs/recreation/aquatics or call 805.654.7511 for more information. Single entry fees as of July 2011 are $5 for ages 10 to 61, $3 ages 3 to 9 and 62+ and free for 2 and under. Special "splash passes" available for families and multiple visits.

Buena Lanes Bowling Alley - Ventura

Buena Lanes is located at 1788 Mesa Verde in Ventura, just down the street from Golf N Stuff. Buena Lanes is a full service bowling alley with a pro shop, a cute retro looking diner, bar, arcade, leagues, etc.  Visit www.buenalanesbowling.com or call 805.656.0666 for more information.

101 Running Tribe in Ventura County

The 101 Running Tribe is a running club for all levels and abilities located in Ventura County. Its mission is to encourage and welcome new runners into amazing sport and help experienced runners reach their full potential. We realize that running should be fun and not something you "have to do." The Tribe hosts organized runs on the track and certain evenings/mornings in Camarillo and Ventura. Visit www.101runningtribe.com to learn more and join!

Airealistic Circus & Flying School in Ventura

Airealistic is Ventura County's premier circus & flying school. Classes in Aerial Yoga, Trapeze, Aerial Fabric, Aerial Hammock, Aerial Hoop, Acrobatics, Trampoline, Harness flying, Bungee. Taught by Cirque du Soleil quality professionals. Classes for kids and adults and families available as well as private lessons.  Airealistic also available for performances! Visit www.airealistic.com for more information.

United Studios of Self Defense - Ventura

United Studios of Self Defense in Ventura is located at 1746 South Victoria Avenue and offers private and group training programs to men, women and children of all ages.  Chief instructor is Jason Assayag.

More information at http://centralcoastussd.com/studios/venture/ or call 805.658.2850.

Inside Track Multisport Store and Running Club

Inside Track was opened in 1976 by elite runner Gary Tuttle, who placed 2nd in the 1985 Boston Marathon and finished 7th in the World Cross County Championships among other accolades.  Tuttle sold the store to another running ace, Josh Spiker, in 2007, who has actively reinvigorated this popular store and most recently (February 2011) relocated to 2437 Harbor Boulevard in Ventura. The store is open 7 days a week for local runners, walkers, triathletes and other fitness buffs.  Visit their website at www.insidetrackventura.com or call them at 805.643.1104. 

And check out the Inside Track Running Club.

Inside Track Running Club in Ventura

Inside Track Running Club is a club for runners, walkers, triathletes or anyone who would like to meet fun and athletic people. We offer club runs, track workouts, socials, fun running events, clinics and discounts at Inside Track. All ages and abilities are welcome. Visit www.insidetrackventura.com/running-club to learn more.

Hokuloa Outrigger Canoe Club in Ventura

Located near the Ventura Harbor at 3639 Harbor Blvd., Suite 203A, Hokuloa Outrigger Canoe Club has a diverse membership of all ages and abilities and offers competitive paddling for both adults and kids. Hokuloa's mission is to promote and develop the sport of amateur outrigger canoe paddling through structured athletic programs, races, fitness training and outreach to enhance public support. Hokuloa is a member club of the Southern California Outrigger Racing Association (SCORA) and the host of the annual Ventura Channel Challenge race. For more information, visit www.hokuloaoutrigger.com.

Hollywood 24/7 Fitness in Downtown Ventura

Hollywood 24/7 Fitness is an intimate, upscale, trendy and professional fitness studio located at 20 N. Oak Street, Ventura. The facility has complimentary towel service, state-of-the-art equipment, a movie theatre cardio room and more. Visit www.hfit247.com for virtual tours and more information or call 805.641.3399.

Paddy Bex Surf School in Ventura

Paddy Bex Surf School provides private lessons, group lessons, summer surf lessons, fall surf lessons and women's surf clinics to all ages in Ventura. All instructors are certified in lifeguard training, CPR and first aid. Visit www.paddybexsurf.com for more information, rates, etc. or call 805.653.SURF.

Ventura Surf School

The goal of Ventura Surf School (607 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme) is to teach eveyone to surf in a safe, secure environment, and help them gain confidence in their abilities while having a great time in the outdoors. Group and private surfing lessons can be arranged anytime to fit your schedule, and yes, we do rent out surf boards if you want to surf on your own. Lesson, camps and more! For more information, call 805.218 1484 or visit www.venturasurfschool.com.

Surfing L.A. Surf School - Various Locations

Surfing L.A. Surf School teaches beginning, intermediate and advanced students (7-year-old and up). Students need to know how to swim and be comfortable in the ocean and waves (i.e. you cannot be afraid of putting your head under water). Most of our students are beginners and are able to surf after just a few lessons.

We teach 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Please note that lessons are always tide-dependent, i.e. the tide has to be right, so does the wave size. If the waves are too big or too small, we have to reschedule the lesson. Surf is best in the early morning. Later in the day, the wind usually comes up and kills the surf. Let us know what day(s) you want to take a lesson and we will tell you what time is best.

We offer group lessons (4 to 6 students), semi-private (2 to 3 students) and private lessons.  Children under 14 are asked to enroll in private lessons to ensure constant supervision in the water.

Semi-private lessons consist of 2 or 3 students. We see a lot of couples, mom & daughter, and dad & son choosing this option. A semi-private lesson is $85 per person. Private lessons are also best for intermediate and advanced students.

Surfing lessons take place at various beaches in the area, including locations in Ventura and Malibu.  More information at www.surfingla.com or call 310.663.0661.