2023 Summer Beach Buses in Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark

The City of Agoura Hills Summer Beach Bus is back for 2023. Runs June 19 to August 18 (except July 4) Monday through Friday from three designated locations to/from Zuma Beach. Service is $2 each way. Exact change required. Open to anyone (not just Agoura Hills residents). www.agourahillscity.org/department/community-services-parks-recreation/beach-bus.

The City of Thousand Oaks is offering Summer Beach Bus Service in 2023 from June 19 to August 11 (except July 4) to Zuma Beach. Two round trips will be available daily Monday through Friday. NEW: 1st through 12th grade and college students will ride for FREE! For others, the round trip fare is $4 ($1 for seniors and persons with disabilities). Cash only.

The City of Moorpark is offering round trip bus service to/from Harbor Cove Beach in Ventura this year on Wednesdays through Fridays, June 14 to August 11, 2023. $5 round trip for adults/students. $2 for seniors. Must have exact change. Free for ages 5 and under (accompanied by fare paying passenger age 16+). NEW for 2023: 1st through 12th as well as college students ride free, with student ID. See www.moorparkca.gov/821/Beach-Bus

The City of Calabasas is offering beach bus service to Zuma Beach for residents of Calabasas and Hidden Hills. $5 round trip or $50 for a season pass. $2 round trip for seniors 65+. Tickets & Passes must be purchased at City Hall, 100 Civic Center Way or by emailing PWPermits@CityofCalabasas.com. Tickets will not be sold at the shuttle. Weekdays June 19 to August 18, 2023 (except July 4).

More info at www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/public-works/transportation-transit/public-transit-services/beach-bus

Bikes & Cookies Now Open at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills (NOW CLOSED)

UPDATE: They have since closed. Don’t know exactly when. I believe this was a “pop up” shop.

Kira K sent over these photos of the newly opened Bikes & Cookies store next to Tifa Chocolate at the Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills. The shop offers bikes, cookies, records, pastries and more. "The perfect place to start and stop group rides, or just hang out" Learn more at bikesandcookies.com.

Twisted Oak Tavern Agoura Hills Location to Close January 16th; Camarillo Location to Remain Open

Twisted Oak Tavern & Brewery announced today that it will be closing its Agoura Hills location at 30105 Agoura Road at close of business this Sunday, January 16th. That said, its newer location in the historic J.F. Lewis & Sons building at 2433 Ventura Boulevard in Old Town Camarillo remains open.

Owners of Twisted Oak Tavern originally opened The LAB Brewing Co. on November 1, 2011 after closing MOZ Buddha Lounge there in May 2011. The LAB subsequently became Twisted Oak Tavern in January 2015.

In addition to a nice assortment of in-house (4 of them) and guest brews, Twisted Oak Tavern serves a wide variety of delicious items, like Chimichurri Steak Sandwich, Miso Salmon, Prosciutto and Date Flatbread, Chicken N Waffle Bites, Roasted Cauliflower, Chocolate Lave Cake and so much more. www.twistedoaktavern.pub/menu

Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center to Temporarily Close Until January 2021

2023 UPDATE: Yes, the center has been closed now for 3 1/2 years, a bit longer than originally planned, but plans are now to reopen the facility in early 2024. The center is undergoing major roof repairs, fresh paint, new audio/visual equipment, new flooring in the gym and much more.

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The Board of Directors of the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center Joint Powers Authority met on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 6:30 pm to discuss the financial status of the Community Center and the potential for an extended temporary closure. After reviewing the Center’s major losses during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the liabilities that the Center will be responsible for in the next six months, the Board made the terribly hard decision to temporarily shut down operations as of June 1, 2020, with an anticipated re-opening in January 2021.

Regularly scheduled programs will not be held during the temporary closure; however, the Center is working on alternate solutions for all programs and will keep the participants and the public updated as these decisions are made. The JPA Board of Directors wants to make sure that the community is aware that this measure was not taken lightly and was approved with the hope of seeing the Center fully operational in the future. It has been a wonderful asset to the community over the past 20 years, and the Board is fighting to make sure that it will continue to be so despite the financial hardships it has undergone.

During the time that the Center doors are closed, the JPA Board of Directors, the Executive Director, and the two cities will work together to revitalize the Center with a plan that is sustainable and best serves the communities’ current and future needs. The JPA Board of Directors and staff want the community to be involved in this process and are looking for the community to share ideas, programs, and needs with the Board to help them make sure that the Center can remain a vital piece of the community. Please reach out to Brianne Anderson, Executive Director at brianne@ahccc.org to share comments regarding the Center in 2021 and beyond. Please make sure to follow our website and social media for meeting updates and additional opportunities to get involved in the process.

Refunds continue to be issued for any pending events, programs, memberships, camps, and security deposits. Memberships will continue to be placed on hold during this time and no charges will be made for anyone in our system.

For specific questions you may have regarding the temporary closure or if you would like to support the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center during this time, please reach out to the Executive Director at brianne@ahccc.org. Community members may also visit the Center’s website at www.ahccc.org for meeting and status updates.

Currying Flavors Now Open at The Shops at Oak Creek in Agoura Hills

UPDATE: Currying Flavors now open as of August 26, 2019.

Currying Flavors is coming soon to The Shops at Oak Creek at 29125 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills (former home of Fire Island Grill and Freebirds World Burrito). Currying Flavors indicates it will be introducing a fresh new concept in fast casual Indian cuisine - combining authentic flavors with modern style, and customizability with simplicity.

No functional website at this time but perhaps follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/curryingflavors1/ .

NOTE: Previously, we had noted that Currying Flavors appeared to be opening a location at The Summit at Calabasas. This no longer appears to be the case.

Noi Due Trattoria Now Open in the Agoura Village Center

Noi Due Trattoria and Pizzeria opened two weeks ago in the Agoura Village Center, 29020 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills. Owner Antonio De Cicco has been involved in the restaurant industry since 1986, most recently managing Toscanova at The Commons at Calabasas.

Noi Due’s menu includes traditional Italian specialties - pasta, risotto, pizza, antipasto, salads, beef, fish and more.

Noi Due, eh? What does it mean? “The Two of Us.”

Learn more at noiduetrattoria.com or call 818.852.7090.

Previous occupants of this space have included Chianti Trattoria, Fabrocini’s, Reolution Speakeasy and Bistro 101.

The Cuckoo Rooster Now Open in Agoura Hills

Michael K gave the heads up to us via the CVG Facebook Page that the Cuckoo Rooster is now open at 5653 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, in the former home of Simply Fish Grill (which closed last month after 3 1/2 years).

As the name would suggest, chicken is the major theme at this newly opened eatery. Hot fried chicken, crispy chicken sandwiches, chicken and waffle, wings and sides. Spiciness levels include Naked (no heat), Garlic, Mild, Medium, Hot, Very Hot (You’ve been warned) and Reaper (Please, Think Twice).

Visit www.facebook.com/CuckooRooster if you’re feeling clucky.

SweetXO in Agoura Hills Closed Its Doors Last Month

I remember it well when SweetXO opened at the former Blockbuster Video location in the Twin Oaks Shopping Center, 5825 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills on April 1, 2012. The frozen yogurt, fresh baked items, candies, interesting assortment of gift items, made this store unique. They opened a second store at The Oaks Mall on Black Friday 2013 which subsequently closed I believe in the late 2015 time frame.

Well, the original SweetXO store closed its doors in January. They had a decent, nearly seven-year run serving the local community.