Sushi Bars and Fish Eateries In and Around the Conejo Valley

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Some of our favorite sushi rolls at Cho Cho San in Thousand Oaks

According to the Michelin Guide, although sushi existed in American in the early 1900s, the first “real” sushi restaurant, Kawafuku, opened in Los Angeles in 1966. Since then, according to market research firm IBISWorld, there were nearly 17,000 sushi restaurants in the U.S. in 2024.

Separately, approximately 4-5% of the U.S. adult population identifies as pescatarian. A pescatarian diet is a vegetarian whose diet also includes fish and seafood ad the only source of meat. Pescetarian is a portmanteau of the Italian word “pesce” (fish) and the English word “vegetarian” that was coined in the U.K. in the late 1980s.

That aside, if you’re looking for a sushi bar or eatery that specializes in fish dishes in the Conejo Valley areas encompassing Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, and Calabasas west of the grade, you’ve come to the right place!

(Note: Information below is subject to change at any time. Contact the eateries directly for the most updated info regarding days/times open, etc.)

Sushi Bars In and Around the Conejo Valley

(in alphabetical order, starting with S, for, well, you know)

Seabutter opened in May 2022 at The Promenade at Westlake, 180 Promenade Way, Westlake Village. Open daily for lunch and dinner. seabuttersushi.com 805-221-6096

Shibuya Sushi has plans to open a 2nd Calabasas location, on Las Virgenes Road, about a mile north of the 101. Updates at www.instagram.com/shibuya_calabasas

Sumo Japanese Restaurant is located at 1714 Newbury Road, Suite C, Newbury Park. Open daily at 11:30am for lunch and dinner. Happy hour from 3-6pm and “reverse” happy hour from 8:30pm to close daily. www.sumojapaneserestaurants.com 805-499-9977

Sushi & Wasabi is located in the Agoura Hills City Mall at 5895 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills. Open daily. Hours vary. https://www.sushi-wasabi.com 818-889-9334

Sushi Oaks is located at 2160 Newbury Road, Suite D, Newbury Park. This popular sushi bar has operated since 1990, recently changing ownership in September 2025 with the retirement of the original owner. No website. Call 805-498-3357.

Sushi Planet is located at 951 S. Westlake Blvd.,#114 in Westlake Village, offering both indoor and outdoor seating seven days a week. Open from noon to 2pm daily for lunch and back at 4pm for dinner. www.sushiplanetwestlake.com 805-379-9844

Sushi Raku is located at 5190 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills. Raku means “heaven in mouth” in Japanese. (See, you learned something new here!) sushi-raku.com 818-707-2765

Sushi Su Modern Japanese Kitchen is currently located inside the Chili & Lime Thai restaurant at 2705 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks, but has plans to move into its own location at a date TBA. www.sushisurestaurant.com 818-865-8622

The Landing Grill & Sushi Bar is located at The Landing at Westlake Lake at 32123 W. Lindero Canyon Road, #109, Westlake Village. Offering both indoor and plenty of outdoor seating with a view of the lake, next to sister restaurant, Boccaccio’s. Open daily from 11am to 9pm. www.thelandinggrillandsushibar.com 818-706-8887

Tomodachi Sushi has two locations in the Conejo Valley - 2779 Agoura Road in Westlake Village (805-777-7578) and 771 Wendy Drive in Newbury Park (805-499-8889). It has operated in Westlake Village since 1997. www.tomodachisushi.com

Whole Foods Market at 740 North Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks has a fresh sushi counter, with made-to-order rolls and plant-based options. www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/thousandoaks 805-777-4730

Cho Cho San has been a Thousand Oaks mainstay since 1988 at 400 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, offering both a sushi bar and teppanyaki grill (you know - where they cook the food on a large grill in front of you). www.chochosan.com 805-379-9300

E+Mon Sushi opened in late 2020 in the Westlake Commons at 2805 Agoura Road in Thousand Oaks. A small spot offering delicious sushi at tables indoors and outdoors. https://www.eplusmon.com 805-371-3693

Gelson’s Thousand Oaks (1736 E. Avenida De Los Arboles) (805-493-4301) and Westlake Village (2734 Townsgate Road) (805-495-0353) stores offer fresh made sushi. www.gelsons.com

Go Fish Sushi opened at 299 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Suite 6, Thousand Oaks (across the street from Tarantula Hill Brewing) in November 2024. Open for lunch and dinner daily at 11am. to.gofishsushibar.com 805-418-7117

Rainbow roll at Go Fish Sushi in Thousand Oaks

Hanami Sushi at 26527 Agoura Road, Suite 116, Calabasas opened in 2002 and is open daily for lunch and dinner. www.hanamisushiusa.com 818-880-0073

Hikari Sushi Westlake Village opened in the former Sushi Ai at 5790 Lindero Canyon Road, Suite 2A, in October 2022. Open daily at 11:30am for lunch and dinner. The first Hikari location is in the little town of Montrose. www.ushikarisushi.com 818-707-9064

Isaki Sushi opened in the former Sushi Yusho location at 2365 Michael Drive, Newbury Park in 2024. Open Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. www.isakisushi.com 805-375-2269

Kanda Sushi is located at 3637 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks at the Paseo Market Place, near Stonefire Grill. Kanda was named after the Kanda River in Japan. It opened its doors on November 22, 2009. No website. 805-230-0101

Kaze Omakase opened in January 2026 at 1610 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Suite B, Thousand Oaks, just west of Erbes. Kaze offers a 19 course omakase in two 12 guest seatings per night on Wed-Sun. Learn more and reserve a spot at www.exploretock.com/kazethousandoaks.

Love Sushi opened at the former Yomama Sushi location in the Lincoln Oaks Plaza, 140 W. Hillcrest Drive #118, Thousand Oaks, in November 2017. It is open daily for lunch and dinner. lovesushito2go.com 805-496-9102

Mahina Sushi opened at 771 Wendy Drive in Newbury Park in late August 2026 . www.mahinasushi.com 805-499-8889

Ma-Kin Vegan Sushi opened in the Plaza Reyes Adobe at 30313 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills, in July 2021. We’re including this in this list of sushi eateries, although truth be told, their sushi is 100% plant-based. Worth a try if you’re looking for something different. Open daily. Hours vary. makinvegan.com 818-699-6716

Minato Sushi at 1688 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks opens daily from 11:30am to 9pm for lunch and dinner. This popular eatery opened in 2003. iloveminato.com 805-557-0758

Muzen Sushi in the North Ranch Gateway at 30819 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite A, Westlake Village, is open Monday to Saturday for lunch and daily for dinner. It rolled its first roll in 2017. muzensushi.restaurant 818-706-7772

Nori Japanese Grill at 2871 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, has offered sushi among its other Japanese items since opening in 2005. Open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm. www.nori805.com 805-497-3277

Onyx Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village at 2 Dole Drive is a high-end Japanese eatery offering fresh sushi and sashimi Wednesday through Saturday for dinner. www.fourseasons.com/westlakevillage/dining/restaurants/onyx_restaurant 818-575-3000

Poke Land Thousand Oaks is located in the Conejo Valley Plaza at 1396 N. Moorpark Road, where it opened in January 2017. It was not the first poke place to open in Thousand Oaks, but it is now the oldest poke eatery (others like Honeyfish Poke, Big Fish Poke, and Poke Tike, came and went). gopokeland.com 805-777-8898

Pokitomik in the Paseo Market Place at 3679 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks has been offering poke bowls and poke and tempura burritos since opening in November 2021. www.pokitomik.com 805-852-5150

Q Sushi and Kieu Hoang Wine Lounge opened at The Shoppes at Westlake Village, 30770 Russell Ranch Road, in April 2016. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Beautiful, upscale environment. www.qsushi.com 818-540-3231

Roast and Rice Kitchen - Asian Fusion has operated at 30990 Russell Ranch Road, Westlake Village since February 2022. Offers a full sushi bar menu, among other Asian favorites. roastandrice.com 818-699-6369

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Fish Restaurants In and Around the Conejo Valley

(in alphabetical order, starting with F, aren’t we clever?)

Fishbone Seafood premiered in the Palm Plaza in Thousand Oaks at 2709 Thousand Oaks Boulevard on August 16, 2025, offering southern style seafood specialties, grilled or fried. www.fishboneseafood.com 805-906-2000

Lure Fish House Westlake Village opened on March 7, 2013 at 30970 Russell Ranch Road, immediately becoming one of the most popular fish eateries in the Conejo Valley. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11:30am. www.lurefishhouse.com 818-651-6611

Pacific Fresh Seafood Grill is a family-owned eatery located in the Oakbrook Plaza at 2060 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Suite #E, in Thousand Oaks, serving fresh, delicious fish dishes since 1992. Opens for dinner daily at 4pm. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. www.pacificfreshseafoodgrill.com 805-493-0104

Shrimp vs Chef opened in the Northstar Plaza at 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks in late summer 2024. It’s menu includes a number of items that contain shrimp and fish. www.shrimpvschef.com 805-660-4992

Cajun Crab Shack opened in the North Oaks Plaza at 1074 E. Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks in October 2018, offering fresh seafood with a Cajun twist. They specialize in seafood boils with crab, lobster tail, shrimp, clams, and more, as well as seafood baskets. www.cajuncrabshackto.com 805-241-3600

California Fish Grill opened at Janss Marketplace in the east parking lot (Moorpark Road) on July 26, 2021, offering a variety of fish dishes in a casual, fast-serve setting. www.cafishgrill.com 805-510-7877

No More Fishing

Crazy King Kong Sushi, which opened in the former Akio’s Sushi at Janss Marketplace in October 2012, closed its doors in November 2025.

Tomodachi Sushi at 771 Wendy Drive in Newbury Park became Mahina Sushi in September 2026.

Compilation of Pizza Places in the Conejo Valley

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The first pizzeria in the United States opened in Little Italy, New York City, in 1905. Lombardi’s is recognized as that first pizzeria, specializing in Neapolitan pizza, which is made with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Margherita pizza is a typical Neapolitan pizza with tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil.

Other varieties of pizza include New York thin-crust style, Chicago style (deep dish, thick crust), Detroit style (rectangular, thick crust, sauce on top) and Sicilian (square cut) and others.

But without further ado, here’s a compilation of pizza places in and around the Conejo Valley (including Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and portions of Calabasas).

This list includes places primarily known for pizza, and thus excludes eateries where pizza is on the menu, but not the primary offering. Listed in reverse alphabetical order.

Winners Pizza, 1805 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. winnerspizza.com (805) 379-4212. Regular pizza, heart shaped pizza, gluten-free option, cauliflower crust option.

Valentino’s Pizza, 2072 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. www.valentinosgourmet.com (805) 380-4969. Valentino’s offers freshly-made “take-n-bake” pizzas as well as pizzas baked on site. Gluten free crust available.

Two Doughs Pizza Co. is located in the Whizin Market Square at 28860 Roadside Road, Agoura Hills. www.twodoughs.com (818) 707-2121 Specializes in thin crust sourdough pizzas and Sicilian thick crust pizzas. Gluten-free options available.

Toppers Pizza Place is located at 1416 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. topperspizzaplace.com (805) 495-4444. Toppers is a Ventura County based success story, founded by the Jonkers in 1990 and growing to 10 locations.

Tony’s New York Pizza, 3333 Kimber Drive, Newbury Park. (805) 499-0365 www.tonysnewyorkpizzamenu.com Tony’s has served the Newbury Park community for decades in the Kimber Plaza.

The Original Pizza Cookery, 75 West Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. www.pizzacookery.com (818) 887-4770. Offers traditional pizzas, Margherita and whole wheat crust options. Gluten-free options available.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani at 3297 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. www.slicehouse.com Slice House offers New York, Sicilian, Detroit and Grandma style pizzas.

Prince St. Pizza opened on July 10, 2025 at the Shoppes at Westlake Village, 30770 Russell Ranch Road in Westlake Village. They offer Sicilian squares and original Neapolitan pizzas by the slice or whole pie. www.princestreetpizza.com.

Pizza Hut has locations at 2705 Teller Road, Newbury Park (Pizza Hut Express inside Target) and 75 S. Rancho Road, Thousand Oaks (805) 371-3700. www.pizzahut.com. Offering various options, including Udi’s Gluten-Free Crust.

Pizza Nosh, 3013 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills. (818) 991-3000 www.pizzanosh.com. Pizza Nosh is the only vegetarian, kosher pizza place in the Conejo Valley.

Prime Pizza is coming to Thousand Oaks in 2026 at 215 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, across the street from Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. They offer NY style pies in both round and square shapes. Learn more at primepizza.la.

Marco’s Pizza is now open at 30651 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Agoura Hills, in the space formerly occupied by Ma Dukes Artisan Pizzas. Marco’s offers pizza, pizzoli (pizza roll), pizza bowls, calzones, subs, and more. www.marcos.com (818) 887-1500

Magma Pizzeria is coming to the Conejo Gateway Plaza in Newbury Park (711 Wendy Drive) in 2026. Their first location is in Moorpark. www.magmapizzeriamenu.com

Greco’s New York Pizzeria is located at Janss Marketplace, near the movie theater. www.grecosnewyorkpizzeriamenu.com (805) 601-8185 They offer various New York style pizzas, including a jumbo 28” party pizza.

Fresh Brothers at The Promenade at Westlake (805) 777-8448 www.freshbrothers.com/locations/westlake-village Offering traditional pizzas on various crusts - original, skinny, cauliflower, deep dish, gluten-free and keto.

Freda’s Pizza is located at 3835 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite A2, Westlake Village (805) 852-5260. https://fredaspizza.com Freda’s offers New York style and brick oven pizzas. Also located in Old Town Camarillo.

Domino’s Pizza has locations at 723 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks (805) 435-8399), 2220 N. Moorpark Road, #104, Thousand Oaks (across from TOHS) (805) 496-6221, 2409 Michael Drive, Newbury Park (805) 499-0681 and 30867 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village (818) 735-5400. www.dominos.com Domino’s offers hand-tossed, handmade pan, thin crust, gluten-free crust and Brooklyn style options.

D’Amore’s Pizza, 2869 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks www.damoresthousandoaks.com (805) 496-0030. Offers traditional New York style pizzas. Gluten-free and cauliflower crust is available.

California Pizza Kitchen at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. www.cpk.com (805) 777-1778 Offers a variety of 10” specialty pizzas. Gluten-free cauliflower crust available.

Butler’s Pizza opened in October 2015 at 1655 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. www.butlersnypizza.com (805) 379-1121 Butler’s serves New York style pizza, including gluten-free options.

Boney Mountain Pizza Company, 722 Wendy Drive, Newbury Park www.boneymountainpizzaco.com (805) 498-6511. Boney Mountain is a sports bar with a particular focus on California style pizza.

Ameci Pizza and Pasta has locations at 1724 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks (805) 493-2914, 1560 Newbury Road, Newbury Park (805) 499-8300 and 5776 Lindero Canyon Road, Ste C, Westlake Village (818) 889-7722 www.amecipizzaandpasta.com Offers New York style pizza at 40 California locations. They do have gluten-free options.

Allegro Pizza, 427 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks (805) 492-3571 www.allegropizzaca.com. Traditional pizza, including a gluten-free option.

Pizza Partings

Lamppost Pizza Newbury Park closed its doors on December 4, 2011.

Urban Pizza operated in Thousand Oaks from April 2015 to September 2017.

Pitfire Pizza in Westlake Village closed in 2020.

PizzaRev operated in Thousand Oaks from summer 2016 to June 2020.

Blaze Pizza operated in Thousand Oaks from July 2017 to October 2022.

MOD Pizza Newbury Park closed its doors in May 2024.

Barone’s Pizza Thousand Oaks closed its doors on May 28, 2024.

Lamppost Pizza Westlake Village closed its doors in September 2024 after 33 years serving the local community.

Ma Dukes in Agoura Hills, which offered unique, artisan flatbread pizzas, closed its doors on September 22, 2024 to refocus on its growing catering business.

Michael’s Pizza Agoura Hills closed in the fall of 2024 but continues operating its Calabasas location. michaelspizzapasta.com

Pieology Pizzeria at Janss Marketplace closed in late September 2025.

Denino’s Pizzeria & Cafe, 1710 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks closed in early 2025.

Round Table Pizza in the Oakbrook Plaza, 2060 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. closed as of August 2025.

Parma Pizzeria Napoletana, 796 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. parmaspizzeria.com (805) 370-1370 (CLOSED AS OF 10.5.25)

Parma’s Pizzeria, 5649 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills. parmaspizzeria.com (818) 318-1079. (CLOSED AS OF 10.5.25)

Pizza Twist opened in June 2023 at the Conejo Gateway Plaza in Newbury Park and closed on December 31, 2025.

Compilation of Public Beaches Spanning From Oxnard to Hueneme to Malibu

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In a separate post, we highlighted beaches ranging from Carpinteria down south to the beaches at the Ventura Harbor. This is the 2nd installment of local area beaches that stretch from McGrath State Beach on down to the beaches gracing Malibu. We hope these compilations prove useful in guiding you to all the oceanfront fun Ventura County and adjacent areas have to offer!

Additionally, here's a compilation of beaches in the Santa Barbara area (excluding Carpinteria).

McGrath State Beach has been closed due to flooding issues since 2019. Visit parks.ca.gov/?page_id=607 or call 805.968.1033 for more information.  McGrath has 2 1/2 miles of beach available. Swimming, surfing, and water sports are discouraged because of rip currents. McGrath is 5 miles south of Ventura off the 101 freeway via Harbor Boulevard.

Mandalay State Beach is 94 acres of undeveloped beachfront land located south of Reliant Energy's Mandalay Generating Station. The natural sand dunes and the wetlands ecosystem are recognized for their important natural value and houses several threatened bird species. This is a passive, natural open space park with no support facilities. The sandy ocean beach and adjacent coastal dunes are available for public day use only. The beach is managed by the County of Ventura on behalf of the California State Parks Department. Located at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and 5th Street in Oxnard. Visit www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=609. No dogs allowed.

‘ololkoy Beach Park (formerly Oxnard Beach Park) has one of the best kids play areas around town, restrooms, lots of grass, and easy access to miles and miles of beach. The park is located at 1601 S. Harbor Boulevard. visitoxnard.com/directory/oxnard-beach-park

Oxnard Beach Park looking towards the beach.

Oxnard Beach Park looking towards the beach.

Hollywood Beach is a great spot for swimming, sunning and viewing the Channel Islands. Free public beach volleyball courts, public restrooms on the north end of the beach, on-street parking and lifeguards on duty between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Located right next to Channel Islands Harbor off of Harbor Boulevard. Dogs are allowed at Hollywood Beach on leash before 9am and after 5pm. West-facing beach means it’s great for catching the sunset!

Hollywood Beach

Hollywood Beach

Silver Strand Beach is a 1 mile long beach near Channel Islands Harbor, about 150 yards in width. It is capped by north and south jetties, both of which have small parking lots; one next to San Nicholas Avenue (at Ocean Drive), the other next to Sawtelle Avenue. Free parking from sunrise to sunset with limited restroom facilities. This is a sandy bottom beach break which may have rip tides and an undertow, so be careful. Dogs on leash allowed before 9am and after 5pm. Lifeguards on duty daily during summer months. Accessed via S. Victoria Avenue. Visit visitoxnard.com/things-to-do/beaches/silver-strand-beach for more information.

There's a Kiddie Beach Park off of S. Victoria Avenue at Sunset Drive with available parking, restrooms and benches. It is a small sliver of sand that fronts the south end of Channel Islands Harbor and thus does not face ocean waves.

Hueneme Beach Park is a 50 acre area with picnic tables, barbecue pits, walking paths, a fishing pier, sand volleyball courts, Surfside Seafood snack bar, lifeguards and restrooms. Beach parking lots and Surfside Drive parking available for a fee. No dogs allowed. Visit www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/index.aspx?NID=926 for more information. Located at 550 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme. 

Ormond Beach is a 1,500 acre area composed of agriculture, industry and wetlands. A two mile long beach extends from Port Hueneme on the north to Naval Base Ventura County on the south. This is one of the few areas in southern California with an intact dune transition zone marsh system, hosting over 200 migratory bird species. The California Coastal Conservancy is restoring these wetlands. A bit off the beaten path, it is probably more geared towards bird watchers and hikers. Get there via Hueneme Road, going south on either Perkins Road on the north and Arnold Road on the south.

Naval Base Ventura County occupies roughly 6 miles of oceanfront space between Ormond Beach on the north and Point Mugu State Park on the south. This space is not accessible by the general public. However, there are periodic opportunities for civilians to catch a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean from NBVC during organized events open to the public.

Mugu Beach is the first publicly accessible beach area south of Naval Base Ventura County off of PCH, located adjacent to the prominent Mugu Rock. For the most part this is the most quickly accessible beach to Camarillo and Conejo Valley residents. There is paid parking ($12 last time I was there) as well as parking available on PCH. Popular with fisherman. One thing to be aware of here is that there is a significant undertow. If you bring the little ones, best to stay out of the water or just be extra careful.

South of Mugu Rock there is also some beach that is accessible with plenty of parking on PCH. No facilities and not a lot of beach, but beautiful views and a quick place to explore.

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Thornhill Broome Campground and Beach is also part of Point Mugu State Park, located a mile or two south of Mugu Beach. This is a campground right on the beach with a capacity for about 60 or so RVs. But of course you can visit for the day for a parking fee. Plenty of parking also available on PCH. Porta-potties available. Dogs are allowed around here as long as they are on a leash (and paleeeze...pick up after them).

Across the street on PCH is a gigantic, steep sand dune that I've always found to be interesting. Learn more about that sand dune here.

Unusually large sand dune on the east side of PCH across from Thornhill Broome Campground

Unusually large sand dune on the east side of PCH across from Thornhill Broome Campground

Sycamore Cove is at the southernmost beachfront portion of Point Mugu State Park. Point Mugu State Park features 3.6 miles of ocean shoreline (Sycamore Cove to Mugu Beach), with rocky bluffs, beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills and uplands, two major river canyons and wide grassy valleys dotted native trees.

Sycamore Canyon Campground across PCH from Sycamore Cove has 58 campsites. For a challenge, ride or hike down through Sycamore Canyon from Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Newbury Park. You'll most likely have to pay to park here (most recently $12 for day use) as there are not many spots on PCH available on the south side...watch out...there are no parking signs all over the place.

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Sycamore Cove Beach has a number of picnic benches shaded by trees and is thus a popular spot on summer weekends for the BBQ crowd as well as with the campers from the campground on the other side of PCH. Located at 9000 Pacific Coast Highway. Visit www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=630.

Trees shade the picnic tables at Sycamore Cove Beach

Trees shade the picnic tables at Sycamore Cove Beach

In the 3.3 mile stretch of PCH between Sycamore Cove Beach and County Line Beach (below) there are three or four places where you can park on PCH and access the beach.

One of these beaches I refer to as Call Box 1-35 Beach, about a mile southeast of Sycamore Cove Beach. This is not the official name of this beach in the unincorporated section of Ventura County northwest of Malibu city limits. But since the dilapidated staircase leading down to the beach is next to this call box, it seems appropriate. The address is approximately 9649 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu (yes, technically not Malibu, yet in Google maps the address says Malibu).

About half a mile southeast of Call Box 1-35 is Call Box 1-27 Beach, which I also refer to as 26 Steps Beach. 26 Steps Beach is approximately 1.9 miles northeast of County Line Beach (see below) and 1.5 miles southwest of Sycamore Cove Beach (see above), at approximately 9999 PCH, just west of Deer Creek Road. I made up the name 26 Steps Beach because there is a well-worn, tagged up staircase that leads you from your parked car on PCH near the 1-27 Call Box sign to the beach. This is not a bad little section of beach that rarely has many people. No restrooms. Parking is free on PCH.

County Line Beach is located across the street from the iconic Neptune's Net, 3 miles south of Sycamore Cove at 42505 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Lots of surfers and places to explore. Park on PCH. Watch out for bikers...there can be hundreds of them hanging out here on many a weekend. There are outer reefs for scuba diving that have an abundance of sea life. Activities include diving, surfing, and tide pools. No lifeguards on duty. There are a few porta-johns here. Technically, County Line Beach is located in Solromar, an unincorporated community in Ventura County - but they use the Malibu zip code so hey, it’s ok to say it is in Malibu.

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Before the main Leo Carrillo State Beach area while heading south on PCH is the Leo Carrillo State Park Staircase Beach area. There’s a California State Parks parking lot at 40000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Parking is available for approximately 50 cars. There’s a moderately narrow trail that takes you down to the beach, which is also a fairly narrow beach with lots of rocks. You can also walk to this beach from the main Leo Carrillo Beach. Dogs allowed on leash.

Leo Carrillo State Park Staircase Beach parking lot.

Leo Carrillo State Park Staircase Beach parking lot.

Leo Carrillo State Park consists of 1 1/2 miles of beach for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, surf fishing and beach combing; one of our favorites for exploring sea caves, rocks and tidepools. Located at 35000 West Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, Leo Carrillo is about 1 1/2 miles south of County Line Beach. On the north side of PCH, there are 135 campsites in over 2,500 acres. Visit www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=616 or call 805.488.1827. Dogs on a leash are allowed in day use areas, campground and north beach (north of lifeguard tower 3). Dogs are not allowed on back country trails or south beach (south of lifeguard tower 3). Park on PCH or in the state lot ($12) and take the tunnel under PCH to the beach. More details on how to get to Leo Carrillo from the 101 freeway at this link.

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Nicholas Canyon County Beach is one mile east of Leo Carrillo at 33850 Pacific Coast Highway. Great beach where you can hang out, fish, picnic, surf and more. About 150 parking spaces available. Generally $10 to park on summer weekends, or park on PCH. More info at beaches.lacounty.gov/nicholas-canyon-beach. Restrooms available.

A view of Nicholas Canyon County Beach, just a mile east of Leo Carrillo.

A view of Nicholas Canyon County Beach, just a mile east of Leo Carrillo.

Located between Leo Carrillo and Point Dume State Beaches, Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach is made up of a number of cove or cliff-foot strands known as "pocket beaches" along the west end of Malibu, including El Pescador, La Piedra and El Matador. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=633 Dogs are not allowed on state beaches.

El Pescador State Beach is 1.4 miles east of Nicholas Canyon at 32900 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Steep, uneven stairs lead to about 10 acres of narrow, sandy beach. It is just east of Decker Canyon, the curvy, steep road that takes you up to Hidden Valley/Westlake Village. Dogs are not allowed on state beaches. Limited parking is available (fees vary) or park on PCH. Small, secluded beach. When the tide is not too high, you can trek you way east towards La Piedra Beach and back.

Porta-potty available. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=633.

Sign on PCH east of Decker Canyon Road, prior to El Pescador State Beach to the west of it.

Sign on PCH east of Decker Canyon Road, prior to El Pescador State Beach to the west of it.

La Piedra State Beach is .3 miles east of El Pescador at 32700 Pacific Coast Highway. A fairly long hiking path (may be a bit challenging for those lugging a lot of stuff) leads to 9 acres of narrow, sandy beach. Dogs are not allowed on state beaches. Limited parking available for a fee (which vary) or park on PCH. Porta potty available. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=633.

El Matador State Beach is .3 miles east of La Piedra at 32350 Pacific Coast Highway, just east of where Encinal Canyon Road intersects with PCH. A dirt path, then dozens of stairs, leads to 18 acres of narrow, sandy beach with stunning, rock formations and caves.

Dogs are not allowed on state beaches.  There is a parking lot with room for 25 or so cars where you can pay $3/hour or $10 for all day (as of June 2025).  You can also park on PCH, but on the north side...for whatever reason parking is prohibited on the south side of PCH. This means you have to cross PCH, which can be a challenge. There are porta-potties available. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=633

Stunning rock formations at El Matador State Beach.

Stunning rock formations at El Matador State Beach.

Lechuza Beach in Malibu, a mile east of El Matador State Beach, is maintained by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority. It is a small, sandy beach with beautiful rock formations and views up the coast. Accessible via the northeast end of Broad Beach Road.  More information and specific access points at mrca.ca.gov/parks/park-listing/lechuza-beach. Dogs not allowed on the beach.

Zuma Beach is located at 30000 Pacific Coast Highway about 3.5 miles east of El Matador. With 1.8 miles of beach, Zuma is one of the largest and most popular beaches in Los Angeles County, Zuma is known for its long, wide sands and excellent surf. Plenty of facilities, including several food stands, restrooms, showers, volleyball, etc. Plenty of street parking on PCH and over 2,000 parking spaces (currently $8 weekdays and $15 weekends). Visit beaches.lacounty.gov/zuma-beach for more information. Zuma is known for riptides, so do be careful out there.

NOTE: Fires, including BBQs, are not allowed on any beach in Malibu; the exception is that fires may be allowed in designated spots at some state beaches. Dogs not allowed on the beach also.

Zuma Beach

Zuma Beach

Point Dume State Beach is a 63 acre promontory that juts out into the Pacific and features headlands, cliffs, rocky coves and vast beach access for swimming, surfing, scuba diving and fishing. Westward Beach borders Zuma Beach at Zuma's south side. There is plenty of parking on Westward Beach Road, which parallels Westward Beach. To the southeast of Westward Beach is a small 300 foot or so beachfront area called Pirate's Cove Beach (which due to its seclusion was once used as a nude beach).

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At the end of Westward Beach Road (WBR), access to the protected 34-acre Point Dume Natural Preserve begins from the cul-de-sac. A gradual ascending trail leads to an ancient coastal bluff sand dune with spectacular views...we've seen whales, seals and dolphins over here. A stairway from the east side of the bluff-top preserve allows access to a more isolated beach and tidepools (look but don't touch). Location/Directions: Take Kanan south to PCH and turn right. WBR is over the rise, at the foot of the hill. Park free on WBR or pay a fee at Westward Beach lot. No restrooms at the Preserve but some can be found on WBR. Call 310.457.8143 or visit www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=623 for more information.

NOTE: Dogs are not allowed on trails in the Point Dume Natural Preserve or on the beach.

Looking down on the beach at Point Dume

Looking down on the beach at Point Dume

Paradise Cove Beach is located at 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, accessed via Paradise Cove Road. Parking (as of June 2026) is $10 weekdays ($15 weekends/holidays) for if you spend up to 4 hours at the Paradise Cove Beach Cafe (and spend at least $30 there) or $45/$65/day (weekdays/weekends) if you park there just for the beach. Or, you can park on PCH and walk there. There are restrooms, cabanas, lounge chairs and chairs for rent, and a small pier. Visit www.paradisecovemalibu.com.

Escondido Beach is a short, narrow strip of beach accessible just west of Geoffrey's Malibu via a long stairway at 27420 PCH or near the corner of Escondido Beach Road and Malibu Cove Colony Drive. Look for access signs. No dogs allowed. No facilities.

Dan Blocker Beach is located at 26000 Pacific Coast Highway (between Solstice Canyon and Corral Canyon Roads. A sandy, narrow beach that draws surfers and scuba divers. Limited free roadside parking. Restrooms are available. Corral Canyon (trail map HERE) is located across the street at 25623 PCH. The trailhead is on the north side of PCH next to Malibu Seafood restaurant. The beach can be accessed via a seasonal trail under PCH. 310.305.9546

On June 14, 2016, a new beach stairway access was completed at 24038 Malibu Road. Very little parking available there and no facilities at the beach.

Malibu Beach is a 167 acre beach at 23050 and 23200 Pacific Coast Highway that includes Malibu Lagoon, Malibu Lagoon Museum and the Malibu Pier. Malibu Surfrider Beach next to the pier is quite popular with local surfers. Parking available for a fee, or park on streets surrounding Malibu Country Mart and walk across PCH at the signaled crosswalk at Cross Creek Road.

Malibu Surfrider Beach viewed from the Malibu Sportfishing Pier

Malibu Surfrider Beach viewed from the Malibu Sportfishing Pier

Perhaps the most expensive strip of beach in the world is Carbon Beach, which stretches about a mile and a half between the Malibu Pier and just east of Carbon Canyon Road. This wide beach is a beautiful strip of sand, but public access points can be challenging to find and parking can be a challenge. Learn specifics at THIS LINK but specifically, the public accessway points are at 22670 PCH, 22466 PCH and 22126 PCH. No restrooms and no dogs allowed at this beach.

Las Tunas Beach is located at 19444 Pacific Coast Highway, about 4 1/2 miles east of the Malibu Pier. It is a narrow beach beneath the bluffs that holds a special attraction to surf casters. Free parking lot. Located between Tuna Canyon and Las Flores Canyon Roads.

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And there's more...the California Coastal Commission Shoreline Public Access Program helps maximize public access to the beach along the California coast. When you see one of those "Coastal Access" signs, that means you can get to the beach. More on the program at www.coastal.ca.gov/access/accndx.html. The L.A. County Dept of Beaches and Harbors has published Malibu beach accessways at file.lacounty.gov/dbh/cms1_151453.jpg, including 11 accessways on PCH, Malibu Road and Broad Beach Road. But if you do check them out, be mindful of those who live there!

Upcoming 5K, 10K and Other Ventura County Area Running and Fitness Events

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Start training for upcoming 5K, 10K, half marathon and other Ventura County running and fitness events! We've made it easy for you to find a local race by tracking local events right here. So go on, get moving, lace up those shoes and start training!

Training for a marathon? Check out 26.2 Training Tips for Your First Marathon!

Running Clubs in the Local Area

Ventura Running Club www.venturarunningclub.com Sunday beach runs at the Ventura Pier, Wednesday track workouts and social event.

Inside Track Running Club has been training in Ventura since 1976. Saturday long runs, Tuesday intervals, Thursday hills and Sunday easy runs. runsignup.com/Club/CA/Ventura/InsideTrackRunningClub

Thousand Oaks Pacers www.runpacers.org/thousandoaks/about Running club founded in 2014.

Future Track Running Pack futuretrackrunningpack.org Founded in 1988 in Agoura Hills. Tuesday night track workouts at Oak Park High School and more.

The Pacific Coast Track Club hosts training sessions on Sunday mornings at the Camarillo High School track and Ojai community track. Individual training sessions also available. Email mgenebyme@gmail.com for more information or visit www.facebook.com/genebyrne101.

Conejo Valley Run Club was established in 2024 for all levels of runners, meeting for local are runs every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. www.instagram.com/conejovalleyrunclub

Newbury Park Elite Endurance offers personalized coaching an training plans. Visit www.newburyparkendurance.com to learn more.

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For great running shoes from local businesses that know a lot about them, try the following:

Mexican Restaurants In the Conejo Valley

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According to Pew Research Center analysis published in 2024, approximately 11% of restaurants in the United States serve Mexican food. Though Mexican restaurants are present in 85% of U.S. counties overall, nearly 40% of all Mexican restaurants in the country are in California (22%) and Texas (17%). Based on data from March 2023, Los Angeles County had 5,484 Mexican eateries; imagine, it would take you over 15 years to try one of these eateries every day.

So, here we have compiled a list of Mexican eateries in the Conejo Valley, which stretches over portions of both Ventura and Los Angeles counties and includes Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park and Calabasas, west of the Calabasas Grade. Eateries are categorized by full service (sit down and be served), order at the counter (and be served, or pick up your food), and fast serve.

Full Service (Sit Down and Be Served) Mexican Eateries

Adobe Cantina first opened in 1997 in a rustic setting at 29100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating available. Feels “off the beaten path” yet really isn’t. www.adobecantina.com (818) 991-3474

Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant at 1712 E. Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks opened in 1999, serving authentic Mexican food indoors and outdoors. The first Cisco’s opened on Westlake Boulevard in 1974, making Cisco’s the longest-operating Mexican eatery in the Conejo Valley. ciscosthousandoaks.com (805) 493-0533

Habanero Mexican Grill operates at 520 N. Ventu Park Road in Newbury Park (Walmart/Walgreens Center), where it opened in February 2017, offering a full selection of Mexican specialties. habaneromexicangrills.com (805) 375-0755

Hacienda Tapatio Mexican Restaurant and Bar opened on November 3, 2025 in the former La Paz location at 4505 Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas. (818) 880-8076 www.haciendatapatio.com

Los Dos Amigos operates at 1421 Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks, where it offers Mexican specialties for lunch and dinner in a sit down and be served environment. www.los2amigos.com (805) 373-0087

Norita’s Bar & Grill Cocina Mexicana opened at 702 Lindero Canyon Road (at Kanan) in the former Margarita’s Mexican Grill in April 2025.. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.noritasbarandgrill.com (805) 206-3500.

Patron Mexican Bar & Grill offers traditional sit-down service at its locations at 1620 Newbury Road, Newbury Park (805) 498-3188 and 3709 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Westlake Village (805) 418-7717. Taco Tuesday 4pm to close and happy hour from 3-6:30pm daily. patronmex.com

Plata Taqueria & Cantina is located in the Whizin Market Square, 28914 Roadside Drive #110, Agoura Hills. This family owned eatery opened in January 2015 and over the years became so popular that it expanded to a second location at The Oaks mall in August 2024. This is a sit down and be served eatery. www.eatplata.com (818) 735-9982

Plata Cocina Mexicana opened at The Oaks mall, across from the AMC theatre, in August 2024. This former Red Robin location was completely remodeled, with nearly 300 seats, large patio area, and a large, beautiful bar. This is a sit down and be served style eatery. www.eatplata.com (805) 750-5957

Red O Taste of Mexico opened in August 2025 at The Promenade at Westlake in the former The Grill on The Alley location. RED O serves Baja-inspired seafood, unique Mexican plates, and craft cocktails. www.redorestaurant.com/westlake-village (805) 600-0902

Coming TBA: Salsa & Beer Mexican Grill is coming to 4895 Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas. at the former Coco’s location visible from the 101 south.

The Alamo Mexican Grill and Cantina at 2311 Borchard Road in Newbury Park was established in 1976. In addition to the traditional sit down and be served eatery, The Alamo has a popular take out window out front. www.alamo-rest.com (805) 498-3115

The Cliffdiver Restaurant serves primarily Mexican cuisine at 720 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, where it opened in June 2022. Burritos, fajitas, taco platters, and more. www.thecliffdiver.com (805) 370-1585

The Latigo Kid at 5617 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills has served authentic Mexican food in a sit-down setting since 1987. www.facebook.com/TheLatigoKidMexicanRestaurant (818) 889-1195

The Latigo Kid in Agoura Hills (with the “old” sign)

Order at the Counter Mexican Eateries

Bad Ass Street Tacos operates at 2951 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, serving up its street tacos and other specialties. Small indoor area and decent sized outdoor patio area. www.badassstreettacos.com (805) 370-TACO (8226)

Blue Agave Tacos and Beer opened in March 2025 in the Agoura Hills City Mall at 5879 Kanan Road offers Mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties. Plenty of indoor seating. Limited outdoor seating. blueagavetacosandbeer.com (818) 575-7038

Casa de Sancho (originally El Sancho Loco Taqueria) opened at 2271 Michael Drive in Newbury Park in the summer of 2010 in what was previously Taco Bell, offering authentic Mexican fare in a casual atmosphere. Order at the counter and they will call your name - there are plenty of tables inside and outside. www.elsancholocotaqueria.com (805) 376-8226

El Taco Chico opened at 640 Lindero Canyon Road in Oak Park in early 2020, offering a full range of Mexican specialties…burritos, tacos, chimichangas, tortas, etc. eltacochicoca.com (818) 532-7363

Establos Meat Market & Taqueria at 140 Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks offers a full range of Mexican food specialties, such as tacos, burritos, tostadas, tortas and more. www.instagram.com/establosmeatmarket (805) 370-0124

Frankie’s Breakfast Burritos opened October 12, 2025 at the Roadside Plaza, 28708 Roadside Drive in Agoura Hills. They serve breakfast burritos, lunch burritos, tacos, nachos, and more. frankiesburritos.com

La Esquina Mexican Grill is located at 2397 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks, next to Slice Pizza. Order at the counter for takeout, or eat at tables under the covered patio outside. www.thecornermexicangrill.com (805) 371-5333

La Katrina Tacos & Beer is opening on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 2751 E. Hillcrest Drive in Newbury Park, in the PetSmart/Boot Barn/Ross plaza. Their menu includes breakfast, lunch and dinner Mexican specialties. www.instagram.com/lakatrinatacosandbeer

La Poblana Mexican Grill opened at 540 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks in August 2024. Owned by the same folks who operate the La Poblanita Taco Truck at 420 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. www.lapoblanamexicangrillca.com (805) 261-4389

Latino Market & Grill has offered authentic Mexican specialties since 1991 in the Oaks Plaza strip mall at 711 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. www.latinomeatmarket.com (805) 244-6498

Los Agaves de Luna Restaurant is located at The Shoppes at Westlake, 20750 Russell Ranch Road, Westlake Village, where it opened in July 2015. It is a family-owned and operated restaurant that originated in Santa Barbara in 2008. You order at the counter and are served indoors or outdoors. https://los-agaves.com (818) 874-0779

Manny’s Mexican Grill is a quick-serve eatery located at 1038 Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, serving traditional Mexican food. (805) 492-4709

Reynalda Cucina & Amor opened in January 2023 at 2865 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, serving Mexican specialties and offering hand-made tortillas. Order at the counter and take your food to go or eat one one of tables inside. www.instagram.com/reynalda_cucina_amor (805) 852-8116

Ruperto’s Kitchen Mexican Food opened at 3321-B Kimber Drive in Newbury Park in July 2019, serving Mexican specialties. rupertoskitchencalifornia.com (805) 668-7999

Sharky’s, a popular, Mexican fast-serve eatery, has locations at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, 111 S. Westlake Blvd in Westlake Village, and 1930 Newbury Road in Newbury Park. A long-time local favorite. www.sharkys.com

Snapper Jack’s Taco House is a fast-serve “Cal-Mex” eatery located at 604 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. www.snapperjackstacoshack.com (805) 494-9777

The Sea Casa is a fast-serve Mexican eatery that has served the Conejo Valley at the Westlake Plaza, 1014 S. Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village for decades. www.theseacasa.com (805) 374-1921

3 Amigos Fresh Mexican Grill is a quick-serve Mexican favorite, located at 365 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks (805) 493-1033 and 139 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park (805) 499-7200.

Chain Mexican Eateries

Baja Fresh, which originated in Newbury Park in 1990, has one remaining location in the Conejo Valley, at 30861 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Village. www.bajafresh.com (818) 889-1347

Chipotle Mexican Grill has locations in Newbury Park (935 Broadbeck Drive), Thousand Oaks (Oaks Mall near the AMC Theaters) and Westlake Village (5754 Lindero Canyon Road) www.chipotle.com

Del Taco has one location in the Conejo Valley, at 591 North Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park (805.499.4439). www.deltaco.com The first Del Taco opened in Yermo, CA on September 16, 1964, under the name “Casa Del Taco.” Publicly-traded company Jack in the Box (Nasdaq: JACK) acquired Del Taco in March 2022.

El Pollo Loco operates locations at 591 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 2750 Camino Dos Rios, Newbury Park, and 5050 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills. El Pollo Loco U.S. is traded publicly under stock symbol LOCO, serving Mexican-style grilled chicken, tacos, burritos, and more. www.elpolloloco.com

Taco Bell locations in the Conejo Valley include 1928 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, 25 Rancho Road, Thousand Oaks, 5589 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, and 791 N. Wendy Drive, Newbury Park. A little Taco Bell history. Glen Bell opened his first Taco Bell restaurant in Downey, CA in 1962, serving what his customers called “Tay-Kohs.” Before creating Taco Bell, Bell started Bell’s Drive-In and Taco Tia in the San Bernardino area. Bell passed away in 2010. www.tacobell.com Taco Bell is owned by Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), which also operated KFC, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger.

Source: “About 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican Food,” Pew Research Center (https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/01/11/about-1-in-10-restaurants-in-the-us-serve-mexican-food)

Adios Burritos (Mexican Eateries That Have Closed Over the Years

The historic Lupe’s Mexican Restaurant in Thousand Oaks closed its doors on August 29, 2016, after serving the Conejo Valley for 69 years.

Two historic Mexican eateries operated at 159 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd (now The Tipsy Goat), including Casita Valdez from 1961 to 1979 and Enrique’s Mexican Restaurant from 1979 to 2009.

Letty’s Mexican Food at 2454 Hillcrest Drive in Newbury Park was a local favorite for over 20 years, until it closed in April 2015.

Mejico Grill & Tequila Lounge opened at 29008 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills in September 2018 but closed in February 2021 after a fire. Still closed as of June 2025.

Loteria Grill at The Promenade at Westlake opened in April 2012 and closed in February 2017.

Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant Westlake Village closed its doors in February 2018.

Sabor Cocina Mexicana operated at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks from August 2010 to March 2020.

Casa Escobar closed its doors at 2809 Agoura Road, Westlake Village on September 10, 2016 after six years at that location.

Julio’s Agave Grill operated at 2809 Agoura Road, Westlake Village, in the former Casa Escobar location, from November 19, 2018 to July 1, 2023.

Rubio’s Newbury Park served its last fish taco in January 2019, after over eight years in operation. It also had a location at Janss Marketplace at one point.

Casita Valdez operated 159 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks from 1961 to 1979, when it changed ownership and became Enrique’s Mexican Restaurant until 2009.

El Torito closed its Thousand Oaks location on Moorpark Road on January 24, 2012, a sad day in history.

Freebirds World Burrito operated in Agoura Hills from 2011 to 2016.

Chuy’s previously operated in Thousand Oaks on Moorpark Road (Whole Foods Plaza) but closed in 2011. It also had a location in Agoura Hills at Kanan and Agoura Road.

Margaritas Mexican Grill in Oak Park opened in April 2015 and closed in late summer 2024 for a nine year run.

The Taco Bell at 4955 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas closed in January 2025.

Tiki Taco opened in the Best Buy Plaza Thousand Oaks in April 2023, closed in 2025 and is now called Breakers Sports Bar & Grill.

La Paz Mexican Seafood operated in Calabasas at 4505 Las Virgenes Road from 1989 to early 2025, serving Yucatan style Mexican food. www.lapazmexicanfood.com

El Sanchito was located behind El Sancho Loco Cantina at 3845 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard. It closed in early 2025.

El Sancho Loco Cantina in the North Ranch Shopping Center at 3845 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Unit B, Thousand Oaks announced it has closed its doors on 2/7/26.

Cafe Rio opened in the spring of 2020 at 595 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks and closed its doors on 8/23/26).

Compilation of Italian Eateries in the Conejo Valley

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Where can you sit down and be served a plate of pasta and other delicious Italian food in the Conejo Valley (including Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and portions of Calabasas)? Here goes, in alphabetical order, starting with M, for manicotti.

Made in Italy Bistro, 3825 East Thousand Oaks Blvd., Unit F, Westlake Village (in the North Ranch Shopping Plaza) opened its doors on March 4, 2019 by chef Antonio Sessa. www.madeinitalybistro.com 805-370-8667

Maria’s Italian Kitchen, 29035 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills originated in the Los Angeles area in 1968 and now operates in eight locations, including this one in the Conejo Valley. www.mariasitaliankitchen.com/agoura-hills 818-865-8999

Noi Due Trattoria and Pizzeria is located in the Agoura Village Center, 29020 Agoura Road and opened in February 2019. www.noiduetrattoriaagoura.com 818-852-7090 Noi Due means “the two of us.”

Nonna Ristorante Italiano & Craft Cocktail Bar at 951 S. Westlake Blvd., #102, Westlake Village is owned and managed by Jacopo Falleni, who opened Nonna in March 2018. nonna.restaurant 805-497-8482

Osteria 081 is now open at the former Presto Pasta location in Newbury Park at 1025 Broadbeck Drive, Suite B. https://osteria081ca.com 805-376-4015

Osteria de Buca opened at The Shoppes at Westlake Village, 30760 Russell Ranch Road, on Monday, April 27, 2026. Learn more at www.osterialabuca.com. 818-699-6950

Rustico Ristorante, 1125 Lindero Canyon Road, Ste A1, Westlake Village serves the cuisine of central Italy. www.rustico-ristorante.com 818-899-0191

Sette Sorelle (“Seven Sisters”) opened January 21, 2026 at the former Selvin’s Restaurant at the Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park, 495 N. Ventu Park Road. Modern Italian cuisine, featuring pastas, pinsas (like a pizza, but on flatbread), and other specialties. settesorelle.restaurant (805) 864-1164

Spumoni Italian Cafe, Pizzeria & Bar, 1714 Newbury Road, Ste E, Newbury Park has served delicious Italian cuisine since 2007. www.spumoninewburypark.com 805-499-6200

The Original Pizza Cookery, 75 West Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, has been operating since 1975 - it relocated from Woodland Hills to the Conejo Valley in June 2019. www.pizzacookery.com 818-887-4770

Tuscany il Ristorante is located in the Westlake Plaza at 968 S. Westlake Blvd, Suite 4, Westlake Village, where it has operated since 1987. tuscany-restaurant.com or www.facebook.com/TuscanyIlRistorante 805-495-2768

Vincitore Italian Restaurant is located in the Agoura Hills City Mall at 5869 Kanan Road. The name Vincitore means “winner” in Italian. www.vincitorerestaurant.com 818-706-2200

WeVINO Restaurant & Wine Lounge opened April 15, 2025 at 31149 Via Colinas, #601, Westlake Village, serving modern, refined interpretations of Italian classics, along with a selection of over 5,000 wines in its cellar. Learn more at www.we-vino.com.

Basta is located in the Whizin Market Square at 28863 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills and at 299 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. www.eatatbasta.com 818-865-2019

Bastina Italian Food Shop opened at the Whizin Market Square at 28867 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, on Saturday, April 18th. Bastina offers sandwiches, fresh pasta, sauces, and other Italian specialties ready to go. www.eatatbasta.com/shopatbastina 858-463-5041

Boccaccio’s Restaurant is located at The Landing at Westlake Lake, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, #110, Westlake Village, operating since 1968. www.boccacciosrestaurant.com 818-889-8300

Buca di Beppo Thousand Oaks is located in the Janss Marketplace, 205 N. Moorpark Road. www.bucadibeppo.com/locations/thousand-oaks 805-449-3688

COMING SOON: Capri Trattoria and Pizzeria is coming soon to the former Marcello’s Ristorante at 140 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks

Casa Nostra Ristorante, 717 Lakefield Road, Ste H, Westlake Village is located in an industrial park but has a beautiful indoor/outdoor seating arrangement. casanostrala.com/westlake-village 805-495-0053

Farfalla Trattoria is located at The Promenade at Westlake, 160 Promenade Way, Westlake Village. It opened in 2008, serving authentic dishes by chef/co-owner Santino Coccia, who is originally from Milan. www.trattoriafarfalla.com/location/westlake-village 805-497-2283

Ciao for Now

Cedro Italian Restaurant at 2385 Michael Drive, Newbury Park opened in January 2024 but closed its doors November 23, 2025 to relocate to another location in L.A. County.

Pulcinella Ristorante opened in December 2025 at 2385 Michael Drive in Newbury Park but closed in the May/June 2026 time frame.

Novo Cafe opened at The Shoppes at Westlake in June 2019 and closed in June 2026.

Marcello Ristorante at 140 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks served Italian food in the Conejo Valley for over 36 years. www.marcelloristorante.com 805-371-4367 It closed in late August 2026 and there will be a new Italian eatery opening in its place.)

Coffee Shops in the Conejo Valley

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According to the National Coffee Association in its Spring 2024 National Coffee Data Trends report, 67% of Americans have had coffee in the past day, compared to 49% in 2004. The greatest increase is among consumers 60+, whose past day consumption increased by 9%. Consumers in the 25 to 59 age groups also saw increases in consumption. 57% of American adults had a specialty coffee in the past week, up 7.5% one year prior.

On that caffeinated note, let’s take a look at what coffee shops we have here in the Conejo Valley, covering Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park and parts of Calabasas.

Note that this list can change at any time. We’ve listed store hours but those can also change, so check directly with the store first to confirm. Also note that this list includes places where coffee is the primary offering. (Contact us for updates, additions and edits.)

Independent Coffee Shops

Bonibi Coffee is located in The Landing in Westlake Village at 32123 Lindero Canyon Road. They offer Stumptown specialty coffee, multiple origin coffee blend with signature notes of citrus and dark chocolate. Bonibi offers hot drinks, iced drinks, pastries and food items. www.bonibicoffee.com (747) 283-5982

Cafe Sapientia is located at 706 Lindero Canyon Road in Oak Park, serving specialty coffee and tea drinks, as well as their delectable pastries and Korean shaved ice. Open daily (except closed on Tuesdays) from 9am to 5pm (as of July 2026). www.cafesapientia.com (818) 532-7112 (Sapientia opened on June 24, 2019.)

Caffe Aroma is located in the Smart & Final Extra/CVS plaza at 2130 Newbury Road in Newbury Park, offering coffee, tea and other drinks as well as food items. Open 8am to 4pm Wednesday through Monday. (805) 375-7150

Conejo Coffee at 2860 Camino Dos Rios in Newbury Park (across the street from Home Depot and Target) offers coffee drinks, pastries, smoothies, breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and more. Open 7am-2pm Mon-Sat (as of July 2026). www.instagram.com/conejocoffee (805) 498-7420.

Five07 Coffee Bar and Eatery is located near Vons in the Oakbrook Shopping Center at 2036 E Avenida de los Árboles, Thousand Oaks. Five07 offers a wide array of drinks and food items, such as crepes, toasts, baked goods and more.. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available. Live music too. Open 7:30am - 5pm daily (as of July 2026).. www.thefive07.com (Five07 premiered in January 2018.)

Five07 Coffee Bar opened at 2955 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks (between Bad Ass Street Tacos and Oak and Iron), on December 29, 2023. Hours are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon-Fri and 7am-2pm Sat/Sun (as of July 2026). This location is geared towards takeout, with limited seating and a standing bar. www.thefive07.com

Hibye Coffee opened January 10, 2025 at The Shoppes at Westlake Village at 30770 Russell Ranch Road, Suite D, near Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. hibyecoffeeco.com

Honey Cup Coffeehouse & Creamery is located at 360 Via Las Brisas in the Dos Vientos section of Newbury Park. Honey Cup serves coffee, tea, and smoothies. Pastries, sandwiches and handmade ice cream are also on the menu.. www.honeycupcoffeehouse.com (805) 716-3156. (This location opened on August 26, 2021.)

Honey Cup Coffeehouse opened another location at Santal Thousand Oaks, 299 Thousand Oaks Boulevard on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. www.instagram.com/honeycupcoffeehouse

Honey Cup Coffeehouse & Patisserie opened on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 5755 Las Virgenes Road, Suite B in Calabasas, next to Inner Power Yoga Studio, which is about a mile north of the 101.

Laidrey Coffee Roasters is open daily from 7am to 5pm (as of July 2026) at the Shoppes at Kanan Village in Agoura Hills (across from IHOP) at 5021 Kanan Road. They are known for their specialty, organic, small-batch roasted coffee, pastries, and curated coffee products. laidrey.com

Laidrey Coffee Roasters announced on July 23, 2026 that it will be opening a 2nd Conejo Valley location, in the City of Thousand Oaks. Specific address TBA but they are working towards a late 2026 / early 2027 grand opening for this new location. laidrey.com

Longevity Coffee is located in the Skyline Center at 2849 Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks. Longevity offers low acid, freshly roasted, certified organic coffee and shakes, smoothies, Longevity Sodas and ore. Food items offered include toasts, acai bowls, oatmeal, baked goods and more. Open 7:30am-4pm Mon-Sat and 8:30am-3pm Sun (as of July 2026).. www.longevitycoffee.com (805) 836-2849 (Longevity premiered in the Fall of 2017.)

Makenna Koffee Companyopened on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in the North Ranch Shopping Center, 2825 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village. www.makennakoffeewestlake.com

Makenna Koffee Company opened a 2nd Conejo Valley location in the PetSmart/Boot Barn Plaza at 2700 Teller Road, Suite A, Newbury Park on Monday, April 12, 2026. makennakoffee.com

Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters is located in the CVS/Trader Joe’s strip mall at 111 N. Reino Road (at Borchard) in Newbury Park. Ragamuffin offers espresso/coffee drinks, tea/non-coffee drinks and a selection of food items such as avocado toast, frittatas and baked goods (including gluten-free options). Hours 7am-6pm Mon-Sat and 8am-3pm Sun (as of July 2026). ragamuffinroasters.com (805) 375-9000 (Ragamuffin opened in August 2015.)

Stir Coffee Bar is a gourmet coffee shop at the Four Seasons Westlake Village, Two Dole Drive, that offers freshly brewed coffee from Loquat Coffee Roasters. Open daily 6am to 5pm. www.fourseasons.com/westlakevillage/dining/lounges/stir (Stir premiered in May 2015.)

Entropy Coffee & Tea is located on the 2nd floor of The Oaks Mall (east side, just an escalator ride from Starbucks). It opened in late 2025. They brew Verve Coffee and serve saffron-infused lattes, matcha, and more, as well as an assortment of bakery items. Learn more on their IG page @entropycoffee_ Open 10am-8pm Mon-Sat and 11am-7pm Sun.

Chain Coffee Shops

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is located in the Oakbrook Plaza at 1772 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. offering coffees, teas and more. Open Mon-Fri 5:30am to 7pm and weekends 6am-7pm (as of July 2026). www.coffeebean.com (805) 241-2499

The other Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf location is in the Westlake Plaza, 968 S. Westlake Blvd., #6, Westlake Village. Open 5:30am to 7:30pm weekdays, 6am to 8pm Saturday and 6am to 7pm Sunday (as of July 2026). (805) 497-1256

La La Land Kind Cafe opened on September 28, 2024 at The Promenade at Westlake in Thousand Oaks, offering signature lattes, coffee drinks, toasts and more. Open 6:30am-7pm Sun-Thu and 6:30am-9pm Fri/Sat (as of July 2026). www.lalalandkindcafe.com

Nordstrom Ebar is located outside of Nordstrom on the first floor of The Oaks mall, offering expresso drinks, coffee, smoothies, pastries and healthy snacks. Open 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 7pm Sunday (as of July 2026). (805) 418-4015 www.nordstrom.com/store-details/united-states/ca/thousand-oaks/nordstrom-thousand-oaks

Peet’s Coffee is at 595 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks near Janss Marketplace. Peet’s is a California-based coffee chain founded in 1966, offering tea, blended drinks, pastries, sandwiches and their signature coffee. Open daily 5:30am to 6pm (as of July 2026). www.peets.com/pages/store/thousand-oaks (805) 497-8366.

Dunkin’ (formerly Dunkin’ Donuts) bills itself as “the world’s leading baked goods and coffee chain” and thus their location at 30895 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. #101, Westlake Village (cross street Lindero) is included on this list. Their menu includes espresso, coffee, teas, frozen drinks and more, along with their signature donuts, sandwiches and other menu items. Open 5am to 6pm daily (as of July 2026). locations.dunkindonuts.com/en/ca/westlake-village/30895-e-thousand-oaks-blvd/355298 (818) 991-5555

Philz Coffee is located at 33 N. Moorpark Road, in the Village at Moorpark in Thousand Oaks, in the former Starbucks between Men’s Warehouse and Jamba Juice. Philz brews an assortment of dark, medium, and light blends of coffees, along with their featured tea and coffee creations, such as their Iced Mint Mojito. philzcoffee.com/locations/76 (805) 917-6760 Opens at 5:45am and closes between 5 to 5:30pm daily (as of July 2026).

Philz Coffee also has a location at The Summit at Calabasas, at the corner of Lost Hills Road and Agoura Road. philzcoffee.com/locations/73 Opens at 5:30am Mon-Fri and 6am Sat-Sun (as of July 2026).

Cotti Coffee is coming soon to The Village at Newbury Park at 1025 Broadbeck Drive, Suite D, between Subway and the Verizon Store. Stay tuned for updates. mobile.us.cotticoffee.global

Possible Dutch Bros Coffee: On 8/14/25, a proposed project was submitted to the City of Thousand Oaks for a 1,025 sq ft Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru location in the northwest corner of Hillcrest Drive and Conejo Blvd within the Janss Marketplace parking lot. The application is under review. Stay tuned for updates.

And how could we not forget Starbucks, with over 40,000 stores in 80 countries. Starbucks currently has 24 locations in the Conejo Valley.

  • Thousand Oaks: 2072 E. Avenida De Los Arboles (at Erbes) (Oakbrook Shopping Center) Open 4:30am to 7pm weekdays and 5:30am to 7:30pm weekends. (805) 241-8026

  • Thousand Oaks: 3366 Thousand Oaks Blvd (at Auto Mall Drive). Drive-thru location. Open 5am to 10pm weekdays and 5:30am to 9:30pm on weekends. (805) 230-9267

  • Thousand Oaks: 1195 East Thousand Oaks Blvd (at Rancho). Drive-thru location. Open 4:30am to 8:30pm weekdays and 5am to 9pm weekends. (805) 379-1750 (This location opened in March 2013.)

  • Thousand Oaks: 605 E. Janss Road (at Moorpark Road). Open 6am to 7pm daily. (805) 497-3499

  • Thousand Oaks: 401 Moorpark Road (at Brazil) at Janss Marketplace. Drive-thru location. Open 4:30am to 10pm weekdays and 5:30am to 10pm weekends. (805) 666-3158

  • Thousand Oaks: 1790 N. Moorpark Road inside Vons in the Park Oaks Shopping Center. Open 6am to 8pm daily. (805) 497-8652

  • Thousand Oaks: 350 West Hillcrest Drive (kiosk inside The Oaks Mall). Open 10am to 8pm Monday through Saturday, 11am to 6pm Sunday. (805) 371-4399

  • Thousand Oaks: 1500 Moorpark Road inside Ralph’s at the Conejo Valley Plaza. Open 5am to 9pm daily. (805) 379-3100

  • Thousand Oaks: 101 Memorial Parkway (at Cal Lutheran Univ, Ullman Commons). Open 8am to 5pm weekdays and 8am to 11am weekends. (805) 493-3669

  • Thousand Oaks: Southeast corner of Moorpark Road and Avenida De Las Flores (2198 N. Moorpark Road), across the street from Thousand Oaks High School. Drive-thru location. (820) 200-3940 Open 5am to 9pm daily.

  • Newbury Park: 975 Broadbeck Drive (The Village at Newbury Park - near Islands). Drive-thru location. Open 4:30am to 8:30pm weekdays and 5:30am to 8:30pm weekends. (805) 375-6163. (This was the first drive-thru Starbucks to open in the Conejo Valley, on January 18, 2013.)

  • Newbury Park; 2705 Teller Road (inside Target). Open 8am to 8pm daily. (805) 480-9114

  • Newbury Park: 421 S. Reino Road (at Kimber Drive) (Albertson’s/CVS plaza). Open 4:30am to 7pm weekdays and 4:30am to 6:30pm weekends. (805) 498-8287

  • Newbury Park: 540 North Ventu Park Road (Walmart/Walgreens center). Drive-thru location. Open 4:30am to 9:30pm weekdays and 5am to 9:30pm weekends. (805) 499-2581

  • Newbury Park: Starbucks is now open (8/26/26) in the Conejo Gateway Plaza in Newbury Park, near the corner of Wendy Drive and Old Conejo Road at 699 N. Wendy Drive. Drive-thru location. Open 5am to 8pm daily. (805) 716-5588

  • Westlake Village: 925 South Westlake Blvd. Drive-thru location. Open 5am to 8:30pm weekdays and 5:30am to 8pm weekends. (805) 777-1196

  • Westlake Village: 2755 Agoura Road (at the Westlake Plaza). Open 4:30am to 7:30pm weekdays and 5:30am to 7:30pm weekends. (805) 379-2499

  • Westlake Village: 30740 Russell Ranch Road (inside the Target at The Shoppes at Westlake Village) Open 8am to 8pm daily. (818) 661-2361

  • Westlake Village 5750 Lindero Canyon Road (cross street Russell Ranch Road in the Westlake Village Marketplace). Opened 1/23/25

  • Agoura Hills: 5827 Kanan Road (at Thousand Oaks Blvd.). Open 4:30am to 7:30pm weekdays and 5am to 8pm weekends. (818) 735-0268

  • Oak Park: 688 Lindero Canyon (at Kanan). Drive-thru location. Open 5am to 8pm weekdays and 5:3am to 8:30pm weekends. (818) 865-2184 (This drive-thru location opened in November 2013 in a former El Pollo Loco.)

  • Calabasas: 26531 Agoura Road (at Las Virgenes in the Albertson’s Plaza). Open 4:30am to 9pm daily. (818) 878-0503

  • Calabasas: 26521 Agoura Road (inside Albertson’s). Open 6am to pm daily. (818) 880-9080

  • Calabasas: Drive-thru location at the former Taco Bell at 4955 Las Virgenes Road (at the 101). Open 4:30am to 8 or 9pm daily.

Coffee Closures

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks closed in July 2011.

Boney Mountain Coffee Co. in the Dos Vientos section of Newbury Park closed in August 2013 and became BeanoVino, which subsequently closed in January 2020, then later reopened as Honeycup Coffeehouse & Creamery in August 2021.

Bean Crazy Coffee in Thousand Oaks closed in January 2017.

Green & Bean Coffee in Oak Park closed in early 2017, later reopening as Cafe Sapientia.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at 487 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks closed in June 2020.

Peet’s Coffee at the North Ranch Mall in Westlake Village closed in October 2020. This short-lived location opened in April 2019 and the location is now occupied by Nick the Greek.