Click the picture below for a list of swimming and water sports venues in Ventura County included in the Kids' Activities section of the site. Most venues are open to both children and adults. Now dive in and check it out!
The goal of Ventura Surf School (607 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme) is to teach everyone 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.
Here's another group of local hiking enthusiasts. The Thousand Oaks Hikers Meetup Group was formed in November 2006 and has nearly 8,000 members. Several hundred hikes have been organized throughout the area, not just Ventura County trails. Check them out at www.meetup.com/TOaks-Hikers/
The Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District offers up a variety of adult sports leagues for ages 16+, including Spring and Fall Softball Men's and Coed teams, Spring Basketball for men and Spring Women's 7 v 7 Soccer, Kickball and more. Visit www.pvrpd.org/recreation/sports/default.asp for more information.
EōS Fitness (formerly Gold's Gym, until October 2025) Thousand Oaks is adjacent to the movie theaters in the Janss Marketplace (197 North Moorpark Road). Large child care facility. More information at www.goldsgym.com/thousandoaksca or call 805.496.9331.
Other Local Gold's Gyms:
Oxnard: 151 W. Esplanade Drive (805.751.3535) www.goldsgym.com/oxnard-ca (opening soon)
Simi Valley: 1357 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Units G & H (805.581.4653) www.goldsgym.com/simivalleyca
Harley's Valley Bowl is located at 5255 Cochran Street, Simi Valley. You will quickly forget web surfing once you see this 40-lane facility. Try the Cosmic Bowling at night for some fun or perhaps a birthday party celebration. Open until midnight or later every night for you night owls. Call 805.584.BOWL (2695) or visit www.harleysbowl.com/valleybowl for more information.
On a related note, why do they call 3 strikes in a row a "turkey" in bowling? According to www.bowl.com, the term "turkey" dates back to before the turn of the 20th century, when it was much more challenging bowling strikes. During Thanksgiving or Christmas week, bowling alley owners would often award a live turkey to the first person on a team to score 3 strikes in a row.
Harmony Family Yoga is a children inspired, family based yoga studio located at 1655 East Thousand Oaks Blvd Suite 101 in Thousand Oaks.
Harmony offers adult yoga, children’s yoga, prenatal and senior yoga, as well as meditation and mindfulness education. The goal of Harmony is to connect the mind, body and soul of each individual and bring the community together.
Harmony family yoga is creating a place where people can take a moment to breathe, quiet the monkey mind to meditate and connect with their inner-self. We are committed to providing a nurturing, safe and non-competitive environment for everyone to receive the benefit of yoga by getting healthy, going inward, and spiritually awakened. Harmony encourages you to introduce your children and families to yoga by sharing your own practice and journey with them.
(805) 558-3634
cc@harmonyfamilyyoga.com
Crunch Gym is located adjacent to the east end of Simi Valley Town Center, at 2655 Erringer Road. The facility offers an array of fitness equipment, pool, tennis courts, racquetball courts, studio cycling, yoga/pilates, over 100 weekly group fitness classes, childcare and more.
Visit www.crunch.com/locations/simi-valley or call 805.522.5454 for more information.
Westlake Athletic Club is located at the edge of Westlake Lake at 32250 W. Trinufo Canyon Road, Westlake Village.
The club has a six lane heated Olympic pool, fitness center, personal training, group classes and 12 lighted tennis courts.
Westlake Athletic Club is home of the annual USTA sanctioned National Men's 45 Hardcourt Championships.
Learn more at wac.caclubs.com or call 818.889.6164.
The Pierpont Racquet Club at 550 Sanjon Road, Ventura offers 12 tennis courts, 2 indoor racketball courts, squash court, indoor/outdoor swimming, gym/fitness facilities, personal training, aerobics classes, child care and a whole assortment of other services.
For more information, visit www.pierpontrc.com or call 805.648.5161.
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