2025 Summer Beach Buses in Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks

The City of Agoura Hills Summer Beach Bus is back for 2025. Runs June 18 to August 8 (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/our-city/visitors/alternative-transportation

The City of Thousand Oaks is offering Summer Beach Bus Service in 2025 from June 16 to August 9 (except July 4) to Zuma Beach and Ventura Harbor Beach. Two round trips will be available daily Monday through Friday. to Zuma and Saturday to Ventura Cove Beach. The fare is $4.00 round trip ($1.00 for seniors ages 65+ and persons with disabilities) cash only and is collected in person at the time of boarding. Students from kindergarten through college can ride the Beach Bus for free.

Kids Bowl Free This Summer at Various Ventura County Bowling Centers

Here's a great summer deal that will bowl you over! Bowling alleys across the country are offering Kids Bowl Free deals during the summer months once again this year!

Up to two games per kid on designated days and times, subject to lane availability. Note that applicable ages for Kids Bowl Free vary from 2 up to 15 to 18.

The deal also does not apply to parties, camps and other organized events. And lastly, the deal does not include bowling shoe rental. With no further ado, here are local alleys in Ventura County and nearby areas that are participating in Kids Bowl Free!

NOTE: You first must visit www.kidsbowlfree.com and register with specific bowling alleys. After registering your children, you will receive coupons via email or through mobile devices, and in turn redeem them at the time of purchase. In addition to the 2 FREE Games, you may be able to purchase a family package (at participating centers) and generally must pay for standard shoe rental rates at the time of bowling.

Harley's Camarillo Bowl offers Kids Bowl Free Monday through Wednesday from 9:30am to 4pm for kids 2 to 17, from June 2 to August 29, 2025.

Harley's Simi Bowl offer Kids Bowl Free Monday, Wed, Thurs and Fri from 9am to 4pm for kids ages 2 to 16, from May 28 to August 29, 2025.

Harley's Valley Bowl offers Kids Bowl Free Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4pm for kids ages 2 to 18, from June 2 to August 29, 2025.

Click this link to pin down information about all the local Ventura County area bowling alleys.

Howdy's is Coming Soon to Agoura Hills

Howdy's is "opening soon" at 29001 Canwood Street in Agoura Hills, next to Trader Joe's in the space formerly occupied by Jinky's Kanan Cafe until it closed in December 2023. A commercial marketing brochure for the property indicates "Linda by Howdy's Cafe" has signed a 10 year lease for the property that commences in October.

According to the Howdy’s Cafe website, Howdy Kabrins started La Salsa in 1979, expanding to six locations by 1986. After selling La Salsa in 1992, Howdy opened Howdy’s Taqueria in Malibu in 1995 until 2014. Six years later, Howdy’s Sonrisa Cafe opened in Malibu at 23401 Civic Center Way in 2020. Learn more at www.howdyscafe.com.

2025 #TBT Food Truck Thursdays at Camarillo Ranch House on June 26, July 31

Throwback Thursday Food Truck Fest at the Camarillo Ranch is planned from 5-8PM on Thursday, June 26th and Thursday, July 31st, 2025. Events feature food trucks, including beer and wine, family activities, artisan market, live music, house tours, and more. Free admission. Located at 201 Camarillo Ranch Road.

For more information, visit camarilloranchfoundation.com/tbt-food-truck-festival..

2025 City of Thousand Oaks Summer Beach Bus Service June 16 to August 9

City of Thousand Oaks Summer Beach Bus Service Returns For 2025

The City of Thousand Oaks will once again offer the Summer Beach Bus: a regular scheduled public transit service traveling weekdays between Thousand Oaks and Zuma Beach in Malibu and, again this year, Saturday service to Ventura Harbor beaches. This is the 12th year the service is being offered by Thousand Oaks Transit (TOT). The service runs Monday through Saturday from June 16 through August 9, except for July 4.

Two round trips will be available daily. The fare is $4.00 round trip ($1.00 for seniors 65+ and persons with disabilities) cash only and is collected in person at the time of boarding. Students from kindergarten through college can ride the beach bus for free.

The Beach Bus departs from two locations -- Borchard Community Center parking lot and the Thousand Oaks Teen Center bus stop. The beach bus drops off and picks up at Zuma Beach Monday through Friday and picks up and drops off at Harbor Village and Harbor Cove Beach in Ventura.   

For exact departure times, refer to the timetable posted at each stop or for more information about the Summer Beach Bus, visit the Thousand Oaks Transit website at toaks.co/beachbus. Seating is limited and riders will be boarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Early arrival, at least 15 minutes in advance, is encouraged.

Parents and riders may track the bus location in real-time by visiting www.govcbus.com/map.

2025 City of Agoura Hills Beach Bus June 18 to August 8

The City of Agoura Hills Summer Beach Bus is back for 2025. The bus runs June 16 to August 8 (except July 4), Monday through Friday from three designated locations to/from Zuma Beach, Parking Lot #8 - Lindero Canyon Middle School, Agoura High School and Agoura Road at Liberty Canyon Road. Service is $2 each way. Exact change required. Open to anyone - not just Agoura Hills residents, but must carry a form of ID. More details at www.agourahillscity.org/our-city/visitors/alternative-transportation.

Topa Topa Brewing Co. Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary on June 14th

On June 14th, Topa Topa Brewing Co. invites fans for a carnival-themed party at their Ventura HQ & Brewery (4880 Colt Street), followed by a very special after-party concert at their downtown Ventura taproom (104 East Thompson Blvd) headlined by Vetiver and Sam Blasucci (of Mapache). The day and night parties each have their own special offerings, created in partnership with Tierra Sol Institute, the event’s 1% for the Planet nonprofit beneficiary.

Topa has grown from its humble beginnings at its original location in downtown Ventura into an expansive, state of the art production facility, packaging hall, taproom, event venue, and beer garden just a few miles south on Colt Street. Topa now has five locations in Ventura & Santa Barbara counties, and distribution across Southern California and the Bay Area.

Since 2015, Topa has packaged over 12 million cans of beer and donated nearly half a million dollars to 1% for the Planet partners. This, and other cumulative factoids, are featured on the can labels of their limited release 10th Anniversary IPA, named “Topa Is Ten” which will be available exclusively at the anniversary event.

The beer is the first of its kind for Topa, carefully blended with select hop-forward projects to make Topa is Ten a veritable brewmaster’s cuvée. Topa is Ten combines Chief Peak IPA, Blue Heaven IPA, Level Line Pale Ale, and Huckster Double IPA into one bold, celebratory, expressive IPA with layers of zesty grapefruit and tangerine up front, a floral mid-palate, and a dank, slightly tropical finish that lingers just long enough.

Anniversary attendees will have a chance to learn more about this beer during the Founders Session Tour & Tasting, a ticketed special activity within the anniversary celebration that includes a tour of the production facility with co-founder Jack Dyer, a guided tasting of rare archive beers with co-founder Casey Harris, and a take-home goodie bag that includes a 4 pack of the anniversary IPA.

Festivities will include:

• Food & dessert ranging from fair food to fancy, including funnel cake & frozen yogurt, oysters & dumplings, and family-friendly options

• Carnival-themed attractions & activities benefitting select 1% for the Planet partners - petting zoo, dunk tank, climbing wall, face painting

• Live music & DJs from noon til 5 PM at the Ventura HQ & Brewery outdoor garden

• An after-party benefit concert with Vetiver, Sam Blasucci (of Mapache), and Farmer Dave & the Wizards of the West - Doors 6P, Show 7P. Tickets $15 available at topatopa.beer/products/pre-sale-anniversary-after-party-at-thompson.

• Founders Session Tour & Tasting - a ticketed, behind-the-scenes experience led by Jack & Casey. Spots are limited and guarantee a 4-pack of Topa Is Ten anniversary IPA. Presale tickets now available at topatopa.beer/products/topa-is-ten-vip-ticket.

• Brand new Topa Taproom merchandise, including collectible glassware, regional hats, and customizable Father’s Day gift bundles

ABOUT TOPA TOPA BREWING CO.

Topa Topa® Brewing Co. was founded in 2015 in Ventura, nestled between the Topa Topa mountains in Ojai and the salty shores of the Pacific Ocean. With five taprooms along California’s southern central coast, Topa Topa is upheld by a trifecta of values: quality, craftsmanship, and community spirit. This means using the freshest ingredients, working with the most skilled brewers around, and thriving on uplifting and unifying our community. Topa Topa is a proud member of 1% for the Planet, donating at least 1% of annual sales to local, approved environmental partners.

Thousand Oaks Navigation Center, Thrive Grove Ribbon Cutting on May 7th

The Thousand Oaks Navigation Center, Thrive Grove, is set for a ceremonial ribbon cutting on May 7th, 2025. Thrive Grove will serve as a critical access point and gateway to assist individuals experiencing homelessness.

Thrive Grove features 30 beds and planned space for an additional 20 beds in a future phase. The onsite support and services offered by Hope the Mission will help individuals transition to a more permanent housing environment.

Services that will be administered at Thrive Grove will include meals, case management, laundry and hygienic facilities, computer stations, connections to behavioral health, drug and alcohol treatment programs, and workforce training.

Thrive Grove is located at 1205 Lawrence Drive in Thousand Oaks.

The City was awarded $5.8 million in grant funding to support the construction and operations of the Navigation Center.

Learn more at toaks.gov/thrivegrove.

Erewhon is Coming to The Lakes at Thousand Oaks in the Summer of 2026

Erewhon is coming to The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, with an anticipated grand opening date in the summer of 2026. This will be Erewhon's first Ventura County location, offering organic produce sourced from regional farms, like Apricot Lane Farms and Harry's Berries.

Erewhon is an independent, family-owned Certified B Corp and Certified Organic Retailer with 10 locations across Southern California, providing organic, ethically-sourced food since 1968. Learn more at erewhon.com.