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Sweets Cafe & Bakery will be opening soon at 2444 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks (adjacent to Bo’s House of Omelettes).
The cafe will be offering freshly baked pastries and handcrafted desserts, specialty coffee, and more. Follow them on Instagram at www.instagram.com/sweetscafeandbakery.
The City of Agoura Hills Summer Beach Bus is back for 2026. Runs June 15 to August 7 (except July 3) 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.gov/beachbus
The City of Thousand Oaks is offering Summer Beach Bus Service in 2026 from June 15 to August 8 (except July 4) to Zuma Beach and Ventura Harbor Beach. Two round trips will be available daily Monday through Thursday to Zuma and Friday/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. toaks.gov/beachbus
The Calabasas Beach Bus will operate June 15 to August 8, 2026 Monday to Friday to Zuma Beach. Fare is $5 round-trip via the TripShot app. Cash will not be accepted. More details will be available at cityofcalabasas.com/beachbus.
Wok House Modern Chinese Kitchen is coming soon to the former Color Oaks Chinese eatery in the North Oaks Center at 1032 E. Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks. Updates on Instagram at @wokhaus_chinesekitchen
Chinese eateries in the Conejo Valley compiled at THIS LINK.
City of Thousand Oaks Summer Beach Bus Service Returns For 2026
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 13th year the service is being offered by Thousand Oaks Transit (TOT). The service runs Monday through Saturday from June 15 through August 8, 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.
As originally announced last summer, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will be opening a new location soon at the former Amy’s (and prior to that, Mimi’s Cafe) at 400 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks (cross street Wilbur). Learn more at www.raisingcanes.com.
Paris Baguette is "coming soon" to the former Fatburger location at 650-658 N. Moorpark Road in the Whole Foods Plaza in Thousand Oaks. This bakery cafe serves pastries, wraps, cakes, sandwiches, salads, and more. Visit www.parisbaguette.com for updates.
Join in on the grand opening of the newest Slime Kitchen location at The Oaks shopping mall in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, March 7th.
Slime Kitchen, a premier slime-making experience, is celebrating the opening of its newest location at The Oaks in Thousand Oaks.
Join them for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and candy bar, then take part in an interactive, step-by-step DIY slime experience, where guests can create their own personalized slime. DIY experiences are available for purchase during the event.
The first 50 guests who complete a DIY experience will receive a complimentary special slime surprise at checkout.
Slime Kitchen’s immersive ten-step process guides customers as they select their base, choose scents, add colors, and incorporate mix-ins to create custom slimes as unique as their imaginations. Designed to ignite creativity and promote sensory learning, the experience transforms slime-making into a journey of connection and discovery.
RSVPs are appreciated, but not required, at www.eventbrite.com/e/slime-kitchen-thousand-oaks-grand-opening-tickets-1983911537815
Kaze recently opened at 1610 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite B in Thousand Oaks in the former Bright Belly. Kaze offers an elevated omakase experience that pairs contemporary Japanese cuisine with refined nigiri, guided by seasonality, balance, and progression. Enjoy a 19-course tasting menu, weaving together hot and cold dishes throughout the evening. It is an intimate, speakeasy-style environment offering two counter seatings of 12 guests at 6pm and 8:30pm Wed-Sat and 4:30pm and 7pm on Sun. There's no sign up at this point, but they are indeed open for business.
If you’re familiar with Sushi by Scratch Montecito, featured in the Michelin Guide, Sean was their Chef de Cuisine and is now the owner and Head Chef of Kaze.
To learn more and book a seating, visit their IG page at @kaze.omakase or go directly to their reservation site at www.exploretock.com/kazethousandoaks
Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes opened recently in the Oaks Plaza, 2940 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite E, Thousand Oaks. Graze Craze offers gourmet charcuterie boards and boxes of all sizes with fresh ingredients that include meats, cheeses, and produce. They also offer "grab and graze" boxes, including keto and vegetarian options. The "Grab & Graze Gone Grazey" meal box includes: Baguette, Crackers, Cheddar, Gouda/Parmesan, Dark Chocolate Bark (with pink Himalayan salt and Pistachios), Prosciutto, Salami, Grapes, Mixed Berries, Mini Tomatoes, Dried Cranberries, Mini Sweet Pepper, Carrots, Assorted Dips & Jams.
Learn more at grazecraze.com or call 805-702-3062. Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm.
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