Newberry Candy to Open 2nd Location at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks

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Several new businesses are coming soon to The Oaks shopping mall. Newberry Candy will be opening its 2nd location on the first floor across from Hot Topic, just around the corner from the food court. Newberry Candy launched its first shop nearly 10 years ago at 3130 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd and is known for mouth-watering handmade chocolates, caramel apples, English toffee, fudge, marshmallows, and other nostalgic treats. Learn more at newberrycandy.com

Also coming soon to The Oaks, in the food court area, is BiBro, a modern Mediterranean eatery offering kabobs, bowls, wraps, salads, and more. bibrogrill.com

For updates, visit shoptheoaksmall.com.

Other businesses on the way include Little Kitchen Academy (1st floor), Pop Mart (1st floor near Starbucks), Pitter-Patter Play (top floor), and Pugilist Gym (1st floor outdoor area).

Pop Mart Coming Soon to The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks

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A Pop Mart store is opening this fall at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks, on the lower level of the east wing between Macy’s and Lolli & Pops (across from the escalator and Starbucks). Pop Mart is a brand that began in Beijing, China in 2010 and is known for collectible figurines, plush characters, keychain collectibles, and “blind boxes” — sealed mystery boxes where you don’t know which character you’ll get until you open it.

This will be the first Pop Mart location in Ventura County. Other nearby stores include Northridge, Sherman Oaks, Century City, and Glendale. Learn more at www.popmart.com.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Thousand Oaks Grand Opening is Monday, August 10th

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The grand opening of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers at 400 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks is Monday, August 10th.

Grand opening highlights:

  • First Customer in Line – Receive a special gift basket

  • Lucky 20 Giveaway – 20 people will score Free Cane’s for a Year! (Arrive before 9AM to receive entry. Winners will be drawn at 9AM.)

  • First 100 Customers (purchase required) – Get a Navy Cane’s Trucker Hat and Box Combo card

  • Paw Works Adoption Center Onsite – from 8-10AM.

Learn more at www.raisingcanes.com.

Thousand Oaks location https://locations.raisingcanes.com/ca/thousand-oaks/400-n-moorpark-rd

PopUp Bagels Looks to be Coming to The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

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The storefront to the right of Sunlife Organics at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks now reads “Not famous… but known.” — the signature tagline of PopUp Bagels.

PopUp Bagels is a fast‑growing boutique bagel chain known for hot, fresh, smaller‑format bagels, its “grip, rip, and dip” eating style, and a rotating lineup of creative schmears. The brand continues to expand and is also opening a Studio City location soon at 12184 Ventura Blvd.

There’s no mention yet of a Thousand Oaks location on their social media or on their website yet…but stay tuned.

Laidrey Coffee Roasters to Open New Location in Thousand Oaks

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Laidrey Coffee Roasters announced today that its 4th location will be in the City of Thousand Oaks at a location you can see on their IG page at @laidreycoffeeroasters (specific address wasn't mentioned, but one of you sleuths may be able to figure it out).

This will be Laidrey's 2nd location in the Conejo Valley - their Agoura Hills location opened last April at 5021 Kanan Road (across from IHOP). They are known for their specialty, organic, small-batch roasted coffee, pastries, and curated coffee products.

Timing of the new location TBA - likely late 2026 or early 2027.

Learn more about Laidrey at www.laidrey.com.

Coffee places in and around the Conejo Valley compiled at THIS LINK.

La Poblana Mexican Grill Opening Another Location in Thousand Oaks at Former Chef Burger

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The former Chef Burger at 1771 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd (at Los Feliz Drive, next to 7 Eleven) is slated to reopen as the 2nd brick and mortar location of La Poblana Mexican Grill. La Poblana's other location is at 540 N. Moorpark Road, near Wilbur, and it also operates food trailers next to Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. and in Ventura.

Before opening, they are remodeling this 600 sq ft spot to add a 140 sf ft restroom and equipment room. Stay tuned for updates at @la_poblana_mexican_grill

This historic location originally opened as Tastee Delite in 1966 until 1971. After that, it operated as Mr. G's (early 1970s), Mary's Coffee Shop (1973), Zorba's Coffee Shop (mid 70s to ~1982), and Chef Burger until early last year.

Yard House in the Works in Thousand Oaks

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A new Yard House location is moving through the City review process in Thousand Oaks. Located across the parking lot from Dave & Buster’s and Nordstrom Rack, the proposal would demolish the existing two‑story office building at The Collection at Janss (Hillcrest & Wilbur) and replace it with a new restaurant featuring outdoor dining, a beer garden, and updated parking. The permit was filed May 19 and is currently under review.

This would be the second Ventura County Yard House location; the first opened at The Collection at RiverPark in July 2013.www.yardhouse.com

As mentioned last fall, the City is also reviewing a separate proposal for a 1,025 sq. ft. Dutch Bros Coffee drive‑through on a 0.9‑acre pad at the corner of Hillcrest Drive and Conejo Blvd., on the same property.

The site plan also shows a future K9 Resorts Luxury Hotel on the upper level. We’ll stay tuned for future pupdates.

2026 Summer Beach Buses in Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, Calabasas

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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 7, 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.