Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Gelato and Other Frozen Treats Around Ventura County

Here's a handy list of frozen yogurt, ice cream and gelato places in and around Ventura County for your dining pleasure. There are over 80 such establishments in Ventura County and surrounding areas.

(Current as of 7/5/25. Let us know of any changes.)

Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Oak Park

• Bacio di Latte Gelato at The Promenade at Westlake in Thousand Oaks

• Baskin Robbins 2389 Michael Drive, Newbury Park (805.499.3777)

• Baskin Robbins at Skyline Plaza, 2839 Thousand Oaks Blvd (805.370.8870)

• Baskin Robbins 1772-P E. Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks (Oakbrook Plaza)

• Cafe Sapientia at Oak Park Plaza, 706 Lindero Canyon Rd (805.883.8199) offers snow cremes.

• Charming Ice Bar at 2920 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, next to Tabu Shabu, offers ice cream, “snow ices,” and more. Open 11am to 9pm. (805) 300-0999

• Coaches Old Fashioned Ice Cream, 3345 Kimber Drive, Newbury Park. (805.375.6555)

• Cold Stone Creamery at Janss Marketplace Thousand Oaks (805.557.0600)

• Gelato Boutique opened on 2/3/25 at the North Ranch Shopping Plaza in Westlake Village next to Daiso.

• Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is opening January 30, 2025 tat The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks, near the AMC Theaters.

• Leone’s Original Italian Ices 1696 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd (at Erbes), Thousand Oaks

• Little Calf Creamery & Cafe 652 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks (805.497.2000)

• Little Calf Creamery at the Northgate Plaza (Westlake and T.O. Blvds) (805.917.6855)

• Matcha Tea & Boba at Janss Marketplace offers shaved ice (818.307.2363)

• Michoacan a Pedir de Boca Ice Cream Shop now open at the North Oaks Plaza, 1044 E. Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks

• Nick the Greek at 3955 T.O. Blvd, WLV offers Greek frozen yogurt (805.551.0162)

• Rita's Italian Ice at Borchard Chevron, 2290 Borchard Road, Newbury Park

• Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. at 244 Thousand Oaks Blvd. has an in-house creamery with over a dozen flavors. (805.538.1191)

• Tifa Chocolate & Gelato at The Shoppes at Westlake (805.796.1893)

• Tifa Chocolate & Gelato at 1730 E. Ave de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks (805.219.8844)

• Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt 1015 Broadbeck Drive, Newbury Park (805.480.3800)

• Wild Cherry Frozen Yogurt 1724 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks (805.449.1140)

• Yogurtland 111 South Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village (805.497.9763)

• Yozen Frogurt 2900 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village (805.230.3800)

Agoura/Calabasas/Malibu

• Bacio di Latte Gelato is now open at The Commons at Calabasas

• Baskin Robbins 5697 Kanan Road, Agoura (818.991.9106)

• Carrara Pastries (Gelato) at 28914 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills (818.661.9006)

• Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, 23369 Mulholland Ave, Calabasas (818.805.3988)

• Malibu Yogurt & Ice Cream 23755 Malibu Road (310.456.3522)

• Tifa Chocolate & Gelato 2888 Roadside Drive, Agoura (818.879.0685)

Moorpark/Simi Valley

• Baskin Robbins 245 W. Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark (805.529.5360)

• Baskin Robbins 1720 E. Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley (805.526.6377)

• Baskin Robbins 5145 E. Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley (805.583.3331)

• Carrara Pastries (Gelato) at 476 West Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark (805.552.4250)

• Che Gelato (Artisan Italian Gelato) is now open at 6593 Collins Drive, Moorpark

• Coaches Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor at 144 Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark

• Cold Stone Creamery 2916 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley (805.306.1184)

• Dairy Queen 1368 Madera Rd , Ste P2-4, Simi Valley (805.578.1857)

• High Sweet Creamery at 213 E. High St, Moorpark is open on a limited “soft opening” schedule. Check their Facebook page at @highsweetcreamery for hours.

• La Michoacana Plus Ice Cream Parlor, 1407 E. Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley (805) 422-8017

• La Michoacana Ice Cream, 525 New Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark

• Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream has reopened at 875 E. Cochran St, Ste 6 (805.587.4262)

• The Raspado House 14711 Princeton Ave #11, Moorpark (805.530.0370) serves shaved ice and iced cream, among other items.

• Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt 2950 Cochran Street, Simi Valley (805.526.4000)

• Yogurtland 2679 Tapo Canyon Road Unit B, Simi Valley (805.578.6580)

Camarillo

• Baskin Robbins 738 Arneill Road, Camarillo (805.482.9302)

• Helados Mexty Camarillo, 315 Arneill Road, Suite 108

• Mister Softee at 2100 E. Ventura Blvd, Camarillo (805.388.2663)

• Las Posas Car Wash (Gelato) 100 S. Las Posas Road, Camarillo (805.445.6680)

• Rori’s Artisanal Creamery at 2024 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo (805.419.6907)

• Tifa Chocolate & Gelato at the Las Posas Plaza (805.231.0410)

• Wild Cherry Frozen Yogurt 2112 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo (805.987.4200)

Oxnard/Port Hueneme

• After's Ice Cream at The Collection at RiverPark

• Baskin Robbins 3520 S. Saviers Road, Oxnard (805.483.7300)

• Baskin Robbins 501 S. Ventura Road, Oxnard (805.382.2605)

• Buttercups Cool Treats 1121 S. Victoria Ave, Oxnard (805.985.5202)

• Cold Stone Creamery 261 W. Fifth Street, Oxnard (805.385.7201)

• Dairy Queen 1941 N. Rose Ave, Ste 720, Oxnard 805.485.7899)

• Golden Swirl 2401 Saviers Road, Oxnard (805.483.2556)

• GOM Snow Desserts is now open at The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard (805.278.0068)

• Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is located at 751 Town Center Drive in Oxnard at The Collection at Riverpark

• Helados Mexty 207 W. Hueneme Road, Oxnard

• La Michoacana Azteca, 2701 S. Rose Ave, Oxnard (805) 240-1057

• Menchie's at The Collection at Riverpark 667 Town Center Drive (805.278.1153)

• Michoacanita Ice Cream Company, 2550 E. Vineyard Ave, Oxnard (805.485.6868)

• Whole Foods Market at The Collection at RiverPark has McConnell's Ice Cream

Ventura/Ojai/Santa Paula/Fillmore

• Baskin Robbins 11420 Ventura Avenue, Ojai (805.649.8518)

• Baskin Robbins 318 E. Main Street, Santa Paula (805.525.6558)

• Baskin Robbins 2853 E. Main Street, Ventura (805.648.4384)

• Baskin Robbins 616 W. Ventura Street, Fillmore (805.625.7171)

• Baskin Robbins 1413 S. Victoria, Ventura (805.658.1481)

• Ojai Bliss Frozen Yogurt 451 E. Ojai Ave, Ojai (805.640.8000)

• Coastal Cone Ice Cream at Ventura Harbor Village (805.658.2837)

• Cold Stone Creamery 2950 Johnson Drive, Ventura (805.658.1129)

• Crave Gelato Kofi Bar, 947 Schooner Drive #105, Ventura (805.918.0553)

• Fosters Freeze 907 E. Harvard Blvd, Santa Paula (805.525.3662)

• Fosters Freeze 4121 Telegraph Road, Ventura (805.642.1819)

• La Frutileta Michoacana, 500 N. Ventura Ave, Ventura

• McConnell's Fine Ice Cream & Yogurt 3241 E. Main St, Ventura (805.650.6410)

• Menchie's Frozen Yogurt 5944 Telegraph Road, Ventura (805.477.9725)

• Mister Softee at 7770 Telegraph Road, Ventura (805.918.7044)

• Moby’s on Main at 369 E. Main Street in Ventura is an arcade/bar that among other things, offers eight flavors of classic Thrifty Ice Cream. (805.682.3222)

• Nick the Greek 440 E. Main St, Ventura has frozen Greek yogurt (805.667.8580)

• Ojai Ice Cream 210 E. Ojai Ave (805.646.6075) www.ojaiicecream.com

• Palermo Coffee & Gelato 321 E. Main St, Ventura (805.643.3070) palermocoffee.com

• Red Brick Pizza 4990 Telephone Road, Ventura serves gelato (805.658.2828)

• Rori’s Artisanal Creamery at 286 E. Main St, Ventura (805.628.3236)

• Surf'N Yogurt 1038 S. Seaward, Ventura (805.643.8808) www.instagram.com/surfnyogurt

• Wild Berry Frozen Yogurt at the Pacific View Mall in Ventura (805.658.1888)

Thrifty Ice Cream, a brand that brings me visions of childhood joy, is still around at Rite Aid stores throughout Ventura County, as well as at Moby’s on Main arcade/bar in Ventura. stage.thriftyicecream.com/locations

FROZEN YOGURT AND ICE CREAM PLACES THAT HAVE CLOSED SINCE 2009

Restaurant Rewards Programs and Birthday Freebies Around Ventura County

It's nice finding Kids Eat Free deals around Ventura County but there are also dozens of local rewards programs and birthday clubs that give you something for FREE!!!

This list includes programs where you get something for signing up or for being a repeat customer...a free burger, gift card, dessert, etc. Excluded are programs that do not provide an obvious freebie (i.e. only sends you promotional emails).

These deals often change, so click through to the restaurant website to confirm the deal is still good. Let us know of any changes, broken links or additions!!

Corner Bakery

Corner Bakery Rewards: Sign up and get $5 off your first order, then receive 5 points for every $1 spent, to get various offer. Also, receive a free bakery sweet on your birthday.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel Rewards: Earn “pegs” for each dollar spent and redeem for rewards. Free birthday reward - a dessert.

Location: Camarillo Premium Outlets

Daphne's Greek Cafe

Pita Points Rewards Club: Earn one point for each dollar spent; 100 points = $5 off any purchase. Plus another $5 credit on your birthday.

Locations: Newbury Park, Woodland Hills, Simi Valley

Dave & Buster’s

D&B Rewards: $10 free game play with $20 game play purchase for joining. $10 free game play for every $100 spent.

Location: Thousand Oaks

Del Taco

Dell Yeah! Rewards: Get two free tacos for signing up, get a free birthday reward and free ice or hot coffee before 11am daily with purchase. Accumulate points and exchange for rewards.

Locations: Newbury Park, Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley (3), Oxnard (2), Ventura, Santa Paula

Denny's

Denny's Rewards: Sign up and get 20% off your next visit.  Free Grand Slam on your birthday.

Locations: Newbury Park, Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Ventura, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula

Domino’s Pizza

Domino’s Rewards - 1 order of $5 or more = 10 points. 60 points = a free pizza.

Locations: Various

El Pollo Loco

La Familia Rewards: Earn 100 points for each dollar spent. Redeem for rewards.

Locations: Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Moorpark, Agoura Hills, Simi Valley (2), Oxnard (3), Santa Paula, Ventura

Farmer Boys

VIF (Very Important Farmer) Loyalty Club: Earn 1 point for each dollar spent. Redeem points for rewards. www.farmerboys.com/vif

Location: Newbury Park

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Rewards App: Use their app and earn points towards free subs and more. Get free birthday sub too.

Locations: Simi Valley Town Center, Ventura, and Thousand Oaks

Grabbagreen

Grabsomegreen Rewards: Earn 1 point for each full dollar spent and receive $5 reward for every 50 points earned (effectively a 10% discount). Receive $5 reward for your birthday. www.grabbagreen.com/rewards

Location: Thousand Oaks

IHOP

IHOP Bank of Pancakes: Earn one PanCoin for every $5 spent. Trade 3 PanCoin crypto-pancakes for a short stack of 3 pancakes and other items. www.ihop.com/en/rewards

Locations: Agoura Hills, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Fillmore, Carpinteria

Islands

Islands Locals Program: Earn 1 point per $1 spent. 150 points = $10 reward. Get a free chips, salsa and guacamole upon sign-up. www.islandsrestaurants.com/locals-program

Location: Newbury Park

Jack in the Box

The Jack Pack: Earn points for each dollar spent. Redeem for food. www.jackinthebox.com/account/signup

Locations: Various

Jamba Juice

My Jamba Rewards App: Earn points for each purchase good for discounts on future purchases. Spend $35, get 35 points, which is good for $3 off your next order. Effectively an 8.6% discount. You also get a free birthday smoothie.

Locations: Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Newbury Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura

Jersey Mike's Subs

myMike’s: Sign up and earn free subs with Shore Points and receive a free sub on your birthday.

Locations: Over a dozen locations...Ventura, Camarillo, Newbury Park, Ojai, Oxnard, Calabasas, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, etc.

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme Rewards App: Register and get a free Original Glazed doughnut. Earn points towards free doughnuts and drinks and get a free gift on your birthday.

Location: 220 Riverpark Road, Oxnard

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Email Club: Sign up and get free birthday and anniversary treats (dessert or appetizer)

Locations: The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks and The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard

Little Calf Creamery & Cafe

Follow Little Calf: Sign up for their email list and get a free scoop of ice cream and updates. Visit website for details.

Locations: Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village.

Maria's Italian Kitchen

Maria's Kitchen Club App: Free birthday dessert. Earn 1 point for every $1 spent. Cash in 200 points for a $10 award (effectively a 5% discount). Free medium cheese pizza at signup. Free birthday month dessert.

Location: Agoura Hills

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

My Smileage Club: Earn a Smile point for each dollar spent. Cash in 50 smiles for $5 towards a future purchase. That's a 10% rebate in my book!

Locations: The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard, Port Hueneme and Ventura.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza

Mountain Rewards: Earn points points for each purchase and for ever 100 points, receive $10 towards your next purchase.

Locations: Moorpark, Oxnard

Nick the Greek

Rewards App: Earn points from purchases and redeem for food and drinks.

Locations: Ventura, Westlake Village

Noah’s New York Bagels

Noah’s Rewards: Free bagel and shmear with purchase, free egg sandwich on your birthday and redeem rewards points for items.

Noahs App: Download the app and receive 2 points for every $1 spent to redeem for items. Order on the app and get a free hot or iced coffee reward.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Ventura

Nothing Bundt Cakes

eClub: Sign up and get a free Bundtlet on your birthday

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Camarillo

Old New York Deli

Deli Dough Rewards Program: Earn 1 point for every $1 spent. 100 points  =  $7 in Deli Dough.

Location: Camarillo

Panera Bread

MyPanera: Sign up and receive a free "surprise" like a free pastry or sweet. Then receive other surprises as you accumulate points.

Locations: Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley

Papa John's

PapaRewards: Earn 1 point for every $5 you order ONLINE (including tax and delivery). Accumulate points for food items.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Ventura and Camarillo

Peet’s Coffee

Peetnik Rewards App: Earn points and exchange them for drinks and food. FREE drink or baked good on your birthday.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Ventura

Pickles Deli

Pickles Deli Rewards - Fill out a form or download the Royalty Rewards Member App to receive $10 off your next visit for signup, free birthday reward and earn 1 point for each $1 spent. 100 points equals a $5 reward certificate.

Location: Newbury Park

Pizza Hut

Hut Rewards - Earn 2 points for each $1 spent. Use points for free pizza and other items.

Locations: Various

Pizza Man Dan's

Pizza Lover's Email Club: Free pizza on your birthday and much more.

Locations: Ventura (2), Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Moorpark and Camarillo

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Caniac Club: Get a free box combo for signing up.

Location: Oxnard

RedBrick Pizza

RedBrick Rewards: Earn 10 points for every dollar spent. Receive a $10 reward for every 1000 points. Effectively a 10% discount. Receive a small gelato after registering.

Location: 4990 Telephone Road, Ventura

Red Lobster

My Red Lobster Rewards: Earn points for your purchases and redeem for food items. Receive something on your birthday too.

Location: Oxnard

Red Robin

Red Robin Royalty: Free burger on your birthday and every 10th item free.

Locations: Simi Valley, Ventura, Oxnard

Regency Theatres

Regency Rewards: Earn points on purchases. 10 points for each adult ticket...100 points gets you a free companion ticket.

Locations throughout the area.

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken

Rise Rewards: Earn points for each dollar spent. Redeem points for food and beverages.

Location: Thousand Oaks, near Topper’s Pizza.

Rita's Italian Ice of Newbury Park

Rita's Birthday Club: Sign up and receive free birthday treat.

Location: 2290 Borchard Road, Newbury Park

Rori’s Artisanal Creamery

Birthday Club: Sign up for Rori’s email list and get a free birthday scoop

Locations: Camarillo, Ventura

Sbarro

Sbarro Rewards: Earn points for purchases and exchange for free food items.

Locations: Pacific View Mall in Ventura, The Oaks Mall

Subway

Subway MVP Rewards: Earn 4 tokens for every $1 spent on food and drinks. 200 tokens = $2 reward. Free cookie with sub purchase.

Locations: Everywhere

7 Eleven

7Rewards Loyalty Program: Download app on your smartphone, scan when you purchase coffee, Slurpees and other fountain drinks, and get 7th drink free. Not a bad deal!

Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill

Sharky's Rewards: Earn 1 point for every $1 spent. 100 points = $7 good toward future purchases. Effectively a 7% discount.

Locations: Calabasas, Camarillo, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Westlake Village and Woodland Hills.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani

Slice House Rewards: Get $5 upon sign-up, earn 1 point for each $1 spent. Redeem 150 points for $10 off.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley

Sprinkles

Sprinkles Perks: For every $1 spent, get 5 points. 300 points equals a free item (cupcake, cookie or brownie).

Location: The Promenade at Westlake

Starbucks

My Starbucks Rewards: Members receive a free birthday drink or treat. Free refills and other items based on number of Stars collected over designated periods.

Locations: Everywhere

Stonefire Grill

SFG Rewards: Earn 1 point for every $1 spent. Every 125 points equals a $10 reward. Free birthday dessert.

Locations: Thousand Oaks

Taco Bell

Taco Bell Rewards: Sign up and get a free reward, then earn 10 points for each $1 spent. Earn a new reward every 250 points.

Urbane Cafe

Urbane Cafe App: Download the app, use it to pay for your purchases, and receive $5 credit for every $100 you spend; a 5% discount.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Agoura Hills, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura

Wienerschnitzel

Wiener Lovers' Club: Get a free chili dog for signing up and other stuff.

Locations: Simi Valley, Oxnard, Ventura

Wingstop

Email Club: Free birthday gift.

Locations: Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura, Thousand Oaks

Yard House

E-Club: Register and receive a free appetizer

Location: Oxnard

Yogurtland

Real Rewards Program: Earn points for each ounce purchased and exchange points for free yogurt and birthday treats.

Locations: Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Oxnard, Ventura and Camarillo

Arby's

Arby’s Email List: Get free Classic Roast Beef with purchase of full-price menu item after signing up.

Locations: Ventura, Simi Valley

Baja Fresh

Club Baja: Earn 1 point for each dollar spent. Every 100 points gets you a $10 reward. Special offer on your birthday.

Locations: Camarillo (2), Simi Valley (2), Calabasas, Oxnard, Westlake Village

Baskins-Robbins

Baskin-Robbins Rewards: Free scoop for signing up.

Locations: Newbury Park, Camarillo, Moorpark, Agoura, Simi Valley (2), Oxnard (2), Thousand Oaks (2), Santa Paula, Ventura (2)

BJ's Restaurant

BJ's Premier Rewards Plus: Earn 1 point for each $1 spent and redeem for discounts. For example, cash in 350 point for $25 off your meal, effectively about a 7% rebate. Free Pizookie at registration and on birthdays.

Locations: Westlake Village, Oxnard

Black Bear Diner

Bear Lovers E-Club: Sign up and get a free meal now and another on your birthday.

Location: Ventura

Buca di Beppo

Buca E-Club: Join and receive $10 gift.

Location: Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks

Buffalo Wild Wings

Blazin' Rewards: Earn points for purchases and exchange for free food. Get 10 free boneless wings for signing up.

Locations: Simi Valley, Oxnard

Cafe Rio

My Rio Rewards: Earn 1 point for every $1 spent. Receive $10 reward for 100 points. Effectively 10% off.

Location: Thousand Oaks

California Pizza Kitchen

CPK Rewards: Free small plate when you register. Earn 1 point for each $1 spent. 75 points equals a $5 reward.

Locations: Thousand Oaks (The Lakes), Simi Valley Town Center, Ventura (Pacific View Mall)

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A One App: Earn points with each purchase and redeem them for free food rewards.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Ventura

Chili's Grill & Bar

My Chili's Rewards: Get free chips and salsa or non-alcoholic beverage on every visit. Free dessert on your birthday.

Locations: Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Oxnard

Chipotle

Chipotle Rewards: 10 points for every $1 spent. Redeem points for free menu items, apparel, accessories or charitable donations. Get free guac at signup and on your birthday.

Locations: Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Oxnard

Cold Stone Creamery

My Cold Stone Club® Rewards: Earn 1 point for each dollar spent. 50 points can be used as a $5 reward towards purchases of $5 or more. 25 points earned just for registering.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Simi Valley

Non-Food Rewards

Ulta

Ultamate Rewards: Earn points for purchases and exchange for discounts. Free birthday item.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Calabasas

Birthday Party Places In and Around Ventura County

Trying to figure out what to do for your kids' birthday parties in and around Ventura County? We've got you covered with this compilation of over 150 birthday party options in and around Ventura County, spanning from Ventura to Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Newbury Park and surrounding areas. We have categorized venue by "type" as best we can.  Contact us if you have something to add!

Entertainment Centers, Arcades, Gaming

• Big Z Family Fun Center in Simi Valley

• Chuck E. Cheese's in Thousand Oaks and Ventura

• Golf N' Stuff in Ventura

• Lazertag Extreme in Simi Valley

• K1 Speed Indoor Go Karting and Arcade in Thousand Oaks

• Galactic Challenge Indoor Airsoft at The Oaks Mall

• Moby’s on Main in Downtown Ventura (Arcade)

• Game World 805 in the Pacific View Mall (Video Games)

Gymnasiums and Jumpy/Bouncy Play

• Boulderdash Indoor Rock Climbing in Westlake Village

• Boulderdash Indoor Rock Climbing in Ventura

• California Cartwheel Center in Newbury Park

• Coach Patty's Gymnastics in Camarillo

• Delano Athletica Junior Gymnastics in Ventura

• Gold Coast Gymnastics in Ventura

• Imagymnation Gymnastics in Simi Valley

• Monarch's Gym in Newbury Park and Agoura

• My Gym Children's Fitness Center in Thousand Oaks

• My Gym Children’s Fitness Center in Ventura

• Victory Gymnastics Academy in Newbury Park

Character/Princess Parties

• A Faery Hunt Interactive Shows

• Sheroes Entertainment Mermaid Princess and Pirate Birthday Parties

• Fairytales Entertainment Princess Parties

• Spotlight Dance and Acting Studio Character Parties in Thousand Oaks

• Whimsical Wonders Parties

Animal Attractions

• America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College

• Reptacular Animals Parties

• Rock & Roll Reptiles

• Santa Barbara Zoo

• Saving Wildlife International - Mobile Wildlife Parties

• Tawni's Ponies & Animal World Petting Zoo

• Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark

• Birthday Parties at the Los Angeles Zoo

Arts, Crafts, Ceramics, Cooking Classes

• Art Trek in Newbury Park

• Color Café Pottery Painting Studio in Simi Valley (formerly As You Wish)

• Color Me Mine Ceramic Painting Studio in Calabasas

• Color Me Mine Ceramic Painting Studio in Oxnard

• CReATE STUDIO in Westlake Village

• Fauves Studio Mobile Art Parties

• Firefly Ceramics in Ventura

• For Art's Sake Studio in Westlake Village

• MakerStudio at the Simi Valley Town Center

• The Art Wagon - Mobile Art Parties

• The Arterie Art Studio in Thousand Oaks

• The Vivid Canvas Art Studio in Simi Valley

• Viridian Art Academy in Agoura Hills

• YES FACTORY in Agoura Hills

Water Play

• Casitas Water Adventure in Ventura (Summer months only)

• Community Pool at Cal Lutheran Thousand Oaks

• Daland Swim School in Thousand Oaks

• Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center in Camarillo

• Simi Valley Aquatics Indoor Pool Parties

• Water Wings Swim School in Agoura Hills

Other Sports Activities

• Ambush Paintball and Airsoft Park in Moorpark

• Camarillo Athletics Batting Cages

• Sky Zone Thousand Oaks

• Freedom Park BMX Raceway in Camarillo

• LA Kings Iceoplex Ice Arena in Simi Valley

• Marty's Hobbies in Thousand Oaks (R/C track, party room, etc.)

• Skating Plus Indoor Skating Rink in Ventura

• Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Ventura

• Surfclass.com 1/2 Day Ocean Science/Surf Parties

• VC Arena Indoor Soccer Facility in Camarillo

• Who's on First Batting Cages in Oxnard

• D-Bat Batting Cages in Simi Valley

• YMCA Locations in Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village

• YMCA Locations in Camarillo and Ventura

Bowling

• Buena Lanes in Ventura

• Harley's Bowling Centers in Camarillo and Simi Valley

• Harley's Valley Bowl in Simi Valley

• Bowlero Oxnard (The Collection at RiverPark)

• Bowlero Woodland Hills

• Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes in Moorpark

Dance Studio Parties

• Aspire Dance Studio in Thousand Oaks

• Starlight Dance Academy in Ojai

Martial Arts Parties

• American Martial Arts Academy in Simi Valley

• Club TKD Martial Arts in Newbury Park

• Gracie Morumbi Martial Arts in Camarillo, Ventura, Thousand Oaks

• Moorpark Karate & Krav Maga in Moorpark

• Jason Flame's Tang Soo Do Karate Parties in Thousand Oaks

• Premier Martial Arts in Westlake Village

• Newbury Park Martial Arts Center

Community Centers and Parks

• Thousand Oaks Community Center

• Over 4 Dozen Community Parks in the Conejo Valley

• Gates Canyon Park/Brandon's Village in Calabasas

• Arroyo Vista Recreation Center in Moorpark

• Agoura Hills Recreation Center

• Ventura Community Park Aquatics Center in Ventura

• Rancho Tapo Park in Simi Valley

• Rancho Simi Community Park in Simi Valley

• Marina Park in Ventura

• Links to hundreds of parks throughout Ventura County

• Over 40 beaches spanning from Carpinteria to Malibu

Indoor Play Places

• Kids World Indoor Playground in Oak Park

• KidzCity in Woodland Hills

• Rockin' Kids Play Center in Simi Valley

• We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym in Agoura Hills

• Jump ‘n Jammin Children’s Entertainment Center in Oxnard (RiverPark)

• Jumpify Indoor Playground at The Oaks Mall

• Play Out Loud Indoor Playground in Agoura Hills

Other Places and Options

• Build-a-Bear Workshop at The Oaks

• Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

• LeXT Robo Academy Birthday Parties in Agoura Hills

• Team Play Events Birthday Party Packages

• Camp Keystone Birthday Parties in Agoura Hills

• Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas in Westlake Village offers birthday party packages

• 101 Escape Rooms in Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks

• The Ultimate Escape Rooms at Ventura Harbor Village

• Red Door Escape Rooms at The Collection at RiverPark

• Escapology Escape Rooms at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks

• The Mighty Axe at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks

• Gamez on Wheelz - Mobile Gaming and Laser Tag

• Cruzin' Mobile Slot Car Racing

• Movies by Kids Birthday Parties

• Outdoor Movies by You

Balloon Artists, Glitter and Face Painting

• Oz Balloon Odyssey

• Doodle Faces Face Painting

• Glamour Party Girls Mobile Parties

• Gloria Maltun - Balloon and Glitter Artist

• MadCap Balloons

• Balloons by Liz

• Sharp Balloons

• Paint Pals Painting, Animal Stuffing and Face Painting

• The De Luxe Balloon Company in Moorpark and Thousand Oaks

Magicians

• Jersey Jim Comedy Magician

• Kris Sheppard Magic

• Labak the Magician

• Merlin's Science & Magic Store in Camarillo (magic, ventriloquist)

• Stephen the Spectacular Magical Performer

Mobile Bounce House Rentals

• Jolly Bouncers

• Jolly Jumps

• Jumping Joe's

• 101 Jumpers

• Calabasas Bounce Houses

Food and Sweets

• All American Softy Ice Cream Truck

• Kona Ice of Ventura

• Mister Softee Ice Cream Truck

• Sweet Arleen's Cupcake Bake Parties in Westlake Village

• Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream Truck

Adults Only 

• Painting with a Twist in Camarillo

• Red Brick Art Gallery Painting Parties in Ventura

Farmers' Markets and Farm Fresh Produce Around Ventura County

Looking for fresh produce in Ventura County? Lettuce help you! There are over a dozen farmers' markets in and around Ventura County each week, not to mention another dozen or so stores and Community Supported Agriculture programs that sell organic produce.

Times, dates and places subject to change. Let us know of any updates!

FARMERS' MARKETS (In "day of the week" order)

SIMI VALLEY: Tuesdays 11am to 3pm Adventist Health Simi Certified Farmers’ Market at 3000 Sycamore Drive. www.facebook.com/groups/467664144959602 and www.adventisthealth.org/simi-valley/about-us/farmers-market

VENTURA: Wednesdays 9 am to 1 pm at Pacific View Mall in the west parking lot, near Red Robin and the former Sears. Call 805.529.6266. www.vccfm.org/midtown-ventura

OXNARD: Thursdays 9 am to 1:30 pm at Plaza Park, 5th and C Streets. Call 805.247.0197. downtownoxnard.org/farmers-market

THOUSAND OAKS: Thursdays 11 am to 4 pm at the The Oaks Mall east parking lot. Produce, flowers, food and more! www.vccfm.org/thousand-oaks

OJAI: Thursdays 3 to 7 pm at the Ojai Unified School District courtyard at 414 E. Ojai Avenue (at Montgomery). Produce, fish, crafts, food and more. www.ojaicommunityfarmersmarket.com

AGOURA HILLS: Thursdays from 4:30-8:30pm at 5050 Cornell Road, next to Wood Ranch. Called “Ladyface Marketplace.” Updates at www.facebook.com/agourahillsfm

SIMI VALLEY: Fridays 11 am to 3:30 pm at Simi Valley Civic Center Plaza, 2757 Tapo Canyon Rd..(at Alamo Street) www.facebook.com/simivalleymarket or 805.643.6458

DOWNTOWN VENTURA: Saturdays 8:30 am to noon 200 block of Main Street, from Palm Street to Mission Park. Call 805.529.6266 or visit www.vccfm.org/downtown-ventura

CAMARILLO: Saturdays 8 am to noon 2220 Ventura Boulevard camarillofarmersmarket.com. Call 805.386.3584.

CALABASAS: Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm in Old Town Calabasas on Calabasas Road west of El Canon Avenue (across from Sagebrush Cantina). Call 818.591.8161. ccfm.com/calabasas-farmers-market

NEWBURY PARK: (ANTICIPATED TO OPEN TBA) Saturdays 9am to 2pm at the Conejo Gateway Plaza at the corner of Wendy Drive and Old Conejo Road. Updates at ccfm.com/sprouting-with-excitement-new-markets-are-here.

SANTA PAULA: Saturdays 10am to 2pm at Anna’s Cider, 801 E. Main St. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094783585689 (NOTE: Closed for “a couple weeks” as of 1/3/25: Check Facebook link for updates (no updates as of 7/3/25.)

VENTURA: The Ventura College Foundation Weekend Marketplace at Ventura College takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am to 2 pm, in the east parking lot, 4667 Telegraph Road. Fresh produce, nursery plants, flowers and more offered. venturacollegefoundation.org/weekend-marketplace-2

WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Sundays 10 am to 2 pm at 2797 Agoura Road (at the Westlake Commons) Call 818.591.8161. https://rawinspiration.org/locations/westlake-village-farmers-market/

OJAI: Sundays 9 am to 1 pm at 300 E. Matilija Street year-round, rain or shine. Produce, flowers and gourmet food. Call 805.698.5555. www.ojaicertifiedfarmersmarket.com.

OXNARD/CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR: Sundays 10 am to 2 pm at 2805 South Harbor Boulevard year-round. www.channelislandsharbor.org/listing/farmers-market

MALIBU: Sundays 9 am to 2 pm at Legacy Park, 23555 Civic Center Way. www.malibufarmersmarket.net

LOCAL STORES WITH FRESH PRODUCE:

Underwood Family Farms Market at 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark has farm fresh produce, pickled items, honey, nuts, juices, dried beans, farm fresh eggs and fresh cut flowers. Open year-round. Call 805.529.3690. underwoodfamilyfarms.com/farm-market

Underwood Family Farms Market at 5696 E. Los Angeles Avenue in Somis is open every day year-round 9am to 6pm (5pm after DST) with the exception of some holidays. Call 805.386.4660. underwoodfamilyfarms.com/somis

Underwood Family Farms - Somis Location

Underwood Family Farms Market in Moorpark.

McGrath Family Farm at 1012 West Ventura Blvd, Camarillo is open March through December Tuesday through Sunday and offers organic fruits, flowers and vegetables.  Freeway convenient off the Central Avenue offramp of the 101. Call 805.983.0333.

Lassen's Natural Foods, with locations in Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura and Simi Valley, has offered fresh produce since 1971.

Apricot Lane Farms at 10700 Broadway Road in Moorpark opens its Farmstand on Saturdays and Sundays from March to November. Hours are 10am to 3:pm. www.apricotlanefarms.com/where-to-buy

Sprouts Farmers Market sells local farm fresh produce as well as a full range of other grocery items, with local area locations at:

• Thousand Oaks (600 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks) 805.716.4373.

• Westlake Village (1012 S. Westlake Boulevard at Agoura Road) 805.917.4200

• Simi Valley (2800 Cochran Street) 805.422.3363

• Camarillo (2400 Las Posas Road) 805.233.3755

• Ventura (4870 Telephone Road) 805.941.4013

Whole Foods Market organic fresh produce and a full range of grocery items, with local locations in Thousand Oaks (740 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks) 805.777.4730 and Oxnard at The Collection (650 Town Center Drive) 805.751.4300

Green Acres Farm Market (2918 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley) opened in 1968 and offers farm fresh produce, meat, fine wines and gourmet groceries. Call 805.526.1312. www.simigreenacres.com

Rodela Produce and Flowers (formerly A & F Country Market) is at 4550 Olivas Park Drive in Ventura (at Telephone Road). From Thousand Oaks, take Victoria offramp from 101 south to Olivas Park and make a right. Store is on your left. Nice stop on your way to/from the Olivas Adobe and Ventura Harbor Village. 805.644.5470.

Santiago’s Produce is located on the northwest corner of Olivas Park Drive and Telephone Road at 4551 Olivas Park Drive.

The Berry Best stand at 3030 Dodge Road (at Pleasant Valley Road, just east of Rice Avenue) is strawberry, fruit and vegetable stand. Call 805.271.4490.

Prancer’s Farm is a family owned farm and produce stand located at 18540 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Paula. Open daily 10am to 6pm.

The Gerry Ranch offers freshly picked blueberries at its farm in the Santa Rosa Valley. Visit www.gerryranchberries.com for more information.

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Francisco's Fruits is located at 1782 E. Telegraph Road in Fillmore. Fruits, nuts, snacks, and more. Great place to buy citrus! www.facebook.com/FranciscosFruit 805.524.4616

Lil Red Barn is located at 100 S. Victoria Avenue in Oxnard, with seasonable produce like strawberries, avocados, vegetables and more. 805.382.0799

Paty’s Farm at 3260 Somis Road in Somis is a produce stand that offers fresh fruit and vegetables. 805.947.6764

CSA (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE) AND LOCAL DELIVERY PROGRAMS

Local Harvest Delivery is based in Santa Barbara and delivers harvest boxes to homes as far as Ventura and Ojai. localharvestdelivery.com

Farm Cart Organics provides local delivery service. Visit www.farmcartorganics.com.

Farmivore offers farm to door delivery throughout Ventura County, plus Agoura Hills and Calabasas. https://farmivore.localfoodmarketplace.com

Farm Fresh to You delivers organic fruits and vegetables to your home. www.farmfreshtoyou.com

Retired Farmers' Markets:

NEWBURY PARK: Fridays 2pm to 7pm (The Village at Dos Vientos Ranch). Announced on 12/9/13 that market is closed.

SIMI VALLEY: The Simi Valley Town Center Market was discontinued effective 11/26/14 after running for a year and a half.

AGOURA HILLS: Sundays 9 am to 2 pm at 5835 Kanan Road (Agoura's Famous Deli parking lot) closed 6/28/15.

CAMARILLO: Wednesdays 3-7pm Pleasant Valley Certified Farmers' Market at the Camarillo Community Center parking lot closed 9/30/15.

NEWBURY PARK: Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm at the Newbury Park Library parking lot (Borchard Road and Michael Drive) closed Feb 2017

OXNARD: Thursdays 4 pm to 8 pm at The Collection at RiverPark short-lived

OXNARD: Saturdays 8 am to 2 pm at The Collection at RiverPark located -short-lived in 2022

MOORPARK: Sundays - to be relocating - check for updates at www.facebook.com/moorparkcfm

Wedding Reception Venues In Ventura County and Surrounding Areas

Conejo Valley Guide focuses primarily on events, activities and things to do in the Conejo Valley, Ventura County and surrounding areas.

Since we're out and about so much, we thought it might be helpful to have a comprehensive list of over 170 local wedding, wedding reception and meeting venues within an hour radius of the Conejo Valley.

(Contact us for additions/edits to this list.)

Simi Valley Wedding Reception Venues

• Best Western Plus Posada Royale Hotel in Simi Valley (up to 250 guests)

• Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley (up to 5,000 guests)

• Quail Ranch in Simi Valley

• Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley (up to 250 guests)

• Reagan Library reception areas include Air Force One Pavilion, Terrace Area, Courtyard White House Rose Garden and others (capacity <100 to 1,500+)

• Strathearn Historical Park in Simi Valley (up to 220 guests)

• The Vineyards in Simi Valley (up to 350 guests)

• Wood Ranch Golf Club in Simi Valley

Moorpark, Somis Wedding Reception Venues

• Arroyo Vista Recreation Center in Moorpark (no alcohol allowed)

• Eden Gardens in Moorpark (up to 400 guests)

• Hartley Botanica in Somis (up to 375 guests)

• Moorpark Country Club

• Rancho de las Palmas in Moorpark (up to 232 guests)

• 1600 Views Wedding Venue in the hills of Moorpark

• The Saticoy Club in Somis (up to 300 guests)

• Walnut Grove at Tierra Rejada Ranch (up to 250 guests)

Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park Wedding Reception Venues

• Boccaccio's Restaurant at Westlake Lake (up to 150 guests)

• Four Seasons Westlake Village (up to 1,000 guests)

• Gilbert Arena at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks

• Kingsmen Park at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks

• Los Robles Greens Golf Course in Thousand Oaks (up to 300 guests)

• Mizel Estate Vineyard in Thousand Oaks

• North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village

• Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park (up to 250 guests)

• Prospector Ranch in Thousand Oaks (10 acre ranch)

• Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks (up to 350 guests)

• Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park (up to 200+ guests)

• Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Courtyard, Plaza Park and Theaters

• Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge Banquet Facility

• Best Western Plus Thousand Oaks Inn (up to 200 guests)

• Westlake Hyatt (up to 450 guests)

• Westlake Village Inn (up to 300+ guests)

• Westlake Yacht Club (up to 200+ guests)

• Wolfe Canyon Ranch in Thousand Oaks (214 acre site near Reagan Library)

Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park Wedding Reception Venues

• Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center (up to 200 guests)

• Calabasas Country Club (up to 250 guests)

• Cambria Hotel Calabasas (up to 80 guests)

• City of Calabasas Community Center

• Heaven’s Hill Estate in Agoura Hills

• Hilton Garden Inn Calabasas

• King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas

• Lake Lindero Country Club in Agoura Hills

• Lobo Castle in Calabasas (Medieval Castle - up to 250 guests)

• The Lodge at Malibou Lake in Agoura Hills (up to 280 guests)

• Oak Canyon Ranch in Agoura Hills

• Oak Park Community Center (up to 150 guests)

• Ojai Woman’s Club (up to 300 guests)

• Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center in West Hills (up to 175 guests)

• Saddle Peak Lodge in Calabasas (up to 250 guests)

• Sheraton Agoura Hills (up to 400+ guests)

• Whispering Oaks Chapel in Agoura Hills

Camarillo Wedding Reception Venues

• Bella Capri Inn & Suites in Old Town Camarillo (up to 150 guests)

• Camarillo Community Center (up to 500 guests)

• Camarillo Parks - Picnic Area and Indoor Rentals

• Camarillo Public Library Courtyard and Community Room

• Camarillo Ranch House (up to 600 guests)

• Camarillo Barrel Works

• Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum Hangar in Camarillo (up to 250 guests)

• Gerry Ranch in Camarillo (Santa Rosa Valley) (up to 200 guests)

• Las Posas Country Club in Camarillo

• Maravilla Gardens in Camarillo (Santa Rosa) (up to 300 guests)

• McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo (up to 250 guests)

• Padre Serra Parish in Camarillo

• Pleasant Valley Historical Society Botanical Garden in Camarillo

• Spanish Hills Club in Camarillo (up to 265 guests)

• Wedgewood Weddings Sterling Hills in Camarillo (up to 225 guests)

Oxnard, Port Hueneme Wedding Reception Venues

• Heritage Square in Downtown Oxnard

• Magnavino Cellars in Oxnard (up to 160 guests)

• Marez Events Center in Oxnard (up to 300 guests)

• Oceanview Pavilion in Port Hueneme (up to 450 guests)

• Oxnard Historic Farm Park (up to 200 guests)

• Oxnard Performing Arts Center (up to 500 guests)

• Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club at Channel Islands Harbor (up to 175 guests)

• River Ridge Golf Club in Oxnard (up to 170 guests)

• Scarlett Belle Riverboat Wedding Cruises at Channel Islands Harbor

• Wedgewood Weddings Pacific View Tower in Oxnard (up to 250 guests)

• Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach in Oxnard

Ventura Wedding Reception Venues

• Cliff House Inn on the Ocean in Ventura (up to 75 guests)

• Crowne Plaza Ventura (up to 700 guests)

• The Derby Club at Ventura County Fairgrounds (up to 900 guests)

• Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort

• Historic Dudley House Museum in Ventura (up to 50)

• Lake Casitas Recreation Area in Ventura

• McGrath Ranch & Garden in Ventura (up to 175 guests)

• Museum of Ventura County Event Pavilion (up to 340 guests)

• Olivas Adobe Historical Park in Ventura (up to 200+ guests)

• The Pierpont Inn in Ventura (up to 300 guests)

• Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura (up to 300 guests)

• Serra Cross Park at Grant Park in Ventura (up to 500 guests)

• Sylvia White Gallery in Ventura (over 4,000 sq ft)

• Ven Ven Event Space in Midtown Ventura (up to 80 guests)

• Ventura Beach Marriott (up to 850 guests)

• Ventura Botanical Gardens (up to 250 guests)

• Ventura County Fairgrounds

• Ventura Harbor: Surfer's Knoll Beach, Harbor Cove Beach, Ventura Harbor Main Lawn

• Wedgewood Wedding Center at Buenaventura Golf Course (up to 350 guests)

• White House Beach Club (up to 300 guests)

Ojai, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru Wedding Reception Venues

• Camp Arnaz in Ojai (up to 350 guests)

• Fillmore Historical Museum (up to 70 guests)

• Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula (up to 160 guests)

• The Lavender Inn in Ojai (up to 100 guests)

• Newhall Mansion in Piru (up to 300 guests)

• Ojai Art Center

• The Ojai Deer Lodge in Ojai (up to 200 guests)

• Ojai Valley Inn & Spa (up to 300 guests)

• The Ranch House in Ojai (up to 180 guests)

• Santa Paula Community Center (up to 265 seated guests)

• Soule Park Golf Club in Ojai

• Tuscan Rose Ranch in Santa Paula

Malibu Wedding Reception Venues

• Adamson House in Malibu (up to 200 guests)

• Calamigos Ranch in Malibu (up to 500 guests)

• Cielo Farms (up to 200 guests)

• Cypress Sea Cove

• Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu

• Malibu Beach Inn (up to 50 guests)

• Malibu Phoenix Retreat

• Malibu West Beach Club (up to 250 guests)

• Rancho Del Cielo in Malibu

• Saddlerock Ranch and Vineyards in Malibu

Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Goleta

• Alameda Park Picnic Area in Santa Barbara (up to 60 guests)

• Alice Keck Memorial Gardens Pond/Grass Area (up to 60 guests)

• Alice Keck Memorial Park Arbor Area (up to 150 guests)

• Bates Ranch House in Carpinteria (up to 250 guests)

• Belmond El Encanto in Santa Barbara (up to 300 guests)

• Cabrillo Pavilion (up to 215 guests)

• Calle Puerto Vallarta - City of Santa Barbara East Beach (up to 300 guests)

• Carousel House in Santa Barbara (up to 240 guests)

• Casa de la Guerra Courtyard

• Casa Las Palmas in Santa Barbara (60-75 guests)

• Elings Park Codric Grove (up to 200 guests)

• Elings Park Singleton Pavilion (up to 200 guests)

• Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

• Fess Parker Wine Country Inn & Spa in Los Olivos

• Firestone Vineyard in Los Olivos

• Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore

• Franklin Neighborhood Center in Santa Barbara (up to 125 guests indoors)

• Gainey Vineyard in Los Olivos (up to 150 guests)

• Glen Annie Golf Club in Goleta (up to 500 guests)

• Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara (up to over 200 guests)

• La Mesa Park Grassy Area in Santa Barbara (up to 125 guests)

• Leadbetter Beach Area West (up to 150 guests)

• Leadbetter Beach Ceremony Area (up to 60 guests)

• Lions Park in Carpinteria (up to 200 guests)

• Louise Lowry Davis Center in Santa Barbara (up to 100 guests indoors)

• Mackenzie Center in Santa Barbara (up to 100 guests)

• Mission Historical Park Rose Garden in Santa Barbara (up to 50 guests) and Grassy Area (up to 200)

• Museum of Santa Barbara Sea Center (up to 60 to 200 guests)

• Ortega Welcome House in Santa Barbara (up to 70 guests)

• The Narrative Loft in Santa Barbara

• Palm Park Beach House in Santa Barbara (up to 100 guests)

• Plaza Del Mar in Santa Barbara (up to 500 guests)

• Rancho La Patera in Goleta (up to 450 seated guests)

• Restoration Oaks Ranch in Gaviota (up to 150 guests)

• The Riviera Mansion (up to 200+ guests)

• Rincon Beach Club in Carpinteria (up to 250 guests)

• Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort and Spa (various from 40 to up to 1,100 guests)

• San Ysidro Ranch has eight venues that accommodate up to 200+ guests

• Santa Barbara County Courthouse (up to 200 guests)

• Santa Barbara Historical Museum Courtyard (up to 450 guests)

• Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (up to 230 guests)

• Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

• Santa Barbara Woman's Club - Rockwood Building

• Santa Barbara Zoo (up to 2500 guests)

• Santa Ynez Valley Marriott (up to 550 guests)

• Shoreline Park Grassy Area in Santa Barbara (up to 125 guests)

• Simpson House Inn (up to 200 guests)

• Sunstone Winery in Los Olivos

• Westside Neighborhood Center in Santa Barbara (up to 150 guests)

• Whispering Rose Ranch in Santa Ynez (up to 350 or more guests)

What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Your Individual Taxes in 2025 and Beyond

When Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law on July 4, 2025, it triggered the most sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax system since 2017. While headlines focused on Trump Accounts and repealed EV credits, the bill quietly reshaped the rules for everyday taxpayers—introducing new deductions, revising old ones, and locking in key provisions that affect how millions of Americans will file in the years ahead. Here is a high-level summary that breaks down the major individual income tax changes that could shape your bottom line from 2025 through 2028—and beyond.

TAX RATES

The new law retains the current individual income tax rate structure that ranges from 10% to 37%. The income ranges these apply to are permanently adjusted for inflation each year.

STATE AND LOCAL TAX DEDUCTION

The “SALT” itemized deduction cap was raised from $10,000 to $40,000 in 2025, then increases 1% annually through 2029, before dropping back to $10,000 in 2030. However, if your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is over $500K, the deduction is reduced by 30% of the excess over $500K, but can’t fall below $10,000.

SENIOR BONUS DEDUCTION

The bill provides an additional standard deduction of up to $6,000 per person for seniors ages 65+ in tax years 2025-2028. The deduction is reduced by 6% of MAGI that exceeds $75K (single) and $150K (joint), which means that the senior bonus deduction phases out completely when MAGI reaches $175K single and $250K married filing jointly. You don't have to be receiving Social Security benefits to receive the deduction.

So for example, if your MAGI is $100K and you are single, you will receive an additional tax deduction in 2025 of $4,500 ($6,000 less 6% of the excess of $100K over $75K).

STANDARD DEDUCTION

The standard deduction in 2025 is $15,750 for single/married filing separately, $23,625 for head of household, and $31,500 for married filing jointly, up from $14,600, $21,900, and $29,200, respectively, in 2024. There is a regular extra standard deduction for 65+ seniors of $2,000 single and $3,200 married filing jointly (both 65+; $1,600 if one spouse is 65+), up slightly from $1,950, $3,100, and $1,550 in 2024. The standard deduction will be indexed for inflation annually.

Here’s another example. If you are married, both 65+ with income of $150K or less in 2025, you will be receiving a standard deduction of $46,700 ($31,500 base deduction + $3,200 extra 65+ deduction + $12,000 bonus 65+ deduction). Of course, if your itemized deductions are greater than your standard deduction of $46,700, we should still take the higher of the two on your 2025 return.

TIP INCOME DEDUCTION

Workers in traditionally tipped industries, such as food service, salons, and spas, can deduct up to $25,000 in tips per year from 2025 to 2028. The deduction phases out for AGIs exceeding $150K single, $300K joint filers.

OVERTIME PAY DEDUCTION

From 2025 to 2028, there is an overtime pay deduction of up to $12,500 in overtime pay per person ($25,000 for joint filers). The deduction phases out $100 for every $1,000 over MAGI of $150K single, $300K joint filers. Only the overtime premium (e.g. the extra pay above your regular hourly rate) is deductible.

PERSONAL CAR LOAN INTEREST

Taxpayers can deduct up to $10,000 in car loan interest for new cars purchased between 1/1/25 and 12/31/28 that were assembled in the U.S. This is an “above the line” deduction, meaning, you can take the deduction whether or not you itemize deductions. The deduction is reduced by $100 for every $1,000 over MAGI of $100K single and $200K joint returns.

EV TAX CREDITS

The tax credits for both new (up to $7,500) and used (up to $4,000) EVs expire this October, which means only three months remain to purchase an EV and potentially receive those credits (subject to current MAGI limits). These credits were previously set to expire after 2032.

RESIDENTIAL CLEAN ENERGY (e.g. SOLAR) CREDITS

Solar tax credits go away in 2026, which means taxpayers have limited time remaining this year to purchase, install, and place in service a home solar system by 12/31/25 to receive a 30% tax credit on the system. This also applies to batteries – if you have an existing solar system, you can install batteries by year-end and receive a tax credit on that purchase. If you have unused solar tax credits, they carry forward to future tax years.

ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME IMPROVEMENT CREDITS

These credits also go away in 2026. This applies to certain energy-efficient windows, doors, insulation, heat pumps, central A/C, etc. These credits can be as much as $1,200 to $3,200 per year. They do not carry forward to future years.

CHILD TAX CREDIT

The child tax credit increases from $2,000 to $2,200 for children under the age of 17 at the end of 2025. It phases out when MAGI reaches $200K single and $400K joint.

CHARITABLE DEDUCTIONS

The new law adds a permanent provision for non-itemizers to deduct up to $1,000 (single) and $2,000 (joint returns) in cash donations to 501(c)3 charities, beginning in 2026. In other words, you can deduct cash donations starting next year, even if you don’t itemize deductions.

The new law introduces a floor of .5% (half of a percent) of AGI for those itemizing charitable donations, beginning in 2026. What this means is that you can deduct charitable donations to the extent they exceed .5% of your AGI. So if your AGI is $200K and your charitable donations are $5,000, you can deduct $4,000 ($5,000 less .5% of $200K).

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS

The bill permanently eliminates various deductions that were previously subject to 2% of AGI prior to 2018, such as unreimbursed employee expenses, tax preparation fees, investment advisory fees, safe deposit box rental, etc.

OTHER ITEMS

Moving expenses associated with work are now permanently not deductible (unless you are active-duty military moving under orders).

After 2025, gambling losses will only be deductible up to 90% of your gambling losses. It is still 100% in 2025. And remember, you must itemize deductions to claim gambling losses. I know a couple of you that this will impact.

“Trump Accounts” are a new type of tax-deferred investment account for every child born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028. The government funds the first $1,000. It is invested in a diversified U.S. stock index fund. Up to $5,000 of additional funds can be invested per year, plus an extra $2,500 from employers.  The funds can be withdrawn starting at age 18 for education and other specified uses. For those with newborns this year, the IRS should be coming out with information about these accounts by the end of the year.

There’s a provision in the new law that allows for a tax credit of up to $1,700 per taxpayer for contributions made to “Scholarship Granting Organizations” that support K-12 private or religious school scholarships. The tax credit must be taken in the year of donation. It cannot be carried forward. And you can’t take both the credit and an itemized deduction for the payment.

The new law made the $750,000 cap on mortgage loan interest deduction permanent. The cap is not tied to inflation.

The estate tax exemption increases from $13.99 million in 2025 to $15 million per individual in 2026 and will be indexed for inflation going forward. If the law hadn’t passed, the exemption would have dropped to about $7 million in 2026.

View the 870 page bill at www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1/BILLS-119hr1eas.pdf.

The Twin Ponds Conservation Area in the Conejo Open Space is Protected Land

The Twin Ponds Conservation Area in Dos Vientos is part of the open space lands of the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency and is protected by a conservation easement to the California Department of Fish and Game.

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May 2016

The ponds were originally constructed in the 1920s as part of the irrigation system for agricultural and cattle ranching operations at Dos Vientos Ranch. Today they serve as important habitat for Two Striped Garter Snakes and larger animals such as deer, bobcat, coyote and mountain lions that depend on a reliable source of water. Migrating waterfowl are occasionally abundant, especially in winter.

COSCA and Fish & Game ask that we enjoy this scenic area but protect the ponds for the future and ask that we do not enter the water or allow dogs/horses to enter the water, disturb or remove any animal or plant or place any plants or animals, including fish, into the ponds.

To explore the ponds, take the Vista Del Mar Trail from one of several access points in the Dos Vientos area, including the corner of Via Ricardo and Via Rincon and the corner of Rancho Dos Vientos and Via El Cerro. This is a fun little hike to take the kids on and the ponds are only about a mile from the Via Ricardo/Via Rincon trailhead.

Twin Ponds? What ponds? The ponds are completely dried up as of August/September 2016.

January 2024

Late March 2024 - looking great!