Compilation of Pizza Places in the Conejo Valley

The first pizzeria in the United States opened in Little Italy, New York City, in 1905. Lombardi’s is recognized as that first pizzeria, specializing in Neapolitan pizza, which is made with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Margherita pizza is a typical Neapolitan pizza with tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil.

Other varieties of pizza include New York thin-crust style, Chicago style (deep dish, thick crust), Detroit style (rectangular, thick crust, sauce on top) and Sicilian (square cut) and others.

But without further ado, here’s a compilation of pizza places in and around the Conejo Valley (including Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and portions of Calabasas).

This list includes places primarily known for pizza, and thus excludes eateries where pizza is on the menu, but not the primary offering. Listed in reverse alphabetical order.

Winners Pizza, 1805 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. winnerspizza.com (805) 379-4212. Regular pizza, heart shaped pizza, gluten-free option, cauliflower crust option.

Valentino’s Pizza, 2072 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. www.valentinosgourmet.com (805) 380-4969. Valentino’s offers freshly-made “take-n-bake” pizzas as well as pizzas baked on site. Gluten free crust available.

Two Doughs Pizza Co. is located in the Whizin Market Square at 28860 Roadside Road, Agoura Hills. www.twodoughs.com (818) 707-2121 Specializes in thin crust sourdough pizzas and Sicilian thick crust pizzas. Gluten-free options available.

Toppers Pizza Place is located at 1416 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. topperspizzaplace.com (805) 495-4444. Toppers is a Ventura County based success story, founded by the Jonkers in 1990 and growing to 10 locations.

Tony’s New York Pizza, 3333 Kimber Drive, Newbury Park. (805) 499-0365 www.tonysnewyorkpizzamenu.com Tony’s has served the Newbury Park community for decades in the Kimber Plaza.

The Original Pizza Cookery, 75 West Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. www.pizzacookery.com (818) 887-4770. Offers traditional pizzas, Margherita and whole wheat crust options. Gluten-free options available.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani at 3297 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. www.slicehouse.com Slice House offers New York, Sicilian, Detroit and Grandma style pizzas.

Round Table Pizza is located in the Oakbrook Plaza, 2060 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. www.roundtablepizza.com (Current closed as of 8/16/25; unclear if closure is temporary or permanent.)

Prince St. Pizza opened on July 10, 2025 at the Shoppes at Westlake Village, 30770 Russell Ranch Road in Westlake Village. They offer Sicilian squares and original Neapolitan pizzas by the slice or whole pie. Updates at www.princestreetpizza.com.

Pizza Hut has locations at 2705 Teller Road, Newbury Park (Pizza Hut Express inside Target) and 75 S. Rancho Road, Thousand Oaks (805) 371-3700. www.pizzahut.com. Offering various options, including Udi’s Gluten-Free Crust.

Pizza Nosh, 3013 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills. (818) 991-3000 www.pizzanosh.com. Pizza Nosh is the only vegetarian, kosher pizza place in the Conejo Valley.

Pizza Twist opened in June 2023 at the Conejo Gateway Plaza, 711 Wendy Drive, Newbury Park. They offer traditional, gluten-free and vegan pizza options. pizzatwist.com (805) 467-8479

Pieology Pizzeria is located in Janss Marketplace, 205 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. (805) 660-4527 www.pieology.com Custom pizzas. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan are available.

Parma Pizzeria Napoletana, 796 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. parmaspizzeria.com (805) 370-1370 Parma serves Detroit, New York and Neapolitan style pizzas. Detroit style can be made gluten-free.

Parma’s Pizzeria, 5649 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills. parmaspizzeria.com (818) 318-1079. Parma’s 2nd location offers Detroit, New York and Sicilian style pizzas, including a gluten-free Detroit style option.

Greco’s New York Pizzeria is located at Janss Marketplace, near the movie theater. www.grecosnewyorkpizzeriamenu.com (805) 777-7271. Offers various NewYork style pizzas, including a jumbo 28” party pizza.

Fresh Brothers at The Promenade at Westlake (805) 777-8448 www.freshbrothers.com/locations/westlake-village Offering traditional pizzas on various crusts - original, skinny, cauliflower, deep dish, gluten-free and keto.

Freda’s Pizza is located at 3835 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite A2, Westlake Village (805) 852-5260. www.fredaswoodfiredkitchen.com Freda’s offers New York style and brick oven pizzas. Also located in Old Town Camarillo.

Domino’s Pizza has locations at 723 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks (805) 435-8399), 2220 N. Moorpark Road, #104, Thousand Oaks (across from TOHS) (805) 496-6221, 2409 Michael Drive, Newbury Park (805) 499-0681 and 30867 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village (818) 735-5400. www.dominos.com Domino’s offers hand-tossed, handmade pan, thin crust, gluten-free crust and Brooklyn style options.

Denino’s Pizzeria & Cafe, 1710 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks www.deninosthousandoaks.com (805) 371-7105 Denino’s serves authentic New York style pizza and has a gluten-free option. (NOTE: Denino’s has been temporarily closed due to building issues since early 2025.)

D’Amore’s Pizza, 2869 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks www.damoresthousandoaks.com (805) 496-0030. Offers traditional New York style pizzas. Gluten-free and cauliflower crust is available.

California Pizza Kitchen at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. www.cpk.com (805) 777-1778 Offers a variety of 10” specialty pizzas. Gluten-free cauliflower crust available.

Butler’s Pizza opened in October 2015 at 1655 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. www.butlersnypizza.com (805) 379-1121 Butler’s serves New York style pizza, including gluten-free options.

Boney Mountain Pizza Company, 722 Wendy Drive, Newbury Park www.boneymountainpizzaco.com (805) 498-6511. Boney Mountain is a sports bar with a particular focus on California style pizza.

Ameci Pizza and Pasta has locations at 1724 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks (805) 493-2914, 1560 Newbury Road, Newbury Park (805) 499-8300 and 5776 Lindero Canyon Road, Ste C, Westlake Village (818) 889-7722 www.amecipizzaandpasta.com Offers New York style pizza at 40 California locations. They do have gluten-free options.

Allegro Pizza, 427 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks (805) 492-3571 www.allegropizzaca.com. Traditional pizza, including a gluten-free option.

Pizza Partings

MOD Pizza Newbury Park closed its doors in May 2024.

Barone’s Pizza Thousand Oaks closed its doors on May 28, 2024.

Lamppost Pizza Westlake Village closed its doors in September 2024 after 33 years serving the local community Lamppost Newbury Park closed in December 2011.

Ma Dukes in Agoura Hills, which offered unique, artisan flatbread pizzas, closed its doors on September 22, 2024 to refocus on its growing catering business.

Michael’s Pizza Agoura Hills closed in the fall of 2024 but continues operating its Calabasas location. michaelspizzapasta.com

18th Annual Waves of Flags Display at Pepperdine University September 6-26, 2025

For the 18th consecutive year, Pepperdine University will commemorate the lives lost in the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, with the Waves of Flags display at Alumni Park on the Malibu campus.

Waves of Flags commemorates the 2,977 lives lost in the September 11 terror attacks and features a vast display of American flags for each American life lost as well as international flags representing the home countries of those from abroad. Made possible through the support of donors and volunteers, the installation will be on display at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road from Saturday, September 6 to Friday, September 26, 2025.

In addition to the Waves of Flags installation, Pepperdine is the permanent home of the Thomas E. Burnett, Jr., Heroes Garden, a place to honor all those who live heroic lives, including Pepperdine alumnus Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. (MBA ’95), a passenger on United Flight 93, whose life was cut short in the September 11 attacks. The garden's plaque reads: “Dedicated to freedom's heroes of September 11, 2001, and the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93, among them Pepperdine alumnus Thomas E. Burnett, Jr., who sacrificed their lives to overcome terrorists’ intent on destroying American lives and landmarks in our nation's capital. We shall never forget.” Heroes Garden is currently closed to the public, along with the rest of the Pepperdine campus.

A 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will take place at 9AM on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Alumni Park. This year's event will welcome actor Dennis Quaid as the distinguished speaker. The ceremony will also feature remarks from Chancellor Sara Jackson and reflections and readings by other members of the Pepperdine community. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to find seating and to allow the ceremony to begin promptly. Attendees and members of the public are also invited to visit the Reflection Station to write messages of reflection and remembrance on the provided cards and attach them to any flagpole.

Learn more and register for the Remembrance Ceremony at www.pepperdine.edu/waves-of-flags.

Free and Nearly Free Movies All Summer Long Around Ventura County 2025

Stay cool this summer of 2025 with several hundred free and nearly free ($1 to $6) movies in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas!

Rancho Simi Rec & Park District Movies in the Park on Friday nights at Rancho Madera Community Park, 556 Lake Park Drive.

• June 13: Kung Fu Panda 4

• July 11: Despicable Me 4

• August 8: Inside Out 2

City of Moorpark Movies in the Park on Saturday nights at Arroyo Vista Community Park.

• June 14: The Wizard of Oz (G)

• July 12: Surf’s Up (PG)

• August 9: Ant-Man (PG)

• September 13: Sonic 3 (PG)

Free Movies at the Park at Thousand Oaks Community Park on Friday evenings.

• August 8: The Lion King

• September 12: The Incredibles

City of Agoura Hills Summer Movies in the Park on Saturday nights at Reyes Adobe Park.

• June 21: Moana

• July 12: The Parent Trap

• August 9: Despicable Me 4

Studio Movie Grill at the Simi Valley Town Center is offering $6 Children's Summer Movies (includes small popcorn and small drink) Mondays through Thursdays from June 23 to August 7.

• June 23-26: Shrek (PG)

• June 30 - July 3: The Bad Guys (PG)

• July 7-10: Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)

• July 14-17: The Wild Robot (PG)

• July 21-24: Sing 2 (PG)

• July 28-31: Despicable Me (PG)

• August 4-7: Shrek 2 (PG)

CineMalibu Summer Movies at Malibu Bluffs Park on Saturday evenings:

• July 26: Shrek

• Aug 23: Scooby Doo

AMC Dine-In Thousand Oaks 14 hosts Summer Movie Camp - $3 family movies for 8 weeks - Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am and 2pm, from June 23 to August 13.

• June 23 and 25: The Bad Guys

• June 30 and July 2: Minions: The Rise of Gru

• July 7 and 9: Despicable Me 4

• July 14 and 16: Kung Fu Panda 4

• July 21 and 23: The Wild Robot

• July 28 and 30: Shrek

• August 4 and 6: Migration

• August 11 and 13: The Secret Life of Pets

Regal Theaters in Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, and Simi Valley present the Regal Summer Movie Express - $1 family movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays June 10 to August 6. Times vary by theater. www.regmovies.com/promotions/summer-movie-express

• June 10-11: Sing 2 and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

• June 17-18: Trolls Band Together, If

• June 24-25: Sonic the Hedgehog 2, The Bad Guys

• July 1-2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, The Wild Robot

• July 8-9: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Paw Patrol: The Movie

• July 15-16: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie

• July 22-23: Kung Fu Panda 4, Despicable Me 4

• July 29-30: TMNT Mutant Mayhem, The Garfield Movie

• August 5-6: Minions: The Rise of Gru, Paddington in Peru

Kids Summer Movie Series at Plaza Stadium 14 in Oxnard and Roxy 11 in Camarillo feature $3 family movies at 10am (Camarillo) and noon (Oxnard) on Wednesdays, from June 18 to August 13.

• June 18: The Bad Guys

• June 25: Paddington 2

• July 2: The LEGO Movie

• July 9: The Wild Robot

• July 16: The Croods

• July 23: The LEGO Movie 2

• July 30: Captain Underpants

• August 6: Smallfoot

• August 13: Scoob!

The Ojai Film Society presents a series of free summer films at Libbey Bowl on alternate Friday nights from July 25 to October 3:

• July 25: Sally

• August 8: The NeverEnding Story

• August 22: The Greatest Night in Pop (with director Bao Nguyen in attendance)

• September 5: 9 to 5

• September 18: Speak. (with director Jennifer Tiexiera in attendance)

• October 3: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

The Ojai Library is hosting free movie screenings in its Community Room on select Mondays at noon and Thursdays at 5pm, featuring a mix of movie types. More details at THIS LINK.

Seaside Movie Nights at Ventura Harbor Village at sunset:

• August 9: E.T.

• September 6: Jaws

• October 11: Hocus Pocus

Free outdoor screening of Snow White at Sarzotti Park in Ojai on Saturday, July 19th.

Movies/dates subject to change. Contact organizers to confirm.

AND HOW ABOUT FREE CONCERTS IN AND AROUND VENTURA COUNTY

Free Concerts and Live Music All Summer Long Around Ventura County

We’re looking forward to another outstanding summer of free live music throughout Ventura County and surrounding areas! The compilation below has links to more detailed information.

Concerts subject to change. List will be updated regularly as new events are added.

Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village/Newbury Park

• Free Concerts in the Park in Thousand Oaks starting at 5pm

  • Memorial Day Monday, May 26: Don’t Stop Believin’ (Journey Tribute)

  • Friday, July 4: The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)

  • Sunday, July 20: The Tina Turner Tribute

  • Labor Day Monday, September 1: Skynyrd and Frynds (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute)

• City of Thousand Oaks Pop-Up Arts & Music Festival every Friday/Saturday from June 6 to June 28 at 7PM. Eight free concerts at eight locations. FREE!

• Saturday Night Concerts at Berniece Bennett Park in Westlake Village at 7pm

  • June 7: Queen Legion (Queen Tribute)

  • July 26: Rebel Heart (Country Hits)

  • August 9: Hot Yacht (Rock Dance Party)

  • August 23: Smooth Sounds of Santana (Santana Tribute)

• City of Westlake Village TGIF Friday night performances at the Westlake Village Civic Center at 7pm

  • May 30: Agoura High School and Lindero Canyon Middle School Jazz Bands

  • June 20: Stone Soul (Motown Tribute)

  • August 1: 5-Star Theatricals

• Free Summer Concert Series at Janss Marketplace on Wednesday nights, June 25 to August 6 from 6-8PM.

  • June 25: Stone Soul - Motown Dance Party

  • July 9: Hot Yacht - Yacht Rock Dance Party

  • July 16: Rag Dolls - Female Aerosmith Tribute

  • July 23: U2 Xperience - U2 Tribute

  • July 30: Unzepped - Unplugged Led Zeppelin Tribute

  • August 6: Ticket to Ride - Beatles Tribute

• The Promenade at Westlake hosts live entertainment on Saturdays from 6:30-9:30PM from Memorial Day weekend (May 23) through Labor Day weekend (September 1) near the fountain.

Agoura/Oak Park/Calabasas/Woodland Hills

• City of Agoura Hills Free Summer Concerts in the Park at Chumash Park. Concerts start at 6pm on the following Sunday nights:

  • June 15: Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

  • July 6: DSB (Journey Tribute), followed by patriotic drone show

  • August 3: Queen Nation (Queen Tribute)

  • August 17: Brandon Ragan Project

• Valley Cultural Foundation’s Free Concerts at Warner Park in Woodland Hills on Sunday nights from June 15 to August 24 (except the July 4th Friday event) at 5:30PM (emerging artist) followed by headline acts.

  • June 15: No Duh - A Tribute to No Doubt

  • June 22: DJ Quik

  • Friday, July 4: Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza on Friday, July 4th, from 6-9:30PM featuring Strange Days - Tribute to the Doors

  • July 13: Twisted Typsy - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

  • July 20: Kenny Hale - The Music of Neil Diamond

  • July 27: Surfin’ - Tribute to The Beach Boys

  • August 3: Live From Earth - Pat Benatar Tribute

  • August 10: Which One’s Pink - Pink Floyd Tribute

  • August 17: DSB - Tribute to Journey

  • August 24: Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars Tribute

• Sun Sets Summer Concert Series at Calabasas Lake on Sunday nights at 6pm.

  • June 8: AbbaFab - The Premier ABBA Experience

  • July 20: Live From Earth - Pat Benatar Tribute

  • August 3: Stone Soul - Motown

  • August 24: Turn the Page - Tribute to Bob Seger

• Music in the Park at Oak Canyon Community Park in Oak Park at 6:30pm

  • Saturday, July 12 - Kenny Metcalf - Elton John, The Early Years

Moorpark/Simi Valley

• Summer Music in the Park Free Concerts at Rancho Simi Community Park on Saturday nights at 6:30pm.

  • June 21: Cali Country All Stars

  • July 19: Bruno Mars and Britney Spears Tribute

  • August 16: Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)

• City of Moorpark Concerts in the Park at Arroyo Vista Park at 6pm

  • June 28: Electric Vinyl (Classic Rock)

  • July 26: Yachty by Nature (Yacht Rock)

  • August 23: Juano and Friends (Rock, Cumbia, Oldies, R&B)

  • September 27: The Spazmatics (80s)

• Concerts at the Plaza at the Simi Valley Civic Center Plaza take place from 6-9pm on the following nights:

  • 7/12: Rock the Boat (Yacht Rock)

  • 7/19: Holgers Heroes (70s/80s Rock Classics)

  • 7/26: Soul Jukebox & The Funky Divas (Motown, R&B, Funk)

  • 8/2: Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute)

  • 8/16: 2 For The Show (Hit Songs)

  • 8/23: Double Header - (Two Bands - Classic Rock and Bryan Adams Tribute)

Camarillo/Oxnard/Port Hueneme/Ventura

• Summer Concert Series at Constitution Park at 7pm on designated Saturday nights.

  • June 28 - Gold Rush

  • July 12 - Blue Breeze Band

  • July 26 - Bee Gees Fever

  • August 9 - The Heart of Rock & Roll

• Camarillo Community Band Free Concerts in the Park at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings, July 10, 17, 24 and 31 at Constitution Park

• Free Concerts by the Sea at Harbor View Park at Channel Islands Harbor is on Saturdays from 4-6PM for 8 weeks - July 12 to August 30.

• Heritage Square Summer Concert Series from 6-8pm on Friday nights from June 13 to August 22 - reserved tables and seats available for a free. Free lawn seating available (donations appreciated) for this concert series that offers a wide variety of musical genres.

• Free Seaside Live Music at Ventura Harbor Village includes a variety of performers beginning Memorial Day weekend through August

  • Saturdays 1-4PM July 12th through August 30th - Live Bands

  • Sundays 1-4PM July 13th through 27th - Steel Drums

  • Sunday 1-4PM August 3rd through 31st - Reggae

• Downtown Ventura Summer Concert Series at the corner of California and Main (494 E. Main St) on June 12th at 5:30pm and June 19th, 26th, and July 3rd at 6pm. More details at downtownventura.org/event/summer-concert-series-every-thursday-in-downtown/2025-06-12.

• Rock the Collection Free Concert Series at The Collection at RiverPark to take place on four Thursday nights:

  • August 13: Rocketman - Elton John Tribute

  • August 27: The Long Run - Eagles Tribute

  • September 10: Wanted - Bon Jovi Tribute

  • September 24: The Kings of Queen - Queen Tribute

Santa Barbara

Free Thursday Night Concerts at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara on Thursday nights, July 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 6-7:30pm.

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Check the Events Calendar for things going on around town as well as the Local Events and Community Messages sections of Conejo Valley Guide.

Eleven of My Favorite Things to Do In and Around the City of Ventura

Incorporated in 1866, the City of Ventura is the county seat of Ventura County. The official name of Ventura is the city of San Buenaventura. Mission San Buenaventura was founded by Franciscan priest Junipero Serra on March 31, 1782 and was named after Saint Bonaventure. Enough with the history lesson...here are some of my favorite things to do in this beautiful city!

You can't miss the 1,600 foot long Ventura Pier, with its panoramic views, fishing and ocean breezes. There's a cool little playground area in the sand just west of the pier, bicycle rentals nearby, miles of beachfront bike path and Surfers' Point. San Buenaventura State Beach stretches from the Ventura Pier down south past the homes of the Ventura Keys. Eateries on the pier include Eric Ericsson’s Fish Co., MadeWest Brewing Company Taproom and Beach House Tacos.

Ventura Harbor Village is home to 33 acres of harborside activities, shopping and restaurants. There's an arcade with an antique carousel, boat rides, kayaking and sailing and quick access to family-friendly Harbor Cove Beach and Surfer's Knoll Beach. Also within a short walking distance is the Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center, an inspirational and interactive source of information about the Channel Islands National Park. Bring the kids!

Ventura Harbor Village is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

For some of the most spectacular views of Ventura, stop by Grant Park / Serra Cross Park. You can drive up there, or park above the historic Ventura City Hall building and walk to Grant Park via the Ventura Botanical Gardens trail. This nice one mile trail will give you a nice little workout, with views along the way.

A view from the Ventura Botanical Gardens Trail near Grant Park

Golf N' Stuff is a family favorite, especially when it's really hot in the Conejo Valley and you're looking for an outdoor alternative to the beach.  The kids never tire of the two 18-hole mini golf courses, bumper boats, large, nicely appointed arcade, go karts and bumper cars.

Mini golf fun at Golf N' Stuff Ventura.

Another popular family choice is oceanfront Marina Park in the Ventura Keys, a decent sized park with plenty of grassy area, a newer playground and path to adjacent picnic and viewing area Soter Point. We enjoy riding bikes from the park to the Ventura Beach Path.

Marina Park Beach

In Downtown Ventura, the Museum of Ventura County hosts a collection of over 30,000 pieces of fine art and historical items and a changing lineup of exhibits displaying items of local relevance. The Museum's Research Library houses over 150,000 resources related to the history of Ventura County. And the Museum regularly hosts public events geared towards all ages as well as free admission the first Sunday of each month.

The city closed off five blocks of Main Street in Downtown Ventura to create “Main Street Moves.” in 2020. This allowed many businesses to thrive with outdoor dining during the pandemic, but it also caught on as a great opportunity to roam the streets of Downtown Ventura in a leisurely way, without automobile traffic. City Council voted to extend Main Street Moves on a year-round basis in November 2024. Updates at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2165/Main-Street-Moves.

It doesn’t feel like it is in Ventura, but Lake Casitas Recreation Area, technically in Ventura (though it feels more like it is in Oak View), is a wonderland of outdoor fun - boating/kayaking on the lake (no swimming though…it is a water source), camping, disc golf, picnicking, bicycling, exploring and more.

Kayaking at Lake Casitas.

Something new! Moby’s on Main opened at 369 E. Main Street in Ventura, in late May 2024. Moby’s is Ventura’s first family-friendly arcade and bar, offering a collection of vintage arcade games, pinball machines, classic Thrifty ice cream, snacks and more. www.mobysonmain.com

Those are some highlights! But there's more!

Over 45 things to do in the City of Ventura

Over 40 kids activities in the City of Ventura

Nearly 50 sports and fitness activities in the City of Ventura

Tell Me a Little Bit About the City of Westlake Village Boundary

Westlake Village is a master-planned community that is transected diagonally by the Los Angeles/Ventura County line. 

The Ventura County side of Westlake Village, which is 8,544 acres, was annexed into the City of Thousand Oaks in 1968 and 1972. The Los Angeles County side of Westlake Village is 3,456 acres and was incorporated as the City of Westlake Village in 1981. 

Ah yes, the challenge of distinguishing between the Los Angeles and Ventura County sections of Westlake Village. It truly is a diagonal boundary that stretches from just northeast of Lindero Canyon Road, south of Blackbird Avenue on the north to South Westlake Blvd at Kirsten Lee Drive on the south.

It is impossible to drive, bike or walk the boundary line because it crosses right through the middle of Westlake Lake. Although, you could drive along the border on La Venta Drive southwest from Watergate Road.

Further north, the border cuts diagonally across Westlake Golf Course.  In fact, the driving range section of the golf course bordered on the west by Lakeview Canyon Road and on the north by the 101 is located within the City of Thousand Oaks while the rest of the course is in Westlake Village.

Costco Westlake Village and the Four Seasons Westlake Village are solely part of the City of Westlake Village, as is the Las Virgenes Reservoir.

Does it really matter what side you're on? For most, no. But there's one clear financial difference. Sales taxes. As of July 2024, sales taxes in the Thousand Oaks/Ventura County portion of Westlake Village are 7.25% as compared to 9.5% in the Los Angeles County based City of Westlake Village. The difference is 2.25% for Los Angeles County district taxes. That means if you live in the City of Westlake Village, you’ll be paying $1,125 more for a $50,000 car than those living in the Ventura County portion of Westlake Village.

Las Virgenes Reservoir, the only body of water lying completely in the City of Westlake Village.

What Happens When You Turn 18 in the State of California?

Age 18 in the United States is considered the "age of majority" and is a major milestone.

Age 18 has been the age of majority since the 26th Amendment, signed into law by President Nixon in July 1971. Historically the age of majority was 21, but when Franklin D. Roosevelt lowered the military draft age to 18 during World War II, there was a push to align the voting age with the military draft age.

So what changes when you turn 18? The State Bar of California previously published a nice guide for teenagers to help better understand how their rights and responsibilities change at age 18.

Here's a summary of these rights and responsibilities, excerpted from the California Lawyers Foundation booklet (updated in 2021), “When You Turn 18 - A Legal Survival Guide” (pdf file) (Spanish language version):

1. Enter into binding contracts - for example, leases, opening bank accounts and applying for loans (of course, to obtain the loan, you may still need a co-signer).

2. Buy or sell property, such as real estate and stock.

3. Marry without written consent of parents or guardian.

4. Sue or be sued.

5. Compromise, settle or arbitrate a claim.

6. Make or revoke a will.

7. Inherit property outright.

8. Vote in federal, state and local elections. (Since 2016, 16 and 17 year olds may pre-register to vote at age 18.)

9. Consent to all types of medical treatment.

10. Join the military without parental consent. Male U.S. citizens or immigrants living in the U.S. generally must register with the Selective Service System within 30 days of turning 18. (Females are not currently not required to register for the draft.)

11. Get a job without a special work permit.

12. Serve jury duty.

13. Be subject to more serious consequences for breaking the law.

14. Prior to June 9, 2016, you could buy tobacco products. The law changed, however, and now you have to wait until you are age 21. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping products.

15. At age 18 you can give blood without parental consent in California (written parental consent is required for 16 and 17 year olds).

16. At age 18 you may become an organ donor without parental consent. www.organdonor.gov/about/donors/child-infant.html

17. Apply for credit in your own name, though you will likely need to show proof of income or have a co-signer.

18. You can get a tattoo at age 18 and can do so without parental consent. You cannot get a tattoo under the age of 18. It is a misdemeanor to give or even offer to give a tattoo to someone under the age of 18 in California. (PC 653)

19. You can get a piercing without parental consent at age 18.

20. You can file a petition to change your name at age 18.

21. You can play the Lottery at age 18 in most states (except Iowa and Louisiana - party poopers).

22. In California and most states (except Arizona, Iowa, Nevada and Texas), you can bet on horse races (e.g. pari-mutuel betting).

23. You can play charity bingo at age 18 in California.

What you still cannot do:

1. Purchase tobacco products, e-cigarettes and vaping products (mentioned above). You must be age 21. In fact, federal law changed in December 2019 to require all states to change the minimum age for tobacco purchases to 21.

2. Purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. The minimum age for drinking in all states is 21.

   Some states have minor (so to speak) exceptions to the age 21 requirement. In Kansas, under 21 may drink “cereal malt beverages” under parental supervision on their own property. What is a cereal malt beverage? A beverage with no more than 3.2% alcohol by weight produced by fermentation, not by distillation. Coors Light has 4.2% alcohol as a comparison. The states of Alaska, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Ohio and Wisconsin have exceptions that allow individuals under age 21 to drink when parents or guardians are present. If you are 18 and really want to drink, the territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands allow legal drinking, unencumbered by the presence of parents, at age 18.

3. You cannot sell or serve alcoholic beverages for consumption on-premises until you are age 21. However, it is allowable for someone 18 to 21 to serve alcoholic beverages to consumers in a restaurant along with food for consumption on premises.

For more information about the “When You Turn 18: A Legal Survival Guide” publication and/or to request physical copies of the booklet at calawyersfoundation.org/our-work.