King & Goebel Motors Opened in Thousand Oaks in June 1960

King & Goebel Motors opened in mid-June 1960 as Thousand Oaks’ first new‑car showroom and service shop, located at 2594 Ventura Blvd (now Thousand Oaks Blvd). The dealership offered a full line of Simca models—Chrysler had purchased a major stake in the French automaker in 1958 and imported Simcas into the U.S. through the mid‑60s. K&G soon added British imports Hillman and Sunbeam to its lineup.

What followed at this location is perhaps the longest dealership timeline in Conejo Valley history:

  • 1961–62: King & Goebel Rambler → Goebel Rambler (Owner Gene Goebel was the son of Jungleland founder Louis Goebel.)

  • 1963–64: Conejo Rambler → Mayfield’s Conejo Rambler

  • 1966-67: Mayfield Car Co. Import Center (importing Datsun) → Mayfield–Hart Datsun

  • 1970s: Conejo Valley Datsun → Al Piano Datsun → Al Piano Honda → Conejo Auto Imports

  • Mid-70s-mid-80s: Westlake Volvo / Neftin Westlake Volvo

  • Late 80s: Acura of Thousand Oaks (Steven Piano)

  • 1990s: Thrifty Car Rental / Thrifty Car Sales / Coventry Jaguar → Bikers Dream Superstore

  • 2000s–2020s: Thousand Oaks Honda & Suzuki Off‑Road → Allen Motors (until its recent move to Westlake Village) → Malibu Automotive Group (2026) www.malibuautomotivegroup.com

A single building, witness to six decades of Conejo Valley automotive history.

Wine Tasting Options in Ventura County and Adjacent Areas

According to Wine Business Analytics, there were 11,165 wineries in the United States in January 2026, 42% of which were in California. These wineries produced 272 million cases of wine in 2025.

So where can we imbibe here in Ventura County and adjacent areas? Here's a compilation.

(Note: Contact us for changes/additions. We have attempted to include only those places that currently offer wine tasting to the general public.)

Agoura Wine & Beer Co. in the Whizin Market Square, 28851 Agoura Road, offers 2 oz and 5 oz pours of all wines offered in the bar. The bar is open daily; hours vary. www.agourawine.com 818.337.8832

Alma Sol Winery wines are poured, on a limited, reservation only basis at Sunland Vintage Tasting Room, 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, #108, Thousand Oaks www.almasolwinery.com Schedule a tasting appointment on their website.

Beckmen Vineyards is a working vineyard located at 2670 Ontiveros Road, Los Olivos. Wine tasting daily 11am to 5pm. www.beckmenvineyards.com 805.688.8664

Boccali Vineyards and Winery at 3277 E. Ojai Avenue in Ojai. Open for wine tasting weekends from 12-5PM. 805.669.8688. www.boccalivineyards.com

Buddy’s Wine Bar is located at 1786 E. Main Street in Ventura. Open for tastings Wed-Fri 3-10PM, Sat 1-10PM and Sun 1-8PM. www.buddyswinebar.com

Buttonwood Farm Winery and Vineyard at 1500 Alamo Pintado Road in Solvang is open daily 11am to 5pm. Children welcome, as are well-behaved, leashed dogs. 805.688.3032 www.buttonwoodwinery.com

Cantara Cellars has a tasting room at 126 Wood Road, Suite 104 in Camarillo that is open Thursdays 2-8pm, Fridays 2-9pm, Saturdays 1-9pm and Sundays 1-6pm. www.cantaracellars.com 805.484.9600

Cavaletti Vineyards is an artisan winery that produces authentic wines from hand farmed estate vineyards in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Cavaletti offers outdoor tastings by appointment on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6pm at 165 Poindexter Ave, Suite D, Moorpark. www.cavalettivineyards.com

Cork Dork Wine Bar at 1125 Lindero Canyon Road in Westlake Village offers a selection of high-end wine pours that usually are not available by the glass at restaurants, as well as a full menu of farm-to-table, locally sourced California cuisine and a curated selection of local beers. Open Mon-Sat 4:30-9;30PM. www.corkdorkwinebar.com 818.532.7284

Cornell Winery and Tasting Room is located at 29975 Mulholland Highway in Agoura www.cornellwinery.com. Its tasting room is open noon to 7pm Thursday through Sunday. 818.735.3542

Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room opened at Ventura Harbor Village, 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 115, Ventura in September 2022. Siblings John, Gillian and Tom Conway’s Deep Sea and Conway wines can be enjoyed by-the-glass, by the bottle or in one of the Signature or Reserve Tasting Flights. Chocolate pairings and cheese and meat plates available. Learn more at conwayfamilywines.com or call 805-321-9463.

Feros Ferio Winery Tasting Room is located at 310 E. Ojai Ave in the heart of Ojai, featuring wines by the tasting, the glass and the bottle. Open Friday through Monday (as of April 2025). Check website for hours at ferosferiowine.com. 805-669-8707

Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard at 6200 Foxen Canyon Road in Santa Ynez www.fessparkerwines.com 805-688-1545

Firestone Vineyard, 5017 Zaca Station Road in Santa Ynez Open for walk-in tastings 11am-4pm Thursday through Monday. 805.688.3940. www.firestonewine.com

Four Brix Winery is a craft winery with a tasting room open 12-4pm Friday through Sunday at 2290 Eastman Ave, Suite 109, Ventura. 805-256-6006 fourbrixwine.com

Friendly Noise Wines & Ciders is an independent winery with a tasting room at 111 Poindexter Avenue, Suite D, Moorpark. It opened in November 2024. Currently open 4-9pm Friday and noon to 7pm Saturday/Sunday. friendlynoise.com

Gainey Vineyard at 3950 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez Open daily 11am to 5pm. 805.688.0558 www.gaineyvineyard.com

Giessinger Winery & Tasting Room in Fillmore at 365 Santa Clara Street (open Wednesday through Sunday; closed Tuesday; hours vary) 805.524.5000 and 3059 Willow Lane, Westlake Village (open Wed/Sun 2-6PM, Fri/Sat 2-7PM) (805.405.5557) giessingerwinery.com

Herzog Wine Cellars at 3201 Camino Del Sol in Oxnard offers tastings daily, except Saturday, herzogwine.com. 805.983.1560

Labyrinth Winery and Tasting Room is located at 607 East Main Street in Ventura www.LabyrinthWinery.com Open Wednesday through Sunday; hours vary. 805.585.2238

Lester Family Cellars Winery and Tasting Room is located at 6650 Crescent Street, #8, Ventura. Open weekends from 1-6PM or by appointment. lesterfc.com 562.714.9465

Lucas Sellers Winery operates a tasting room at The Alley in Moorpark at 330 Zachary St #108. Open Tue-Fri 4-9pm, Sat noon-10pm and Sun noon-7pm. Live music on Sat night. www.facebook.com/LucasSellersWine

Magnavino Cellars is located at 961 N. Rice Avenue, Suite 5, Oxnard and its tasting room is open Fri 5-8pm, Sat 12-6pm and Sun 12-6pm. Visit www.magnavino.com or call 805.276.1353

Majestic Oak Vineyard is located at 321 East Ojai Avenue in Ojai. Their tasting room is open daily from noon to 6 pm. No reservations required. Visit majesticoakvineyard.com or call 805.794.0272 for more information.

Mizel Estate Wines is located in Hidden Valley in Thousand Oaks. Mizel offers wine tasting in its stunning vineyard every Saturday, February through November. Reserved seatings at 1pm and 2:30pm. Call 805-795-2506 or email info@mizelestate.com to reserve your spot. www.mizelestate.com

NABU Wines offers tastings at 2649 Townsgate Road, Suite 200, Westlake Village and is open for wine tasting daily at noon daily; closing times vary from 6pm to 10pm. Happy Hour 3-7pm Monday through Friday. Thursday Trivia Night 7-10PM. Visit nabuwines.com or call 805.778.1100.

Nectar of the Dogs Wine is a Simi Valley based boutique wine company with a tasting room at 791 Chambers Lane, Suite 110 in Simi Valley. Open 1-9PM Wed-Sat, 1-6PM Sun, Happy Hour Wed-Fri 3-6PM. www.nectarofthedogswine.com. Visitors must be 21+. No children allowed. Only well-behaved, leashed, service dogs are permitted inside the tasting room.

Oak Creek Ranch Winery is located at 10024 Old Creek Road, Ventura. Located on an 850 acre cattle ranch in the Ojai Valley. oldcreekranch.com 805-649-4132

The Ojai Vineyard Tasting Room is located at 109 S. Montgomery Street, Ojai. Open daily noon to 5PM. Visit ojaivineyard.com or call 805.649.1674.

Roblar Winery is at 3010 Roblar Avenue in Santa Ynez. Open daily for lunch and tastings. www.roblarwinery.com 805.686.2603

The Naturalist is located at 208 East Ojai Avenue in Ojai Tasting room hours are 1-5PM Mon-Thu, 12-6PM Fri-Sat and 12-5PM Sun. www.naturalistwine.com 805.640.1255.

Santa Paula Cellars is a small batch wine tasting room at 926 E. Main Street in Santa Paula that opened in summer 2025. Open Friday to Sunday. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576292717600 805.625.4517

The Stonehaus at 32039 Agoura Road, Westlake Village is open 7 days a week (hours vary) for wines by the glass, coffee, and breakfast, lunch and dinner. Live music most Friday to Sunday late afternoons/early evenings. the-stonehaus.com 818.483.1152

Strey Cellars is located at 951 N. Rice Avenue, Oxnard and is open weekends from noon to 5PM. Visit www.StreyCellars.com or call 805.988.1087.

Sunland Vintage Winery and Tasting Room in Thousand Oaks www.SunlandVintageWinery.com is open Thursdays/Fridays 6-9PM, Saturdays 1-6PM and Sundays 1-5PM. 805.379.2250

Sunstone Winery at 125 North Refugio Road, Santa Ynez is open for walk-in tastings 11 am to 5pm daily, with the last seating at 4PM..www.sunstonewinery.com 805.688.9463

The Barn at Cielo Farms at 31424 Mulholland Hwy, Malibu offers wine tasting Wed through Mon. Reservations required at woodstockmalibu.com/wine-bar 424-234-7242

The Cave offers wine tasting at 4435 McGrath St #301, Ventura thecaveventura.com 

Wades Wines Wine Tasting at 30961 Agoura Road, Ste 321 Westlake Village www.wadeswines.com Tasting room is open Friday to Sunday. Retail store is open daily. Check their Instagram page for hours at www.instagram.com/wadeswines.

We Vino Restaurant and Wine Lounge opened April 15, 2025 at 31149 Via Colinas #601 in Westlake Village (Lindero Oaks, across the street from the Four Seasons Westlake), offering fine dining and a selection of over 5,000 wines in its cellar. Updates at www.we-vino.com.

West Tasting Room is located at 1867 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks. Open Monday through Sunday, noon to 9pm. Showcases wineries from the California, Oregon and Washington, along with a food menu that includes flatbreads, pizzas, boards, salads, and dessertsLearn more at www.westtastingroom.com.

Art and Wine Sipping Options

Painting With a Twist in Camarillo

Ventura Spirits at 3891 N. Ventura Ave, #B2A, Ventura has a tasting room that is open for drop-in tastings Mon to Fri 12-5pm; reserved tastings available Fri-Sun.. venturaspirits.com 805.232.4313

HOW ABOUT A BEER!? LOCAL AREA FRESH BREWED BEERS

Wine No More

Gone West Cellars at 5963 Olivas Park Drive, Ste A, Ventura closed in December 2016.

We Olive & Wine Bar Tasting at The Oaks Mall closed permanently in August 2018.

The Tasting Room at River Ridge at River Ridge Golf Club (closed 10/6/17)

SIP Malibu Grapes in Agoura Hills www.sipmalibugrapes.com (SIP was destroyed by the Woolsey Fire of November 2018; but stay tuned at their website for possible rebuilding plans)

VinTura Tasting Room & Wine Rack at 14 S. California Street in Ventura (closed February 2019)

DeLiese Cellars opened a tasting room at 1850 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks in late December 2016. but closed in March 2021.

The Topa Mountain Winery property in Ojai was acquired by the Ojai Valley Inn but they continue operating online at www.topamountainwinery.com

Pantess Cellars Tasting Room was located at 537 Constitution Avenue, Suite D, Camarillo. It closed its doors in November 2023.

Boar Dough Tasting Room at 5015 Cornell Road, Agoura Hills closed December 2023.

Rancho Ventavo Cellars at 741 South A Street in Downtown Oxnard closed its doors in February 2024.

The Painted Cabernet in Oxnard closed its doors on March 18, 2024.

Very sad to report that the Rosenthal Winery and Tasting Room at 18741 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu was destroyed by the Palisades Fire in January 2025 Check for updates for future rebuilding plans at www.rosenthalestatewines.com.

Lion’s Peak Winery Tasting Room in the Northstar Plaza at 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks closed in late January 2025 but will continue selling wines online at lionspeakwine.com.

Plan B Wine Cellars at 3520 Arundell Circle, #107, Ventura closed its doors on August 30, 2025.

Barrel 33 was a wine bar at 1067 E. Thompson Blvd in Ventura that closed in March 2026.

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

Seven Flat, Stroller and Family Friendly Hikes in the Conejo Valley

There is a ring of about 15,000 acres of open space with 140 miles of trails for public use surrounding the Conejo Valley. All too often on the Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Page we hear requests for which trails are "stroller friendly" and/or suitable for young children. Here is a sampling of some of the more popular ones in the area.

Wildwood Park to many is the single greatest spot for family hikes and stroller-friendly trails. With 14 trails covering 17 miles, including the popular hike to Paradise Falls and the teepee as well as some wide, relatively flat sections along the Mesa Trail towards Lizard Rock.

It takes a bit of driving via the Norwegian Grade and Santa Rosa Road to get there, but the Conejo Canyons Open Space in the Western Plateau section of the Conejo Open Space leads to several miles of nice, flat, well-maintained family-friendly trails leading to tree-canopied picnic areas. The Hill Canyon Trail and Hawk Canyon Trail are very easy to navigate.

Shaded picnic area off the Hawk Canyon Trail from the Conejo Canyons Bridge.

Shaded picnic area off the Hawk Canyon Trail from the Conejo Canyons Bridge.

The one mile Spring Canyon Trail is a mostly flat trail that runs from Lynn Oaks Park, 359 Capitan Street, Newbury Park to the Los Robles Trail.  There are some moderate hills but with the park nearby, this makes for a fun little excursion with the little ones. (No restrooms, however.)

The main access point to the Los Robles Trail at the southern endpoint of Moorpark Road at Greenmeadow Ave starts out with a reasonably flat section that is a nice, easy family stroll.

Speaking of the Los Robles Trail, another great little hike to take with the kids is the Oak Creek Canyon Loop Trail. The first 4/10th of a mile of the trail, accessible off of Greenmeadow Avenue in Thousand Oaks, is the Oak Creek Canyon Whole Access Interpretive Trail. This is a nice, shady, flat trail with benches and picnic benches along the path. The remainder of the loop is not quite as stroller friendly, with a couple moderately steep sections that can be navigated on foot.

Picnic trails and shade abound at the Oak Creek Canyon Interpretative Trail.

Picnic trails and shade abound at the Oak Creek Canyon Interpretative Trail.

The Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa area managed by the National Park Service in Newbury Park has several miles of trails to explore, most of which are flat and stroller-friendly. The Satwiwa Loop Trail takes you around the area and the Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center makes for a fun stop with the family when open on weekends.

The Chumash home, or “‘Ap,” in the background. The one pictured has since been replaced.

The Chumash home, or “‘Ap,” in the background. It is no longer there as of 2025.

Cheeseboro/Palo Comado Canyons offer great family hiking opportunities. While there's definitely hills surrounding these canyons, try the Cheeseboro Canyon Trail, the 4 to 5 mile main artery into the park. Flat and kid/stroller friendly it is. Also try the Doubletree Trailhead connector to the Palo Comado Trail. Flat, fun and scenic.

The Los Padres Trail in Thousand Oaks is a short trail, half of which is pretty flat and tree lined, if you’re looking for a short excursion with a toddler. A seasonal creek makes it even more interesting as you may hear froggies in the spring.

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Although the trails in the Lang Ranch/Woodridge Open Space in Thousand Oaks are NOT FLAT and indeed quite HILLY, they are worth checking out with the kids because they wide and have some interesting sandstone rock formations. If you are really strong, strollers are possible here, but do know that you will encounter some hills like the hill shown in the image below.

This hill in the Lang Ranch/Woodridge Open Space at the Autumn Ridge Trail is a bit daunting but worth the climb.

This hill in the Lang Ranch/Woodridge Open Space at the Autumn Ridge Trail is a bit daunting but worth the climb.

We're going to throw a bonus trail into the mix. The several miles of hiking trails in the Oakbrook Regional Park Archaeological Area in Thousand Oaks is an outstanding place for a flat, picturesque and oak-tree canopied place for a short hike with the kids.

For a more comprehensive compilation of trails in the Conejo Valley and throughout Ventura County, visit THIS LINK.

Live Music and Other Nightlife Options In and Around Ventura County

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Are you a night owl looking for something to do around town? Here's a list of places in and around Ventura County that have things to do during nighttime hours, including live music, concerts, dancing, darts, comedy, trivia and other activities scheduled on a regular basis.

This compilation includes restaurants as well as some bars. TVs are great, but don't count as "something to do" for the purposes of this compilation.

Are we missing something? Let us know!

For other nighttime fun, check out these compilations of Ventura County area movie theaters, comedy shows and entertainment venues. Or bowling. Perhaps wine tasting.

Local area craft breweries with taprooms!

(Information is subject to change, so contact the business to confirm.)

Conejo Valley (Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village)

Azar's Sports Bar at 2215 Michael Drive, Newbury Park has Tuesday and Friday night karaoke and live music on Saturday nights. 805.498.2365 azarsportsbar.com

Breakers Sports Bar & Grill in the Best Buy Plaza at 398 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks hosts comedy night on Thursdays (8-9:30pm), live music on Fridays (9pm-close) and live band/karaoke on Saturdays (8:30-11:30pm). www.instagram.com/breakerssportsbarandgrill (805) 494-8454

Cajun Crab Shack at 1074 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks premiered its new sports bar in June 2026. www.cajuncrabshackto.com 805-241-3600

Crown and Anchor at 2891 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks is a British restaurant and pub, offering authentic British dishes along with American fare. Live music on the patio Fri/Sat nights and Sun afternoons. 805.497.0070 crownnanchor.com

14 Cannons Brewery at 31125 Via Colinas, Suite 907 in Westlake Village offers trivia nights, open mic nights and comedy nights 818.652.6971 www.14cannons.com

Mikey’s Restaurant at 579 N. Ventu Park Road in Newbury Park offers karaoke, live music and comedy on select nights. Contact them for more information. mikeysrestaurants.com

NABU Wines at 2649 Townsgate Road, Suite 200, Westlake Village offers live music on select Fri/Sat nights and Thursday Trivia Night 7-10PM. Visit nabuwines.com or call 805.778.1100.

Naughty Pine Brewing Co. at 766 Lakefield Dr., Ste A in Westake Villlage offers live music and trivia nights most nights as well as food trucks. 808.269.7975 www.naughtypinebrewingco.com

Pedals & Pints Brewing Company is located at The Oaks mall east parking lot, offering freshly brewed beer, artisan pizzas, baked tater tots, wings and other small plates…and live music every Saturday night, trivia nights at 7pm on Wednesday nights, and periodic special events on Friday nights. 805-551-0547 www.pedalsandpintsbrewing.com

PJ’s Sports Pub at 417 E. Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks offers pool tables, darts, karaoke nights and live music. 805-590-6210 pjs-sports-pub.res-menu.com

Sunland Vintage Winery Tasting Room at 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard #108 hosts live music on Thursday and Friday nights as well as other events. 805-379-2250 www.sunlandvintagewinery.com/events

Sunset Terrace Restaurant and Lounge at Janss Marketplace has live music, dancing, three pool tables, shuffleboard, four lanes of bowling and more. 805.497.4847 www.sunsetterracerestaurant.com

Tarantula Hill Brewing Company at 244 Thousand Oaks Boulevard offers live music and other events - check their events calendar at www.tarantulahillbrewingco.com for details.

The Mighty Axe at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks offers the ultimate in nighttime excitement…axe throwing and beer! And you can order food from eateries at Janss. themightyaxe.com

The Original Pizza Cookery at 75 West Thousand Oaks Blvd offers live music most Friday/Saturday nights. See www.pizzacookery.com/entertainment for details.

The Tipsy Goat at 159 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks has karaoke, pool tables, a dartboard, ping pong, shuffleboard, video games, trivia and more. Also DJ/dancing on Saturday nights, tipsygoat.com 805-494-9996

Louie’s at the Westlake Village Inn at 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village is a bar/nightclub open Wednesday through Saturday nights. 818.889.2394 www.clublouies.com/calendar

Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu

The Canyon club at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills is a hot spot for live music of all types, from original rock bands to cover bands, tribute bands, comedy and more. 888.645.5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com

Sagebrush Cantina at 23527 Calabasas Road hosts karaoke on Thursday nights, live music and dancing on Fri/Sat nights and music on Sun afternoons. 818.222.6062 sagebrushcantina.com

Ventura

Bombay Bar & Grill, located at 143 S. California Street in Ventura has a DJ and dancing on weekends. 805.643.4404 bombayventura.com

Margarita Villa Mexican Restaurant at Ventura Harbor Village, 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura hosts live music Friday through Sunday - check for times and schedule at margaritavillaventura.com/music.html 805-654-7906

The Garage is a dive bar located at 1091 Scandia Avenue, Ventura with live music on Fri/Sat nights. 805.814.2234 www.facebook.com/TheGarageBarVTA

Gibson’s Neighborhood Bar (formerly The Twist on Main) at 454 E. Main Street in Ventura offers live music, open mic, karaoke and DJs. 805.641.0053 www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574570391205

The Greek at the Harbor at Ventura Harbor Village offers belly dancing starting at 6:30pm on Fri/Sat nights and 6pm on Sundays. Greek dance shows Fri/Sat at 7pm. 805.650.5350 www.thegreekventura.com

Keynote Lounge at 10245 Telephone Road in Ventura is a bar with live music on Fri/Sat nights. 805.647.9390 www.keynotelounge.com

Leashless Brewing at 585 East Thompson Blvd., Ventura is a tasting room that hosts live music most Thursdays through Sundays. Check their events calendar at www.leashlessbrewing.com/event-calendar. 805.628.9474

O'Leary's Tavern at 6555 Telephone Road, Suite 7 in Ventura has a pool table, shuffleboard, air hockey, dartboard machine, karaoke and live music. 805.644.4619 www.facebook.com/olearysventura

Paddy's Bar & Lounge at 2 W. Main St, Ventura is a LGBT owned/operated nightclub bar offering pool, darts, karaoke on Wed nights and more. 805.652.1071 paddysventura.com

Prime Steakhouse at 2009 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura offers "Frank Sinatra" Tuesdays and other music nights. 805.652.1055 www.primesteakhouseventura.com

The Saloon at 456 E. Main St in Ventura has live music. 805.667.8550 www.thesaloonvta.com

The Grape House of Jazz & Spirits is a winery and jazz club with a full menu at 2351 E. Main Street in Ventura, offering live jazz Tues through Sun nights. Ages 21+ only. 805.643.7300 thegrapeventura.com

Ventura Music Hall is located at 1888 E. Thompson Boulevard in Ventura. Live music from local talent and touring musicians, along with food from local eateries and drinks at several bars throughout the venue. Learn more at www.venturamusichall.com.

Victoria Pub & Grill at 1413 Victoria Avenue, Suite F, Ventura has pool tables and darts. 805.650.0060 www.victoriapubandgrill.com

Winchester’s Grill & Saloon hosts live music Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm and other events. www.winchestersgrill.com 805-653-7446

Simi Valley/Moorpark/Heritage Valley (Fillmore, Santa Paula)

Arena Sports Grill at the Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley has live music, dancing, pool tables, dartboards, video games, 20 TVs and more. 805.583.2000 arenasimi.com

Chuy's Mesquite Broiler Simi West at 1397 E. Los Angeles Avenue hosts live music various nights 805.582.4897 chuysbajagrill.com/events

Enzo's Italian Restaurant at the historic Glen Tavern Inn at 134 N. Mill St, Santa Paula offers live entertainment on weekends. 805.933.5550 www.glentavern.com/dining.aspx

The Golden Nugget Pub and Tavern at 4435 Cochran St, Simi Valley is the oldest bar in Simi, established in 1964. Trivia on Monday and Wednesday nights. 805.583.9715 www.goldennuggetpub.com

Lucas Sellers Winery at 330 Zachary Street in Moorpark (at The Alley in Moorpark) hosts live music most Saturday nights from 6-9pm. www.facebook.com/LucasSellersWine

Lucky Fool's Pub at 75 E. High Street in Moorpark offers Sunday night trivia games, a pool table and dart board, not to mention live music several nights a week. 805.532.1500 www.luckyfoolspub.com

Rock & Roll Pizza at Harley’s Valley Bowl, 5255 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, offers live music on Friday/Saturday, Reggae on Sundays, Karaoke Night 9-12 on Tuesdays and Live Comedy on many Wed nights. Details at www.harleysbowl.com/rocknrollpizzabar 805-584-2695

Other West Ventura County (Camarillo, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ojai)

Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard opened in September 2016, with live music on Saturday nights and more. 805.457.5551 www.copperblueslive.com/oxnard

Corner Pocket Billiards on 7th & A Street in Oxnard is a billiards, arcade, lounge, restaurant and sports bar for the whole family. 805.844.7266 www.facebook.com/cornerpocketoxnard

The El Rey Cantina at 2302 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo has occasional live music. 805.484.4433 www.instagram.com/elreycantinacam

Four Brix Winery at 2290 Eastman Ave, Ste 109, Ventura offers live music every Saturday and Sunday from 1-3:30pm. www.fourbrixwine.com

Harley’s Camarillo Bowl offers live music most Saturday nights and select other nights. Check their events calendar at www.harleysbowl.com/camarillo-events 805-482-0747

The Lamplighter is dive bar at 1936 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo that has three pool tables, foosball and darts for your nighttime activities. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064177201671 805-484-2113

The Lookout Bar & Grill at Channel Islands Harbor (2800 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard) offers Tuesday night trivia and live music on designated days. Open mic night on Mon nights. 805.985.9300 www.facebook.com/TheLookoutBar

The Manhattan of Camarillo at 5800 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 140 offers live music and dancing Thursday through Sunday nights. Also Trivia Night on Thursday nights. 805.388.5550 www.themanhattanofcamarillo.com

The Ojai Deer Lodge at 2261 Maricopa Highway showcases live local entertainers up to 5 nights a week. 805.646.4256 deerlodgeojai.com

The Ojai Pub at 914 E. Ojai Avenue hosts Open Mic Night on Sunday nights, Karaoke Tuesdays, Trivia Thursdays, and live music. 805.669-7729 www.ojaipub.com

Q Club Oxnard at 2362 N. Oxnard Blvd is a sports lounge with 25 TVs and 15 pool tables, karaoke, games, DJ and more 805.278.1231 www.facebook.com/qcluboxnard

Onyx Bistro at 2390 Las Posas Road (at Arneill) offers live music from 5;30-8:30pm on Friday/Saturday nights. 805.991.7356 onyxbistrocamarillo.com

Ric's Restaurant at 2500 Las Posas Road, Camarillo offers live music on Sunday afternoons and other time frames. www.ricsrestaurant.com/entertainment 805.389.9919

The Shores Restaurant at 1031 S. Harbor Blvd in Oxnard has karaoke on Thursdays and live music on weekends. 805.984.5533 www.facebook.com/theshoresoxnard

Sam’s Place at 308 E. Ojai Avenue offers live music Wednesday thru Sunday from 8-10 PM www.facebook.com/The-Vine-1471139523136821 805.646.1555

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Wedding Reception Venues In Ventura County and Surrounding Areas

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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

Moorpark, Somis Wedding Reception Venues

Ojai, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru Wedding Reception Venues

Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Goleta

Sushi Bars and Fish Eateries In and Around the Conejo Valley

Some of our favorite sushi rolls at Cho Cho San in Thousand Oaks

According to the Michelin Guide, although sushi existed in American in the early 1900s, the first “real” sushi restaurant, Kawafuku, opened in Los Angeles in 1966. Since then, according to market research firm IBISWorld, there were nearly 17,000 sushi restaurants in the U.S. in 2024.

Separately, approximately 4-5% of the U.S. adult population identifies as pescatarian. A pescatarian diet is a vegetarian whose diet also includes fish and seafood ad the only source of meat. Pescetarian is a portmanteau of the Italian word “pesce” (fish) and the English word “vegetarian” that was coined in the U.K. in the late 1980s.

That aside, if you’re looking for a sushi bar or eatery that specializes in fish dishes in the Conejo Valley areas encompassing Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, and Calabasas west of the grade, you’ve come to the right place!

(Note: Information below is subject to change at any time. Contact the eateries directly for the most updated info regarding days/times open, etc.)

Sushi Bars In and Around the Conejo Valley

(in alphabetical order, starting with S, for, well, you know)

Seabutter opened in May 2022 at The Promenade at Westlake, 180 Promenade Way, Westlake Village. Open daily for lunch and dinner. seabuttersushi.com 805-221-6096

Shibuya Sushi has plans to open a 2nd Calabasas location, on Las Virgenes Road, about a mile north of the 101. Updates at www.instagram.com/shibuya_calabasas

Sumo Japanese Restaurant is located at 1714 Newbury Road, Suite C, Newbury Park. Open daily at 11:30am for lunch and dinner. Happy hour from 3-6pm and “reverse” happy hour from 8:30pm to close daily. www.sumojapaneserestaurants.com 805-499-9977

Sushi & Wasabi is located in the Agoura Hills City Mall at 5895 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills. Open daily. Hours vary. https://www.sushi-wasabi.com 818-889-9334

Sushi Oaks is located at 2160 Newbury Road, Suite D, Newbury Park. This popular sushi bar has operated since 1990, recently changing ownership in September 2025 with the retirement of the original owner. No website. Call 805-498-3357.

Sushi Planet is located at 951 S. Westlake Blvd.,#114 in Westlake Village, offering both indoor and outdoor seating seven days a week. Open from noon to 2pm daily for lunch and back at 4pm for dinner. www.sushiplanetwestlake.com 805-379-9844

Sushi Raku is located at 5190 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills. Raku means “heaven in mouth” in Japanese. (See, you learned something new here!) sushi-raku.com 818-707-2765

Sushi Su is currently located inside the Chili & Lime Thai restaurant at 2705 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks, after its Agoura Hills location was demolished to make way for a new multi-use apartment complex in 2025. www.sushisurestaurant.com 818-865-8622

The Landing Grill & Sushi Bar is located at The Landing at Westlake Lake at 32123 W. Lindero Canyon Road, #109, Westlake Village. Offering both indoor and plenty of outdoor seating with a view of the lake, next to sister restaurant, Boccaccio’s. Open daily from 11am to 9pm. www.thelandinggrillandsushibar.com 818-706-8887

Tomodachi Sushi has two locations in the Conejo Valley - 2779 Agoura Road in Westlake Village (805-777-7578) and 771 Wendy Drive in Newbury Park (805-499-8889). It has operated in Westlake Village since 1997. www.tomodachisushi.com

Whole Foods Market at 740 North Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks has a fresh sushi counter, with made-to-order rolls and plant-based options. www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/thousandoaks 805-777-4730

Cho Cho San has been a Thousand Oaks mainstay since 1988 at 400 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, offering both a sushi bar and teppanyaki grill (you know - where they cook the food on a large grill in front of you). www.chochosan.com 805-379-9300

E+Mon Sushi opened in late 2020 in the Westlake Commons at 2805 Agoura Road in Thousand Oaks. A small spot offering delicious sushi at tables indoors and outdoors. https://www.eplusmon.com 805-371-3693

Gelson’s Thousand Oaks (1736 E. Avenida De Los Arboles) (805-493-4301) and Westlake Village (2734 Townsgate Road) (805-495-0353) stores offer fresh made sushi. www.gelsons.com

Go Fish Sushi opened at 299 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Suite 6, Thousand Oaks (across the street from Tarantula Hill Brewing) in November 2024. Open for lunch and dinner daily at 11am. to.gofishsushibar.com 805-418-7117

Rainbow roll at Go Fish Sushi in Thousand Oaks

Hanami Sushi at 26527 Agoura Road, Suite 116, Calabasas opened in 2002 and is open daily for lunch and dinner. www.hanamisushiusa.com 818-880-0073

Hikari Sushi Westlake Village opened in the former Sushi Ai at 5790 Lindero Canyon Road, Suite 2A, in October 2022. Open daily at 11:30am for lunch and dinner. The first Hikari location is in the little town of Montrose. www.ushikarisushi.com 818-707-9064

Isaki Sushi opened in the former Sushi Yusho location at 2365 Michael Drive, Newbury Park in 2024. Open Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. www.isakisushi.com 805-375-2269

Kanda Sushi is located at 3637 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks at the Paseo Market Place, near Stonefire Grill. Kanda was named after the Kanda River in Japan. It opened its doors on November 22, 2009. No website. 805-230-0101

Kaze Omakase opened in January 2026 at 1610 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Suite B, Thousand Oaks, just west of Erbes. Kaze offers a 19 course omakase in two 12 guest seatings per night on Wed-Sun. Learn more and reserve a spot at www.exploretock.com/kazethousandoaks.

Love Sushi opened at the former Yomama Sushi location in the Lincoln Oaks Plaza, 140 W. Hillcrest Drive #118, Thousand Oaks, in November 2017. It is open daily for lunch and dinner. lovesushito2go.com 805-496-9102

Ma-Kin Vegan Sushi opened in the Plaza Reyes Adobe at 30313 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills, in July 2021. We’re including this in this list of sushi eateries, although truth be told, their sushi is 100% plant-based. Worth a try if you’re looking for something different. Open daily. Hours vary. makinvegan.com 818-699-6716

Minato Sushi at 1688 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks opens daily from 11:30am to 9pm for lunch and dinner. This popular eatery opened in 2003. iloveminato.com 805-557-0758

Muzen Sushi in the North Ranch Gateway at 30819 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite A, Westlake Village, is open Monday to Saturday for lunch and daily for dinner. It rolled its first roll in 2017. muzensushi.restaurant 818-706-7772

Nori Japanese Grill at 2871 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, has offered sushi among its other Japanese items since opening in 2005. Open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm. www.nori805.com 805-497-3277

Onyx Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village at 2 Dole Drive is a high-end Japanese eatery offering fresh sushi and sashimi Wednesday through Saturday for dinner. www.fourseasons.com/westlakevillage/dining/restaurants/onyx_restaurant 818-575-3000

Poke Land Thousand Oaks is located in the Conejo Valley Plaza at 1396 N. Moorpark Road, where it opened in January 2017. It was not the first poke place to open in Thousand Oaks, but it is now the oldest poke eatery (others like Honeyfish Poke, Big Fish Poke, and Poke Tike, came and went). gopokeland.com 805-777-8898

Pokitomik in the Paseo Market Place at 3679 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks has been offering poke bowls and poke and tempura burritos since opening in November 2021. www.pokitomik.com 805-852-5150

Q Sushi and Kieu Hoang Wine Lounge opened at The Shoppes at Westlake Village, 30770 Russell Ranch Road, in April 2016. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Beautiful, upscale environment. www.qsushi.com 818-540-3231

Roast and Rice Kitchen - Asian Fusion has operated at 30990 Russell Ranch Road, Westlake Village since February 2022. Offers a full sushi bar menu, among other Asian favorites. roastandrice.com 818-699-6369

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Fish Restaurants In and Around the Conejo Valley

(in alphabetical order, starting with F, aren’t we clever?)

Fishbone Seafood premiered in the Palm Plaza in Thousand Oaks at 2709 Thousand Oaks Boulevard on August 16, 2025, offering southern style seafood specialties, grilled or fried. www.fishboneseafood.com 805-906-2000

Lure Fish House Westlake Village opened on March 7, 2013 at 30970 Russell Ranch Road, immediately becoming one of the most popular fish eateries in the Conejo Valley. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11:30am. www.lurefishhouse.com 818-651-6611

Pacific Fresh Seafood Grill is a family-owned eatery located in the Oakbrook Plaza at 2060 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Suite #E, in Thousand Oaks, serving fresh, delicious fish dishes since 1992. Opens for dinner daily at 4pm. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. www.pacificfreshseafoodgrill.com 805-493-0104

Shrimp vs Chef opened in the Northstar Plaza at 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks in late summer 2024. It’s menu includes a number of items that contain shrimp and fish. www.shrimpvschef.com 805-660-4992

Cajun Crab Shack opened in the North Oaks Plaza at 1074 E. Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks in October 2018, offering fresh seafood with a Cajun twist. They specialize in seafood boils with crab, lobster tail, shrimp, clams, and more, as well as seafood baskets. www.cajuncrabshackto.com 805-241-3600

California Fish Grill opened at Janss Marketplace in the east parking lot (Moorpark Road) on July 26, 2021, offering a variety of fish dishes in a casual, fast-serve setting. www.cafishgrill.com 805-510-7877

No More Fishing

Crazy King Kong Sushi, which opened in the former Akio’s Sushi at Janss Marketplace in October 2012, closed its doors in November 2025.