Ventura County
Thousand Oaks
Where Rolling Hills Meet Hollywood Dreams
About Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks unfolds like a California postcard come to life, where oak-studded hills roll into perfectly manicured neighborhoods that house entertainment industry royalty and tech innovators alike. This upscale haven offers world-class hiking at Wildwood Regional Park, where waterfalls cascade year-round, and the iconic Civic Arts Plaza hosts Broadway-caliber performances under starlit skies. Between sipping craft cocktails at The Stonehaus or browsing the luxe Oaks Shopping Center, you'll understand why this jewel of the Conejo Valley feels like the sophisticated escape you never knew you needed.
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artsSummer Game Fest
Dolby Theatre
musicPretty Boy Floyd, Nasty Passion, Velicious , Seven Stars, Darden, Crimzon Son, Iron Works, Pop Rocks
Whisky A Go Go
communityFiona Cauley
Comedy Store - Los Angeles
BELLE & SEBASTIAN: TIGERMILK + CLASSIC SONGS
Hollywood Palladium
musicArturo Sandoval
Blue Note Los Angeles
artsBig Watch Party + Drag Shows After: "Pumped Fridays" @ Mary's We-Ho
Hamburger Mary's - West Hollywood
artsTonight at the Improv ft. Dane Cook, Melissa Villasenor, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Joel Kim Booster, Debra DiGiovanni, Nicky Paris and more TBA
Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)
artsJulie Kim & Canadian Friends ft. Debra DiGiovanni, Mayce Galoni, Ron Josol, Jeremy Hotz
Hollywood Improv (The Lab)
artsHell's Kitchen (Touring)
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
musicClaire Rosinkranz w/ Stevie Bill
El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles
Secondhand Serenade
Roxy Theatre-CA
musicDAVID BENOIT (Grammy Award-nominated Pianist, KJAZZ Host)
Catalina Jazz Club
Local Businesses
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convenienceExtraMile
1152, East Avenida de Los Arboles, CA
petPet Food Express
car_partsAutoZone
clinicKalologie | Thousand Oaks
2200, East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362
community_centreThousand Oaks Teen Center
car_partsRoad N Truck Accessories
3234, East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, CA
deliBrent's Deli
2799, Townsgate Road, CA
libraryThousand Oaks Grant R. Brimhall Library
1401, East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362
petAquatic Zoo Tropical Fish
2655, East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362
Latest News in Thousand Oaks
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Thousand OaksJury finds Grossman, Erickson liable for $176 million in boys’ tragedy
A Van Nuys jury has ordered Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson to pay $176 million in a civil case stemming from the 2020 Westlake Village crash that killed brothers Mark and Jacob Iskander. The boys, ages 11 and 8, were struck by Grossman’s Mercedes-Benz SUV while crossing in a marked crosswalk. For our community, this verdict brings a measure of accountability after years of grief and legal proceedings. As reported by the Thousand Oaks Acorn, the civil case is separate from Grossman’s criminal trial, which continues to draw attention across the 805 region. This tragedy hit close to home for many in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village, where families often walk and bike through neighborhood crosswalks. The verdict underscores the devastating consequences of reckless driving in our area.
Thousand OaksConejo Mountain land set to become COSCA open space
After seven decades behind private gates, Conejo Mountain is coming home. The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency board voted unanimously on May 20 to acquire 245 acres from the Southern California Association of Seventh-day Adventists, preserving the land as natural habitat and public open space. It’s a quiet victory for everyone who’s ever looked up at that familiar ridgeline and wondered what was up there. This isn’t just another parcel — it’s the kind of acquisition that defines Thousand Oaks. As the Thousand Oaks Acorn reported, the move ensures that iconic views and native wildlife corridors stay intact for generations. For a community that prides itself on balancing growth with nature, this feels like a promise kept. Watch for public access details in the months ahead.
Thousand OaksDowntown hotel proposal draws ire
Well, if you’ve been following the buzz around our new downtown plans, you probably caught the recent article in the *Thousand Oaks Acorn* about the proposed 142-room hotel stirring up some serious conversation. At a recent hearing, residents didn’t hold back their questions—mainly, do we really need a hotel that big on a new street squeezed between Thousand Oaks Boulevard and the 101? It’s a fair ask, especially for those of us who remember when that stretch was mostly open sky and oak trees. I think what’s really got folks talking isn’t just the size, but what it says about the kind of downtown we want. We’ve all seen how other Conejo Valley communities have grown, and there’s a real sense here that we don’t want to lose our small-town feel. A hotel could bring visitors and energy, sure, but neighbors are right to wonder if it’ll fit the Thousand Oaks we know—where you can still grab a coffee without fighting traffic. Let’s keep the conversation going, because this is our backyard, and we all get a say.