Ventura County Area Crime Maps Online

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The Ventura County Sheriff's Office serves the County of Ventura and five contract cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, and Thousand Oaks. There is a wealth of information on the VC Sheriff's website at www.venturasheriff.org, including phone numbers for patrol stations.

One tool available that shows recent crimes in these jurisdictions is located at CrimeMapping.com, a website that provides information, in map format about crimes committed on a rolling 180 day basis.

To use CrimeMapping.com, simply go to the site and type in a location - address, landmark or zip code. From there, you’ll see a map of crimes reported over the most recent week, which is the default time frame. You can change this time frame using filters on the site, up to 180 days’ worth of data. Here’s what the map looked like over a 180 day period:

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You can learn more about individual crimes by clicking the icons on the map. Crimes include arson, assault, burglary, disturbing the peace, drug/alcohol violations, DUI, fraud, homicide, auto theft, robbery, sex crimes, theft/larceny, vandalism, vehicle break-in and weapons.

The number 3 in a red circle in the image above indicates multiple records. I clicked it and there were 2 possession of a controlled substance - one in the 300 block of Hillcrest Drive on July 17th at 1:30pm and the other in the 2400 block of Hillcrest Drive on July 17th at 12:30pm. The third violation was fraudulent use of access card on April 1st at midnight.. Note that exact addresses are not provided; they report as specific as block number.

The first icon at the bottom right side of the image was an assault (battery) in the 2200 block of E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard at 10:05am on August 7th.

You may also create alerts on the CrimeMapping site that are sent to you via email. Click “Receive Alerts,” choose location (city, landmark, address or zip) and search distance (ranges from 500 feet to 2 miles).

Century Lake at Malibu Creek State Park

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According to the Malibu Creek Docents, around 1903, the Crags Country Club constructed a 50 foot tall dam on its 2,000 acre property on what is now Malibu Creek State Park. The dam created a seven acre lake that club members used for fishing and duck hunting.

The Club closed in 1936, and 10 years later, 20th Century Fox Studios purchased the property to film movies and TV shows on what was renamed Century Ranch. The 1968 "Planet of the Apes" featured many prominent scenes shot here.

This is an awesome video showing Planet of the Apes (1968) film scenes at Malibu Creek State Park and local area beaches then and today.

As for the lake, it is now referred to as Century Lake, a hiking destination in Malibu Creek State Park. Only 1 1/2 miles from the parking area, Century Lake is in a secluded area, where you can eat your lunch at the picnic table and enjoy serenity (usually, depending on who else is there). I believe it is fine to wade in the water and even kayak in there if desired. although I've never seen anyone do so.

Century Lake is a left hand turn from the main Crags Road trail, after cresting the only significant hill going down the other side. The only indicator is this narrow sign.

Century Lake is a left hand turn from the main Crags Road trail, after cresting the only significant hill going down the other side. The only indicator is this narrow sign.

The hike has a moderately steep hill in it, but otherwise is quite flat and easy to do with kids and/or a stroller.

Malibu Creek State Park has something for everyone...camping, a visitor center, the "Rock Pool," the M*A*S*H set, the old Reagan Ranch, Century Lake, over 35 miles of trails, rock climbing (near the Rock Pool) and more.

The Century Dam is shown in this image. You don't wanna fall down that dam. Off limits.

The Century Dam is shown in this image. You don't wanna fall down that dam. Off limits.

Compilation of Happy Hours in the Conejo Valley

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Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “happy hour” as a period of time during which the price of drinks (as at a bar) is reduced or hors d’oeuvres are served free or at a discount. According to a Wikipedia article, as of July 2015, happy hour bans existed in Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont.

The Massachusetts law was put into place in 1984. It prohibits discounted or free drinks at any time of day and prohibits sale of beer or other drinks by the pitcher except to two or more persons at a time. It does not prohibit offering free or discounted food or entertainment, however.

In any case, California does not have such law, so here’s a compilation of happy hours at established in the Conejo Valley - Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and part of Calabasas. CONTACT US with any updates, or additions to this list.

(Note that the information below is as of one point in time and subject to change at any time. Check directly with each restaurant to confirm.)

Brent’s Bar at Brent’s Deli Westlake Village, 2799 Townsgate Road offers a happy hour menu daily from 3PM to 6PM Tuesday through Sunday. $10 signature cocktails, $7 well drinks, $2 off draft beers and wine and happy hour menu. www.brentsdeli.com/happy-hour 805-557-1882 (updated February 2025)

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company at The Shoppes at Westlake Village, 30770 Russell Ranch Road, offers “Hoppy Hour” Monday through Thursday from 3-6PM. $2 off draft pints, $20 select pitchers and more. www.figmtnbrew.com/westlake-village 818-874-1305 (updated February 2025)

Azar’s Sports Bar at 2215 Michael Drive, Newbury Park offers happy hour Monday through Friday from 4-7pm, $1 off all beer, wine and mixed drinks and discounted prices on appetizers. azarsportsbar.com 805-498-2365 (updated February 2025)

Sunset Terrace at Janss Marketplace Thousand Oaks has happy hour specials Monday through Thursday sunsetterracerestaurant.com/daily-specials 805-497-4847 (updated February 2025)

Lazy Dog Cafe at The Oaks mall hosts happy hour from 3-6PM Monday through Friday and 9PM to close Sunday through Thursday. lazydogrestaurantsdinein.olo.com/menu/thousand-oaks#happy-hour---food 805-449-5206 (updated February 2025) Also at The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard.

Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood at 1714-A Newbury Road in Newbury Park offers happy hour specials from 4-6PM Tuesday through Sunday. www.holdrens.com/menus/np 805-498-1314

The Cliffdiver at 720 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks offers happy hour 3-6PM and 8PM-Close (bar only) Wednesday to Sunday and Taco Tuesdays ($3 select tacos, $8 margaritas). www.thecliffdiver.com 805-370-1585 (updated February 2025)

Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen in the Westlake Plaza, 982 S. Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village offers happy hour specials from 3-5PM Monday through Friday. www.finneyscrafthouse.com/westlake-village (805) 230-9950 (updated February 2025) Other locations at 494 E. Main St, Ventura (805) 628-3312 and 580 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo (805) 702-0010.

Crawford’s Social at 974 South Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village offers happy hour specials from 2-5PM Monday through Friday. www.crawfordssocial.com/happyhour 805-510-0105 (updated February 2025)

Patron Mexican Bar & Grill at 1620 Newbury Road in Newbury Park and 3709 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Village, offers happy hour drink and food specials daily from 3-6:30PM (NP) and 3PM-Close Mon-Tue and 3-6:30PM Wed-Sun (Westlake). Domestic beer $4.99, imported beer $5.99, draft beer $5.99, 3 street tacos for $8.99 and more. patronmex.com/happy-hour (updated February 2025)

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse at 3955 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Village offers happy hour in the bar and patio area Monday through Friday 3-6PM and Sunday through Thursday 9PM to close. $4 domestic bottles, $6 margaritas and well drinks, $7 appetizers and more. www.bjsrestaurants.com/happyhour 805-497-9393 (updated February 2025)

Q Sushi at The Shoppes at Westlake Village offers happy hour specials 4-6PM daily on the patio, at the bar, sushi bar and community table. See details at www.qsushi.com/menus/happy-hour 818-540-3231 (updated February 2025)

Mikey’s Restaurant at 579 N. Ventura Park Road in Newbury Park offers happy hour specials from 3-6PM Monday through Friday, including 50% off appetizers and drink specials. mikeysrestaurants.com/happy-hour 805-262-2153 (updated February 2025)

Marmalade Cafe at The Promenade at Westlake Village offers a happy hour menu daily from 3-6PM. All happy hour food and drink offerings just $7. www.marmaladecafe.com/menus (updated February 2025)

Paul Martin’s American Grill at The Promenade at Westlake offers happy hour specials Sunday through Thursday 3-6PM and Friday/Saturday 2-5PM in the bar. Happy hour menu is at paulmartinsamericangrill.com/menus/happy-hour 805-373-9300 (updated February 2025)

Plata Taqueria & Cantina offers happy hour specials from 2-6PM at both of its locations - Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills (818-735-9982) and The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks (805-750-5957) www.eatplata.com

Wood Ranch BBQ at 5050 Cornell Road in Agoura Hills and at The Oaks mall offers happy hour specials from 3-6PM weekdays in the bar area only. www.woodranch.com (updated February 2025)

Novo Cafe at The Shoppes at Westlake Village hosts happy hour Tuesday through Thursday from 4-6PM and Friday to Sunday 4-5:30PM. www.novocafe.com/westlake-menu#menu=happy-hour-westlake 818.318.1466 (updated February 2025)

Phil’s at 3316 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks offers happy hour specials from 3-6PM Monday through Friday. Menu at www.phils1000oaks.com/menu-1 805-371-7773 (updated February 2025)

Cronies, with Conejo Valley locations at 1620 Newbury Road, Newbury Park (805-498-7888) and 5687 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills (818-889-0889) offers happy hour specials on weekdays. Call to confirm times/specials. cronies.com

Dog Haus at 50 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, offers happy hour specials Mon-Thu from 3-6PM, such as $2 off draft beer and wine, $3 off wings and more. See doghaus.com/location/thousand-oaks (updated February 2025)

The Tipsy Goat at 159 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks has happy hour specials from 4-7PM Monday through Friday. tipsygoat.com/thousand-oaks-the-tipsy-goat-happy-hours-specials 805-494-9996 (updated February 2025)

Tavern 101 Grill & Tap House at 28434 Roadside Drive in Agoura Hills hosts happy hour specials on cocktails, draft beer, wine and food from 3-6PM Monday through Thursday and 3-5PM Friday through Sunday. www.tavern101agoura.com/menus/#happy-hour-menu 818-991-7227 (updated February 2025)

The Local Table at 360 Via Las Brisas in Newbury Park has happy hour specials in the bar daily from 4:30-6:30PM. 220992416924726935.weebly.com 805-498-4013 (updated February 2025)

Zinqué at 2809 Agoura Road in Westlake Village offers happy hour prices 4-6pm Monday to Friday. www.lezinque.com/westlake (805) 418-7127 (updated February 2025)

Outside the Conejo Valley

Twisted Oak Tavern at 2433 Ventura Boulevard in Old Town Camarillo offers happy hour drinks and bites from 4-6pm daily. Variety of starters and flatbreads available. www.twistedoaktavern.pub/menuhappy-hour 805-586-4005 (updated February 2025)

The Arena Grill & Lounge at 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley offers happy hour drink specials and 25% off appetizers from 4-7PM. Also, “Power Hour” is 9-10PM, with $4 well drinks and $2.50 street tacos. arenasimi.com 805-915-1528 (updated February 2025)

Aloha Steakhouse at 364 S. California Street in Ventura has happy hour pricing 3-6PM Monday to Friday on selected drinks and appetizers. www.alohasteakhouse.com/menus#menu=happy-hour 805-652-1799 (updated February 2025)

Eric Ericsson’s Fish Co. is located on the Ventura Pier at 668 Harbor Blvd., offering happy hour Monday through Thursday 3-6PM and Reverse Happy Hour on Fridays from 6-9PM. Discounted drinks and select appetizers. ericericssonsfishco.com/happy-hour-1 805-643-4783 (updated February 2025)

Latitude 34 at 660 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo offers happy hour specials daily from 3-6PM. l34camarillo.com www.facebook.com/latitude34camarillo/posts/604004239055290 (updated January 2025)

Social Tap at 1105 S. Seaward Avenue, Ventura offers “Social Hour” Monday to Friday from 3-6PM, featuring discounted appetizers and drinks. socialtapventuraca.com/menu/#HHVentura (805) 667-8485

Winchesters Grill & Saloon at 632 East Main St in Ventura offers happy hour food and drink specials Tuesday-Wednesday 3PM to close and Thursday-Friday from 3-6:30PM. www.winchestersgrill.com/food#menu=happy-hour (805) 653-7446 (updated February 2025)

Lure Fish House locations at 60 California Street, Ventura, 30970 Russell Ranch Road in Westlake Village and 259 W. Ventura Blvd, Camarillo offer happy hour food and drink specials Monday through Friday from 3-6PM and Sunday from 11:30AM to 5PM. www.lurefishhouse.com (updated February 2025)

Yolanda’s Mexican Cafe in Camarillo (86 Daily Drive), Simi Valley (590 E. Los Angeles Ave) and Oxnard (1601 S. Victoria Ave, #190) offers happy hour specials from 3-6PM Monday through Friday. Bar and patio only. www.yolandasmexicancafe.com/happy-hour-menu (updated February 2025)

Casa Bella at 391 East Main St, Ventura offers happy hour specials Monday and Tuesday all night, Wednesday-Friday from 4-7PM, Saturday 4-6PM and Sunday 1-6PM. www.casabellaventura.com (805) 340-1118 (updated February 2025)

Bellringer Brewing Co at 472 E. Main Street, Ventura offers happy hour specials from 4-6pm Monday through Friday. bellringerbrewco.com/menus/food 805-643-2337 (updated February 2025)

Yard House at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard offers happy hour specials, including 1/2 off select apps and all pizzas and $2 off beer, wine, spirits and cocktails Monday-Friday 3-6PM and Sunday-Wednesday 10PM to close. www.yardhouse.com/happy-hour/ca/oxnard-restaurant/8349 805-981-8707 (updated February 2025)

Larson’s Grill at The Collection at Riverpark, 590 Town Center Drive, Oxnard (805-983-6600) as well as at the Simi Valley Town Center (805-522-4800) offers happy hour specials in the bar and patio only from 5-7PM daily (excluding holidays). 805-983-6600 www.larsensrestaurants.com (updated March 2025)

King & Queen Cantina at The Collection at Riverpark offers happy hour specials Sunday through Thursday from open to 6PM and 9PM to close and on Friday-Saturday from open to 6PM. kingandqueencantina.com/#weekly (updated February 2025)

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant at The Collection at Riverpark offers happy hour specials Monday to Friday 3-6PM, Saturday-Sunday 2-5PM and Sunday-Thursday 8:30PM-close and Friday-Saturday 9PM to close. www.kabukirestaurants.com/location/kabuki-restaurants-oxnard/#happy-hour-copy-1 805-981-2973 (updated February 2025)

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

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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 2/21/25. Let us know of any changes.)

Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Oak Park

Agoura/Calabasas/Malibu

Oxnard/Port Hueneme

Ventura/Ojai/Santa Paula

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 the new (as of late May 2024) Moby’s on Main arcade/bar in Ventura.

FROZEN YOGURT AND ICE CREAM PLACES THAT HAVE CLOSED SINCE 2009

Daylight Saving Time is Back Again on the 2nd Sunday of March

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Daylight Saving** Time is coming back again! Yes, this will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025. When the clock strikes 2 a.m. that morning, you will lose one hour of beauty sleep. Daylight Saving Time begins in most of the U.S. on the 2nd Sunday of March.

So try to get to bed early that night or you may feel grumpy on Monday! Especially when you realize it feels a lot darker that morning. But the good thing is, it'll be a lot lighter out at dinnertime!

** Contrary to what many of us think, it is called Daylight Saving Time, not Savings Time. Make sure to correct anyone who says it wrong if you really want to get on their nerves. But the reality of it is that we're not saving any daylight, we're just shifting it around.

Before the adoption of standard time zones in the United States, cities, towns, and communities set their own local times based on the sun’s position. In 1883, railroad companies adopted a system of standard time to synchronize movement and trade across the nation. The U.S. adopted an official system of standard time in 1918.

The Standard Time Act of 1918 incorporated a DST mandate from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Congress repealed the DST mandate in 1919. President Woodrow Wilson vetoed the repeal. Congress overrode his veto.

Beginning in 1920, DST was a local state/city option. Here’s the history of DST legislation in California:

1930: Prop 7 was but on the ballot to implement DST at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in April until 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in September. The initiative failed.

1940: Prop 5 was put on the ballot to implement DST. The initiative failed again.

1949: Third time’s a charm. This time it passed.

1962: Prop 6 was passed, which extended DST from the last Sunday in September to the last Sunday in October.

2018: Californians voted in favor of Proposition 7 by a margin of 59.75% to 40.25%. Voting in favor of the proposition allowed the California State Legislature to change the DST period by a 2/3rds vote and to establish permanent, year-round DST in California by a 2/3rds vote if federal law is changed to allow for permanent DST.

Why the holdup?

The holdup is at the federal level, not the state level: Voting yes on Prop 7 was just the first step in the process. California is one of 14 states that introduced legislation in 2019 to shift to permanent daylight saving time. States cannot move forward with permanent daylight saving time without authorization from the federal government. As of November 2019, there were 4 bills awaiting action in Congress that would allow California to be on permanent DST. These were:

H.R. 1556 “Sunshine Protection Act of 2019,” introduced to the House 3/6/19. The bill makes DST the new, permanent standard time. States with areas exempt from DST may choose the standard time for those areas. The bill was pending a hearing in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. S.670 is an identical bill in the Senate, pending a hearing in the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. These have gone nowhere.

H.R. 1601 “Daylight Act” and H.R. 2389 “To allow states to elect to observe year-round DST” both authorize states to shift to permanent daylight saving time and are pending hearings in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. These have also gone nowhere.

Eateries in the Conejo Valley Where You Can Eat Past 9:30PM

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You’re hungry. It’s past 9pm. Driving through the Conejo Valley - the communities of Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills and Oak Park - and you can’t seem to find a place to grab a bite to eat. Well, we can help you out with this list of eateries in the Conejo Valley that serve food on some or all nights until 10pm and beyond.

(The information below can change at any time. Links to websites and phone numbers are provided so you can confirm directly with the eatery. Also note that we only list the nights that are open until 10pm; click the link to each website for hours on other nights.)

Eateries Open Past 9:30pm 3 or More Nights a Week

Anarbagh Westlake Village at 30853 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. is open nightly until 10pm (as of Feb 2025) www.anarbaghwestlakevillage.com (818) 991-2128

Angry Chickz at 593 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks is open until 11pm nightly (as of Feb 2025) www.angrychickz.com/locations/thousand-oaks-ca (805) 373-0037

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse at 3955 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Westlake Village is open until midnight nightly (as of Feb 2025). www.bjsrestaurants.com/locations/ca/westlake-village (805) 497-9393

Boney Mountain Pizza Co. at 722 Wendy Drive in Newbury Park is open until 10pm Tuesday through Saturday (as of Feb 2025). www.boneymountainpizzaco.com (805) 498-6511

Cafe Rio at 595 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks is open until 10pm nightly (as of Feb 2025). www.caferio.com/locations/thousand-oaks (805) 329-4111

Chili’s at 1700 Newbury Road, Newbury Park, is open until 10pm Sun through Thur and 11pm Fri/Sat (as of Feb 2025). www.chilis.com/locations/us/california/thousand-oaks/newbury-park (805) 214-9947

Crawford’s Social in the Westlake Plaza at the corner of Westlake Blvd and Agoura Road, is open until 10pm Sunday through Thursday and until midnight Friday/Saturday (as of Feb 2025) www.crawfordssocial.com (805) 510-0105

Cronies Newbury Park is open until 10pm nightly (as of Feb 2025). cronies.com/locations

Crown and Anchor at 2891 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard is open until 11pm or later every night (as of Feb 2025)- check for updates at crownnanchor.com (805) 497-0070

Crumbl Cookies in Newbury Park is open until 10pm Mon-Sat (as of Feb 2025) and Westlake Village is also open until 10pm Mon-Sat (as of Feb 2025) for late night cookie cravings. crumblcookies.com

Dave & Buster’s at Janss Marketplace has a kitchen that is open late nightly. Check for hours at www.daveandbusters.com/us/en/about/locations/thousand-oaks (805) 857-7800

Farfalla Trattoria at The Promenade at Westlake Village is open until 10pm nightly (as of Feb 2025). www.trattoriafarfalla.com/location/westlake-village (805) 497-2283

Finney’s Crafthouse at 982 S. Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village is open until 10pm Thu-Sat (as of Feb 2025) www.finneyscrafthouse.com/westlake-village (805) 230-9950

Hot Motha Clucker Thousand Oaks at 1610 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd is open until midnight Mon-Sat (as of Feb 2025). www.yelp.com/biz/hot-motha-clucker-thousand-oaks (805) 371-6888

IHOP is open until 10pm Sun-Thu and 24 hours Fri/Sat (as of Feb 2025) at its Agoura Hills location on Kanan Road at the 101. restaurants.ihop.com/en-us/ca/agoura/breakfast-5031-kanan-rd-735 (818) 991-4957

Janchi Korean BBQ at Janss Marketplace is open until 10pm Monday through Saturday (as of Feb 2025). janchibbq.com (805) 370-1777

La Esquina Mexican Grill next to Slice House at 3297 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. is open until 10pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (as of Feb 2025). thecornermexicangrill.com (805) 371-5333

Lal Mirch Indian Restaurant at 5146 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills is open daily until 10pm (as of Feb 2025). lalmirchagourahills.com (818) 532-7532

Lazy Dog Cafe at The Oaks mall is open until 11pm Sun through Thu and midnight Fri/Sat (updated Feb 2025). www.lazydogrestaurants.com/locations/thousand-oaks-ca (805) 449-5206

Mastro’s at 2087 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks is open until 10pm Thursday through Saturday nights (as of Feb 2025). www.mastrosrestaurants.com/location/mastros-steakhouse-thousand-oaks (805) 418-1811

Olive Garden at The Oaks mall is open until 10pm Sun-Thu and 11pm Fri/Sat (as of Feb 2025). www.olivegarden.com/locations/ca/thousand-oaks/thousand-oaks/4402 (805) 777-1744

Pedals & Pints Brewing Co. at The Oaks mall is open until 10pm Tue-Thu, 11pm Fri and midnight on Sat (as of Feb 2025). www.pedalsandpintsbrewing.com (805) 551-0547

Phil’s at 3316 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks is open until 10pm Sun-Mon and 11pm Tues-Sat (as of Feb 2025). www.phils1000oaks.com (805) 371-7773

Sunset Terrace Restaurant & Lounge in the Janss Marketplace at 235 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks is open until 2am nightly (as of Feb 2025). sunsetterracerestaurant.com (805) 497-4847

Tarantula Hill Brewing Company at 244 Thousand Oaks Blvd is open until 10pm Sunday to Thursday, and 1am Friday/Saturday (as of Feb 2025). www.tarantulahillbrewingco.com

The Cheesecake Factory at The Oaks mall is open until 10pm Sunday through Thursday and 11pm Friday/Saturday (as of Feb 2025). locations.thecheesecakefactory.com/ca/thousand-oaks-29.html (805) 371-9705

The Tipsy Goat at 159 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks is open until 2am Tuesday through Sunday nights (as of Feb 2025). tipsygoat.com (805) 494-9996

Toppers Pizza Place at 1416 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks is open until 10pm Sunday through Thursday and 11pm Friday/Saturday (as of Feb 2025). www.topperspizzaplace.com (805) 495-4444

Twisted Meats in the Walmart Neighborhood Market center at 520 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park, is open until midnight Monday through Saturday nights (as of Feb 2025). www.twisted-meats.com (805) 558-7674

Ubatuba Acai at 1655 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks is open until 10pm nightly (as of Feb 2025). www.ubatubaacai.com/locations (805) 444-9525

Winners Pizza at 1805 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd is open until 9:30pm Sunday, 11pm Monday through Thursday, 11:30pm Friday and 11pm Saturday (as of Feb 2025). winnerspizza.com (805) 379-4212

Zinque Westlake at 2809 Agoura Road kitchen is open until 10pm Thursday (bar open until 11pm), 11pm (Friday/Saturday) (bar open until midnight). Also open Sunday to Wednesday until 11pm (kitchen closes at 9:30pm) (as of Feb 2025). www.lezinque.com/westlake (805) 418-7127

Eateries Open Past 9:30pm Only Friday/Saturday Nights

Basta Restaurant at the Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills as well as at 299 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks are open until 10pm on Fri/Sat nights (as of Feb 2025). www.bastaagoura.com (818) 865-2019

Buca di Beppo at Janss Marketplace is open until 10:30pm on Fri/Sat nights (as of Feb 2025). dineatbuca.com/locations/thousand-oaks (805) 449-3688

California Pizza Kitchen at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks is open until 10pm on Friday/Saturday nights (as of Feb 2025). www.cpk.com/locations/california-pizza-kitchen-lakes-at-thousand-oaks (805) 777-1778

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co at 30770 Russell Ranch Road in Westlake Village is open until 10pm on Fri/Sat nights (as of Feb 2025). www.figmtnbrew.com/westlake-village (818) 874-1305

Freda’s Pizza at 3835 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd in Westlake Village is open until 10pm on Fri/Sat nights (as of Feb 2025). www.fredaspizza.com (805) 852-5260

Islands Restaurant Newbury Park at 935 Broadbeck Drive is open until 10pm on Fri/Sat nights (as of Feb 2025). www.islandsrestaurants.com/locations/newbury-park (805) 498-7481

Made in Italy Bistro at 3825 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Village is open until 10pm on Fri/Sat nights (as of Feb 2025). www.madeinitalybistro.com (805) 370-8667

Nick the Greek at 39558 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Village is open until 10pm on Friday through Sunday nights (as of Feb 2025). nickthegreek.orderexperience.net/locations (805) 551-0162

Paul Martin’s American Grill at The Promenade at Westlake is open Fri/Sat nights until 10pm (as of Feb 2025). paulmartinsamericangrill.com/locations/westlake-village-restaurant (805) 373-9300

Pieology Thousand Oaks at Janss Marketplace is open until 10pm Friday/Saturday (as of Feb 2025). pieology.com/pizza-near-me/?rest_id=pieology-thousand-oaks (805) 660-4527

Plata Taqueria & Cantina at the Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills is open until 10pm on Friday/Saturday nights (as of Feb 2025). www.eatplata.com (818) 735-9982

Plata Cocina Mexicana (sister eatery of Plata Taqueria & Cocina in Agoura Hills) opened at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks in August 2024 and is open until 10pm on Friday/Saturday nights (as of Feb 2025) www.eatplata.com

Selvin’s Restaurant + Lounge, which opened in June 2024 at the Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks, is open until 11pm on Friday/Saturday nights (as of Feb 2025). www.selvins.com (805) 864-1164

Shake Shack at The Promenade at Westlake is open until 10pm on Fri/Sat nights and 9:30pm other nights (as of Feb 2025). shakeshack.com/location/westlake-village-ca (805) 309-5941

Slice House Thousand Oaks at 3297 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd is open until 10pm Fri/Sat nights (as of Feb 2025). locations.slicehouse.com/us/california/thousand-oaks/3297-e-thousand-oaks-blvd (805) 888-8780

Spumoni Italian Cafe at 1714 Newbury Road, Newbury Park is open until 10pm on Fri/Sat nights (as of Feb 2025). www.spumoninewburypark.com (805) 499-6200

Tavern 101 Grill & Tap House at 28434 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills is open until 10pm Fri/Sat nights (as of Feb 2025). www.tavern101agoura.com/location/tavern-101-grill (818) 991-7227

The Cliffdiver at 720 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks is open until 11pm on Fri/Sat nights (as of Feb 2025). www.thecliffdiver.com (805) 370-1585

The Latigo Kid at 5617 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills is open until 10:30pm on Fri/Sat nights (as of Feb 2025). www.facebook.com/TheLatigoKidMexicanRestaurant (818) 889-1195

The Stand Westlake Village at 966 S. Westlake Blvd is open until 10pm on Fri/Sat nights (as of Feb 2025). www.thestand.com/location/westlake-village (805) 277-2772

The Stonehaus at 32039 Agoura Road, Westlake Village is open until 10pm on Fri/Sat nights (as of Feb 2025). www.yelp.com/biz/the-stonehaus-westlake-village (818) 483-1152

Fast Food Places in the Conejo Valley Open Past 9:30pm

Chick-fil-A locations are open until 10pm Mon-Sat in Westlake Village and 11pm Mon-Sat in Thousand Oaks (as of Feb 2025). www.chick-fil-a.com/locations

Del Taco Newbury Park at 591 N. Ventu Park Road is open 24 hours (as of Feb 2025) locations.deltaco.com/us/ca/newbury-park/591-n-ventu-park-rd

Domino’s locations in Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks (2), Westlake Village and Calabasas are open until 10pm and beyond daily. www.dominos.com

El Pollo Loco is open until 11pm nightly in Thousand Oaks, 10pm nightly in Newbury Park, and 10pm Monday to Saturday in Agoura Hills (as of Feb 2025). restaurants.elpolloloco.com/ca

Farmer Boys Newbury Park at 1057 Academy Drive is open until 10pm Sun-Thu and 11pm Fri/Sat (as of Feb 2025). www.farmerboys.com/locations/thousand-oaks-academy-dr

In-N-Out Burger Newbury Park at 1550 Newbury Road is open until 1am Sunday through Thursday and 1:30am Friday/Saturday (as of Feb 2025) locations.in-n-out.com/58-Newbury-Park

In-N-Out Burger Westlake Village at 30780 Russell Ranch Road is open until midnight Sunday through Thursday and 12:30am Saturday/Sunday (as of Feb 2025). locations.in-n-out.com/297-Westlake-Village

Jack in the Box - Thousand Oaks (484 Moorpark Road) open until 3am Tue-Sat and 2am Sun), Newbury Park (917 Academy Drive) open until 12am Sun-Thu and 2am Fri/Sat, and Agoura Hills (5033 N. Kanan Road) is 24 hours daily (as of Feb 2025). locations.jackinthebox.com

Little Caesars Pizza at 1744 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks is open until 10pm Sun-Thu and 11pm Fri/Sat (as of Feb 2025). littlecaesars.com/en-us/store/9070 (805) 230-2181

McDonald’s drive-thrus in Westlake Village (3805 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd) open until midnight daily, Thousand Oaks (1908 Avenida De Los Arboles) open until midnight Sun-Thu and 1am Fri/Sat, Thousand Oaks (1730 N. Moorpark Road) until midnight daily, Newbury Park (828 Wendy Drive) open 24 hours daily and Agoura Hills (29161 Canwood St) until 1am (Sat-Wed), 4am Thu and 24 hours on Fri. (hours updated as of Feb 2025) www.mcdonalds.com

Pizza Hut at 75 S. Rancho Road in Thousand Oaks is open until midnight Sun-Thu and 1am Fri/Sat (as of Feb 2025). www.pizzahut.com (805) 371-3700

Taco Bell locations in Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks (2) and Agoura Hills are open until 1am daily (as of Feb 2025). www.tacobell.com/locations

Wendy’s locations in Newbury Park (2790 W. Hillcrest Drive) and Westlake Village (5788 Lindero Canyon Road) are open until midnight daily (as of Feb 2025). www.wendys.com

Wingstop at Janss Marketplace is open until 3:30am nightly (as of Feb 2025) for your late night/early morning chicken wing eating pleasure. www.wingstop.com (909) 762-0058

CONTACT US for additions, updates or corrections. Keep in mind days/hours can change at any time.

Mexican Restaurants In the Conejo Valley

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According to Pew Research Center analysis published in 2024, approximately 11% of restaurants in the United States serve Mexican food. Though Mexican restaurants are present in 85% of U.S. counties overall, nearly 40% of all Mexican restaurants in the country are in California (22%) and Texas (17%). Based on data from March 2023, Los Angeles County had 5,484 Mexican eateries; imagine, it would take you over 15 years to try one of these eateries every day.

So, here we have compiled a list of Mexican eateries in the Conejo Valley, which stretches over portions of both Ventura and Los Angeles counties and includes Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park and Calabasas, west of the Calabasas Grade. Eateries are categorized by full service (sit down and be served), order at the counter (and be served, or pick up your food), and fast serve.

Full Service (Sit Down and Be Served) Mexican Eateries

Adobe Cantina first opened in 1997 in a rustic setting at 29100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating available. Feels “off the beaten path” yet really isn’t. www.adobecantina.com (818) 991-3474

Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant at 1712 E. Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks opened in 1999, serving authentic Mexican food indoors and outdoors. The first Cisco’s opened on Westlake Boulevard in 1974, making Cisco’s the longest-operating Mexican eatery in the Conejo Valley. ciscosthousandoaks.com (805) 493-0533

El Sancho Loco Cantina opened in the North Ranch Shopping Center at 3845 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Unit B, Thousand Oaks in June 2023. This cousin to El Sancho Loco Taqueria is a full service, sit down eatery, serving Mexican food, along with a full bar, serving signature cocktails. www.sancholococantina.com (805) 795-0922

Habanero Mexican Grill operates at 520 N. Ventu Park Road in Newbury Park (Walmart/Walgreens Center), where it opened in February 2017, offering a full selection of Mexican specialties. habaneromexicangrills.com (805) 375-0755

Hacienda Tapatio Mexican Restaurant and Bar is coming soon to the former La Paz location at 4505 Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas.

Los Dos Amigos operates at 1421 Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks, where it offers Mexican specialties for lunch and dinner in a sit down and be served environment. www.los2amigos.com (805) 373-0087

Patron Mexican Bar & Grill offers traditional sit-down service at its locations at 1620 Newbury Road, Newbury Park (805) 498-3188 and 3709 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Westlake Village (805) 418-7717. Taco Tuesday 4pm to close and happy hour from 3-6:30pm daily. patronmex.com

Plata Cocina Mexicana opened at The Oaks mall, across from the AMC theatres, in August 2024. This former Red Robin location was completely remodeled, with nearly 300 seats, large patio area, and a large, beautiful bar. This is a sit down and be served style eatery. www.eatplata.com (805) 750-5957

Plata Taqueria & Cantina is located in the Whizin Market Square, 28914 Roadside Drive #110, Agoura Hills. This family owned eatery opened in January 2015 and over the years became so popular that it expanded to a second location at The Oaks mall in August 2024. This is a sit down and be served eatery. www.eatplata.com (818) 735-9982

Red O Taste of Mexico restaurant is anticipated to open in the winter of 2025 at The Promenade at Westlake in the former The Grill on The Alley location. RED O serves Baja-inspired seafood, unique Mexican plates, and craft cocktails. www.redorestaurant.com

The Alamo Mexican Grill and Cantina at 2311 Borchard Road in Newbury Park was established in 1976. In addition to the traditional sit down and be served eatery, The Alamo has a popular take out window out front. www.alamo-rest.com (805) 498-3115

The Cliffdiver Restaurant serves primarily Mexican cuisine at 720 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, where it opened in June 2022. Burritos, fajitas, taco platters, and more. www.thecliffdiver.com (805) 370-1585

The Latigo Kid at 5617 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills has served authentic Mexican food in a sit-down setting since 1987. www.facebook.com/TheLatigoKidMexicanRestaurant (818) 889-1195

The Latigo Kid in Agoura Hills (with the “old” sign)

Tiki Taco opened in the Best Buy Plaza at 398 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks in April 2023, offering tacos, tostadas, taquitos and other Mexican specialties. tikirestaurantbeachbar.com (805) 494-8454

Order at the Counter Mexican Eateries

Bad Ass Street Tacos operates at 2951 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, serving up its street tacos and other specialties. Small indoor area and decent sized outdoor patio area. www.badassstreettacos.com (805) 370-TACO (8226)

Cafe Rio opened in the spring of 2020 at 595 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks, serving made-to-order Mexican favorites. www.caferio.com (805) 329-4111

El Sanchito is located behind El Sancho Loco Cantina at 3845 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, where you can order at the counter for takeout or eat at tables onsite. www.elsanchito.com

El Sancho Loco Taqueria opened at 2271 Michael Drive in Newbury Park in the summer of 2010 in what was previously Taco Bell, offering authentic Mexican fare in a casual atmosphere. Order at the counter and they will call your name - there are plenty of tables inside and outside. www.elsancholocotaqueria.com (805) 376-8226

El Taco Chico opened at 640 Lindero Canyon Road in Oak Park in early 2020. No website www.instagram.com/eltacochico (818) 532-7363

Establos Meat Market & Taqueria at 140 Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks offers a full range of Mexican food specialties, such as tacos, burritos, tostadas, tortas and more. (805) 370-0124

Frankie’s Breakfast Burritos is COMING SOON to the Roadside Plaza, 28708 Roadside Drive in Agoura Hills. They plan to serve breakfast burritos, bowls and more when they open.

La Esquina Mexican Grill is located at 2397 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks, next to Slice Pizza. Order at the counter for takeout, or eat at tables under the covered patio outside. www.thecornermexicangrill.com (805) 371-5333

La Poblana Mexican Grill opened at 540 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks in August 2024. Owned by the same folks who operate the La Poblanita Taco Truck at 420 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. www.lapoblanamexicangrillca.com (805) 261-4389

Latino Market & Grill has offered authentic Mexican specialties since 1991 in the Oaks Plaza strip mall at 711 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. www.latinomeatmarket.com (805) 244-6498

Los Agaves de Luna Restaurant is located at The Shoppes at Westlake, 20750 Russell Ranch Road, Westlake Village, where it opened in July 2015. It is a family-owned and operated restaurant that originated in Santa Barbara in 2008. You order at the counter and are served your delicious, authentic Mexican food indoors and outdoors. https://los-agaves.com (818) 874-0779

Manny’s Mexican Grill is a quick-serve eatery located at 1038 Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, serving traditional Mexican food. (805) 492-4709

Reynalda Cucina & Amor opened in January 2023 at 2865 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, serving Mexican specialties and offering hand-made tortillas. Order at the counter and take your food to go or eat one one of tables inside. www.instagram.com/reynalda_cucina_amor (805) 852-8116

Ruperto’s Kitchen Mexican Food opened at 3321-B Kimber Drive in Newbury Park in July 2019, serving Mexican specialties. www.rupertoskitchenca.com (805) 668-7999

Sharky’s, a popular, Mexican fast-serve eatery, has locations at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, 111 S. Westlake Blvd in Westlake Village, and 1930 Newbury Road in Newbury Park. A long-time local favorite. www.sharkys.com

Snapper Jack’s Taco House is a fast-serve “Cal-Mex” eatery located at 604 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. www.snapperjackstacoshack.com (805) 494-9777

The Sea Casa is a fast-serve Mexican eatery that has served the Conejo Valley at the Westlake Plaza, 1014 S. Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village for as long as I can remember. www.theseacasa.com (805) 374-1921

3 Amigos Fresh Mexican Grill is a quick-serve Mexican favorite, located at 365 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks (805) 493-1033 and 139 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park (805) 499-7200.

Chain Mexican Eateries

Baja Fresh, which originated in Newbury Park in 1990, has one remaining location in the Conejo Valley, at 30861 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Westlake Village. www.bajafresh.com (818) 889-1347

Chipotle Mexican Grill has locations in Newbury Park (935 Broadbeck Drive), Thousand Oaks (Oaks Mall near the AMC Theaters) and Westlake Village (5754 Lindero Canyon Road), offering popular Mexican fare. www.chipotle.com

Del Taco operated one location in the Conejo Valley, at 591 North Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park (805.499.4439). www.deltaco.com The first Del Taco opened in Yermo, CA on September 16, 1964, under the name “Casa Del Taco.” Publicly-traded company Jack in the Box (Nasdaq: JACK) acquired Del Taco in March 2022.

El Pollo Loco (Spanish for “The Crazy Chicken”) operates locations at 591 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 2750 Camino Dos Rios, Newbury Park, and 5050 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills. El Pollo Loco U.S. is traded publicly under stock symbol LOCO, serving Mexican-style grilled chicken, tacos, burritos, and more. www.elpolloloco.com

Taco Bell locations in the Conejo Valley include 1928 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, 25 Rancho Road, Thousand Oaks, 5589 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, and 791 N. Wendy Drive, Newbury Park. A little Taco Bell history. Glen Bell opened his first Taco Bell restaurant in Downey, CA in 1962, serving what his customers called “Tay-Kohs.” Before creating Taco Bell, Bell started Bell’s Drive-In and Taco Tia in the San Bernardino area. Bell passed away in 2010. www.tacobell.com Taco Bell is owned by Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), which also operated KFC, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger.

Source: “About 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican Food,” Pew Research Center (https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/01/11/about-1-in-10-restaurants-in-the-us-serve-mexican-food)

Adios Burritos (Mexican Eateries That Have Closed Over the Years

Margaritas Mexican Grill in Oak Park opened in April 2015 and closed in late summer 2024 for a nine year run.

The historic Lupe’s Mexican Restaurant in Thousand Oaks closed its doors on August 29, 2016, after serving the Conejo Valley for 69 years.

Mejico Grill & Tequila Lounge opened at 29008 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills in September 2018 but closed in February 2021 after a fire in February 2021. Still closed as of October 2024.

Loteria Grill at The Promenade at Westlake opened in April 2012 and closed in February 2017.

Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant Westlake Village closed its doors in February 2018.

Casa Escobar closed its doors at 2809 Agoura Road, Westlake Village on September 10, 2016 after six years at that location.

Julio’s Agave Grill operated at 2809 Agoura Road, Westlake Village, in the former Casa Escobar location, from November 19, 2018 to July 1, 2023.

Sabor Cocina Mexicana operated at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks from August 2010 to March 2020.

La Paz Mexican Seafood operated in Calabasas at 4505 Las Virgenes Road from 1989 to early 2025, serving Yucatan style Mexican food. www.lapazmexicanfood.com

Rubio’s Newbury Park served its last fish taco in January 2019, after over eight years in operation. It also had a location at Janss Marketplace at one point.

Letty’s Mexican Food at 2454 Hillcrest Drive in Newbury Park was a local favorite for over 20 years, until it closed in April 2015.

Casita Valdez operated 159 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks from 1961 to 1979, when it changed ownership and became Enrique’s Mexican Restaurant until 2009.

El Torito closed its Thousand Oaks location on Moorpark Road on January 24, 2012, a sad day in history.

Freebirds World Burrito operated in Agoura Hills from 2011 to 2016.

Chuy’s previously operated in Thousand Oaks on Moorpark Road (Whole Foods Plaza) but closed in 2011. It also had a location in Agoura Hills at Kanan and Agoura Road.

The Taco Bell at 4955 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas closed in January 2025.