July 2010 - Presenting Magazine

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SUMMER
JULY
Camarillo Fiesta and Street Fair
July 9, 10 & 11, 2010
Food, Carnival, Live Music, Kids Fun Street &
Attractions, Beer/Wine Garden, Farmers
Market,Sunday Car Show in colorful Old Town
Camarillo along Ventura Blvd.
“Tales at the Ranch”
Wed., July 21: 7:00 PM - $5.00
Living in the Camarillo Ranch House. Bert & Linda
Lamb, former residents of the Ranch House located
at 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd. will give us insight into
being a Camarillo family member and a glimpse of
their life at the Ranch. Info: 389-8182
Tropical Daze Summer Music Festival
Ventura Harbor Pirate Days
July 24-25, 2010
2525 N. Moorpark Road – Thousand Oaks, CA
Phone (805) 499-3412 or visit www.tropicaldaze.org
FREE admission - The “Tropical” theme will be
showcased with delicious food and upbeat music
such as Surf, Hawaiian, Caribbean, Jamaican,
Reggae and more. Live bands, special shows,
mouth-watering tropical foods, kids’ rides, contests,
games, booths and displays!
Authentic Hawaiian Luau - July 24 from 7-9pm.
Price $21 per person in advance, $25 at the door,
kids 0-5 are free, $40 special VIP tickets with stage
front dining, drink ticket. All prices include Luau Style
buffet & exciting entertainment.
Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18, 2010 – 1 to 4 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Village
Spinnaker Drive off of Harbor Boulevard.
www.VenturaHarborVillage.com. 805-477-0470
Return to the mystical times when the pirates roamed
the seas during the Annual Ventura Harbor Pirate
Days Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18 from 1 to 4
p.m. The event features professional pirate live-action
shows, pirate themed activities, kid’s treasure hunts,
pirate costume contests, visits with your favorite
pirate characters, and much more. Admission is free.
Disco Lives!
Summer Sunset Dinner Concert Series
July 29, 2010, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA
$54.95 per person and must be made by July 24,
2010 by calling 805-522-2977 or going online at
www.reaganfoundation.org/events.
Break out your polyester and platform shoes for a
night of dancing under the disco ball to 70’s favorites
performed by “Knight Fever.” Delicious Buffet Dinner
sure to please the palate!
Concerts by the Sea
July 03 - August 28, 2010, Saturdays 4 to 6:00PM
Channel Islands Harbor
3900 Pelican Way, Oxnard, (805) 985-4852
Admission: FREE Handicap Accessible
Set against a summer sky with the sparkling ocean
water as the backdrop, visitors can enjoy a multitude
of musical selections. A wide array of musical
entertainment is offered including Rock, R&B, Jazz,
Blues, Cajun Zydeco and Swing.
17th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival
Harbor Lights Summer Sprint Series
July 24-25, 2010, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Spicy food, hot music and Oxnard’s cool ocean
breezes are on the menu. Plaza Park is the place for
a two-day celebration of everything salsa – the food,
the music, and the dance. Getting there is easy… by
train, by car, bus or even bike! Please, no coolers or
pets on site. www.oxnardsalsafestival.com
Thursdays, July 1, – August 5, 2010 – 5 to 8 p.m.
Shape up and have fun during the 5K Run/WalkAquathon- 1 mile swim.
Event includes the whole family with a Children’s 1K.
Produced by N’Step Events, the Sprint Series is six
fun-filled nights of running, walking, swimming, dining
and unwinding. Evenings include live entertainment,
a kid’s zone, nightly raffles, and healthy lifestyle expo.
Registration available online at www.nstepevents.com
or at the event.
Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival
July 1 - August 8, 2010
Kingsmen Park, California Lutheran University
Outdoor theatrical performances of “The Comedy of
Errors” and “The Winter’s Tale” with preshow
picnicking and entertainment. Call 805-493-3455 or
visit: kingsmenshakespeare.org for more information
2010 Summer Concerts in the Park
July – September 2010
1175 Hendrix Ave, Thousand Oaks. (805) 381-2735
FREE Concerts! Bring your blankets and picnic
baskets. Concerts begin at 5 p.m. Beautiful park
setting, great music with a brand new playground.
July 4th: The Conejo Pops Orchestra performs
patriotic and Americana music. Special guests The
Sherwood Singers!
July 18th: Emilio Palame Band - Exciting nine-piece
R&B/Jazz ensemble delivers eclectic blend of original
and popular songs.
August 15th: Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps New Orleans meet Texas Blues!
September 6th: Labor Day Concert featuring Queen
Nation (Queen Tribute)
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Ventura County Wine Trail Tours
July 1, 2010 - December 26, 2010
Recurring weekly on Saturday and Sunday
Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance Tours: Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Tour departs at 11am from the Ventura Visitors
Center, 101 S. California Street
Contact: Ventura Visitors Center
Phone: (805) 648-2075
Admission: $75 per person includes Transportation,
Four Wineries and a Gourmet Snack Box.
SATURDAYS: Camarillo Custom Crush, Bella
Victorian Vineyard, Cantara Cellars, Rancho Ventavo
Cellars, Historic Downtown Camarillo, McGrath
Farms, Oxnard's Historic Heritage Square
SUNDAYS: Old Creek Ranch Winery, Casa Barranca,
Herzog Wine Cellars, Rancho Ventavo Cellars, Ojai's
Historic Arcade, Ojai Farmer's Market, Oxnard's
Historic Heritage Square
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AUGUST
The Wings Over Camarillo 2010 Airshow
August 21-22, 2010
Camarillo Airport
$10 Entrance – Under 12 FREE
Contact: 805-404-1837
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the event, with an
expanded flight demonstration program to include
aerobatic performances, experimental, classic &
warbird flights, food and entertainment.
“Tales at the Ranch”
Wed., Aug. 18: 7:00 PM - $5.00
The Camarillo White Horse Association
representatives along with the beautiful White Horses
will be at the Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camarillo
Ranch Rd. Learn about the White Horse history and
how their tradition lives on today. Info: 389-8182
Dallas Cowboys Training Camp
August 14-27, 2010
River Ridge Field next to the Marriott Residence Inn
2101 West Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard, CA
Phone (805) 278-2200
Visit: www.dallascowboys.com/fans/camp_oxnard.cfm
for more information.
The Dallas Cowboys return to the River Ridge Sports
Complex in Oxnard, CA for the first time since 2008.
Training camps precede the start of the 2010
preseason, splitting their training into two different
locations – July 23rd to August 6th in San Antonio,
Texas and August 14th to 27th in Oxnard, California.
Neil Diamond Tribute Band!
Summer Sunset Dinner Concert Series
August 12, 2010, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
$54.95 per person and must be made by August 7,
2010 by calling 805-522-2977 or going online at
www.reaganfoundation.org/events. Enjoy a night of
dinner and dancing under the wings of Air Force One
at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library with a
tribute night of Neil Diamond music performed by
Dean Colley and the Band. Delicious Buffet Dinner
sure to please the palate!
July-December 2010
CALENDAR OF EVENTS - FALL
Ventura County Fair at Seaside Park
Rock on the Dock
August 4 – 15, 2010, 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM
Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. (805)648-3376.
Adults $10 Children (ages 6 to 12) and Seniors over
62, $7, Parking $10. Has everything a California Fair
should have from flea markets to surfing
competitions. Fireworks at 10pm every night.
Saturdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2010, 4 pm - Dusk
Call 877-89-HARBOR -or- 805-642-8538
Get ready to rock it out during Rock on the Dock Live
Music Series taking place on every Saturday during
the month of September. The event, held along the
Ventura Harbor Village Promenade, features live
bands on a floating boat dock. Patrons can bring a
chair, dance along the promenade, rent a peddle boat
or kayak to enjoy the water, stroll throughout the seaside boutiques or dine in one of the harbor-view
restaurants. Admission is free.
Chiefs Along the Channel Car Show
Sunday, August 29, 2010 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Motors will gleam and sleek cars will sparkle.
Vintage, classics and more will be displayed on the
Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn. Include live
music with John Marx and Blues Patrol, raffle prizes,
and an awards ceremony. Admission is free.
DECEMBER
Whale and Wildlife Viewing
& Kayaking Adventures
December 05, 2009 (No End Date) Recurring daily
Channel Islands Harbor 3900 Pelican Way, Oxnard
Children Welcome. Oxnard is blessed to have the
Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands
National Marine Sanctuary just off our coast. Yearround there are boat trips that take you out to the
island of your choice or on a wildlife sighting
adventure. There are even docent led tours
available. Call (805) 985-4852 for details
Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Tour
OCTOBER
December 05, 2009 (No End Date)
Recurring weekly Saturday, Sunday 11am to 4pm
24-hour advance reservations required.
California Welcome Center
Pick up at 1000 Town Center Drive, Suite 130
Oxnard, CA 93036. Phone: (805) 988-0717
Admission: $75.00 per person
New taste bud tickling tours presented by the Oxnard
Convention & Visitors Bureau! Enjoy delicious wines,
delectable chocolate and delightful cheeses!
Wineries on the tours are members of the Ventura
County Wine Trail. Must be 21 years or older to take
the tour.
SEPTEMBER
19th Annual T.O. Rotary Street Fair
2010 Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival
September 25, 2010, Camarillo Old Town
2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA
Festival Seating Admission: $25. ($30 at the gate)
ARTWALK – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
A juried art walk on the sidewalks along Camarillo's
historic Old Town district, including art displays in
various participating shops and restaurants.
JAZZ FESTIVAL – 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Jazz Festival Presents - Peter White and Mindi Abair
Plus - Special Tribute to Creedence Clearwater
Revival By Dan McGuinness and the Blue Moon
Swamp Band: myspace.com/bluemoonswampband
Food vendors and wine tasting is part of paid
evening event. Festival Proceeds go to Pleasant
Valley School District, Mesa Union School District,
Somis School District, CAPE and UPS/UCMS Public
Schools. Visit www.camarilloartandjazz.com, or call
Camarillo Chamber office 805 484-4383
Thousand Oaks Arts Festival
September 11-12, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza And The Lakes
FREE admission and parking. 2-day festival, more
than 60 visual art exhibitors, over 12,000 visitors,
continuous live performances, children’s hand-on
artistic and interactive art exhibits, Contact Alliance
for the Arts for more info at (805) 449-2590.
9-11 America Supports You Freedom Walk
September 11, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. FREE
Call 805-522-2977 or visit reaganfoundation.org/cpa,
and MilitaryConnection.com. Please join us as we
remember the victims of 9/11 and honor our troops.
The program includes patriotic music from a military
band, brief remarks and a flyover. It concludes with a
1.8 mile walk from the Library’s main courtyard down
to Rancho Madera Community Park where light
refreshments will be served. Complementary shuttle
service will return you to your cars.
July-December 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Moorpark Rd in Thousand Oaks
between Hillcrest and Wilbur Rd.
Free admission
250+ vendors, artisans, great food, live music,
entertainment, kids zone.
www.thousandoaksrotary.org. 805-378-5106
Ponies by the Sea Mustang Car Show
Sunday, October 10, 2010 – 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Mustangs in all styles and eras will be on display.
Hosted by the Tri-County Mustang Club, the event
will also feature raffle prizes and an awards
ceremony. Admission is free.
Kinetic Sculpture Race
Saturday, October 23, 2010 – 8:23 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ventura Harbor Village - Admission is free.
Some of the most amazing people-powered and
hilarious works of art designed to travel over an
exciting all-terrain course will race through Ventura
Harbor. More information at www.kineticrace.com.
NOVEMBER
“Christmas Around the World” Exhibit
November (mid), 2010 – January 1, 2011
Regular Museum Admission applies
Call 800-410-8354 or visit www.reaganlibrary.com
The featured tree is an elegant reproduction of
President and Mrs. Reagan’s White House tree
complete with “Reagan Red” decorations and dozens
of hand-blown glass ornaments. Also on display will
be a collection of beautiful hand-crafted Menorahs
that were given to President Reagan while in the
White House.
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Ventura Harbor Holiday
Parade of Lights & Fireworks
Friday and Saturday, December 17-18, 2010
Ventura Harbor celebrates the season with its Annual
Holiday Parade of Lights & Fireworks on Friday,
December 17 and Saturday, December 18. The twoday fun filled event begins with a festive Parade of
Lights Carnival featuring rides and games on the
Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn followed by the
lighted boat parade & fireworks show in the evening.
The Holiday Parade of Light’s 2010 theme is
“Holidays in Whoville!” Admission is free
Ventura Harbor’s Winter Wonderland &
Carnival
Sunday, December 19, 2010 – Noon to 4 p.m.
Rediscover the joy of holiday shopping while
wondering through a festive seaside village at the
popular Ventura Harbor’s Winter Wonderland &
Carnival held Sunday, December 19 from Noon to 4
p.m. Highlights include faux snowfall every 15
minutes, a full carnival with rides and games, visits
with Santa & Mrs. Claus, two live reindeer, fudge
tastings, Dickenson carolers, a strolling toy soldier
band, ice sculpting demonstrations and much more.
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Community Guides
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Ojai
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Ventura
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Camarillo, Oxnard
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Key Phone Numbers
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Museums
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Golf
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COMMUNITY GUIDE - AGOURA HILLS, THOUSAND OAKS, WESTLAKE VILLAGE
Westlake Village
Westlake Village is a very well-planned
community that boasts award-winning
neighborhoods, thriving businesses and
enviable lifestyles while preserving and
enhancing the natural environment of the area.
Visitors will see that this community is ideal.
The beach is nearby, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts
Plaza is just up the road, as is the intellectual
climate of California Lutheran University. The
whole Conejo Valley beckons hikers and
bicyclists wih its miles of mountain and canyon
trails. This exclusive community, centered on
Agoura Hills
The community’s name was chosen to honor
early settler Pierre Augoure in 1928, but through
misspelling or for ease of pronunciation, the
Postal Service changed it to Agoura, becoming
Agoura Hills with the city’s incorporation.
Located in the Santa Monica Mountain foothills
just 30 minutes from many urban centers, the
city sits among oak-covered canyons and rolling
hillsides and is just minutes from ocean beaches.
Visitors who like the great outdoors will enjoy this
“Gateway to the Santa Monica Mountains
National Recreation Area with hiking and biking
trails in over 80 acres, in six parks, ranging from
small neighborhood parks to an equestrian
center. The Reyes Adobe Historical Site at the
base of Ladyface Mountain represents 150 years
of exciting California history through documented
stories and artifacts from the families that have
called the Reyes Adobe home since 1850.
center between Los Angeles and San Francisco
and is funded through a unique public/private
partnership between the City of Thousand Oaks
and the Alliance for the Arts. Shoppers will
appreciate The Oaks Mall and Janss
Marketplace both offering miles of shopping
experience. High-end retailers, world-class
dining and cinema experiences make these
malls a destination in and of themselves. For
those seeking out historical sights, visit the
Stagecoach Inn Museum Complex which
includes a pioneer home, a Spanish-Mexican
adobe and a Chumash Ap (tule dwelling) as well
as the Stagecoach Inn originally known as the
Grand Union Hotel when it was built in 1876.
Westlake Lake is often thought of as an ideal
spot to take a vacation. Don’t be surprised to
see electric boats motoring up and down the
main lake, as well as past the many well kept
backyard docks surrounding the island.
Children will enjoy feeding the various species
of ducks and geese that populate the lake area.
Anyone can take in the neighborhood splendor
from the marina board walk or lakeside dining
at the many restaurants at The Landing.
Thousand Oaks
The name, presumably for the area’s many oak
trees, first appears on a track map in 1923.
Today it is home to Amgen, Inc., the largest
biotechnology company in the world and
Ventura County’s largest private employer.
Annually, it is among the safest small cities in
America. The residents are serious about
preserving the ring of open space surrounding
the city, with local and city groups continuing to
buy more land to save it from development.
A visit to this area must include the Thousand
Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Countrywide Performing
Arts Center. This is the largest performing arts
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DINING GUIDE - AGOURA HILLS, THOUSAND OAKS, WESTLAKE VILLAGE
AGOURA HILLS
Leila’s Restaurant
& Wine Bar
Café 14
A casual, contemporary setting
combined with bold fusion cuisine.
Leila’s is open for dinner only,
Tuesday through Sunday from 5:00
pm. Reservations strongly
recommended. (Dinner) (Beer &
Wine) 752 Lindero Canyon Road,
Oak Park. (818) 707-6939
www.leilasrestaurant.com
The husband and wife team whip
up an assemblage of tasty options
at this Cal-French eatery - no
one’s leaving unsatisfied. (Dinner)
30315 Canwood Street, Agoura
Hills. (818) 991-9560.
H20 Sea Grill
California cuisine with ambiance
and colorful setting, featuring
sumptuous buffets. (Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar)
Renaissance Agoura Hills Hotel,
30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills.
(818) 707-1220
marriott.com/property/abouthotel/re
staurants/laxag
Maria’s Italian Kitchen
Growing up in Hoboken, New
Jersey, Maria learned all the
delicious nuances of Napolitano
family recipes. (Lunch, Dinner)
(Beer & Wine) 29035 Thousand
Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills.
(818) 865-8999
www.mariasitaliankitchen.com
Moz Buddha Lounge
Fresh fish, steaks and chops with
Asian influenced cooking Live
music. (Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar)
30105 West Agoura Road, Agoura
Hills. (818) 735-0091
www.mozbar.com
Lindero Cyn Country Club. Stone
fire oven. Four dining settings,
restaurant patio with misters,
courtyard by fountain, poolside
cabanas or patio, and the main
restaurant. (Lunch, Dinner)
5719 Lake Lindero Dr., Agoura Hills
(818) 735-3530
www.hideawayrestaurant.net
(see our ad on page 11)
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Azar’s Sports Bar
& Steakhouse
Neighborhood Sportsbar and
Steakhouse. (Lunch, Dinner) (Full
Bar). 2215 Michael Dr, Newbury
Park . (805) 498-2365.
Bandit’s BBQ
589 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand
Oaks. (805) 497-7427
www.banditsbbq.com
Ladyface Ale Company
Hideaway Restaurant
THOUSAND OAKS
Conejo Valley’s only microbrewery
and gastropub, where friends, old
and new, are welcomed with a
smile. Ladyface brews ales on-site
with a menu rooted in French
country fare and American tavern
classics. Outdoor patio, mountain
views, wi-fi, HDTVs, Lunch, Dinner,
Kids, Take-out, Late-Night menus,
local wines, Belgian ales, boutique
liquors. 11am-12am daily.
29281 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills
(818) 477-4566
[email protected]
Bella Luna Italian Restaurant
Pikey’s Pub
16 Beers on Tap and Full Bar,
Daily and late night happy hours,
Traditional Irish Faire, 15 HDTVs,
Dart Boards, VIP Lounge, Parties
and Corporate events
30315 Canwood St., Agoura Hills
(818) 991-2170
www.pikeyspub.com
(see our ad on inside back cover)
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A taste of Italy awaits you. Each of
Bella Luna’s Central and
Mediterranean Italian entrée
comes with their trademark “garlic
knots”, hot out of the oven.
Live Entertainment Fri & Sat.
(Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar)
579 N. Ventu Park Road #A,
Newbury Park. (805) 499-6767
www.blrestaurant.com
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Bella Terraza Restaurant at
Hyatt Westlake Plaza
Located in the beautiful Hyatt
Westlake Plaza, the eclectic menu
is created from using all of the
great California fresh offerings in
an indoor or al fresco patio dining
seting beside colorful gardens and
picturesque waterfalls.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) (Full
Bar) 880 S. Westlake Blvd.,
Thousand Oaks. (805) 557-1234
www.westlake.hyatt.com
Bogarts
Watch your movie in style in a
lounge setting. Cocktails and pub
faire. Located in the Muvico
Theater 166 Hillcrest Dr, Thousand
Oaks. (805) 494-4702
www.muvico.com
Borderline
Champagne French Bakery
If the drinks are flowin’ the kitchen
is goin’! Great food, friends and
fun! Come dance the night away.
99 Rolling Oak Dr. Thousand Oaks
(805) 446-4435
www.borderlinebarandgrill.com
A place for cake lovers. They
serve sandwiches & beverages
also. 180 Promenade Way #1,
Cheesecake Factory
(Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar) 442
W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks.
(805) 371-9705
Buca Di Beppo
An authentic Italian restaurant that
offers great food. 205 N. Moorpark
Rd, Thousand Oaks (805) 449-3688
www.bucadibeppo.com
Chili’s
(Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar) 1700
Newbury Road, Newbury Park.
(805) 214-9947
Café Provencal
Llight and fragrant French cuisine .
Famous Lavender Crème Brulee
and Onion Soup. Wine pairing on
Wednesday and Thursday features
5 courses for 45.00 and wines for
each course included. Quick and
healthy three course lunch for
15.95. (Lunch, Dinner) (Beer &
Wine) 2310 E. Thousand Oaks
Blvd., Thousand Oaks. (805) 4967121 www.cafeprovencal.biz
Chipotle Mexican Grill
“Food with Integrity” is what drives
this restaurant. You can taste the
freshness. 935 Broadbeck Dr.,
Newbury Park. (805) 499-3561
www.chipotle.com
California Pizza Kitchen
Cisco’s
100 Promenade Way,Suite A
Westllake Village, (805) 374-2727
www.californiapizzaketchen.com
Since 1971, Cisco’s has offered
the very best in quality and
freshness when preparing our
authentic Mexican Dishes. The
festive atmosphere and courteous
service provide a great destination
for friends and families. 1712
Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand
Oaks. (805) 493-0533
Original Family Recipes Since 1947
Claim Jumper
2150 Thousand Oaks Blvd.,
www.claimjumper.com
Gino’s Bistro
Gino’s has been a family-owned
business for over 40 years. Gino
makes all Italian dishes. 10%
discount when you show hotel key.
Happy Hour 4-7 Mon-Fri. Lunch:
11-2pm. Dinner: 4:30-10pm
(805) 498-3188. 1620 Newbury
Rd, Ste 2, Newbury Park (near
post office)
Gino’s Trattoria
Owner Gino Setola welcomes you
with his classic Italian dishes.
From Veal Picatta to his Gelato
Truffles, enjoy this casual and
friendly favorite. (Dinner) (Beer &
Wine) 720 E. Thousand Oaks
Blvd., Thousand Oaks.
(805) 494-7743
Greenhouse Café
652 E. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks.
(805) 373-6500
Holdren’s Steak & Seafood
USDA prime corn fed beef,
charbroiled over mesquite grill.
Seafood selections include Bacon
wrapped Tiger Prawns, seared Ahi,
and Shrimp Scampi. Wine and
martini list and outdoor seating.
(Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar). 1714-A
Newbury Road, Newbury Park.
(805) 498-1314
www.holdrens.com
El Torito
Authentic Mexican dishes. 449
Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks.
(805) 497-3952 www.eltorito.com
Garden Café
Serene garden dining. 1414
Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand
Oaks. (805) 495-1545
www.akashicbookshopandcenter.com
Open: Mon 10-9pm ■■ Tues-Sun, 10am-9:30pm
Lupe’s Mexican Restaurant
A true local treasure in business
since 1947. You know it has to be
great Mexican food 1710 E.
Oaks. (805) 495-3573
(see our ad on this page)
1710
1710 Thousand
Thousand Oaks
Oaks Blvd.,
Blvd., Thousand
Thousand Oaks,
Oaks, CA
CA 91360
91360
Reservations
Reservations Suggested
Suggested (805)
(805) 495-3573
495-3573
Since 1947, Lupe’s has been one of the
community’s first family-owned and operated
restaurants. You will find it snuggled under
an historic old oak tree where just about
every day, lines of people can be seen
waiting to get in. The restaurant has grown
from a two-booth, five bar stool cafe to
become a Conejo Valley landmark with
a seating capacity of over 100.
Now featuring Agava Wine Margaritas,
Sangria, and wines from local wineries
and live entertainment on
Sundays, 12Noon-3 p.m.; Tues/Wed. 6-8p.m.
Come in and see what all the talk is about!
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PF Chang’s
WESTLAKE VILLAGE
2250 E. Thousand Oaks, Blvd.,
Bauducco’s
Mandarin Buffet
Upscale All-You-Can-Eat
Chinese/Japanese/ American
restaurant. Over 100 delicious
items. Dine in and delivery
available. Open 7 days a week
(Lunch, Dinner)
55 Rolling Oaks Dr., Thousand
Oaks. (805) 777-8820
www.marcelloristorante.com
Mastro’s Steakhouse
The finest prime steaks, fresh
seafood accompanied by live
music and dancing 7 nights a week
in the piano bar. (Dinner) (Full
Bar) 2087 E. Thousand Oaks
Blvd., Thousand Oaks. (805) 4181811 www.mastros.com
Baudocco’s is both a restaurant
and an Italian Deli with all breads
and pastas made on the premises.
2839 Agoura Road, Westlake
Village. (818) 991-4670
Roma Italian Deli Restaurant
Authentic Mexican cuisine.
Premium Tequila and Vodka
selections 360 Via Las Brisas,
Newbury Park. (805) 499-9888
Pickle’s Deli
Traditional as well as innovative
American and International deli
fare. 1940 Newbury Road,
Newbury Park. (805) 480-4800
www.picklesdeli.com
Quality food for almost 40 years.
Catering service available. 2799
Townsgate Rd., Westlake Village.
(805) 557-1882.
www.brentsdeli.com.
Bellavino Wine Bar
and Restaurant
Since 1978 serving great pizza,
steak and seafood. Home made
pastas, deli subs. Our famous
canolis are a must. Patio seating.
Beer & wine. (Lunch, Dinner) Mon
-Sat: 11:30am - 9pm; Sun 4:30pm
- 8:45pm 2247 Michael Dr,
Newbury Park (805) 499-2455
Live jazz presented every Friday
and Saturday evening. (Dinner)
(Beer & Wine) 3707 E. Thousand
Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village.
(805) 557-0212
www.bellavinowinebar.com
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
BJ’s
Italian at its best. 4000 E.
Oaks. (805) 370-1133
Pizza and more! (Lunch, Dinner)
3955 Thousand Oaks Blvd.,
Westlake Village. (805) 497-9393
www.bjsbrewhouse.com
Sunset Terrace Lounge
Mama Rita’s
Brent’s Deli
California cuisine, excellent
service. (Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar)
235-G North Moorpark Rd.,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.
(805) 497-4847
www.sunsetterracerestaurant.com
Boccaccio’s
Veal Oscar and Baked Alaska as
well as excellent Seared Ahi and a
White Truffle Risotto for a more
modern flavor. (Brunch, Dinner)
(Full Bar) 32123 Lindero Canyon
Road, Westlake Village.
(818) 889-8300
Sushi Yusho
“Very Serious About Sushi? This
Must be the Place!!!” 2365
Michael Drive, Newbury Park.
(805) 375-2269
www.sushiyusho.com
GOLFERS
Cisco’s
Authentic Mexican Dishes. The
festive atmosphere and courteous
service provide a great destination
for friends and families.
925 Westlake Blvd, Westlake
Village. (805) 778-1191
Fins Seafood Grill
(See Calabasas section for review).
982 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake
Village. (805) 494-6494
www.finsinc.com
Galletto Bar and Grill
Mouthwatering Brazilian-Italian
flavors. Patio Dining and music
nightly. Hours; (Lunch, Dinner)
(Full Bar) 982 Westlake Blvd.,
Westlake Village. (805) 499-4300.
www.gallettobarandgrill.com
Bogie’s
Hamptons
Offering indoor & outdoor dining
from the gourmet food and cocktail
menu. Try Bogie’s classic burger.
(Lunch Dinner) (Full Bar) 32001
Agoura Rd., Westlake Village.
(818) 889-2394
Californian cuisine. Views of the
garden and waterfall while dining
on the terrace. (Breakfast, Dinner)
(Full Bar) Two Dole Drive,
www.fourseasons.com/
westlakevillage/dining.html
WESTLAKE
WESTLAKE GOLF
GOLF COURSE
COURSE
• Range
• 18 Holes
• Snack Bar
• Electric Carts
• Cocktail Lounge
• Lessons
• Putting Green
WESTLAKE GOLF COURSE
4812 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS
(805) 495-8437 • (818) 889-0770
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Kumo Sush
Finest destination for sushi.
(Lunch, Dinner) (Beer & Wine)
860 Hampshire Road, Suite Z,
www.kumosushi.com
Landing Grill & Sushi Bar
Full sushi and sashimi bar.
California Continental cuisine.
32123 Lindero Canyon Road,
www.thelandinggrill.com
Marmalade Café
Featuring a fantastic seafood
salad.
140 Promenade Way, Suite 1,
www.marmaladecafe.com
Mediterraneo
Elegant but sexy, charming,
romantic. All the elements
combined give Mediterraneo vibe
and atmosphere, offering California
cuisine at its finest. (Lunch,
Dinner) (Beer & Wine) 32037
Agoura Road, Westlake Village.
(818) 889-9105
Natural Café
968-12 Westlake Blvd., Westlake
Village. (805) 449-0099
www.thenaturalcafe.com
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Onyx – Four Seasons
Westlake Village
Backlit wall panels of semiprecious stones lend a dramatic
ambience in which to enjoy light,
healthful Asian fare. (Dinner) (Full
Bar) Two Dole Rd, Westlake
Village. (818) 575-3000
www.fourseasons.com/westlakevillage
Sharky’s Mexican Gril
Tuscany II Ristorante
Sharky’s offers its clientele
something new and exciting from
“Signature Burritos” to “World
Famous Tempura Battered Fish
Tacos”, all fresh, natural, healthy
and at a reasonable price. 111 S.
Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village.
(805) 370-3701
From caviar to spaghetti there is
something for everyone including
excellent service. (Dinner) (Full
Bar) 968 S. Westlake Blvd. Suite 4,
Spa Café
P6 Restaurant & Lounge
After your session at the spa, relax
with an energy drink, healthful soup
or salad in a casual, self-service
environment. Lounge on the
outdoor terrace and let the delightful
fragrances from the herb garden
just beyond, stimulate your senses.
(BL) (Full Bar) Two Dole Drive,
www.fourseasons.com/westlake
village/dining/spa_caf_.html
The restaurant offers an array of
small plates, as well as an
excellent grilled veal chop, baked
Chilean sea bass and paella.
(Brunch, Dinner) (Full Bar) 2809
Agoura Road, Westlake Village.
(805) 778-0123
Pookie’s Thai
Pookie’s is a family run restaurant.
Salad options, noodles, stir-fry and
more, Pookie’s offers a generous
menu for your appetite. (Lunch,
Dinner) (Beer & Wine) 8600
Hampshire Road, Suite Z,
Zin Bistro Americana
Zin Bistro Americana features a
scenic fire lit patio, spacious bar,
plush booths and lakefront dining
where you can relax, have a drink,
an appetizer or enjoy the whole
gastronomique experience. We
invite you to savor this experience
on the lake in Westlake Village.
(Brunch, Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar)
32131 Lindero Canyon Road,
Suite 111, Westlake Village.
(818) 865-0095
www.zinbistroamericana.com
Romio’s Pizza and Pasta
Unique Greek and Italian dishes
with just the right touch of all the
best and freshest ingredients made
from scratch. (Lunch, Dinner)
(Beer & Wine) 3316 E. Thousand
Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village.
(805) 496-6777
www.romiosca.com
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COMMUNITY GUIDE - SIMI VALLEY
Simi Valley
The name comes from a Chumash Indian word,
shimiji, which refers to the thread-like clouds
that appear sometimes over the valley. Located
at the edge of eastern Ventura County encircled
by beautiful hills, Simi Valley is a haven away
from the congestion of the San Fernando Valley
and Los Angeles County and is consistently
rated one of the safest cities in the nation.
Visitors come by the “busloads” to the home of
the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and
Museum, which hosts the Air Force One
Pavillion. Corriganville Park is another mustsee, once known for being the backdrop of
many western movies and television shows.
The city is also host to the annual Cajun
Festival, a weekend-long event that showcases
New Orleans Jazz, blues, Cajun and Creole
music as well as authentic N’awlins cuisine from
jambalaya to fried alligator.
Preserving the tradition of the old west, one Simi
Valley neighborhood still provides bridlepaths for
horses instead of sidewalks.
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DINING GUIDE - SIMI VALLEY
SIMI VALLEY
Blue Fin’s
Don Cucos
Marie Callender’s
This is one of the premiere sushi
bars in Simi Valley featuring
California Continental cuisine that
comes from all over the world.
1230 Madera Road, Simi Valley.
(805) 584-9668
You can enjoy casual dining with a
festive atmosphere, fabulous
menu, full service bar, Sunday
Brunch and more. (Brunch, Lunch,
Dinner) (Full Bar) 3991 Cochran
St., Simi Valley. (805) 583-5944
www.doncuco.com
20 W. Cochran St., Simi Valley.
(805) 582-0552
www.mariecallenders.com
Elephant Bar & Restaurant
5225 Cochran Street, Simi Valley.
(805) 527-8730
www.mavericksbbq.com
California Pizza Kitchen
Arena Sports Grill & Bar
The Arena serves the best of good
food and sports entertainment, with
daily food and drink specials,
happy hour prices, over 25 TV
screens and 10 satellites sure to
be showing your favorite game.
Also enjoy several pool tables,
NTN trivia, darts, ping pong,
Karaoke and DJ dancing. 999
Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. (805)
583-2000 (see our ad on page 13)
Bartons
Eye-catching décor, comfortable
tables and booths with fast,
friendly and caring service. Pair
that with the freshest steaks and
seafood to treat yourself! 1627 E.
Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley.
(805) 955-9997
www.bartonssteakandseafood.com
Innovative hearth-baked pizzas are
created with flavors from Thai to
Jamaican Jerk. Sides include
creative salads, made-to-order
pastas, soups, sandwiches,
appetizers and desserts. (Lunch,
Dinner) (Full Bar) 1555 Simi Town
Center Way, #790, Simi Valley.
(805) 522-0030
www.californiapizzakitchen.com
The Elephant Bar will take you on
a taste safari through exotic
destinations to find “elephant size”
portions of fresh culinary delights.
Seek out the culinary pleasures of
Asia, the Tropics and sensational
regional favorites. (Lunch, Dinner)
(Full Bar) 1825 Madera Road,
Simi Valley. (805) 584-9119
www.elephantbar.com
China Moon Buffet
Lunch Buffet, Mon-Fri 11:00 am –
3:30 pm. Dinner Buffet Mon-Thu
3:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Fri-Sat 3:30
pm – 10:00 pm. Huge selections
on the menu! 1850 Erringer Road,
Simi Valley. (805) 306-1850
El Paseo
Menu offers authentic Mexican
food with the freshest ingredients
& friendliest service. Featured are
tacos, burritos, tostadas,
enchiladas with your choice of
chicken, cheese or beef. (Lunch,
Dinner) (Beer, Wine) 2090 First
St., Simi Valley. (805) 527-6456
Coco D’Amour
(taboo cuisine)
This is one of the only places in
Simi Valley offering great food, full
bar and Live Entertainment all
wrapped up in a Taboo Package!
(Dinner) (Full Bar) 2321 Tapo
St., Simi Valley. (805) 578-2622
www.cocodamourcuisine.com
Famous Daves
St. Louis-style spareribs, Texas
brisket and Georgia chopped pork,
all three worth trying. (Lunch,
Dinner) (Full Bar) 1229 Simi Town
Center Drive, Simi Valley. (805)
522-7227 www.famousdaves.com
Garlic Jim’s Famous
Gourmet Pizza
The “Garlic Guys” have figured out
how to make delicious gourmet
pizza and have perfected the
science of prompt pizza delivery by
learning and experimenting. 131D
Cochran St., Simi Valley. (805)
526-1500 www.garlicjims.com
Greek House Café
Winner, LA’s BEST FOOD AWARD
2006. Your spot for the finest
authentic Greek and
Mediterranean food. Enjoy
generous portions of Gyro, and
lamb or chicken kabobs. 2375
Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley.
(805) 955-9899
www.greekhousecafe.com
Maverick’s BBQ
Restaurant & Bar
Momoya
Wonderful Sushi. You’ll be back
for more. (Lunch, Dinner) 2868
Cochran Street, Simi Valley. (805)
583-5299
Oak’s Sushi & Grill
1970 Sequoia Ave. #9, Simi Valley.
(805) 583-3434
Red’s BBQ & Grillery
3090-A1 Cochran Street, Simi
Valley. (805) 581-9076
Senor Gomez Courtyard
They make their own dough from a
revered family recipe and the pizza
sauce is from scratch. 2916
Sequoia Ave. #6, Simi Valley.
(805) 527-5763
Stray Steer
You’ll find the true taste of good ol’
country steakhouse cooking in an
authentic old west setting with wood
shavings on the floor. 4351 Valley
Fair, Simi Valley. (805) 526-8717
Vista’s Restaurant
Located in the Grand Vista Hotel,
999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley.
(805) 583-2000
www.grandvistasimi.com
Herb & Spice
Thai Food. 1407 E. Los Angeles
Ave., Unit 6, Simi Valley. (805)
522-2000.
Islands Restaurants
Serving great, fresh food with
friendly service in a fun
atmosphere! (Lunch, Dinner)
1213 Simi Town Center Way, Simi
Valley. (805) 577-0693
www.islandsrestaurants.com
Limon Latin Grill
Unique upscale Latin fusion
restaurant & lounge beautifully
designed with a full bar of exotic
drinks, live music and dancing on
weekends. 1555 Simi Town
Center Way, Simi Valley. (805)
955-9277 www.limongrill.com
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Yolanda’s Mexican Cafe
Traditional Mexican food and drink
for over 25 years with locations in
Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo and
Simi Valley. Choose from awardwinning meals and margaritas.
Catering and parties available.
(Dinner) (Full Bar)
590 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi
Valley (805) 306-9933
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What Makes a Good Gift? A Good Gift Experience!
Understanding and Predicting
Consumer Behavior- Why People
Buy Things They Don’t Need
(Dearborn Trade Publishing, July
2004), author Pam Danziger
reveals her findings and relates
them to gift giving for our readers.
Danziger: Having meticulously
profiled customers through surveys,
interviews, and focus groups, I
found that shopping today has
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influences the overall gift
experience and satisfaction of the
recipient with that gift.
Based on my findings, I advise
those choosing gifts to:
fundamentally changed. It is no
longer about the item to be
purchased, but the experience. I
have taken those findings and
projected them onto the importance
of gift choices and the experience
of receiving gifts and what makes
that the best experience it can be.
My findings point to the end of
cocooning, a trend which has
dominated our culture for the past
twenty years. Instead we are now in
an age of “connecting,”
characterized by the desire to find
ways to link up and forge
meaningful relationships. This new
trend will affect the stores people
shop in, the brands they select, and
the product categories they
purchase, and the gifts they prefer.
Moreover, it underscores the need
for gift givers to develop new gift
experiences that will enable them to
connect with recipients on an
emotional plane. The card, the
personal message, the timely
arrival, the wrapping, how it is
presented to the recipient, all
• Touch the emotions of their
recipients– “After hundreds of hours
spent talking to and interacting with
customers in a research setting, I
know that emotion is at the
foundation of people buying things
they don’t need and it stands to
reason, their enjoyment of gifts they
don’t necessarily need”.
• Entertain, entertain, entertain– “An
educated mind is an active mind,
and an active mind needs mental
stimulation. Marketers and retailers
need to plan to satisfy this need.” A
gift recipient who feels entertained
by the gift, the presentation, the
card, the wrapping, etc. receives an
emotional charge out of knowing
effort beyond the product selected
was made for them.
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The key attribute that
distinguishes a good gift is
something that the recipient will like,
but also something that they are
unlikely to buy for themselves.
Because most gifters look for
something that is more emotional,
rather than practical, they turn first
to entertainment and recreation
goods, such as books, toys,
sporting goods, video/audio, DVD’s
and entertainment equipment,
photographic equipment,
computers, games, etc. Next is
clothing and fashion accessories,
such as handbags and wallets, or
jewelry and watches, purchased by
two-thirds of gift shoppers each.
PAMELA N. DANZIGER, an astute
market researcher for more than
twenty years, is president of Unity
Marketing, a marketing consulting
firm serving consumer product
businesses and author of Why
People Buy Things They Don’t
Need.
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COMMUNITY GUIDE - OJAI
Ojai
Ojai has it all. When it comes to a day trip, a
weekend stay, a month’s vacation, or even the
ideal place to live, Ojai is blessed. An hour and a
half north of Los Angeles and within easy striking
distance of the ocean at Ventura and Santa
Barbara, Ojai is a gem. Scenically it’s beautiful.
Years ago, when Hollywood's Frank Capra filmed
Shangri-La for the movie Lost Horizons, he chose
Ojai. It’s a long East/West valley full of oaks,
orange and avocado groves surrounded by
mountains that seem to enfold it and give it its
small self contained community air. It’s Ojai, not
on the way to anywhere, not between anywhere,
just a haven of quiet peace and civility in a world
that's short of both.
There are bike trails, horse trails, hiking trails
through national forest, rocky scrub and
waterfalls, and everywhere, anywhere in the
valley, there are breathtaking views. There are
gourmet restaurants and fresh baked pastry
shops, its home to artists and potters and
craftsmen, and stores and studios that sell their
wares. There’s the Ojai Valley Inn with a golf
course to challenge the pros and there’s the
bucolic county run Soule Park course, where the
trick is to get in early. There are public tennis
courts of rare quality and there are tennis clubs
with gyms and pools. In short, OJAI HAS IT ALL.
Yet there is a quiet vibrancy that comes through
in its famous Tennis Tournament, The Ojai Music
Festival where the L.A. Philharmonic under world
renowned conductors play in a bowl setting that
is exquisite. It has its Shakespeare Festival, its
Film Festival, and the Indian Pow-Wow just down
the road at Lake Casitas. There is always
something going on, all pretty big events and yet,
in its own Ojai way, all no big deal.
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COMMUNITY GUIDE - VENTURA
Ventura
The city’s official name of San Buenaventura
(Saint Bonaventure, an Italian theologian) was
shortened to Ventura, reportedly because the
full name did not fit on railroad timetables. It is
more generally assumed that the shorter name
was simply more convenient.
Visitors have many choices. Ventura is home of
the Ventura County Museum of History & Art,
site of the Ventura County Fair, San
Buenaventura State Beach, the Ventura Harbor,
Ventura Pier and Channel Islands National Park.
The historic Mission San Buenaventura is still
used for regular Catholic Church services and is
open to the public.
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DINING GUIDE - VENTURA
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
Austin’s at the Pierpont
Chicago For Ribs
Mexican, tacos, burritos and more.
725 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura.
(805) 644-3944
The Pierpont’s lunch and dinner
menus feature traditional, regional
American recipes. Some of the
favorites include Grilled Rack of
Lamb and the Inn’s Traditional
Bouillabaisse. (Brunch, Lunch,
Dinner) (Full Bar) 550 Sanjon
Road, Ventura. (805) 653-6144 x
725 www.pierpontinn.com/dining
Family-owned restaurant serving
award winning ribs and “World
Famous Onion Rings” since 1982.
692 E. Main Street, Ventura.
(805) 641-0812
Alexander’s at the
Harbortown Hotel
You don’t have to be a guest of the
Harbortown Hotel to enjoy the
marina view at Alexander’s.
Featuring some of the best steak
and seafood in Ventura. (Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar)
1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura.
(805) 658-2000
Aloha Steakhouse
(Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar) 364 S,
California Street (across from the
Crowne Plaza Hotel), Ventura.
(805) 652-1799
Anacapa Brewing Company
The Anacapa Brewing Company is
Ventura County’s finest restaurant
and brewery, serving fresh, handcrafted ales produced by Head
Brewer Eric Rose, and a menu of
All-American grill items. (Lunch,
Dinner) (Beer & Wine) 472 East
Main Street, Ventura. (805) 643BEER www.anacapabrewing.com
Cottage Café
701 E. Main St., Ventura.
(805) 643-6749
Bombay Bar & Grill
Chef Paul Boulger serves delicious
California Cuisine at this 20 year
old landmark restaurant in Ventura.
(Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar) 143 S.
California St., Ventura.
(805) 643-4404
Andria’s opened in 1982 in the
beautiful Ventura Harbor. Their
waterfront heated patio makes for
fun and casual dining. 1449
Spinnaker Drive, Suite A, Ventura.
(805) 654-0546
Brooks
Voted Best New Restaurant of the
Year by the VC Reporter, they offer
a small Central Coast wine list, full
bar with signature cocktails and
bar menu (Lunch, Dinner) (Full
Bar) 545 E. Thompson Boulevard,
Ventura.
Harbor Cove Café
1708 S. Victoria Ave., Suite B,
Ventura. (805) 477-0276
Go back to a simpler time, before
fast food chains “standardized” the
casual dining experience. 1867
Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Harbor,
Ventura. (805) 658-1639
Dargan’s Irish Pub
(805) 648-3001
Eric Ericsson’s on the Pier
Seafood on the Ventura Pier. 668
Harbor Blvd., Ventura. (805) 6434783 www.ericericssons.com
Busy Bee Café
This is a classic 50’s style diner
with retro décor, music and menu
items like “chicken-fried steak”.
(Lunch, Dinner) 47 E. Main
Street, Ventura. (805) 643-4864
www.busybeecafe.biz
Evita’s
The Family Taco Stand perfected.
3868 E. Main Street.
(805) 656-4571
At the Crowne Plaza Ventura
Beach Hotel. 450 E. Harbor
Blvd., Ventura. (805) 648-2100
222 www.cpventura.com
Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant
Voted “Best Italian” for 5 years.
Old world charm, generous
portions and great service. Closed
Mon. (Dinner) (Beer & Wine)
2788 E. Main St., Ventura. (805)
648-7270.
Café Fiore
Understated elegant spot for
traditional rustic Italian cooking
with a Southern flair. (Lunch,
Dinner) (Full Bar) 66 South
California Street, Ventura. (805)
653-1266 www.fiorerestaurant.net
Fuji Sushi
HARBOR SUSHI
Harbor Sushi
Traditional Japanese style
restaurant specializing in Sushi,
Tempura style menu items,
Japanese cuisine for lunch and
dinner. 1575 Spinnaker Dr. Suite
102, Ventura Harbor, Ventura.
(805) 639-0808
It’s in the Sauce
Their sauce is a family recipe that
originated in Texas. It has a tangy
yet mild sweet flavor that is perfect
for enhancing any smoked meat.
(805) 652-1215
Enjoy an authentic taste of Japan
with innovative and careful
preparation. 573 E. Main St.,
Ventura. (805) 643-7277
www.fuji-sushi.com
Café Nouveau
1497 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura.
(805) 648-1422
www.cafenouveau-ventura.com
Café Pacifico
Golden China
At the Marriott Ventura Beach.
Casual Elegant, California and
Latin fare. 2055 Harbor Blvd.,
Ventura. (805) 643-6000
Authentic Chinese Cuisine. Voted
“Best Chinese Food, Best Karaoke,
Most Romantic Restaurant and
Best Place to Play Darts. (Brunch,
Lunch, Dinner) 760 S. Seaward
Ave., Ventura. (805) 652-0688
Cajun Kitchen
Authentic southern cuisine,
bringing a little bit of Louisiana to
Ventura County. Voted best
breakfast year after year!
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 301 E.
Main St., Ventura.
(805) 643-7701
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Daphne’s Greek Café
Danny’s Deli & Grill
C Street Bar
Andria’s Seafood Restaurant
3263 Telegraph Rd., Ventura.
(805) 289-9200
Serving the finest traditional Greek
dishes featuring seafood, chicken,
lamb, steaks and a vegetarian
menu. Belly Dancing and Greek
Folk Dancing. (Lunch, Dinner)
1583 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 100.
Ventura. (805) 650-5350.
www.greekventuraharbor.com
Fresh and huge breakfasts and
lunches served 6 am to 2 pm. Try
their Nine-Juan-Juan Hash! 2611
E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura.
(805) 643-1231
Bernadette’s on Main
Greek at the Harbor, The
Golden Egg Café
Great breakfasts, many choices.
2009 E. Main, Ventura.
(805) 641-2866
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Jimmy’s Slice
A neighborhood style pizzaria
catering to the local Ventura Beach
Community. Known for their
premium toppings and home made
desserts. Full Coffee Bar. Beer and
wine. Open for Breakfast, Lunch
and Dinner and local delivery. 586
E. Main St, (805) 648-6133
www.jimmyslice.com
July-December 2010
Jonathan’s at Peirano’s
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Thai & Peru Restaurant
Specializes in Mediterranean
cuisine with a full Tapas Bar.
Offers over 90 wines by the bottle,
a full Martini Bar, al fresco patio
dining. (Dinner) (Full Bar)
204 E. Main Street, Ventura.
(805) 648-4853
www.jonathansatpeiranos.com
Italian at its best! 4880 Telephone
Rd., Ventura. (805) 477-9925
www.romanosmacaronigrill.com
(Lunch, Dinner). 583 E. Main
Street, Ventura.
(805) 643-0583
www.thaiperurestaurant.com
Santino’s Pizza & Pasta
Tipps Thai Cuisine
4231 Telegraph Rd., Ventura.
(805) 644-0166
A favorite for locals. Closed
Sunday. (Lunch, Dinner) 512 E.
Main St., Ventura. (805) 643-3040
Scotch & Sirloin
Ventura Spaghetti Co.
L & L Hawaiian BBQ
Cuisine influenced by Hawaii with
a fusion of Asian and American
dishes, served with flair that draws
grateful customers back again and
again. 4020 E. Main Street, Suite
B14, Ventura. (805) 642-6888
Latte 101
The owner knows about all types
of coffees and they carry some
very rare coffees as well as the
basics. 5722 Telephone Road,
Ventura. (805) 658-2677
Mandarin House
Take out or dine in traditional
Chinese fare. 4020 E. Main St.,
Ventura. (805) 654-0933
Margarita Villa
An upstairs location lets you enjoy
Southwest flavors while viewing
the ocean, hillsides and harbor
views. 1567 Spinnaker Drive,
#200, Ventura Harbor Village,
Ventura. (Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar)
(805) 654-7906.
Maria Bonita
O-Sabi Japanese Restaurant
We accommodate up to 30 people
for Teppan dining, with highly
skilled, acrobatic chefs preparing
“Iron Chef” gourmet cuisine at your
table. (Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar)
5795 Walker St., Ventura. (805)
642-6200 www.o-sabi.com
Best steaks, seafood and spirits in
Ventura County. Piano Bar Thurs.,
Fri. and Sat. nights from 6-10 pm.
(Dinner) (Full Bar) 1510 Anchor
Way, Ventura. (805) 644-5566
Seaward Fish & Chips
Paradise Grill and Sportsbar
Famous fresh fish and chowder.
1125 S. Seaward Avenue, Ventura.
(805) 653-1511
Extensive menu including
sandwiches, Mexican and Italian
food. Sports events on TVs, kids
play in the Amusement Arcade.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 2362
E. Main St., Ventura.
(805) 648-5927
A family tradition, great Italian
cuisine. 2686 Loma Vista Rd.,
Ventura. (805) 643-7444.
www.venturaspaghetticompany.com
Victoria Pub & Grill
English pub with Brit and American
favorites. Enjoy billiards, darts and
a brew! 1413 Victoria Ave., Suite F,
Ventura. (805) 650-0060
SideCar Restaurant, The
Housed in a 1910 Pullman Car.
(Dinner) (Full Bar) 3029 E. Main
Pete’s Breakfast House
“Best Breakfast” award winner in
Ventura County. There’s
everything from homemade
biscuits and jam to Huevos
Rancheros! 2055 E. Main St.,
Ventura. (805) 648-1130
Spinnaker Seafood Broiler
Winchester’s Grill & Saloon
Have mesquite grilled fresh fish,
crab, lobster, seafood, steaks, ribs
and chicken. (Dinner) (Full Bar)
1583 Spinnaker Dr., Suite 109,
Ventura. (805) 658-6220
Great steaks, chicken, fresh
seafood and burgers in a relaxed
atmosphere with two outdoor
heated patios. Over 40 beers on
tap!!! Dinner is served Monday
through Friday with Lunch and
Dinner on the weekends. They
also have menus for the kids.
(Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar) 632 E.
Main St., Ventura (805) 653-7446
Prime Steakhouse
Sushi Marina
Live music and dancing
accompanies your fine dining
every Thursday through Saturday,
featuring oldies, jazz and R&B.
(Dinner) (Full Bar) 2009 E.
Thompson Blvd., Ventura.
(805) 652-1005
Locals love this place. Long line on
the weekends for very fresh and
consistently good fish! Open 7
days. 120 S. California St.,
Ventura. (805) 643-5200
Riviera Bistro
“Best Chile Relleno Burrito in
history!” Closed on Mondays.
362 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura.
(805) 653-0508.
Taqueria Tepatitlan
(805) 667-2120
256 E. Main St., Ventura. (805)
652-0247
Marshall’s Bodacious BBQ
6353 Ventura Blvd., Unit 18,
Ventura. (805) 650-0650
Mary’s Secret Garden
The only organic Vegan restaurant
in Ventura County. Closed Mon. &
Tues. (Lunch, Dinner) 100 S. Fir
Milanos Italian Restaurant
Authentic Italian Cuisine with one
of the best views of Ventura
Harbor. Enjoy a romantic evening
or call for some of the best pizza in
town. 1559 Spinnaker Dr., #100,
Ventura (805) 658-0388
My Florist Winecafe & Bakery
76 S. Oak Street, Ventura.
(805) 653-0003
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Traditional Mexican food and drink
with locations in Oxnard, Ventura,
Camarillo and Simi Valley. Choose
from award-winning meals and
margaritas. (Dinner) (Full Bar)
22753 East Main Street, Ventura.
(805) 643-2700
Yolie’s Fresh Mex Grill
Buffet lunch daily, Champagne
Brunch on Sunday, Full Bar with
Happy Hour Mon-Fri. Huge
outdoor patio for large parties.
26 South Garden St., Ventura.
(805) 652-0338
Zoey’s Café
Quiet indoor or al fresco lunch, a
quick bite before the movie, or a
relaxing evening of music, Zoey’s
has it all. (Lunch, Dinner) (Full
Bar) 451 E. Main St., Ventura.
(805) 652-1137
www.zoeyscafe.com
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Alexander’s at the Four Points by Sheraton
Award Winning Sunday Champagne Brunch
All you can eat Buffet!
Omelet Bar
Carving Station
Seafood Display
Belgian Waffles
Dessert Room
And Much More!
Sundays 10am – 2pm
$25.95 adults
$22.95 seniors (55yrs)
$16.95 children (5-12yrs)
Alexander’s Restaurant
Reservations:
(805) 658-2000
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Four Points by Sheraton
Ventura Harbor
1050 Schooner Road
Ventura, CA 93001
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July-December 2010
COMMUNITY GUIDE - CAMARILLO, OXNARD
Visitors will enjoy touring the 4.5 acre Camarillo
Ranch. Walk through the richly restored ranch
home and experience the grandeur of residing
in a 6,000 square-foot house. Old Town is
another attraction. You might not realize it if
you’re just whizzing by on Highway 101, but
Old Town is not just the older commercial strip
along Ventura Boulevard just south of the
freeway. This whole area is really the heart of
the old Camarillo “town site” that was first laid
out back in 1910.
opportunities. At Channel Islands Harbor and
along the shoreline, boating, kayaking,
sportfishing, surfing and biking are popular
past-times. In downtown, Heritage Square and
the Carnegie Art Museum are two "must see"
cultural attractions. Oxnard also offers two
popular stops on the Ventura County Wine Trail
at Herzog Wine Cellars and Rancho Ventavo
Cellars.
Oxnard
Camarillo
The city was named for Juan Camarillo who
purchased the almost 10,000 acre Rancho
Calleguas in 1875 from Jose Pedro Ruiz.
Geographically near Ventura County’s center,
Camarillo is one of the area’s fastest growing
cities with new housing projects bringing more
residents to town.
July-December 2010
Named for the Henry T. Oxnard family who
developed one of the city's first industries - a
sugar beet factory - the city of Oxnard is
surrounded by some of the richest agricultural
land in the world. Its farming heritage is
celebrated annually at the California Strawberry
Festival in May and the spicy Salsa Festival in
July. As the gateway to Channel Islands
National Park, just 11 miles offshore, Oxnard
offers an abundance of outdoor recreational
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DINING GUIDE - CAMARILLO, OXNARD
CAMARILLO
Aloha Steakhouse
Aloha Steakhouse features a menu of
classic and contemporaty favorites in an
atmosphere that is warm and inviting
with a casual dress preference for deck
shoes and surf shirts. (Lunch, Dinner)
(Full Bar) 5800 Santa Rosa Road,
Camarillo. (805) 484-1422
Bobbi’s Mexican Food
Bistro 13
Great Steak and Potato Co.
Bobbi’s Mexican Food was created in
1974 by an ambitious young lady with a
drive to serve her Sonora family food,
fresh & hot. Recipes and preparation
methods remain the same today with
quality produce and meats from local
farmers. 302 North Lantana Street
(Paseo Camarillo Center), Camarillo.
(805) 484-0103
Bistro 13 is known for their great
Pastas, Steaks and Seafood. Owner
Giovanni Tromba has put his 35 years
of experience into this modern Bistro.
They offer a full bar, excellent wine list
and remarkable service. (Lunch,
Dinner) (Full Bar) 4910 Verdugo Way,
Camarillo. (805) 258-3264
www.Bistro13.net
Great sandwiches made fresh on the
grill: with, of course, plenty of potato
choices. (Lunch, Dinner) 1775 E. Daily
Drive #G (Camarillo Plaza).
(805) 445-9700
Café India
Camarillo now has Indian Cuisine! It’s
good and affordable. 1775 E. Daily
Drive, Suite A, Camarillo.
(805) 987-8537
California Grill
Camarillo favorite ! Piano bar on Fri &
Sat from 7:30 pm. “End-of-the-Month
Bash” featuring the California Grill Band
on the last Friday of each month.
(Lunch, Dinner) (Beer & Wine) 67 Daily
Drive, Camarillo. (805) 987-1922
Chester’s Asia Restaurant
Chester’s has been serving Mandarin,
Cantonese and Szechuan for over 41
years. (Lunch, Dinner) (Full Bar)
2216 Pickwick Drive, Camarillo.
(805) 482-6564
Crab House, The
Great seafood and probably the best
service you’ve experienced plus live
entertainment (Lunch, Dinner) (Full
Bar) 350 N. Lantana St., Camarillo.
(805) 987-4979 www.thecrabhouse.net
Enoteca Toscana
Wine Bistro
At Enoteca Toscana Wine Bistro you will
find cuisine that is simple,
unpretentious, delicious and pairs
perfectly with their wide selection of
wines. (Lunch, Dinner) (Beer & Wine)
2088 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo.
(805) 445-1433
www.enotecatoscanawinebistro.com
El Tecolote
Charming, authentic Mexican café and
a landmark in its current location since
1952. 333 N. Lewis Road, Camarillo.
(805) 482-4318 www.eltecolate.com
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JJ Brewsky’s Restaurant
& Bar
Here’s a fun and comfortable place to
enjoy quality food, drink, entertainment,
sports, live music and good company, .
(Full Bar) 1433 Ventura Boulevard,
Camarillo. (805) 482-5249
Little Thai
Fine Thai cuisine with a focus on
healthy cuisine, surrounded by
authentic artifacts and hand-painted
figurines from Thailand in museum
fashion. (Lunch, Dinner) (Beer & Wine)
2500 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. (805)
445-1365 www.mylittlethai.com
Old New York Deli
Where great food and great people
meet to enjoy a New York Deli
experience. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
(Beer & Wine) 4972 Verdugo Way,
Camarillo. (805) 383-0772
Ottavio’s
Come to Ottavio’s for a friendly
atmosphere and fine Italian dining
experience. We have been family
owned and operated since 1969.
(Lunch, Dinner) (Beer & Wine) 1620
Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. (805) 4823810 www.ottavio.com
Ric’s Restaurant
With an elegant casual dining room, full
bar and a heated outdoor patio, Ric’s
offers the perfect setting for any
occasion. Happy Hour Monday through
Friday. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
(Full Bar) 2500 Las Posas Road,
Camarillo. (805) 389-9919
www.ricksrestaurant.com
July-December 2010
Safire American Bistro
Camarillo’s newest hot spot. To quote
Executive Chef/Partner Mike Muirhead,
“It’s all about simple and fresh.” (Lunch,
Dinner) (Full Bar) 4850 Santa Rosa
Lane, Camarillo. (805) 389-1227
www.safirebistro.com
OXNARD
5th Street Steak & Seafood
231 W. 5th Street, Oxnard.
(805) 483-0200
Sportsman, The
New; Kona Salad with Teriyaki chicken,
cheese, bacon bits, avocado, tomatoes
and sprouts all on a bed of lettuce. Pair
it with our great beef. 710 Arneill Road,
Camarillo. (805) 383-2770
Thai & Peru Restaurant
Only the freshest ingredients are used
and prepared in the most careful way.
5021 Verdugo Way, Suite 109,
Camarillo. (805) 384-0965
www.thaiperurestaurant.com
Verona Trattoria
Come enjoy real authentic Italian
cuisine in the heart of Camarillo. Try
our Vongole Saltate or the Carpaccio
with a Dijon mustard dressing and
freshly shaved parmesan. (Lunch,
Dinner) (Beer & Wine) 2485 Ventura
Blvd., Camarillo. (805) 383-7576
www.veronatrattoria.com
La Dolce Vita Di Mare
Offering quiche, panini, bruschetta,
baba ganoush, just to name a few of
their delights. RESERVATIONS
212 W. 4th St, Oxnard. (805) 486-4547
www.myfreshandfabulous.com
Enjoy the best in fine Italian Cuisine
along with a Wine Bar, Full Cocktail
Lounge and excellent Cigar Selection.
740 S. B Street, Oxnard. (805) 4866878. www.ladolcevitadimare.com
Herzog Wine Cellars
Mrs. Olson’s Coffee Hut
A true Kosher wine cellar. Tierra Sur
Restaurant is located in the winery.
3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard. (805)
983-1560 www.herzogwinecellars.com
Enjoy great prime rib while you watch
your favorite teams. 4426 Central
Avenue, Camarillo. (805) 983-8668
Texas Cattle Company
Fresh and Fabulous Café
Terrific pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage
not to mention bangers and mash!.
Start the day right! 117 Los Altos,
Oxnard. (805) 985-9151
BG’s Cafe
Homestyle breakfast and lunch served
daily. The favorite downtown hangout
since 1971, serving giant omelettes,
egg breakfasts, pancakes, sandwiches,
fresh salads, burgers, daily soups, and
homemade desserts. You will find
something for everyone on their classic
comfort food menu. Voted Downtown
Business of the Year in 2009 by the
Oxnard Chamber of Commerce.
428 S A St., Oxnard
(805) 487-0700
BJ’s
In 1978 two guys had a great recipe for
deep dish pizza and opened the first
BJ’s Chicago Pizzeria in Santa Ana,
California.
461 W. Esplanade Dr.,
Oxnard. (805) 485-1124
www.bjsbrewhouse.com
Cabo Seafood Grill
& Cantina
Yolanda’s has been serving traditional &
house-special Mexican food and drink
for over 25 years in Ventura County with
locations in Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo
and Simi Valley. You may choose from
many award-winning meals, margaritas
and more. Catering and party options
are available. (Dinner) (Full Bar) 86
Daily Drive, Camarillo. (805) 389-9922.
July-December 2010
A visit to Cabo is all about good times,
good food and time with friends over a
frosty margarita. 1041 S. Oxnard Blvd.,
Oxnard. (805) 487-6933
www.caboseafoodgrill.com
Dominik’s Italian Restaurant
Owned and operated by the same
family since 1949. 477 N. Oxnard
Blvd., Oxnard. (805) 483-7933
www.donimiksoxnard.com
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Pirates Pub ‘N Grub
Thai Corner
Great pub faire and live music.
450 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard
(805) 984-0046
Experience authentic Thai entrees in a
friendly atmosphere at a reasonable
price. (Lunch, Dinner)
2131 N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard.
(805) 983-8885
Ruby’s Café & Nightclub
Oxnard’s hippest restaurant and
nightclub featuring Latin music and
salsa dancing lessons.
348 S. Oxnard Blvd. Oxnard
(805) 486-2169
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Smokey’s House of BBQ
Tomas Café and Gallery
A time-honored example of America’s
best smokehouse traditions. Smoked to
tender perfection and served in friendly,
fun atmosphere.1201 S. Victoria Ave.
(805) 985-7125
www.smokeyshouseofbbq.com
Dine and enjoy our fine art collection.
622 South A St. Oxnard
(805) 483-6633
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1601 S. Victoria, Oxnard.
(805) 985-1340
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Ventura Swimwear
Ventura Swimwear is the one stop shop
for all your swimwear needs. Located
in the Ventura Harbor Village we offer
infant to plus, separates, 1 pieces, men
and boys, footwear and cool accessories.
Friendly and knowlegable staff. Minor
alterations are always free.
Ventura Swimwear, Where it's all about
the fit and making you look good!
1559 Spinnaker Dr, #102, Ventura
(805) 642-6281
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the most advanced Real Estate online
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marketing home sellers’ properties.
4061 Romany Drive, Oxnard
CA DRE #: 01378745
(805) 443-8898
Fast, reliable, pre-employment and tenant screening
services. Licensed and insured. Services include:
verification, federal, state and county criminal check, sex
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Ph: (877) 700-9443 • Fx: (805) 830-0327
Mobile: (805) 558-0971
[email protected]
Serving Ventura County 24/7, delivery
services available, fully licensed and
insured, Competitive rates on Airport
runs, Casino runs.
Our professional and friendly drivers
offer fast and ontime pick ups in the
counties cleanest cabs!
Rocking K Horse Rentals
Mention this ad and receive 20% off.
(805) 205-4314 • (805) 850-5054
www.goldcoastcab.com
Horse rentals, evening rides, group
rates. Open year round Spring/Summer:
8am-6pm, Fall/Winter: 8am-5pm. 1
hour: $25; 1.5 hours: $35; $20 each
additional hour.
4790 West Lynn Rd, Newbury Park
(805)499-9512
Pampered Pet Sitting
Pampering your cats and small dogs in Thousand Oaks and Newbury
Park for 10 years. Your pets are visited in the comfort of their own
homes. We feed, change water, scoop litter, collect mail, take trash out,
etc. … while you are away. AND there is lots of play (if they want) or just
sitting in a kind lap when you're gone. Licensed, bonded and insured.
Prices start at $17.00/visit. Hotel guest traveling with a cat or small dog?
We can meet you in the hotel lobby and arrange pet visits.
GIFTS &
COLLECTIBLES
(805) 499-6532
Key Numbers
Calais & Co.
Classic sterling silver jewelry pieces
designed by international jewely
designers and crafted by highly skilled
artisans and silversmiths. The line
includes everything from relatively
inexpensive jewelry and children’s gift
items, to highly styled earrings,
bracelets, necklaces and watches.
212 E Ojai Ave, #B, Ojai
(805) 640-0994
AAA
Automobile Assoc. of
America Ventura Cty 805-644-7171
Emergency Rd Serv 800-222-4357
Airlines
Aero California
Airtran Airways
Alaska Airlines
American West
Express
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
Delta Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Midwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Express
US Airways
Discount Golf Balls
$10 per dozen. all makes. Excellent
condition. Pro V's $20 per dozen.
Delivery to your room included.
805-405-2011.
800-237-6225
800-247-8726
800-252-7522
800-235-9292
800-433-7300
800-523-3273
800-325-1999
800-367-5320
800-452-2022
800-435-9792
800-864-8331
800-428-4322
Credit Cards (report lost or stolen)
American Express
800-528-4800
Discover
800-347-2683
MasterCard or Visa
800-336-8472
Emergency
Police, Fire, Ambulance
911
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Transportation
Amtrak Train
800-872-7245
Street Scene Limo 805-494-9631
RoadRunner Shuttle 800-247-7919
(see our ad on Back Cover)
Super Shuttle
800-224-7767
Yellow Cab Taxi Company
Ventura
805-659-6900
Oxnard
805-483-2444
Camarillo
805-383-3013
Thousand Oaks
805-777-1771
Visitor Information
Camarillo
Ojai
Oxnard
Simi Valley
Thousand Oaks
Ventura
Santa Barbara
Moorpark
Westlake Village
Agoura Hills
805-484-4383
805-646-8126
805-385-7545
805-526-3900
805-370-0035
805-648-2075
805-965-3023
805-529-0322
805-370-0035
818-889-3150
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MUSEUMS
NEWBURY PARK
THOUSAND OAKS
CAMARILLO/OXNARD
Stagecoach Inn Museum
Oakbrook Regional Park Chumash
Interpretive Center
Carnegie Art Museum
Open 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Entire complex open 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.
51 S. Ventu Park Rd (805) 498-9441
424 S. C Street (805) 385-8171
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through
Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Call for tours.
OJAI
Commemorative Air Force World War
II Aviation Museum
Ojai Valley Museum
455 Aviation Dr (805)482-0064
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through
Sunday. Admission: donation requested.
Exhibits of environment, culture, and history of
the Ojai Valley. Open 1 to 4 p.m. Wed-Fri and
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat and Sun.
Gull Wings Children’s Museum
PORT HUENEME
418 W. 4th Street (805) 483-3005
Hands-on exhibits. Open Tuesday through
Saturday. Call for hours of operation
Ventura County Maritime Museum
109 S. Montgomery (805) 646-2290
CEC/Seabee Museum
Navy Const. Batt. Ctr (Ventura Rd & Sunkist)
(805) 982-5165
Maritime art and exhibits. Open 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. daily. Free admission. Donations
appreciated.
Military artifacts of the Navy Civil Engineer
Corps and Seabees. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tue through Sat. Closed on federal holidays.
Those without base access must schedulele
group tours..
FILLMORE/SANTA PAULA
SIMI VALLEY
Fillmore Historical Museum & Park
and Museum
100 E. Main Street (805) 653-0323
350 Main Street (805) 524-0948
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday and weekends by appointment only.
California Oil Museum
Hours: 10–4, Wed–Sun. Admission: $4 Adults,
$3 Seniors, $1 Children. 1001 E. Main St.,
(805) 933-0076 www.oilmuseum.net.
Santa Clara River Valley Railroad
Historical Society ( www.scrvrhs.org )
Located near Fillmore & Western Railroad,
the society focuses on the acquisition,
preservation, restoration, exhibition and
operations of historic railroad equipment.
40 Presidential Dr. (800) 410-8354
The Air Force One Pavillion adds 87,500 sq ft
of exhibit space to the Library. In the Pavillion,
visitors will be able to tour through President
Reagan’s Air Force One (tail #27000). For
information and admission prices, call or visit;
www.reaganlibrary.com. $12, Under 10-Free
Skatelab Skateboarding Museum
3290 Lang Ranch Pkwy. (805) 492-8076
Exhibits of Chumash culture and history, tours
of cave art. Park hours are daily from sunrise
to sunset. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. Tue through Sat. Guided cave tour on
Saturdays at 1 p.m. $5 donation requested.
VENTURA
Albinger Archaeological Museum
113 E. Main Street (805) 648-5823
Artifacts from 500 B.C. to the present on
display. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday
through Friday, Sept-June; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wed-Fri, June-Sept, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat and
Sun.
Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker Drive (805) 658-5730
Exhibits in the park’s visitor center including
photo displays, a native plant display, indoor
tide pool. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Ventura County Museum of
History and Art
100 E. Main Street (805) 653-0323
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tue through Sun.
CALABASAS
Leonis Adobe Historic House
23537 Calabasas Rd. (818) 222-6511
1844 dated Adobe house with animals and
ranch history.
4226 Valley Fair St. (805) 578-0040
Museum hours; Winter: 3-10 p.m. weekdays,
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends; Summer: noon
to 10 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
weekends. Admission is free.
TEN EDUCATIONAL PLACES TO TAKE YOUR KIDS
All around Ventura County, thoughtprovoking, family-friendly attractions
abound. Here are 10 places to take your
kids for a fun and educational day on the
town:
1. Channel Islands National Park
R.J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center.
The center features a display of marine
aquatic life and exhibits about the
Channel Islands.
1901 Spinnaker Drive at Ventura Harbor.
(805) 658-5730
http://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/visit
orcenters.htm.
2. California Oil Museum.
Tells the story of the state's oil industry
through interactive displays, videos,
working models, games, photographs,
restored gas station memorabilia and an
authentic turn-of-the-century cable-tool
drilling rig. Visitors will see how the
Indians used natural oil seeps and watch
a miniature drilling rig bore into the
Earth.1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula.
(805) 933-0076
http://www.oilmuseum.net.
3. San Buenaventura Mission
Visit the last California mission, founded
in 1782 by Father Junipero Serra and
now an active Catholic church. Also visit
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the museum and gift shop to learn more
about the Native Americans who lived
and worked at the mission as well as
mission life, worship and the padres.
211 E. Main St., Ventura (805) 643-4318
http://www.sanbuenaventuramission.org.
see how the family lived. 4200 Olivas
Park Drive, Ventura. (805) 658-4728
http://www.olivasadobe.org.
51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park.
(805) 498-9441
http://www.stagecoachmuseum.org.
6. Gull Wings Children's Museum
9. Santa Monica Mountains
National Recreation Area
This museum features more than 15
hands-on exhibits where young children
and toddlers can use their imaginations
as they explore space, the sea and Bud's
Bistro. Gull Wings is the only children's
museum in Ventura County. 418 W.
Fourth St., Oxnard. (805) 483-3005
http://www.gullwings.org.
4. Museum of Ventura County and
Albinger Archaeological Museum
Learn about the county's heritage and
local culture and, among its exhibits, see
the intricate George Stuart Collection of
Historical Figures.
The nearby Albinger Museum houses
artifacts discovered during excavations
around the mission that took place in the
1970s, including the foundations of the
"lost mission church," and an ancient
earthen oven. Some of the relics on
display date back to 1600 B.C.
The county museum is in a temporary
site at 89 S. California St.
http://www.venturamuseum.org.
The Albinger museum is at 113 E. Main
St. (805) 648-5823
7. The Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library and Museum
See a piece of the Berlin Wall, view a
replica of the Oval Office, see
extravagant gifts given to the Reagans
from foreign heads of state, and learn all
about the 40th U.S. president's radio,
movie and political careers. Visitors also
can tour Air Force One. 40 Presidential
Drive, Simi Valley. 1-800-410-8354
http://www.reaganlibrary.com.
8. Stagecoach Inn Museum
5. Olivas Adobe
Step back in time and learn about
Conejo Valley history with a visit to a
reconstruction of the old 1876 Grand
Union Hotel and replicas of a pioneer
home, a Spanish-Mexican adobe and a
Chumash dwelling.
The home of Mexican cavalryman
Raymundo Olivas, his wife, Teodora, and
their 21 children brings to life California's
rancho period in the mid-1800s. Tour the
two-story hacienda and its grounds to
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Scores of Native American and cultural
workshops for children and adults are
scheduled throughout the summer at the
Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture
Center in Newbury Park.
The National Park Service Visitor Center
is at 401 W. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand
Oaks. (805) 370-2301 or (805) 375-1930
http://www.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/
events.htm.
10. Exotic Animal Training and
Management Program at
Moorpark College.
Visit the animals and see how they are
trained, or check availability to enroll the
kids in the Junior Safari Zoo Camp.
This teaching zoo houses more than 150
different animals of over 90 species.
7075 Campus Road, Moorpark.
(805) 378-1441.
http://www.moorparkcollege.edu (click on
"Teaching Zoo").
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Nearby Golf Public Courses
Agoura Hills
Lindero Country Club • 818.889.1158 • 5719 Lake Lindero Drive • 9 holes; 2,975 yards; par 58
Camarillo
Camarillo Springs Golf Course • 805.484.1076 • 791 Camarillo Springs Rd • 18 holes; 6,375 yards; par 72
Sterling Hills Golf Course • 805.604.1234 • 901 Sterling Hills Drive • 18 holes; 6,395 yards; par 71
Fillmore
Elkins Ranch Golf Course • 805.524.1440 • 1386 Chambersburg Road • 18 holes; 6,010 yards; par 71
Moorpark
Moorpark Country Club • 805.532.2834 • 11800 Championship Dr • 27 holes; varied yards; par 72
Rustic Canyon • 805.530.0221 • 15100 Happy Camp Canyon Road • 18 holes; 6,634 yards; par 71
Tierra Rejada Golf Club • 805.531.9300 • 15187 Tierra Rejada Road • 18 holes; 6,557 yards; par 72
Ojai
Ojai Valley Inn • 805.646.2420 • 905 Country Club Road • 18 holes; 5,892 yards; par 70
Soule Park Golf Course • 805.646.5633 • 1033 E. Ojai Avenue • 18 holes; 6,398 yards; par 72
Oxnard
River Ridge • 805.983.4653 • 2401 West Vineyard Avenue • 18 holes; 5,683 yards; par 70
Port Hueneme
Seabee Golf Club (military ID required) • 805.982.2620 • 1000 23rd Avenue • 18 holes; 6,275 yards; par 71
Santa Paula
Mountain View Golf Course • 805.525.1571 • 16799 S. Mountain Road • 18 holes; 5,357 yards; par 69
Simi Valley
Lost Canyons Golf Course • 805.522.4653 • 3301 Lost Canyons Drive • 18 holes; 6,530 yards; par 72
Simi Hills Golf Course • 805.522.0803 • 5031 Alamo Street • 18 holes; 6406 yards; par 71
Thousand Oaks
Los Robles Greens Golf Course • 805.495.6421 • 299 S. Moorpark Road • 18 holes; 5963 yards; par 70
Ventura
Buenaventura Golf Course • 805.677.6772 • 5882 Olivas Park Drive • 18 holes; 6,300 yards; par 72
Olivas Links • 805.650.6315 • 3750 Olivas Park Drive • 18 holes; 6,353 yards; par 72
Westlake Village
Westlake Village Golf Course • 818.889.0770 • 4812 Lakeview Cyn. Road • 18 holes; 5,053 yards; par 68
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Adventure Options and Memory Makers
Whale Watching, Thrill Rides and More!
Nature Lover? Thrill Seeker? The central coast has
a little something for everyone. From boating
excursions to museums, to great hikes, there are
many wonderful activities to explore.
For a truly one-of-a-kind experience in Ventura
County, you need to take a ride in a World War
II vintage airplane at Commemorative Air Force
Southern California Division. www.CAFSoCal.com, (see ad on page 26). Don’t miss out
on this incredible, nostalgic way to enjoy the
Southern California coastline.
If you’re in Ventura County, and are feeling a
little stressed, be sure to make an appointment
at The Massage Place in four conveniently
located throughout the county, (see ad on page
19). There is nothing more relaxing than a
Swedish, Deep Tissue or Hot Stone massage
given by trained, caring professionals.
For a more leisurely day of boating rent your own
electric boat, sailboat, kayak or paddle boat for
the day or hour, and enjoy the harbor and marina
from Hopper Boat Rentals.com (see ad on page
28) or Ventura Boat Rentals.com (see ad on
inside front cover) or relax and enjoy their dinner
& sunset cruises for more romantic memories.
For an authentic taste of Greek culture in Ventura,
you can’t beat The Greek at the Harbor.
Authentic Greek cuisine, live music and harbor
views (see our ad on page 1)
Looking for that unique gift or keepsake from
your trip to Ventura? Check out Cory Tile Art
in Ventura Harbor Village. (see ad on page 1)
Ready for a good laugh? Ventura Harbor
Comedy Club (see ad on page 1) offers worldclass comedy and improv groups.
Why not relax and take in the beautiful ocean
view while dining on premium sushi at Harbor
Sushi? (see ad on page 1). Or stay for dinner
and watch the sunset at Andria’s Seafood (see
ad on page 1).
For a unique harbor touring experience, The
Dreamer’s Dream offers up romantic harbor
dinner and cocktail cruises. (see ad on inside
front cover)
If you have kids, or you’re just a big kid at heart,
you won’t want to miss The Village Carousel
and Arcade. Ride the nostalgic carousel, play
classic and state-of-the-art video and arcade
games. (see our ad on page 1)
Looking for great Mexican food? On the west
side try Yolandas. (see ads on pages 14, 26) On
the east side try Ciscos (see ad on page10) or
Mama Rita’s (see ad on page 9)
For worry-free travel to and from the airport, be
sure to call Super Shuttle. (see ad on page 36)
or RoadRunner Shuttle (see ad on back cover)
For longer or luxury rides don’t forget to check
out Street Scene Limo. (see ad on page 34)
Find locally produced goods and learn the
insider tips for exploring the hidden treasures of
Oxnard at the Oxnard Visitors Center. (see ad
on page 33)
Air Force One Pavillion at the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library and Museum
History buffs and admirers of “The Great
Communicator” will want to visit the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library and Museum (see
ad on page 15) in Simi Valley. The new Air
Force One exhibit is not to be missed and the
grounds, setting and history showcased there is
awe-inspiring. (800) 410-8354 or visit
www.reaganlibrary.com.
While your in Simi Valley don’t forget the Arena
Sports Bar & Grill at the Grand Vista Hotel. Live
music and dancing nightly. (see ad on page 13)
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A hidden treasure of our area is Malibu Creek
State Park. The entrance is on Las Virgenes
Canyon Rd. accessed off the 101 near Calabasas.
Children will particularly enjoy sprinting up
steep hills, climbing over boulders, making
walking canes of bamboo, wading in the creek,
Jumping from the tall rocks isn’t supposed to be
done, but…
So be daring and creative in beautiful southern
California. Create experiences that provide big
fish, big wave, train robbery or a whale of a tale
no one can challenge when you retell them.
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The tranquil swimming hole at Malibu Creek State Park is a
great place for hiking, rock climbing, wading, or just quietly
enjoying your lunch.
Farmers Markets
Wednesday
Midtown Ventura
Pacific View Mall
9am-1pm
Thursday
Oxnard-Plaza Park
C St. & 5th St.
2pm-6:30pm
Thousand Oaks-The Oaks Mall
Thousand Oaks Blvd & Wilbur Rd
1:30pm-6:30pm
Friday
Simi Valley
The Simi Valley Town Center
3pm-7:30pm
Saturday
Calabasas
Old Town Calabasas
8am-1pm
Camarillo
Ventura Blvd (school parking lot)
8am-12pm
Sunday
Oxnard
Channel Islands Harbor
10am-2pm
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Travel Tips for the Area
Now you know, too!
1. Jacket/Sweatshirt – ALWAYS IN THE CAR:
Our area is famously blessed with typically
fantastic weather and mild temperatures. Many
visiting from other areas may easily be caught
off guard by the 20-30 degree temperature
swings that can occur from midday to after
sundown. Even at midday a fifteen minute drive
from a sunny Westlake Village over to a foggy
Malibu or Zuma Beach can leave you shivering
with a 20 degree temperature drop. January
through March expect highs from the mid 50s to
mid 60s most days and nights from the high 30s
to mid 40s (DOUBLE CHECK THIS)
Be prepared with layers – If you plan to be
out for the day and into the evening, or moving
about within Ventura and West L.A.Countys’
beautiful valleys, mountains or beaches, keep a
jacket along for the ride.
2. Travel Time Estimates – to LAX
Ventura Highway (The 101) …"in the
sunshine…" of popular music lore, and touting
beautiful scenery in places, can become a
parking lot along with our other highway routes
that crisscross Ventura County. The need for
patience or extra time is especially likely as one
nears LA and the 405 (if more than 1 passenger
the car pool lane helps once you hit the 405),
and anytime around commute periods. Tip -
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most shuttle and limo drivers jump off the 405 at
Howard Hughes Blvd., unmarked on the 405 as
an airport exit. After exiting here one can follow
well marked signs and save time compared to
the well marked Century Blvd. exit. From
Ventura 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 45 minutes, but it
can be much worse.
Alternate Path to LAX from Ventura County –
Canyon/Coast Route - If you pull info from an
online map search or just highlight your 101/405
path to LAX on your road atlas, you can throw
the travel estimates out the window at certain
times of the day or if there is an accident. LAX
bound limos carting celebrities usually wouldn’t
be driving next to you during those times. They
will cut across Las Virgines Canyon or Kanan to
get to a more predictable and scenic PCH
(Pacific Coast Highway aka Hwy. 1) when going
to LAX. Compared with no interstate traffic, this
can add 10 minutes to your travel time. But if
the 101 / 405 slow or stop, the scenic route can
save an hour or more and help you make your
flight. An accident on the coast can also wreak
havoc with arrival times.
3. What is "The Valley"? – Depending on who
you are speaking with and where you are
standing, this phrase can refer to a few areas in
Ventura County, including the Canejo Valley if
referring to an area in southern Ventura County,
but could also be Simi Valley or Ojai Valley. But
most often and in general it usually means the
San Fernando Valley starting south of Ventura
County. The San Fernando Valley is also home
of the descriptive "Valley Girl" label
TRAFFIC REPORTS UPDATES HELP DECIDE:
Best Bets - Tune into AM stations: KFI 640
(every 15 minutes), KNX 1070 (every 10
minutes), KFWB 980 (every 10 minutes)
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