Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Thousand Oaks

"Santa Monica Pier and Beach are one of Los Angeles' most iconic landmarks, spanning 3.5 miles along Los Angeles' Pacific Coast Highway. The free-admission beach is a protected California State Park, with areas provided for swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, and beach volleyball. Its most well-known attraction is the Santa Monica Pier, which was originally opened in 1909 and became an amusement park area in 1916 following the addition of the Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome."

"Peerless Pier – To be entirely honest, we’re not huge fans of Santa Monica Pier. It’s dirty, crowded, the attractions are sketchy, and the atmosphere is touristy. At the same time, Santa Monica Pier is also iconic and romantic in its own sort of way."

"The reward for climbing down the steep steps to this scenic beach is a magical landscape of rocky outcrops and awesome sunsets — if you pick your moment, that is. At other times, it can be busy with everyone from wedding groups to Instagrammers in search of the perfect backdrop. Once you see it, however, you’ll recognize it."

"If you are fond of vivid rock formations, then a trip to the El Matador State beach is a must while you are in Malibu. It lies close to the Point Dume State Beaches. The beach is notable for its “pocket beaches”."

"A couple of streets in from the Santa Monica Pier and you’ll be on Third Street Promenade in the middle of Santa Monica’s shopping zone. The promenade is three open-air car-free blocks, flanked by palms and jacarandas, and with a real diversity of upmarket and mid-market stores, restaurants, bars and movie theatres. For shopping think Sephora, Abercrombie and Fitch, Urban Outfitters, LUSH, H&M, Apple Store and Banana Republic, with a lot more waiting on the neighbouring streets or at the foot of the promenade on Santa Monica Place."

"Third Street Promenade – Steps away from Tongva Park, you’ll find Santa Monica Place, which is a large shopping mall and one end of 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica’s world-famous alfresco shopping street. Third Street Promenade offers stores that range from giant national chains to independent luxury boutiques, restaurants, and random other stuff. Our interest pretty much lies exclusively in the “random other stuff,” which includes dinosaur topiaries."

"Walk along the palm and eucalyptus-lined paths here and it becomes obvious why tourists flock to this oceanside park in Santa Monica. Nestled between the beach and Ocean Avenue, this bluff-top trail has stunning views of the ocean and Santa Monica Mountains—this is the postcard picture of L.A.’s coastline that lives in most people’s heads. Steer clear of the tourist and homeless-ridden section by the pier—though don’t pass up a stop at the Camera Obscura—and instead head north past the stately concrete sculpture at Wilshire to the colorful totem pole at San Vicente."

"You’re bound to forget about the urban world around you when you take a romantic stroll through Palisades Park and all it has to offer. Enjoy the stunning ocean views, walk through the little rose garden with its sculptures or take a picnic and soak up the atmosphere. It also happens to be one of the best places to experience the magnificent sunsets."

"At over 26 acres, Palisades Park runs along Ocean Ave in Santa Monica. It’s also home to a few historic sites, like the Beacon Overlook and the Camera Obscura feature. Plus, if you’re not really in the mood to the actual beach, this park is the right choice."

"Leo Carrillo State Park is one of Malibu's most family-friendly beaches, located in western Malibu and accessible via the Pacific Coast Highway. The beach park is split into northern and southern sections, which are divided by the rocky Sequit Point, home to ample tide pools and caves which may be explored during low tide conditions. Near the beach's northern section, adjacent Staircase Beach is a popular spot for surfers, with hiking trails traversing the nearby state park area."

"As its name suggests, the place offers more than just nice spot to unwind in front of the ocean. This Malibu area includes a few diverse beaches, caves, rock arches, tide pools, hiking trails and over a hundred camp sites. South Beach at Leo Carrillo State Park nestles behind the main park entrance."

"There are many tide pools scattered amongst the shorelines here. Within the tide pools we saw fish, crabs, and even clams. You definitely come across all kinds of wildlife here."

"From the brightly colored organic cuisine to the photo-worthy décor and Pacific backdrop, Malibu Farm restaurant is the perfect place to begin your Instagram tour. Order a fresh acai bowl or Swedish pancakes, then turn your lens to the restaurant’s interior: Rustic benches draped with white fur contrast beautifully with the azure hues of the ocean."

"Located at the end of Malibu Pier, this farm-to-table restaurant uses the freshest organic ingredients in every meal. Their fried egg sandwich will definitely put you in a good mood for the rest of the day. Who knows, at this quaint Malibu cafe you might even have breakfast with a celebrity."

"The Rose Venice is one of those places you can take your parents, or your grandparents, and know everyone's going to have a good time and a great meal. Brioche French toast, oatmeal, biscuits and gravy: The brunch gang's all here. If your family wants to expand its horizons, not-so-standard dishes are there for the ordering too, like the duck rillette with cornichons, fried egg and some market greens, and the trout madame."

"Order online at this Santa Monica institution, opened since 1925. Bay Cities is so popular for sandwiches that cars frequently flood the parking lot, halting traffic on adjacent Lincoln Blvd. Bay Cities is synonymous with the Godmother, an Italian sandwich that stacks Genoa salami, mortadella, capicola, ham, prosciutto, and provolone on house-baked bread that packs a pleasant chew."

"Sandwiches , Deli ,  Italian"

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