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What's opening, what just opened and what closed, from Thousand Oaks to Ojai. Every entry says where it was confirmed.
Updated · 3 opening soon, 16 just opened, 8 closed
Openings with a date, soonest first.
The steakhouse chain's first Ventura County restaurant opens beside the Promenade section of Camarillo Premium Outlets, with hand-cut steaks and ribs.
650 E Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Texas Roadhouse location page
Camarillo's Costco warehouse opens at the west end of Camarillo Town Center with a food court, pharmacy, optical and tire center. Its gas station opened May 1.
431 W Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide, citing costco.com
The world debut of a Princess Diana exhibition with more than 700 original pieces, from gowns and jewelry to handwritten letters. Included with museum admission.
40 Presidential Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation
Places that opened in the last three months, newest first.
Moorpark's Magma pizzeria opened its second shop in the old Pizza Twist space, adding a deli counter and grab-and-go shelves of imported Italian groceries.
711 Wendy Dr, Newbury Park, CA 91320
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
New owners turned Tomodachi Sushi into Mahina, a Hawaii-flavored neighborhood sushi bar with more than thirty signature rolls in Conejo Gateway Plaza.
771 Wendy Dr, Newbury Park, CA 91320
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Mahina Sushi
A poke bowl and Korean kimbap roll counter took over the former Poke U & Me space in Carmen Plaza.
455 Carmen Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
The LA wellness grocer's first store outside Los Angeles County opened at The Lakes, with a tonic bar, cafe and indoor and outdoor seating.
2150 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with The Lakes at Thousand Oaks
Modern Chinese kitchen in the North Oaks Center, in the former Color Oaks space. Open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., closed Tuesdays.
1032 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Wok Haus
The blind-box collectibles brand opened its first Ventura County shop on the first floor of The Oaks, the first big new tenant under the mall's new owner.
The Oaks mall, first floor near Starbucks, Thousand Oaks
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Stockdale Capital Partners, owner of The Oaks
The chicken finger chain opened in the former Amy's Drive-Thru spot in the Best Buy plaza, with dine-in, drive-thru and hours running past midnight.
400 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Raising Cane's location page
The Ojai Valley landmark came back under new operators as a garden-to-table Italian restaurant, with a daytime cafe and pasta and pizza dinners.
102 Besant Rd, Meiners Oaks
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Ojai Valley News
Tony Gemignani's slice shop opened in Montalvo Square, selling New York, Sicilian, Grandma and Detroit pizza by the slice or whole pie.
1780 S Victoria Ave, Unit E, Ventura
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
Moorpark's Italian pastry and gelato shop added a Camarillo cafe at Arneill Road, serving espresso, paninis, pastries and gelato.
2290 E Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
New owner Virginia Perez took over longtime Lalo's Mexican Food, adding cocktails, murals and a refreshed menu while keeping some veteran staff.
530 Los Angeles Ave, Suite 110, Moorpark
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Moorpark Acorn
A banana pudding specialist opened between Red Robin and California Pizza Kitchen, with pastries, espresso drinks and a happy face cake bar.
1555 Simi Town Center Way, Unit 700, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Simi Valley Town Center
The big-tree nursery chain took over the old Sterling Gardens property, selling mature trees and plants with landscape design, delivery and planting.
3909 Brennan Rd, Moorpark
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Moon Valley Nurseries via PR Newswire
A Latin live-fire grill at The Collection at RiverPark, with steaks, seafood, cocktails and house-made tortillas drawing on Mexico, Spain and the Caribbean.
511 Town Center Dr, Oxnard
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with West Ventura County Business Alliance
A family-owned Mediterranean grill opened in the Camarillo Premium Outlets food court, marked by a ribbon cutting with city leaders.
740 E Ventura Blvd, Camarillo (Premium Outlets food court)
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with West Ventura County Business Alliance
The long-awaited brewery is pouring in soft opening inside the former Marie Callender's, with beer brewed on site, a barbecue kitchen and a patio.
20 W Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Simi Valley Brewing Co.
Confirmed or reported projects still waiting on an opening date.
The boutique strength studio known for slow, high-intensity, low-impact classes is listed as coming soon at The Lakes.
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, 2200 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with The Lakes at Thousand Oaks
An Italian trattoria from the owner of Santa Monica's Spumoni is replacing Marcello Ristorante, with a beer and wine license on file and hiring underway.
140 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
The fast-growing coffee chain is hiring for a shop at The Village at Newbury Park, between Subway and the Verizon store.
1025 Broadbeck Dr, Suite D, Newbury Park
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
The smoothie and acai bowl franchise is moving into the Oakbrook Shopping Center next to Hand & Stone.
2024 E Avenida De Los Arboles, Unit F, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
The German strawberry-farm attraction broke ground at the old Fisherman's Wharf for a free-entry village of shops, dining and play areas.
Former Fisherman's Wharf, Channel Islands Blvd at Victoria Ave, Oxnard
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with KEYT
The Moorpark Road taco favorite is remodeling the tiny former Chef Burger building at Los Feliz Drive into its second restaurant.
1771 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
The budget lifestyle chain known for plushies, stationery, beauty and licensed character goods is moving into the former Tilly's at The Shoppes.
The Shoppes at Westlake Village, Russell Ranch Rd, Westlake Village
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
Thousand Oaks' handmade chocolate, toffee and caramel apple shop is adding a second, larger store at The Oaks, around the corner from the food court.
The Oaks mall, first floor across from Hot Topic, Thousand Oaks
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
Signs for the fast-growing bagel chain went up next to SunLife Organics at The Lakes, though the company has not announced the location.
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, next to SunLife Organics
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
Raising Cane's has applied to build on the former Black Bear Diner site on First Street. The project was still in city review this spring.
2022 First St, Simi Valley
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Simi Valley Acorn
The Japanese entertainment chain is building out the former Sears with bowling lanes, billiards, private karaoke rooms and a big arcade. Still under construction.
Pacific View Mall, 3301 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93003
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Pacific View Mall directory
A California-French restaurant with wood-fired pizza, pasta, sandwiches and brunch, planned next to Sora Handroll Bar at The Lakes.
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, 2200 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with The Lakes at Thousand Oaks
Slice House is taking the former PizzaMan Dan's in Camarillo Village Square, its fourth Ventura County shop after Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley and Ventura.
2390 Las Posas Rd, Camarillo, CA 93010
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Visit Camarillo
A counter-style hand roll bar where sushi is rolled in front of you. It aimed for June 1 and is still listed as coming soon.
The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, 2200 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with The Lakes at Thousand Oaks
Whole Foods is taking over the former Amazon Fresh at The Promenade at Westlake. The center lists it as coming soon with no date.
140 Promenade Way, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with The Promenade at Westlake
A new Whole Foods is being built inside the former Bed Bath & Beyond at Simi Valley's Civic Center Plaza. No opening date has been announced.
2631 Tapo Canyon Rd, Simi Valley
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Simi Valley Acorn
The beer-hall restaurant chain filed plans to replace an office building at Hillcrest and Wilbur with a new restaurant and beer garden.
Hillcrest Dr at Wilbur Rd, Thousand Oaks
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Hoodline
A Japanese street-food hall planned alongside Round1 at Pacific View, with ramen, udon, okonomiyaki, takoyaki and gelato from eateries based in Japan.
Pacific View Mall, 3301 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93003
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Round1 USA
Places that closed in the last four months.
The dessert shop next to Tabu Shabu has closed, less than two years after opening in November 2024.
2920 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
The fast-casual Mexican grill closed after six years in the former Baja Fresh space. Cafe Rio's corporate office confirmed it.
595 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
The cookie chain's store at The Shoppes at Westlake Village closed after four years. Crumbl points customers to its Newbury Park shop.
30768 Russell Ranch Rd, Westlake Village
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
The rock-themed pub and kitchen attached to Levity Live closed at the same time as the comedy club at The Collection at RiverPark.
The Collection at RiverPark, Oxnard
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with VC Reporter
The Santa Barbara hot dog shop's Ventura outpost at Pacific View Mall closed after about five months.
Pacific View Mall, 3301 E Main St, Ventura
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with SantaBarbara.com
The Collection's 420-seat comedy club shut after ten years of touring headliners, wrapping up with a final weekend of shows in mid-August.
591 Collection Blvd, Oxnard
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Ojai Valley News
The Italian restaurant at The Shoppes at Westlake Village closed after seven years. Its original Burbank and Toluca Lake location stays open.
30770 Russell Ranch Rd, Westlake Village
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide
The High Street restaurant ended regular service after five years over a lease issue. Booked private events and special dinners continue through October.
255 E High St, Moorpark
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with M on High
Dom O'Reilly's cider, wine and hard tea house opened a Ventura tasting room with farm-to-table food, open Friday evenings and weekend afternoons.
2290 Eastman Ave, No. 109, Ventura
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Ojai Valley News
Oxnard's first rooftop restaurant sits five stories up on the SpringHill Suites, serving modern Mexican plates and cocktails with sunset views.
801 Town Center Dr, Oxnard, CA 93036
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with VC Reporter
A small-batch winery opened a Mediterranean-style tasting room pouring its own viognier, old vine zinfandel and merlot, with live music in the mix.
111 Poindexter Ave, Suite D, Moorpark
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Moorpark Acorn
A craft brewery from Kelly and David Rice, owners of Magavino Cellars, celebrated its Oxnard grand opening with the mayor at a chamber ribbon cutting.
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with West Ventura County Business Alliance
A family-run smashburger joint at The Mark in Old Town, in the old Freda's Pizza space, with Angus beef, chicken tenders and hand-spun shakes.
2024 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Visit Camarillo
A 121-suite Marriott near The Collection at RiverPark, with free breakfast, a pool, a fire pit and meeting rooms. Flora Loca operates on its roof.
801 Town Center Dr, Oxnard, CA 93036
Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Hospitality Net
Good to know
Next up: Texas Roadhouse in Camarillo, which opens Mon, Oct 19, Costco Wholesale #1680 in Camarillo, which opens Fri, Oct 30 and Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, which opens Sat, Nov 7 and runs through May 31, 2027. We update this page when a date moves.
Recent openings include Magma Modern Italian Pizzeria in Newbury Park, Mahina Sushi in Newbury Park, Poke & K-Roll in Camarillo, Wok Haus Modern Chinese Kitchen in Thousand Oaks and Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers in Thousand Oaks. Each is listed above with its address and where the opening was confirmed.
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