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1. Wildwood Regional Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. The Gardens of the World ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. The Grant R. Brimhall Library

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. Conejo Valley Botanical Garden

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5. Chumash Indian Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

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7. Conejo Players Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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8. Los Robles Greens Golf Course

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9. Conejo Valley Art Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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10. Alma Sol Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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11. Mastro's Steakhouse

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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12. Mouthful Eatery

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13. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. The Mighty Axe

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Thousand Oaks is Ventura County's second-largest city, located approximately 40 miles from Los Angeles' downtown city center. The lovely Conejo Valley city was the traditional home of the Chumash indigenous people, who are honored at the region's Chumash Interpretive Center. During the 20th century, the city was home to the Jungleland USA attraction, which showcased several lions used for the logo sequence for MGM motion pictures.

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