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The Rock Store
A famous biker bar and cafe in Cornell, California on Mulholland Highway, where celebrity riders and car enthusiasts congregate on weekend mornings.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Thousand Oaks
California, United States · North America
About Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Westlake Village, 37km from Mulholland Drive.
Thousand Oaks is in California, United States, with about 130,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Westlake Village, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Thousand Oaks?
Within an hour or so of Thousand Oaks: The Rock Store (8 km), Neptune's Net (17 km), The Getty Center (35 km), Santa Monica Beach (36 km).
Are there any good drives near Thousand Oaks?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Santa Monica End and Mulholland Drive.
Where is Thousand Oaks?
Thousand Oaks is in California, United States, about 4 km from Westlake Village.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 129,339
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.1706, -118.8376
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Thousand Oaks
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cafe
Neptune's Net
A legendary seafood shack on PCH in Malibu where bikers, surfers, and road trippers have gathered since 1956, featured in numerous films including Point Break.
17 km · about 20 min drive
museum
The Getty Center
A hilltop campus by Richard Meier with world-class European paintings, sculptures, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
35 km · about 40 min drive
beach
Santa Monica Beach
A quintessential Southern California beach anchored by its famous pier, Ferris wheel, and wide golden sand stretching for miles.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Thrill capital of the world near Los Angeles boasting more roller coasters than any other park on the planet.
36 km · about 40 min drive
historic highway
Route 66 - Santa Monica End
The 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
36 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Mulholland Drive
Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
37 km · about 45 min drive
museum
Nethercutt Collection
Lavish free museum showcasing meticulously restored antique and classic cars alongside mechanical musical instruments.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Thousand Oaks
- 36 kmRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
- 37 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
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