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Road trip from Santa Cruz to Thousand Oaks

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ITINERARY

6h 12m308 miles13 stops
1
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
Painted Caves Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
2
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate
1250 Orchid Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2914
3
Inspiration Point
1498 Tunnel Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2139
4
Market Forays
814 San Roque Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2019
Market Forays offers Locavore Cooking Classes and Culinary Adventures for leisure travelers. Sustainable Team Building Events for Corporate Groups. Private Chef Services. Classes start at the Fishermen's Market in Santa Barbara Harbor where the freshest seafood is bought right off the boats, and continue to the renowned Saturday Farmers Market with its spectacular selection of produce, flowers, and regional specialties. Menus are built around the freshest seasonal ingredients, combined with a playful attitude and individualized hands-on instruction by a French trained chef. A shared meal paired with premium local wines follows the active part of the class. The dietary preferences of the guests are built into the day's lesson plan to ensure that everyone enjoys the experience. A printed recipe guide is provided. Class wraps up around 3:30 pm. custom private classes available during the week, advance reservation is required.
5
Earl Warren Showgrounds
3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3285
6
The Historic La Arcada Courtyard
1114 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2717
7
Frequency Wine Company
831 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2223
Our modern furnished tasting room is located in the historic Presidio neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara. We offer family produced wines and focus on single vineyard selections, offering pure expressions of critically acclaimed Santa Barbara County terrior.
8
Douglas Family Preserve
Mesa School Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
9
Paseo Nuevo
651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3391
We are open! The perfect place to shop, dine, and explore! SHOP & DINE Paseo Nuevo is your premier outdoor shopping destination and the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, offering 50+ national retailers, specialty shops, and restaurants. Shop Sephora, Victoria’s Secret, Pink, Aveda, PacSun, See's Candies, American Eagle, Solstice Sunglasses, and more! Wine and dine at Eureka!, California Pizza Kitchen, Panda Express, 805 Boba or Pressed Juicery. #EXPLORE the beautiful courtyards of Paseo Nuevo surrounded by sunny Spanish-style archways and architectural details and gardens in full bloom. Step off State Street to wind your way through our shopping paseos. After sunset, our romantic pathways dazzle with Moroccan lights as you meander your way to dinner, shopping or just to grab take out. And don’t miss the colorful photo-op with our famous Spanish-tile steps!
10
Zen Massage Place
500 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3137
We have successfully run massage business for over ten years in Southern California. Zen Massage place is our new established place in Santa Barbara. The facility is very nicely well- built, warm, cozy while luxury. All our masseuses are full time and so they can service any walk-in customers at any time. Your satisfaction is our priority!
11
Lake Balboa Park
6300 Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 91406
12
Santa Monica Visitor Center
1400 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2117
13
Venice Pier
Washington Blvd and Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90291
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OVERVIEW

Santa Cruz to Thousand Oaks
1
Start:Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
Santa Barbara, California·
4.0
(69) review
Painted Caves Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
2
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate
Santa Barbara, California·
4.5
(69) review
1250 Orchid Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2914
3
Inspiration Point
Santa Barbara, California·
4.0
(9) review
1498 Tunnel Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2139
4
Market Forays
Santa Barbara, California·
5.0
(64) review
Market Forays offers Locavore Cooking Classes and Culinary Adventures for leisure travelers. Sustainable Team Building Events for Corporate Groups. Private Chef Services. Classes start at the Fishermen's Market in Santa Barbara Harbor where the freshest seafood is bought right off the boats, and continue to the renowned Saturday Farmers Market with its spectacular selection of produce, flowers, and regional specialties. Menus are built around the freshest seasonal ingredients, combined with a playful attitude and individualized hands-on instruction by a French trained chef. A shared meal paired with premium local wines follows the active part of the class. The dietary preferences of the guests are built into the day's lesson plan to ensure that everyone enjoys the experience. A printed recipe guide is provided. Class wraps up around 3:30 pm. custom private classes available during the week, advance reservation is required.
814 San Roque Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2019
5
Earl Warren Showgrounds
Santa Barbara, California·
4.0
(9) review
3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3285
6
The Historic La Arcada Courtyard
Santa Barbara, California·
4.5
(90) review
1114 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2717
7
Frequency Wine Company
Santa Barbara, California·
5.0
(9) review
Our modern furnished tasting room is located in the historic Presidio neighborhood of downtown Santa Barbara. We offer family produced wines and focus on single vineyard selections, offering pure expressions of critically acclaimed Santa Barbara County terrior.
831 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2223
8
Douglas Family Preserve
Santa Barbara, California·
4.5
(77) review
Mesa School Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
9
Paseo Nuevo
Santa Barbara, California·
4.0
(93) review
We are open! The perfect place to shop, dine, and explore! SHOP & DINE Paseo Nuevo is your premier outdoor shopping destination and the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, offering 50+ national retailers, specialty shops, and restaurants. Shop Sephora, Victoria’s Secret, Pink, Aveda, PacSun, See's Candies, American Eagle, Solstice Sunglasses, and more! Wine and dine at Eureka!, California Pizza Kitchen, Panda Express, 805 Boba or Pressed Juicery. #EXPLORE the beautiful courtyards of Paseo Nuevo surrounded by sunny Spanish-style archways and architectural details and gardens in full bloom. Step off State Street to wind your way through our shopping paseos. After sunset, our romantic pathways dazzle with Moroccan lights as you meander your way to dinner, shopping or just to grab take out. And don’t miss the colorful photo-op with our famous Spanish-tile steps!
651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3391
10
Zen Massage Place
Santa Barbara, California·
4.0
(9) review
We have successfully run massage business for over ten years in Southern California. Zen Massage place is our new established place in Santa Barbara. The facility is very nicely well- built, warm, cozy while luxury. All our masseuses are full time and so they can service any walk-in customers at any time. Your satisfaction is our priority!
500 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3137
11
Lake Balboa Park
Los Angeles, California·
4.5
(95) review
6300 Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 91406
12
Santa Monica Visitor Center
Santa Monica, California·
4.0
(92) review
1400 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2117
13
Venice Pier
Los Angeles, California·
4.0
(95) review
Washington Blvd and Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90291

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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Santa Cruz and Thousand Oaks?
The distance is 308 miles
What's the travel time between Santa Cruz and Thousand Oaks?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 6h 12m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Santa Cruz and Thousand Oaks?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Thousand Oaks?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Thousand Oaks
What’s the weather like in Thousand Oaks?
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