City of Thousand Oaks Summer Beach Bus Service Begins June 16

CONTACT: 

Alina Chalas, Assistant Transit Analyst, (805) 449-2456; achalas@toaks.gov

Alexandra South, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Director, (805) 449-2120; asouth@toaks.gov

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 3, 2025 -The City of Thousand Oaks has scheduled its annual Summer Beach Bus: a regular scheduled public transit service traveling weekdays between Thousand Oaks and Zuma Beach in Malibu and Saturday service to Ventura Harbor Beaches. This will be the 12th year the service has been offered by the City in partnership with MV Transportation. The service will operate Monday through Saturday from June 16 through August 9, excluding July 4.

Two round trips will be available daily, Monday through Friday, to Zuma Beach and on Saturdays to Ventura Harbor Beaches. The fare is $4.00 round-trip ($1.00 for seniors aged 65 and older and people with disabilities), cash only, and is collected in person at the time of boarding. Students from kindergarten through college can ride for free. The Beach Bus departs from the Borchard Community Center Parking Lot and the Thousand Oaks Teen Center Bus Stop. The Beach Bus drops off and picks up at Zuma Beach parking lot #8 Monday through Friday, and picks up and drops off at Harbor Village and Harbor Cove Beach in Ventura.   

For exact departure times, please refer to the timetable posted at each stop, or for more information about the Summer Beach Bus, visit the Thousand Oaks Transit website at toaks.gov/beachbus. Please note that seating for this program is limited, and riders will be boarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Early arrival, at least 15 minutes in advance, is encouraged.  

Parents and riders can track the bus location in real-time by visiting www.govcbus.com/map.

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