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May 6, 2012
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Readers Choice
Readers of the Ventura County Star
have spoken with their ballots
Enclosed in these pages are the results of the
annual Ventura County Star Readers Choice
survey.
You, our readers, have picked your favorites
in 127 categories of food and services
throughout the county and surrounding area.
This is the largest Readers Choice section
in the 17 years The Star has been publishing it.
For the third straight year, balloting was
conducted online only and occurred over a three-week
period in January and February. Besides the number
of pages, records were set in the number of votes
(106.235) and number of ballots (5,898).
The winners in each category were chosen for east
Ventura County (comprised of Newbury Park, Thousand
Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Simi Valley
and Moorpark), west Ventura County (comprised of
Camarillo, Somis, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura, Oak
View, Ojai, Santa Paula, Fillmore and Piru) or full
county.
The next highest vote recipients in each
category, up to five, were named as Readers
Choice Favorites, again, either with an east
county, west county or full county designation.
From the ballots received, a separate
contest was held. To thank those readers who
participated, The Star conducted a drawing of the
names of those who cast votes.
The 2012 Readers Choice Contest winners are as
follows:
First Place: John Bradford Kinsley, Simi Valley, $1,000
Second Place: Alish Tasker, Ventura, $750
Third Place: Abel Rosalez, Ventura, $250
(The results of this survey are not the recommendations or
opinions of The Star.)
I NDEX
List of winners 5
Dining 7
Places, Fun &
Entertainment 30
Services 42
Shopping 112
Transportation 128
Cover and logo design:
Steve Ordonez
Page design and editing:
John T Garcia, Amy Stroba,
Joann Groff, Kristi Kellogg
Contributors:
Margaret Aldrich, Lisa
Strickland-Meade, Wendy Dager,
Maria Saint, David Arias, Alexis
Kindig, Jeremy Zeller, Mandy
McCarthy, Kelsey Stuart
Readers Choice
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May 6, 2012 LIST OF WINNNERS
WINNERS
Dining
American Food WOOD RANCH BBQ & GRILL
Bagel NOAHS BAGELS
Bakery GREAT HARVEST BREAD BREAD BASKET CAKE CO.
Barbecue WOOD RANCH BBQ & GRILL
Breakfast EGGS N THINGS
Business Lunch THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY LURE FISH HOUSE
Chinese Food SESAME INN CHESTERS ASIA
Coffee House STARBUCKS
Deli BRENTS DELICATESSEN DANNYS DELI & GRILL
Dinner Under $10 SHARKYS WOODFIRED PRESTO PASTA
French Food CAFE PROVENCAL 71 PALM RESTAURANT
German Food TWO GUYS FROM ITALY GERMAN DELI & MARKET
Greek Food DAPHNES GREEK CAFE GREEK AT THE HARBOR
Hamburger THE HABIT BURGER GRILL
Happy Hour CISCOS YOLANDAS MEXICAN CAF
Health Food NATURAL CAFE LASSENS
Hot Dog COSTCO
Ice Cream/Yogurt Shop GOLDEN SPOON COLD STONE CREAMERY
Indian Food BOLLYWOOD CAFE TAJ CAFE
Italian Food BUCA DI BEPPO FERRAROS
Lunch Under $7 SHARKYS WOODFIRE PRESTO PASTA
Mexican Food SHARKYS WOODFIRE YOLANDAS MEXICAN CAF
Mobile Food Truck ROCK CHEF ROLLS ITS IN THE SAUCE B-B-Q
Pizza TOPPERS PIZZA PLACE
Romantic Dining MASTROS STEAKHOUSE WATERMARK
Salsa YOLANDAS MEXICAN CAF
Sandwich JERSEY MIKES SUBS
Seafood FINS SEAFOOD GRILL LURE FISH HOUSE
Steak House MASTROS STEAK HOUSE ALOHA STEAKHOUSE
Sushi CHO CHO SAN I LOVE SUSHI
Take Out WOOD RANCH BBQ & GRILL
Thai Food EXOTIC THAI CAFE TIPPS THAI CUISINE
PLACES, FUn &
EnTERTAinMEnT
Banquet Hall LOS ROBLES GREENS WEDGEWOOD
Beach ZUMA BEACH SILVER STRAND BEACH
Bowling Alley HARLEYS SIMI BOWL BUENA LANES
Casino CHUMASH CASINO RESORT
College/University CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS
Comedy Club/Nightclub CANYON CLUB VENTURA HARBOR
COMEDY CLUB
Day Spa COLDWATER CREEK OJAI VALLEY INN & SPA
Golf Course SIMI HILLS GOLF COURSE RIVER RIDGE GOLF CLUB
Hike WILDWOOD PARK SYCAMORE CANYON
Hotel FOUR SEASONS EMBASSY SUITES
MANDALAY BAY
Park WILDWOOD PARK ARROYO VERDE PARK
Place to Chill $5 OR LESS BOOKSTORE THE WINE CLOSET
Place to Spend a Day Off REAGAN LIBRARY VENTURA HARBOR
VILLAGE
Place to Take Visitors REAGAN LIBRARY VENTURA HARBOR
VILLAGE
Radio Personality BO JAXON
Radio Station KBBY-FM (B95.1)
Sports Bar CRONIES SPORTS GRILL
Trade School SIMI VALLEY ADULT SCHOOL LU ROSS
ACADEMY
Wine Bar THE WINEYARD THE CAVE AT VENTURA
WINE CO
SERviCES
Acupuncturist DENISE NOYER HOLISTIC HEALING
CENTER
Auto Repair Shop ACCURATE AUTOMOTIVE BUENA VISTA COLLISION
Bank WELLS FARGO BANK VENTURA COUNTY CREDIT
UNION
Barber Shop SAVVY SALON HANKS BARBER SHOP
Boot Camp 805 BOOT CAMP RAW WORKOUTS
Catering Co GREEN ACRES DJS CALIFORNIA
CATERING
Chiropractor SOMMER SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC JENSEN
CHIROPRACTIC
OFFICE
Contractor RCI BUILDERS FAR WEST CONSTRUCTION
Day Care LITTLE OAKS SCHOOL PACIFIC CAMPS
Dentist EAN KLEIGER PREMIER ORTHODONTICS
Dog Grooming Shop THE BARKLEY HAPPY DOG
Dry Cleaner OAKBROOK CLEANERS FOUR SEASONS
CLEANERS
Family Doctor KAISER PERMANENTE
Funeral Home ROSE FAMILY FUNERAL HOME TED MAYR
FUNERAL HOME
Gym 24 HOUR FITNESS
Hair Salon SALON ROUGE MICHAEL KELLEY SALON
Hearing Service SECOND CHANCE HEARING COSTCO WHOLESALE
Hospital LOS ROBLES COMMUNITY MEMORIAL
Housecleaning Service MERRY MAIDS
Interior Designer VICKI BLAKEMAN GREAT ROOMS
Landscaping Co GREEN HORIZON SCARLETTS
LANDSCAPING
Lasik Surgeon KHANNA INSTITUTE DOUGHERTY LASER
VISION
Law Office MANFREDI LEVINE ECCLES MILLER GARY W NORRIS
LAW OFFICE
Mortgage Co CFC MORTGAGE LANDMARK FINANCIAL
Motorcycle Shop SIMI VALLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON VENTURA
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Moving Company DYNAMIC DELIVERY MEATHEAD MOVERS
Optometrist NELSON MURATA DONALD STEENSMA
Pest Control ORKIN VENTURA PEST CONTROL
Photographer CORNERSTONE PHOTOGRAPHY VISUAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
Plastic Surgeon KRYGER INSTITUTE PICKART PLASTIC
SURGERY
Property Management TROOP REAL ESTATE ESQUIRE
Real Estate Co TROOP REAL ESTATE
Senior Living UNIVERSITY VILLAGE/OAKVIEW CYPRESS PLACE
SENIOR LIVING
Stock Brokerage MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CAREY & HANNA
Tanning Salon TAN LA
Tattoo Parlor CLEAR VISION TATTOO JIMIS TATTOO
Title and Escrow CONSUMERS TITLE ALISO ESCROW
Travel Agency AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Veterinarian CONEJO VALLEY VETERINARY ANACAPA
ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Weight-Loss Center WEIGHT WATCHERS
ShoPPing
Apparel/Clothing KOHLS DEPARTMENT STORE
Appliance Store SEARS
Bike Shop NEWBURY PARK BICYCLE SHOP BILLS BIKE
SHOP
Book Store BARNES & NOBLE
Camera Shop HOOPER CAMERA DEXTERS CAMERA
Eyeglasses COSTCO
Fabric Store JO-ANN FABRICS & CRAFTS FABRIC TOWN USA
Farmers Market ABUNDANT HARVEST ORGANICS VENTURA
COUNTY
CERTIFIED
FARMERS
MARKET
Flooring Store FLOORING 101
Florist MICHAELS FLOWERS PASSION FLOWERS GIFTS
Furniture Store URBAN HOME
Golf Store ROGER DUNN GOLF SHOPS GOLFSMITH
INTERNATIONAL
Home Electronics Store BEST BUY
Home Improvement
/ Hardware Store HOME DEPOT
Jewelry Store HARTS JEWELERS VAN GUNDY & SONS
JEWELERS
Lingerie Store VICTORIAS SECRET
Liquor/Wine Shop BEVMO!
Mattress Store SLEEP SHOPPE SIT N SLEEP
Nursery/Garden Shop ARMSTRONG GARDEN CENTER GREEN THUMB
INTERNATIONAL
Party Supply Store PARTY CITY
Shoe Store JACKS SHOES PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE
Shopping Center THE OAKS PACIFIC VIEW MALL
Stationers STAPLES LAUTZENHISERS
HALLMARK
Surf Shop VAL SURF VENTURA SURF SHOP
Thrift Store GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Tire Store AMERICAS TIRE
Windows & Doors MILGARD MANUFACTURING THE DOOR
OUTLET
TRAnSPoRTATion
Eco-Friendly Car TOYOTA PRIUS
Economy Car HONDA CIVIC
Family Car TOYOTA CAMRY
Luxury Car BMW 750
Sports Car CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Sports Utility Vehicle LANDROVER RANGE ROVER
Truck FORD F-150
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Branch Manager
Ventura
805.639.2038
Branch Manager
County Center
805.289.3566
Branch Manager
Oxnard
805.278.1475
Branch Manager
Channel Islands
805.985.8652
Branch Manager
Camarillo
805.384.9542
Sue Horgan Serena Jedrick Roseanne Rodriguez Armando Casillas Kay Wigton Rosanne Rodriguez
Oxnard
805.278.1475
Branch Manager
Mission Oaks
805.384.5321
Branch Manager
Tousand Oaks
805.373.5652
Branch Manager
Westlake Village
805.371.3180
Branch Manager
Simi Valley
805.581.5461
Branch Manager
Wood Ranch
805.582.5181
Ed Miller Peter Mogg Olga Diaz Jill Haney Fernando Estevez

Readers Choice
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May 6, 2012 DINING
Dining
American Food 7
Bagel 7
Bakery 8
Barbecue 8
Breakfast 10
Business Lunch 10
Chinese Food 10
Coffee House 12
Deli 13
Dinner Under $10 14
French Food 15
German Food 15
Greek Food 15
Hamburger 16
Happy Hour 17
Health Food 18
Hot Dog 18
Ice Cream Shop 19
Indian Food 20
Italian Food 20
Lunch Under $7 21
Mexican Food 21
Mobile Food Truck 23
Pizza 23
Romantic Dining 23
Salsa 24
Sandwich 25
Seafood 26
Steakhouse 26
Sushi 27
Take Out 28
Thai Food 29
Ameri cAn Food
Full county winner
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
Full county favorite
HBJs Restaurant & Brewery
East county favorites
HCheesecake Factory
HLazy Dog Cafe
HThe Habit Burger Grill
HJunkyard Cafe
West county favorites
HAloha Steakhouse
HSafire Restaurant
HBandits Grill & Bar
HRed Robin Gourmet Burgers
Wood ranch BBQ & Grill
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill will
celebrate its 20th anniversary this
spring. The group of 14 premium-casual
restaurants was founded in 1992 in
Moorpark. Wood Ranch will mark the
occasion by giving back to its guests
and to the community.
Weve always contributed to good
causes in the communities we serve,
said co-founder Eric Anders, who is a
father of two. Weve now expanded that
effort so that we can help focus some
attention on a vitally important issue that
affects us all.
More than a million children in
Southern California go hungry every
day, added Ofer Shemtov, co-founder.
The restaurant has partnered with
Share Our Strengths No Kid Hungry
campaign to try to help end it. Well
also be giving away a $50 gift card in
each Wood Ranch restaurant for 20
weeks beginning on May 7.
Diners will have to like Wood
Ranch on Facebook. A certificate
can be downloaded from the site. A
percentage of the guests check will
then be donated to No Kid Hungry. The
same certificate will be used to enter
a drawing for the weekly $50 gift card
prize.
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill has
four area locations, in Agoura Hills,
Camarillo, Moorpark and Ventura.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
WoodRanchBBQ
Website: woodranch.com
Aloha Steakhouse
See write-up under Steak House
BAGel
Full county winner
Noahs Bagels
HOld New York Deli & Bakery Co.
HWestern Bagel
HBrents Delicatessen & Restaurant
HJohns Bagel Deli
HEast Coast Bagel
HBagel Rock Coffee
HManhattan Bagel
HPanera Bread
HSavory Cafe & Bakery (now known as
Andys New York Bagel Deli)
old new York deli & Bakery co.
See write-up under Deli
Western Bagel
With more than six decades of
history, Western Bagel has been a major
staple in Southern California, offering
quality bagels to customers both young
and old.
So, its no surprise the Westlake
Village location has been voted as a
favorite East County bagel location in
this years Readers Choice.
Since 1980, the location has seen
many generations walk in and choose
from a variety of bagels, cream cheeses
and other baked goods including its Hot
Roasted Turkey sandwich, made with
freshly baked Boars Head turkey.
For customers who join the Bagel
Brad Club, either through its website or
Facebook page, they can expect weekly
specials delivered straight to their inbox.
Address: 3825 E. Thousand Oaks
Blvd.
Phone: 496-0344
WesternBagel
Website: www.westernbagel.com/
index.php
May 6, 2012
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Readers Choice DINING
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Chinese Food Restaurant in
4020 E. Main St. #B2
Ventura, CA93003
(805) 654-0933
OPEN7 Days a Week:
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Bakery
East county winner
Great Harvest Bread
West county winner
Bread Basket Cake Company
HPanera Bread
HCorner Bakery Cafe
HNothing Bundt Cakes
HSweet Arleens
HRoyal Bakery
HMy Florists Bakery
HYankee Doodle Bakery
HSavory Cafe & Bakery (now known as
Andys New York Bagel Deli)
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Jim and Lupe Costello are the co-
owners of Great Harvest Bread Company
in Newbury Park.
Specializing in whole grain bread, the
business works directly with farmers to
source its wheat the highest protein
wheat grown anywhere, the best for
making bread, Jim said. We mill our
own flour right here in our bakery. We
bake our bread within 48 hours of milling
the flour it gives it great taste and
great nutrition.
Jim said Great Harvest Bread uses all-
natural ingredients no preservatives.
We just try to have the freshest product
and the best customer service, he said.
It feels great to know that our customers
appreciate what we are doing, he said
about being voted a winner in the bakery
category in the east county by Star
readers.
The bakery is open from 7 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. People
can also find us at the downtown Ventura
Farmers Market on Saturdays, Jim said.
Great Harvest Bread is at 2092-H
Newbury Road in Newbury Park.
Information: 376-0111
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/
Great-Harvest-Bread-Co-Thousand-
Oaks/231874243576182
Website: Realgoodbread.com
BarBeCue
Full county winner
HReds BBQ & Grillery
HFamous Daves
HStonefire Grill
HGreen Acres Farm Market and
Catering
With more than 120 menu items to choose from, there is bound to be
something for everyone at Szechuwan Garden Chinese Restaurant, an East
County Favorite for Chinese Food.
DINING
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Come experience why we
are the Readers Choice
Full County Winner
for the past 17 years!
CAMARILLO
805.987.4497
92 Daily Dr.
Las Posas Plaza
SIMI VALLEY
805.527.0055
2955 Cochran St.
Target Center
VENTURA
805.642.3190
4020 Main St.
Michaels Plaza
Thousand Oaks
805.497.1711
1542 Moorpark Rd.
Ralphs Ctr.
Valencia
661.702.8664
27560 Newhall
Ranch Rd.
Celebrating 37 Years in Ventura County!
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For the 17th consecutive year, we are proud
to accept the honor of being the Readers Choice
for #1 Breakfast throughout Ventura County
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Thank you Ventura
County for making us
your Readers Choice
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West County Winner Lunch under $7
West County Favorite Italian Food
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Ventura 5722 Telephone Rd.
Camarillo 1701 Daily Drive
Newbury Park 1025 Broadbeck Rd.
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Serving you since 1986
Thank you for Voting us a West County
Favorite Restaurant
FREE GRILLED CHEESE
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67 Daily Dr. Camarillo (In the Las Posas Plaza)
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Live Music Date Nights
Live Jazz Happy Hour
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Favorite Restaurant
HJust BBQ
HCJs BBQ
HMarshalls Bodacious BBQ
HChicago For Ribs
If you havent been to Wood Ranch
in Ventura recently, youve missed out
on the new items the award-winning
barbecue experts are serving up.
Were just really responding to our
guests, said Eric Anders, co-founder.
First, we put our Carolina pulled pork
on the menu, then the Certified Angus
Beef Giant Short Rib.
Both are smoked just right, added
co-founder Ofer Shemtov. We didnt
want the flavor to be just smoke.
We wanted to use wood smoke as a
seasoning to the meats.
Wood Ranch is now testing Texas-
Style Smoked Brisket in Ventura. The
iconic barbecue dish will be served with
two new spicy barbecue sauces.
Our original sauce is hugely
popular, Anders said, but many
guests wanted something with a kick.
So, we created the Chipotle-Cherry BBQ
sauce that we recommend with beef,
and also the Habanero-Peach BBQ
sauce that is a bit hotter and goes great
with anything, we think.
The new items are being tested at
Wood Ranch in Ventura, Northridge,
Irvine and Corona. If they test well, the
new dishes could find their way onto
the menu at all of Wood Ranchs 14
Southern California locations.
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill has
four area locations, in Agoura Hills,
Camarillo, Moorpark and Ventura.
WoodRanchBBQ
Website: woodranch.com
Stonefire Grill
There are two things customers can
always expect when taking a seat at
Stonefire Grill: a fine dining experience
and plenty of food at affordable prices.
Since opening its Thousand Oaks
location in 2010, Stonefire Grill already
has made it known that it is one of the
best barbecue restaurants in the county.
Were extremely honored, said
Justin Lopez, marketing manager at
Stonefire Grill. People in Ventura
County are responding positively to
us and were flattered to maintain the
reputation as one of the best barbecue
restaurants.
Stonefire Grill is the perfect place for
any individual or large group looking for
a great selection of flavorful meals.
Stonefire Grill is at 3635 E. Thousand
Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks.
Website: www.stonefiregrill.com
Green Acres
Farm market and catering
For authentic Santa Maria-Style
barbecue, with its blazing embers,
smoke, sizzle and tantalizing scent,
visit Green Acres Farm Market and
Catering. Now in its 44th year serving
delicious barbecue to residents from all
over Ventura County and beyond, Green
Acres has a comfortable outdoor patio
that seats 60.
May 6, 2012
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Readers Choice 10 DINING
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Aloha Steakhouse

The Utmate 0nng Experence.
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Our barbecue area is a popular
place for lunch, said Green Acres
marketing manager Julie Rhoads.
Everyone enjoys our diverse menu,
which includes tri-tip sandwiches,
grande burritos, chicken Caesar salad
and more.
The barbecue area is open until 6
p.m., so hungry patrons can stop by
after work to pick up dinner to take
home to the family.
Green Acres is at 2918 Los Angeles
Ave. in Simi Valley.
Information: 526-1312; vip@
simigreenacres.com
GreenAcresMarket
Website: Simigreenacres.com
BreAkFASt
Full county winner
Eggs n Things
HFirehouse Cafe
HEgg House
HGrinder Restaurant Deli & Catering
HHarolds House of Omelettes
HJacks Restaurant & Deli
HCafe Nouveau
HPetes Breakfast House
HAllisons Country Cafe
HIHOP Restaurant
HVagabond Coffee Shop
eggs n things
Its been said that breakfast is the
most important meal of the day and
Ventura County Star readers have voted
Eggs n Things as their top choice to
get it. This is not the first time Eggs
n Things has been recognized in
the breakfast category. Ed McCarthy,
owner of the Eggs n Things locations
in Ventura County, said he believes they
are at 15 consecutive years of being
honored. He said what makes their
breakfasts stand out is the quality of the
product and their efficient service.
Eggs n Things serves breakfasts and
lunches every day.
All the people waiting in line speaks
for itself, McCarthy said. We get
a lot of compliments, we get a lot of
repeat business and I think that speaks
volumes. He is happy for everybody
who works for Eggs n Things to get
the Readers Choice award. Obviously
weve all been successful through
these times, that makes me feel good,
McCarthy said. We have really good
people: all the way from the managers
to the cooks and the waitresses and the
busboys everybody does a great job
for us.
The first Eggs n Things location
opened in Camarillo in 1974. McCarthy
said he hopes to open another location
in the county.
Eggs n Things is at 92 Daily Drive,
Camarillo (984-4497); 2955 Cochran
St., Simi Valley (527-0055); 1542
Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks (497-
1711); and 4020 E. Main St., Ventura
(642-3190).
Website: Eggsnthings.net
Grinder restaurant deli & catering
Grinder Restaurant has been a
Moorpark institution since 1986,
serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all
day, every day. Grinder caters to each
individuals needs and desires. Whether
its a fresh, deliciously baked dessert,
a hearty Mexican meal, yummy Italian
food or even a vegetarian dish, theyve
got it all. Its custom, deluxe menu is one
of the biggest menus in Ventura County
and will satisfy everybodys cravings, so
quit the family arguments about where
to eat and go with something everyone
will love.
See for yourself why it has been in
the business for more than 25 years!
The restaurant is open Monday
through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.;
Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 7
a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m. to
8:30 p.m.
Grinder Restaurant Deli & Catering is
at 1 W. Los Angeles Ave. in Moorpark.
Website: www.grinderdeli.com
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East county winner
The Grill On The Alley
West county winner
Lure Fish House
Full county favorites
HWood Ranch BBQ & Grill
HMarmalade Cafe
HMimis Cafe
HCalifornia Grill
HFresh & Fabulous
HSafire Restaurant
See write-up under American Food
cHi neSe Food
East county winner
Sesame Inn
West county winner
Chesters Asia Restaurant
HPanda Express
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Corrigans Steak House celebrates 30 years of being in business this year
and the restaurant has been voted an East County Favorite for Steak House.
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HPF Changs China Bistro
HLakeview Garden Restaurant
HSzechuwan Garden Chinese
Restaurant
HImperial Garden
HMandarin House Restaurant
HPeking Inn Restaurant
HGolden China Restaurant
HChinese Dumpling House
Chesters Asia Chinese Restaurant
The magnificent ambiance and
sensational food at Chesters Asia
Chinese Restaurant is the reason it has
been able to please multiple generations
of customers, and why Ventura County
Star readers have yet again chosen
Chesters as the 2012 Readers Choice
Winner for the Chinese Restaurant
category in the West County.
Chesters thanks every one of
its loyal patrons for their support
and votes that have resulted in the
continued recognition of Chesters
Asias longstanding membership in our
wonderful Ventura County community.
With an expansive array of dishes
guaranteed to please, this Camarillo
favorite is truly a culinary gem. Youll
most definitely want to try Chesters Asia
Chinese Restaurants famous signature
dishes such as orange and sesame
chicken, black pepper chicken, honey
black pepper beef and, especially,
the much-loved honey and walnut
shrimp. The crisp coating on the shrimp
combines with pineapple, candied
walnuts and a rich, creamy sauce for a
magical blend of textures and flavors.
The eatery has an impressive take-
out menu for both lunch and dinner.
Chesters also is available for banquets.
Chesters Asia Chinese Restaurant is
at 2216 Pickwick Drive in Camarillo.
Website: www.chestersasia.com
Szechuwan
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Prepared with the freshest and
finest ingredients, Szechuwan Garden
offers authentic Chinese food in a warm
environment, perfect for an enjoyable
dining experience.
Were so happy, especially when
there are so many Chinese restaurants
in the county, said owner Michael Lee.
We appreciate the readers and we
make sure we do our very best each
and every day.
Available for lunch and dinner, the
restaurant also features a party room
for large events and offers delivery and
catering services.
Szechuwan Garden Chinese
Restaurant has two locations: 1407 E.
Los Angeles Ave., Suite E, in Simi Valley
(577-1009) and 484 E. Los Angeles
Ave., Suite 124, in Moorpark (517-
1930).
Both restaurants are open Sunday
through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9:30
p.m. and Friday and Saturday from
11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Website: simichinesefood.com
Golden china restaurant
For almost 30 years, Golden China
Restaurant has been known as not just
one of the best Chinese Restaurants in
the county the Kung Pao chicken
and Hunan Chicken in Black Sauce are
particular customer favorites but also
has what the restaurant staff says is the
best and most famous karaoke bar in
California.
And karaoke is just the beginning:
Golden China also hosts Open Mic
nights on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.,
swing dance lessons on Thursday at 7
p.m. and dancing to a DJ or live band
Friday and Saturday nights.
Whether its great Chinese food,
karaoke, dancing or listening to great
music, Golden China is the place to go.
Golden China Restaurant is at 760 S.
Seaward in Ventura.
Information: 652-1188.
Website: www.goldenchinaventura.
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coFFee HouSe
Full county winner
Starbucks
HCoffee Bean & Tea Leaf
HPeets Coffee & Tea
HIts A Grind Coffee House
HJava Kai
HPalermo
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HSimones Coffee & Tea
Simones coffee and tea
Simones Coffee and Tea offers
customers a highly personal experience
and a great product in a comfortable,
friendly setting.
For the past 15 years, Ventura locals
Simone and Kurt Covault have been
providing great customer service and a
great product, continuously.
The Covaults say their shop is unique
for its blend of speed and accuracy,
such as one would find at a chain coffee
store, and super-high-quality drinks
that display great attention to detail.
Simones famous mocha, for example,
is made with chocolate and mixed from
scratch by hand every day.
Simones also is known for tea lattes
and homemade granola.
Simones Coffee and Tea is at 7818
Telegraph Road in Ventura.
Since 2003, Urbane Caf has emphasized quality in everything they do.
It has been voted a West County Favorite for Dinner Under $10, Lunch
Under $7 and Sandwich.
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West county winner
Dannys Deli & Grill
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HOld New York Deli & Bakery Co.
HPickles Deli & Restaurant
Catering
HRhineland Deli
HLombardos Gourmet Deli
HRoxsbury Deli & Grill
HNonas Italian Deli
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Dannys Deli has been a Ventura
County favorite for over a decade.
According to owner Wendy Smith,
Dannys has been a Readers Choice
winner for the past 12 years. She
credits her restaurants popularity to
authenticity, high-quality ingredients
and having something for everyone.
Smith says Dannys is a true
New York-style deli, serving such
deli classics as matzo ball and
kreplach soups, Reuben and pastrami
sandwiches. According to Smith, the
bread and soups are really, truly
homemade. The recipes for the
matzo ball and chicken soups are her
mothers. Its the authenticity of the
dishes and the quality of the ingredients
that keep people coming back for more.
Another thing that makes Dannys
a customer choice is the flexibility
of the menu; breakfast, lunch and
dinner items are available all day. You
can come in for breakfast and get a
hamburger, or you can come in for
dinner and get waffles. You can get
anything you might be in the mood for,
anytime, said Smith.
Dannys Deli will celebrate its 13th
anniversary on July 1. It is open seven
days a week for breakfast, lunch and
dinner.
Dannys Deli is at 3263 Telegraph
Road in Ventura.
Website: dannysdeli.com
Jersey mikes Subs
See write-up under Sandwich
old new York deli & Bakery co.
Old New York Deli & Bakery Co. is
celebrating 18 years of making bagels.
We started a little bagel and coffee
place back in 1994 and we continue to
serve many of those same customers
since we opened. Our product speaks
for itself and I think its a great honor
to be chosen this year, said Michael
Raimondo, owner and president of the
company. Unlike other chains, our
bagels are boiled and then baked the
old-fashioned way in our hearth stone
oven.
Old New York Deli and Bakery Co.
uses only cholesterol and trans fat-
free Canola oil. Soups, salads and
homemade cream cheeses are made
in the bakerys kitchen. Challah, rye,
wheat, sourdough, kaiser, onion and
French rolls are baked daily. If its not
made on the premises, the store doesnt
sell it. The deli uses only USDA choice
corned beef, roast beef and pastrami.
Two locations are available for
convenience to customers in Ventura
County. The Camarillo store is at 4972
Verdugo Way (484-3354), and the
Newbury Park store, which opened
in 2008, is at 2700 Teller Road (375-
3354). Fans can go to the website to
find out how to follow it on Twitter and
Facebook.
Website: www.oldnewyork.com
Pickles deli & restaurant
Not many places ask if you would like
to start off with a round of pickles, but
that is what Pickles Deli & Restaurant in
Newbury Park does best.
A family-owned business that
includes two other delis in Agoura and
Calabasas, Pickles has become a family
favorite for its all-day breakfast and
signature sandwiches like the Reuben.
My family has owned delis for over
30 years, said Natalie Kepes, general
manager of Pickles. Our menu is huge
with homemade dishes.
From soups to clairs, Pickles boasts
At Old New York Deli and Bakery Co. if its not made on the premises, the store doesnt sell it. It has been voted
as a Full County Favorite for Bagel and Deli.
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with the best theyve got. Pickles Deli &
Restaurant is at 1940 Newbury Road,
Suite 100, in Newbury Park. The deli is
open everyday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Website: www.picklesdeli.com
Green Acres
With its complete New York-style deli
featuring tantalizing salads, delicious
garlic spread, the finest Boars Head
products and many more in-house,
ready-to-serve items, Green Acres
Farm Market and Catering is a rare
commodity.
Visiting the store is a step back in
time, with all the accoutrements of an
old-fashioned delicatessen, but with the
upscale, modern twist and the addition
of gourmet items. Serving Simi Valley
and neighboring communities since
1968, Green Acres has maintained its
small-town, traditional feel by offering
personalized service and quality goods,
including its own line of private label
barbecue sauce, hot pepper sauce and
dry seasonings.
Green Acres Farm Market and
Catering is at 2918 Los Angeles Ave. in
Simi Valley.
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Website: www.simigreenacres.com
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East county winner
Sharkys Woodfired
Mexican Grill
West county winner
Presto Pasta
HChipotle Mexican Grill
HPresto Pasta
HExotic Thai Cafe
HDennys
HSnapper Jacks Taco Shack
HOlas Mex Grill
HUrbane Caf
Sharkeys Woodfired mexican Grill
See write-up under Mexican Food
Presto Pasta
Presto Pasta offers authentic tasting
Italian food at a very reasonable price. It
is not a chain restaurant, but a family-
owned business. All of its delicious
sauces are made in-house from recipes
that hold true to the Italian tradition,
passed down from the original founders
grandmother.
All of the entrees at Presto Pasta are
under $10. Some of the most popular
dinner choices are chicken piccata,
eggplant parmigiana and shrimp
scampi.
With its down-to-earth prices and
friendly, casual atmosphere, Presto
Pasta is the perfect place for a family
lunch or dinner. The restaurant offers
take-out and the Camarillo location even
has a drive-thru.
Presto Pasta presents a Six Lunches
Under $6.00 menu, which includes
your choice of pizza and salad, pasta
and salad, lunch size chicken piccata,
soup and salad, or one-half of a sub
and salad.
In Newbury Park, Presto Pasta
recently added a unique and fun Coca-
Cola freestyle machine, featuring a
digital touch screen from which one can
choose from 120 different flavors.
Presto Pasta has three locations in
Ventura County: 5722 Telephone Road
in Ventura (658-2898), 1701 Daily
Drive in Camarillo (445-7737) and 1025
Broadbeck Road in Newbury Park (498-
7737).
Website: www.prestopasta.com
exotic thai cafe
See write-up under Thai Food
urbane caf
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have been selected in three separate
categories in this years Readers
Choice, said Tom Holt, owner
of Urbane Caf. Its great to be
recognized for the quality that we do
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This year, Urbane Caf is being
recognized as a favorite location in the
Dinner Under $10, Lunch Under $7
and Sandwich categories for the West
county.
Since 2003, Urbane Caf has
emphasized quality in everything they
do, ensuring the foundation that helped
build the restaurant into what it is today,
stays that way.
From the Grilled Portobello sandwich
to the Protein salad, theres no wrong
choice when dining at Urbane Caf.
Urbane Caf has three area locations:
1750 E. Gonzales Road in Oxnard (485-
4200); 4960 Telephone Road in Ventura
(654-1619); and 29145 Canwood
Street, Unit A-2, in Agoura Hills (818-
597-9000).
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Website: www.urbanecafe.com
FrencH Food
East county winner
Cafe Provencal
West county winner
71 Palm Restaurant
HChampagne French Bakery Cafe
HChocolatine
HSecret Garden Restaurant
HCigale Caf
HCafe 14
HLe Petit Cafe Bakery
HNew French Bakery
HMimis Cafe
HCafe Nouveau
HSuzannes Cuisine
HWatermark Restaurant
GermAn Food
East county winner
Two Guys From Italy
Restaurant
West county winner
German Deli & Market
HRhineland Deli
HAlpine Delicatessen
Greek Food
East county winner
Daphnes Greek Cafe
One of the popular choices at Yolandas Mexican Cafe is the chicken tostada. The restaurant has been voted
a Full County Winner for Salsa, a West County Winner for Happy Hour and Mexican Food and an East County
Favorite for Mexican Food.
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CAMARILLO
Santa Rosa Plaza
5800 Santa Rosa Road
805-484-5525
CAMARILLO
SIMA Paseo
Camarillo Plaza
370 N. Lantana
805-482-7040
MOORPARK
144 W. Los Angeles Ave.
805-517-1574
NEWBURY PARK
Stagecoach Plaza
1610-2 Newbury Rd.
805-498-8500
OJAI
Fitzgerald Plaza
423 E. Ojai Ave.
805-640-9070
OXNARD
Lemon Grove Plaza
2041 North Oxnard Blvd.
805-981-1966
OXNARD
Seabridge Marketplace
1231 South Victoria Ave.
805-985-3900
OXNARD
Channel Ponte Plaza
2721 South Rose Ave
805-486-3333
SIMI VALLEY
Sycamore Plaza
2790 Cochran Street
805-579-7827
VENTURA
Paradise Victoria Plaza
1145 S. Victoria Avenue
805-644-9040
WESTLAKE VILLAGE
North Ranch Plaza
3825 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
805-777-7167
THOUSANDOAKS
605 East Janss Road
805-497-7800
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Greek At The Harbor
HGreek House Cafe
HAli Baba
HPacific Fresh Seafood Grill
HAngelos Grill
HChef Burger
HDaphnes Greek Cafe
HIts Greek To Me
HYannis Best
HBreakfast Cafe
Yannis Best
Yannis Best offers an extensive
menu that includes Greek, Mexican and
American dishes.
Its a really huge menu, said John
Balanos, owner. When it comes to
Greek food, were famous for the gyro
and our baklava pastry.
Yannis Best serves breakfast, lunch
and dinner all day and through its drive-
thru. Balanos said they also have a beer
and wine license to serve in-house.
What weve been told is that
everybodys surprise we havent opened
up all over California already, he
said. Yannis Best does have a second
location in Simi Valley, but without the
beer and wine license and drive-thru,
but it is a 50s-style diner.
Yannis Best can be found at 736 W.
Ventura St. in Fillmore. (524-1501) and
3907 Cochran St., Simi Valley (577-
1501).
Website: Yannisbest.com
HAmBurGer
Full county winner
The Habit Burger Grill
HIn-N-Out Burger
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86 E DAILY DR
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1601 S. VICTORIA AVE
805.985.1340
SIMI VALLEY
590 E LOS ANGELES
805.306.9933
VENTURA
2753 E MAIN ST
805.643.2700
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HThe Counter
HIslands Restaurant
HRed Robin Gourmet Burgers
HHook Burger Bistro
HBurger Barn
HOriginal Tommys Hamburgers
HWinchesters Grill & Saloon
HAPPY Hour
East county winner
Ciscos Mexican Restaurant
West county winner
Yolandas Mexican Cafe
HTGI Fridays
HElephant Bar & Restaurant
HThe Grill On The Alley
HLazy Dog Cafe
HEl Torito Mexican Grill
HLure Fish House
HAloha Steakhouse
HWinchesters Grill & Saloon
Yolandas mexican cafe
Yolandas Mexican Cafe offers a
popular happy hour Monday through
Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Margaritas, well
drinks and domestic beer are offered at
discounted prices and all appetizers are
available at half price. Complimentary
chips and salsa are available in the
bar and throughout the restaurant.
On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
make sure to ask for Yolandas spicy
bean dip that combines whole pinto
beans with just a hint of chorizo and
spices.
For a special treat, try one of
Yolandas famous margaritas made
with either strawberry, strawberry and
banana, peach, coconut, mango or
pineapple. It can be served blended or
over the rocks. Yolandas most famous
drink, the Cadillac margarita, is served
with Grand Marnier on the side to
add smoothness to the drink. Its the
most requested in Yolandas line-up of
margaritas.
Weather permitting, the Oxnard
location offers a covered and heated
outdoor patio where diners can view
the marina. This gorgeous view offers
patrons the opportunity to catch
the occasional glimpse of a yacht
traveling along the waterway of the new
Seabridge Marina.
Yolandas Mexican Cafe can be found
at 2753 E. Main St. in Ventura (643-
2700), 86 Daily Drive in Camarillo (389-
9922), 590 E. Los Angeles Ave. in Simi
(306-9933) and 1601 S. Victoria Ave. in
Oxnard (985-1340).
Website: www.yolandasmexicancafe.
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By focusing on affordable pricing,
signature drinks and tasty appetizers,
Elephant Bar & Restaurant offers the
happiest of happy hours. Its most
popular drinks are the Jungle Colada
and Olu Passion Mai Tai. Also on the
menu are house margaritas, a variety
of beers, non-alcoholic beverages and
more. Appetizers include Three cheese
macaroni, artichoke dip, buffalo chicken
tenders and other delicious choices,
served to patrons amid a jungle-themed
dcor.
Join the fun at Elephant Bar with
drinks as low as $2 and appetizers
starting at $3.50. Happy Hour runs
Monday through Friday from 3 to 7
p.m., and seven days a week from 9
p.m. to closing.
Elephant Bar is at 1825 Madera
Road in Simi Valley.
Website: Elephantbar.com
Aloha Steakhouse
HeAltH Food
East county winner
Natural Cafe
West county winner
Lassens Health Food Store
HTrader Joes
HSharkys Woodfire Mexican Grill
HLassens Health Food
HWhole Foods Market
HSprouts Farmers Market
HNatures Grill & Juice Bar
HMarys Secret Garden
HRainbow Bridge Natural Food
lassens natural Food and Vitamins
Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
is a family-owned business established
in 1971 with its Camarillo store.
Lassens is well known and relied upon
in the county as an excellent source of
fresh, organic foods and the highest
quality vitamins and supplements.
The health food store takes great
pride in working with local farmers to
provide a full selection of locally grown,
organic produce to its customers.
Its full-service deli serves breakfast,
lunch and dinner and its salad bar
offers a variety of fresh, organic veggies
to make a salad just the way you like.
Delicious homemade soups are made
fresh there every day. A juice bar and
smoothie bar, using only the finest and
freshest ingredients, rounds out the deli
offerings.
To go along with their motto Live,
Learn Be Healthy, Lassens offers
free in-store events with expert speakers
on health and nutrition related issues.
Lassens offers a full line of vitamins
and supplements. The staff of friendly,
knowledgeable vitamin and supplement
consultants are happy to share their
knowledge, provide guidance and help
you find just what you need.
At Lassens, they care about your
health.
Lassens Natural Food and Vitamins
can be found at 4071 E. Main St.,
Ventura (644-6990); 3471 Saviers
Road, Oxnard (486-8266); and 2207
Pickwick Drive, Camarillo (482-3287).
Website: www.lassens.com
Sharkeys Woodfired mexican Grill
Hot doG
Full county winner
Costco Wholesale
HDer Wienerschnitzel
HOriginal Tommys Hamburgers
HCupids Hot Dogs
HLuckys Dog House
HSmileys Hot Dog Stand
HHot Dog On A Stick
HTop Hat Burger Palace
cupids Hot dogs
Cupids Hot Dogs has been delighting
diners with its fine quality, specialty
hot dogs since 1946. Family-owned
and operated, Cupids enjoys a simple
Manager David Brand says every day Cold Stone Creamery strives to make
sure that everyone leaves with a smile. It has been voted the West County
Winner for Ice Cream/Yogurt Shop.
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Seafood Restaurant
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Voted Favorite
Seafood Restaurant
in West County
back-to-basics philosophy and has
been providing a delicious and nostalgic
family dining experience for the past
three generations. Current owners Kelly
and Morgan Walsh plan to continue the
family tradition of excellence in hot dogs
and customer service.
The Walshes are honored the
readers have chosen the restaurant as a
favorite in the east county and invite the
community to come in and experience
love at first bite.
Cupids is at 2585 Cochran St., Suite
G, in Simi Valley
Website: www.cupidshotdogsinc.com
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Yogurt Shop
East county winner
Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt
West county winner
Cold Stone Creamery
HBaskin-Robbins
HYozen Frogurt
HYogurtland
HCold Stone Creamery
HPinkberry
HWild Cherry
HSurfn Yogurt
HMcConnells Ice Cream & Yogurt
HTutti Frutti
cold Stone creamery
Owners Barry and Gail Davis and
Manager David Brand would like to
thank all The Star readers for choosing
Cold Stone Creamery as your top choice
for ice cream shop in the west county.
Brand says every day, Cold Stone
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everyone leaves with a smile. He says
they couldnt do it without the first class
staff: Chris Knapp, Kyle Knapp, Donald
Muckey, Megan Tucker and Cody
Weltsch at their Las Posas location.
The owners invite all the readers
into their Cold Stone Creamery shop
to see what new and exciting flavors
theyre working on next. The business
specializes in offering an ever-changing
variety of flavors. Custom batches for
large orders and events also are offered.
Cold Stone Creamery in Camarillo is
at 2390 Las Posas Road, Suite I, in the
Albertsons parking lot.
Website: www.coldstonecreamery.
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Surfn Yogurt
Surfn Yogurt has quickly established
itself as one of the countys favorite
places for frozen yogurt and all the
fixins.
Keith Repult opened his first location
near the beach at Pierpont a year ago,
and already has been able to expand
to two more locations. He credits his
shops success to a great product and
the power of community.
When Repult opened his first
location on a lonely corner, he said
the store brought people back to the
community. Theyve been coming ever
since, for frozen yogurt and more than
35 toppings.
Surfn Yogurt also offers lactose- and
sugar-free yogurts.
Surfn Yogurt has two locations in
Ventura, at 1038 S. Seaward Ave. and at
7770 Telegraph Road, and one in Santa
Paula, at 550-A W. Main St.
I ndI an Food
East county winner
Bollywood Cafe
West county winner
Taj Cafe
HSaffron
HIndian Haweli
HKarma Indian Cuisine
HKohinoor Cuisine Of India
HSwagat Cuisine Of India
HCurry Leaf
HCafe India
HBollywood Indian Restaurant
HMaharaja Cuisine Of India
HHimalaya
Indian Haweli
For the freshest Indian food made
with the finest ingredients, Indian
Haweli is the place to go. Patrons
include residents from all over Ventura
County and beyond. According to owner
Dale Sidhu, the restaurant has a great
local following, but also has been visited
by politicians, musicians and Bollywood
celebrities.
Sidhu says the family-run restaurants
success is due to its excellent service,
as well as making sure every dish has
top quality meats, vegetables and
sauces.
Known for its fabulous lunch buffet,
the restaurant also serves fine dinners
and offers catering for parties and
events.
In business for eight years, Indian
Haweli restaurant has a newly expanded
market, which features Indian groceries,
produce and British food items.
Indian Haweli is at 1750 E. Los
Angeles Ave. in Simi Valley.
Information: 520-1236; info@
indianhaweli.net
Indian-Haweli/109228365771423
Website: Indianhaweli.net
Curry Leaf
Its not easy to maintain a restaurant
in this economy, but the Curry Leaf
of Camarillo has been whetting the
appetites of customers hungry for Indian
food since it opened in 2009. Located
in a strip mall next to a CVS, the quaint
business has been serving up authentic
signatures dishes featuring seafood,
poultry, rice, lamb, vegetarian and curry
that have drawn in new and returning
customers. The restaurant offers a
lunch special and their entire menu is
available for carryout or dine-in.
The Curry Leaf is open for lunch from
11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and for dinner
from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday
through Sunday. It is closed on Monday.
The Curry Leaf is at 5253 Mission
Oaks Blvd. in Camarillo.
Website: www.thecurryleafcamarillo.
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I taLI an Food
East county winner
Buca Di Beppo
West county winner
Ferraros Italian Restaurant
HOlive Garden Italian Restaurant
HChi Chis Pizza
HViva La Pasta
HCafe Firenze
HRomanos Macaroni Grill
HOttavios Italian Restaurant
HPresto Pasta
HDominicks Italian Restaurant
HCafe Fiore
Presto Pasta
If youre looking for authentic Italian
food at a reasonable price, Presto
Pasta is the place to go. As co-owner
Jeff Schuberg says, Value is more
important than ever these days.
Some of the best-selling selections at
Presto Pasta include chicken marsala,
chicken piccata and the slightly spicy
Cajun chicken rigatoni.
At Presto Pasta, one can get pasta,
salad, garlic bread and a drink for only
$7.99 and a kids meal (pasta with a
drink and dessert) for only $4.49. With
its low-key, comfortable atmosphere,
Presto Pasta is a great place to go for a
family meal.
Presto Pasta has three locations in
Ventura County: 5722 Telephone Road
in Ventura (658-2898), 1701 Daily
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HCiscos Mexican Restaurant
HYolandas Mexican Cafe
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Sharkys Woodfired Mexican Grill
From the day the first store opened in
1992, Sharkys Woodfired Mexican Grill
has been committed to using natural,
organic ingredients and offering a
more healthful alternative to traditional
Mexican food.
The owner of Sharkys created our
Power Plates for people to fuel their
bodies after working out, said Becky
Larsen, director of marketing. Now
we offer a kids Power Plate, and a lot
of moms like coming to Sharkys to
give their children healthier options,
including organic milk and juice.
Today, with four locations in Ventura
County, Sharkys is known for its
signature items such as mesquite grilled
chicken and steak dishes, stone-fired
thin-crust pizzas and other healthy
options including organic tofu, a popular
choice among its vegan customers.
Kids also can enjoy a Kids Bowl with
chicken, tofu or barbecued salmon;
cheese quesadilla; organic bean and
cheese burrito or chicken & cheese roll-
up. Grownups can partake of a number
of tasty and healthful Mexican favorites,
including burritos, tacos, enchiladas
and salads.
Our Naked chicken salad is one of
our top selling menu items and our most
popular salad, said Larsen.
Naked and Lite menu items are lower
fat and feature organic baby greens,
steamed vegetables, Poblano brown rice
and other healthy ingredients.
Visit Sharkys at the following
locations: 1930 Newbury Road in
Newbury Park (376-1404), 2410
Sycamore Drive in Simi Valley (522-
2270), 4960 Telephone Road in Ventura
(339-9600) and 111 S. Westlake Blvd.
in Westlake Village (370-3701).
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Yolandas Mexican Cafe has been
serving up some of the most popular
Mexican cuisine in Ventura County
for 30 years. Yolandas has been a
success because of the dedicated work
of its owners, restaurateurs Rod and
Yolanda Gietzen, and the friendly staff of
employees.
Yolandas uses no canned sauces,
only fresh ingredients served from
recipes that have been in the family over
the years.
Yolandas family recipes are prepared
fresh daily. A few of the most popular
items are the sizzling fajitas and tasty
combination plates. And dont miss out
on the weekly dinner specials, each
created by one of the four top head
chefs. Specials change every week.
Dont forget to stop by the salsa bar.
Each location offers a variety of freshly
prepared salsas.
In addition to the complimentary
chips and salsa, on Monday through
Thursday all four locations offer free
spicy bean dip. And just recently,
Yolandas added to the menu a new
chile con queso dip.
For dessert, be sure and try the
baked flan or fried ice cream.
With locations in Ventura (2753 E.
Main St.), Camarillo (86 Daily Drive),
Simi Valley (590 E. Los Angeles Ave.)
and Oxnard (1601 S. Victoria Ave),
Yolandas offers a convenient location to
anyone in Ventura County.
Depending on which location you
choose, the hours can vary.
Website: www.yolandasmexicancafe.
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East county winner
Rock Chef Rolls
West county winner
Its In The Sauce BBQ
HTutus Hawaiian Shave Ice
HSweet Arleens
HSmileys Hot Dog Stand
HSpencer Makenzies Fish Co.
HAlcaraz Catering
HH Cattle Co.
HJvn Mobile Catering
HThe Jolly Oyster
PI zza
Full county winner
Toppers Pizza Place
HRound Table Pizza
HDamores Pizza
HDominos Pizza
HLamppost Pizza
HChi Chis Pizza
HRustys Pizza Parlor
HPizza Chief
HSantinos Pizza & Pasta
HTonys Pizzaria
toppers Pizza Place
Ventura County knows their pizza.
Readers have crowned Toppers Pizza
Place their favorite 13 years in a row.
Founder and owner Vim Jonker credits
three things that help them resonate
with the public.
We have the best pizza in the
county, said Jonker. We are a local
chain and we have very good people
that work for us. The average manager
at our locations has worked at Toppers
for 20 years or more.
Since its inception in the community
30 years ago, Toppers has led the
competition with their attention to
providing a family-friendly atmosphere
to everyone who comes through the
door. In addition to their award-winning
pizza, Toppers has become known for
its salad bar.
Everything in our salad bar is made
fresh daily in the kitchen, says Jonker.
Newly introduced items on the menu
include a four cheese ravioli made
with meat or marinara sauce (toppings
can be added for additional charge)
and their version of a Pizza Cookie for
dessert.
Toppers Pizza has seven locations
in Ventura County: Camarillo (520
Arneill Road); Thousand Oaks (1416
N. Moorpark Road); Simi Valley (2408
Erringer Road); Ventura (3940 E. Main
St.); Channel Islands (2701 Pennisula
Road) and Oxnard (111 E. Gonzales
Road and 2100 S. Saviers Road).
Call 385-4444 or 495-4444 to reach
your local location.
Toppers-Pizza/134955256578765
Website: www.topperspizzaplace.com
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East county winner
Mastros Steak House
West county winner
Watermark Restaurant
HCafe Firenze
HMelting Pot Restaurant
HBartons Steak & Seafood
HBoccaccios Restaurant
HTuscany il Ristorante
HCafe Fiore
HSafire Restaurant
HAloha Steakhouse
HLure Fish House
HCafe Zack
Mastros Steakhouse
Known as a romantic dining spot,
Mastros Steakhouse staffs style of
service and attention to detail, as well
as the live music, smoking martinis and
excellent food contribute to making
every moment of the dining experience
a memorable one.
With five private dining rooms,
the restaurant has the ability to cater
to any size group, from an intimate
two-some as well as six to 180 people.
Mastros offers a variety of selections to
its patrons, from cocktails and hors d
oeuvres to five-course, sit-down dinners
and everything in between.
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370 N. Lantana St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 482-5900
Ventura
2855 Johnson Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 650-6026
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Simi Valley, CA 93065
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EAST COUNTY FAVORITES:
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Dine-in Take-out Catering
1930 Newbury Rd,
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805.375.0272
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Steak House!
556 E. Thousand Oaks Bllvd.
(between Rancho & Hodencamp)
Thousand Oaks
805-495-5234
CORRIGANS STEAK HOUSE
Established 1982
Mon. - Fri. 7am-10 pm Sat. & Sun. 8:30 am - 10:30 pm
Also voted as Top Choice for
Steakhouse in the East County, the
restaurants signature items such as
bone-in ribeye and bone-in filet are
well received by patrons. Mastros
Steakhouse also is proud of its seafood
selections, such as the Iced Seafood
Tower appetizer.
When you leave the bone in the
steak, it adds more flavor to it while its
cooking, said Mastros Steakhouse
general manager Jimmy Galloway. As
for the Iced Seafood Tower, its very
impressive and has a little something for
everyone.
Mastros Steakhouse chefs also have
come up with fantastic side dishes
to complement its entrees, including
lobster mashed potatoes and crab
gnocchi.
The topper of the evening has to
be by far our most popular dessert, the
Warm Butter Cake, said Galloway.
Whether youre looking for a romantic
dining experience, exquisite beef dinner
or craving wonderful seafood selections,
youll find what youre looking for here.
Mastros Steakhouse is at 2087 E.
Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand
Oaks.
Information: 418-1811;
thousandoaks@mastrosrestaurants.com
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HBaja Fresh Mexican Grill
HAlamo Bar & Grill
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A great way to spice up your healthy
Mexican meal from Sharkys Woodfired
Mexican Grill is to visit the self-serve
salsa bar, where a plethora of delicious
additions awaits. Whether your food is
takeout or eat-in, youll love the choices,
including Sharkys original tomato-based
salsa; its Santo Verde green salsa, fresh
pico de gallo; fire-roasted salsa; and the
Killer Hot version made with Serrano
and Poblano chiles.
We hand-make our salsas daily
at each location, said Becky Larsen,
director of marketing.
Also included at the salsa bar are
chopped fresh cilantro, chopped onions,
fresh lime and lemons, yellow chiles and
pickled jalapenos.
Visit Sharkys at the following
locations: 1930 Newbury Road in
Newbury Park (376-1404), 2410
Sycamore Drive in Simi Valley (522-
2270), 4960 Telephone Road in Ventura
(339-9600) and 111 S. Westlake Blvd.
in Westlake Village (370-3701).
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In 1972 Peter Cancro was a high
school student in Point Pleasant, N.J.
He began working at Mikes Subs at 14.
When Peter was a senior in high
school, he overheard the owner of Mikes
Subs discussing selling the business.
He thought to himself, I love the food, I
love working in the store, maybe Ill buy
the shop, which was pretty ambitious
for a 17-year-old kid. Peter approached
his football coach and said Hey coach,
Mikes Sub shop is for sale, and Im
interested in buying it. Can you help me
out?
It didnt hurt that his football coach
was also a banker. The football coach
came through for Peter and backed
his loan. So, at the tender age of 17
before he was legally able to slice a
sub Peter Cancro became the owner
and proprietor of Mikes Subs.
Shortly after buying Mikes, he
married his wife Linda, and they
opened a couple more local outlets
of Mikes Subs. Peter expanded upon
the phenomenon of Mikes Subs. He
spent the next decade building on
the dedicated following the sub shop
already enjoyed. Customers lined up out
the door in the summertime waiting to
get the authentic sub sandwiches that
Mikes was famous for, Cancro said.
In 1987, Peter began franchising.
He changed the name from Mikes
Subs to Jersey Mikes to capture the
authenticity of where the authentic sub
sandwich was born. Today, the authentic
taste served Mikes Way with lettuce,
onions, tomatoes, oil, vinegar and spices
is available nationwide.
There are 11 locations throughout
Ventura County.
Website: www.jerseymikes.com
Green Acres
Farm Market and Catering
Urbane Caf
SeAFood
East county winner
Fins Seafood Grill
West county winner
Lure Fish House
HRed Lobster
HMarket Broiler
HPacific Fresh Seafood Grill
HOceanFresh Seafood Market
HThousand Oaks Fish & Chips
HAndrias Seafood Restaurant &
Market
HBrophy Brothers Restaurant
HFishermans Catch
HJoes Crab Shack
oceanFresh Seafood Market
A lot of people will go all the way to
Hawaii to see these fish, but we have
them here on ice, OceanFresh Seafood
Market owner Steve Tomlinson said.
In 2006, the Tomlinsons decided to
bring Seattles fish markets to Simi.
My brother managed one of Seattles
most popular fish markets for a decade
and he came out to help educate us,
Tomlinson said. Tomlinson now carries a
fish varietal that would make any sushi
chef jealous.
We have sashimi cuts of Ahi Tuna,
Hawaiian Butterfish or Walu, and
Hawaiian Opa, he said. Tomlinsons
market offers fresh cuts of unique
fish, lessons on how to cook them and
recipes of every kind.
OceanFresh Seafood Market is at
2810 E. Los Angeles Ave. in Simi Valley.
Website: www.oceanfreshsimi.com
Andrias Seafood
Restaurant & Market
Andrias Seafood Restaurant &
Market, one of the oldest seafood
restaurants in the county, was one of
the first to open in the beautiful Ventura
Harbor in 1982. Located at the waters
edge, enjoy spectacular views of the
harbor from the heated patio. Andrias
is well-known for its original fish n chips
and world famous homemade clam
chowder made from scratch daily.
Andrias is celebrating 30 years
of bringing Ventura residents the
freshest seafood available. Choose from
mouthwatering salmon, halibut, ahi,
scallops and more, deliciously prepared
broiled, baked, sauted, charbroiled or
deep fried.
Andrias is open from 11 a.m. for
lunch or dinner, seven days a week. Its
at 1449 Spinnaker Drive in the beautiful
Ventura Harbor Village.
Website: www.andriasseafood.com
SteAk HoUSe
East county winner
Mastros Steakhouse
West county winner
Aloha Steakhouse
HOutback Steakhouse
HHoldrens Steaks & Seafood
HLarsens Steakhouse
HCorrigans Steak House
HBlack Angus Steakhouse
HPrime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Mastros Steakhouse
See write-up under Romantic Dining
Aloha Steakhouse
Aloha Steakhouse is a casual, family-
friendly restaurant proudly serving
the highest quality steak and freshest
seafood in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Opened in August 2003, Aloha
Steakhouse is committed to providing
its guests with the Ultimate Dining
Experience. They believe that dining
should be more of a pleasure than a
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The menu at Aloha Steakhouse offers
a mouth-watering array of contemporary
lunch and dinner favorites, impeccable
service and breath-taking views of the
natural surroundings. Aloha Steakhouse
also features an impressive wine bar
with a superior selection of vintage
wines and champagne.
Aloha Steakhouses unrivaled
commitment to exceptional service,
award-winning cuisine and affordable
wine selections set a new standard
of quality. Discover your own ultimate
dining experience today at Aloha
Steakhouse.
Aloha Steakhouse has two area
locations: 364 S. California St. in
Ventura (652-1799) and 5800 Santa
Rosa Road in Camarillo (484-1422).
Website: www.alohasteakhouse.com
Corrigans Steak House
Corrigans Steak House celebrates 30
years of being in business this year and
owner Tom Corrigan credits his loyal
customers and the fans of his dad with
the success of the restaurant.
Its gratifying to see the support
fans of my dad give very appropriate
after all these years that now second
and third generations of customers are
visiting, he said.
Corrigans stands out from other
dining spots because everything is
made fresh and only the best meats
are used and hand cut by Corrigan and
his staff. The restaurant recently began
offering its own brand of barbecue
sauce for sale.
Corrigans Steak House is open
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to
10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch
and dinner.
Corrigans Steak House is at 556
E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand
Oaks.
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Cho Cho San Restaurant
West county winner
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HTomodachi Restaurant
HLove Sushi House
HBada Sushi
HBlue Fin Grill & Sushi
HSushi Oaks
Since opening its Thousand Oaks location in 2010, Stonefire Grill has made it known that it is one of the best
barbecue restaurants in the county. It has been voted an East County Favorite for Barbecue and Take Out.
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HSushi Fresh
HSumo Japanese Restaurant
HSumo Sushi
HMasa-Sushi
HAnaba
take out
Full county winner
Catering
HSharkys Woodfire Mexican Grill
HStonefire Grill
HBilly Dz Backyard BBQ
HPresto Pasta
HPanda Express
HRustys Pizza Parlor
HToppers Pizza Place
Wood ranch bbQ & Grill
Green acres
Farm Market and Catering
Sharkeys Woodfired Mexican Grill
Stonefire Grill
When in a rush, Stonefire Grill is a
great choice for any individual looking
for a quick meal to enjoy at home or at
work.
Its a great encouragement to our
team knowing our take out experiences
is recognized by our customers, said
Justin Lopez, marketing manager at
Stonefire Grill. Were providing quality,
affordable meals that our founders have
always preached about. We want to be
that alternative for the families on the
go.
Stonefire Grill offers a great selection
of garden salads, pastas, pizzas
and sandwiches, as well as healthy
alternatives for those interested in
maintaining their diet.
Stonefire Grill is at 3635 E. Thousand
Website: www.stonefiregrill.com.
billy dz backyard bbQ
Recently opened, Billy Dz BBQ in
Newbury Park is taking the area by storm
with its quality smoked barbecue, served
up quick in a fun, backyard atmosphere.
The barbecue meats are slow-
smoked, with their unique spice rub,
over hickory and pecan wood for two to
12 hours. Five different barbecue sauces
also are made daily.
We are honored at Billy Dz Backyard
BBQ to be voted as a favorite in the
east county since we opened only a few
months ago. Thanks to all who voted for
us, said owner Bill Dobner. Enjoy us as
a take-out option or have a nice meal in
our dining room or patio.
Billy Dz Backyard BBQ is at 765
Wendy Drive in Newbury Park.
billydzbbq.com
Website: www.billydzbbq.com
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toppers Pizza Place
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East county winner
Exotic Thai Cafe
West county winner
Tipps Thai Cuisine
HPookies Thai Westlake & Kumo Sushi
HFit 2B Thai
HSawasdee Thai Food
HWhite Elephant Thai Cuisine
HExotic Thai Bistro
HCharn Thai Restaurant
HLittle Thai Restaurant
HRice Thai Cuisine
HSawasdee Thai Cuisine
HBlue Elephant Thai Cuisine
exotic thai restaurant
For lovers of extraordinary Thai food,
served in elegant surroundings by
cheerful and friendly wait staff, Exotic
Thai Restaurant in Newbury Park is the
restaurant of choice. With indoor and
outdoor seating, its casual atmosphere
makes it ideal for a family gathering,
romantic dinner or business luncheon.
Offering a dazzling array of appetizers,
soups and salads, as well as curries,
seafood, traditional Thai noodle and
rice dishes, Exotic Thai has something
for everyone. All meals can be spiced
to the individuals taste whether
mild, medium or hot and vegetarian
versions of all dishes are available upon
request. Some of our customer favorites
include pad thai noodles, cashew nut
chicken and Thai spicy chicken.
Exotic Thai offers a full selection of
beers and wines and their delectable
desserts include mango and sticky rice
and coconut ice cream.
Open for lunch and dinner, it offers a
complete to-go menu, as well as catering
services for your party or other special
event.
Exotic Thai Restaurant is at 1930
Newbury Road, Suite 100, in Newbury
Park and is open Monday through
Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and
Sunday from noon until 9 p.m.
tipps thai Cuisine
To Maycie Liampetchakul, whose
father Chang opened Tipps Thai Cuisine
in downtown Ventura in 1983, the family-
owned restaurant is welcoming and
homey.
When we see customers we
acknowledge them, know their names,
she said. Its a nice thing to have that
welcoming feeling.
As for a favorite item on the menu,
Liampetchakul said its their scallops and
shrimps.
Its sauteed with our curry sauce
and people love that because its really
flavorful and bright and pretty and its a
unique kind of flavor. Its a good price
for our seafood because you cant really
get a great seafood dish for $14.99,
she said. People who like fish, love
us because we get our fish fresh from
fishermen friends, so we always have
random good specials. My dad is really
creative in the kitchen, so he really
enjoys making random fish dishes.
Liampetchakul said that her parents
put their life into Tipps Thai.
Theres life and love in the food and
in the service, and in just the business
itself, theres so much love, she said.
Liampetchakul thanks Ventura County
Star readers for their votes.
We need all the love and support we
can get, she said. Being here for 29
years is hard and we appreciate every
person voting and loving it because its
nice and comforting to know that people
still care.
Tipps Thai is at 512 E. Main St. in
Ventura.
Tipps-Thai/180825051943740
Website: Tippsthai.com
Sawasdee thai Cuisine
Nestled near the Century 8 theaters
off Johnson Drive, Sawasdee Thai
Cuisine has been serving customers in
Ventura faithfully since 2004.
Sawasdee, which means hi in Thai,
is one of the west countys best-kept
secrets for its quality food and attentive
wait staff. The family-run business
offers a reasonably priced lunch special
weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and
its homemade coconut ice cream, chefs
specials, drunken noodles and phad
Thai dishes keep new and returning
customers coming back for more.
Sawasdee Thai Cuisine is open
Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m.
to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sawasdee Thai Cuisine is at 2887
Johnson Drive Suite A in Ventura.
Information: 642-8879; contact_us@
sawasdee-thaicuisine.com
Website: www.sawasdee-thaicuisine.
com
Once again,
Toppers Pizza
Place has
been voted
the Full
County Winner
for Pizza,
as well as a
West County
Favorite for
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36-Championship holes with magnifcent greens, ocean views and 4 1/2 hour rounds.
Complete practice, dining and banquet facilities.
Readers Choice Winner
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Beach 31
Bowling Alley 31
Casino 31
College / University33
Comedy Club / Nightclub 34
Day Spa 35
Golf Course 35
Hike 36
Hotel 36
Park 36
Place to Chill 36
Place to Take Visitors 38
Place to Spend a Day Off 38
Radio Personality 38
Radio Station 39
Sports Bar 39
Trade School 39
Wine Bar 41
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East county winner
Los Robles Greens Golf
Course
West county winner
Wedgewood Wedding &
Banquet Center
HLost Canyons Golf Club
HCanyon Club
HJunkyard Cafe
HFour Seasons
HPoinsettia Pavilion
HRiver Ridge Golf Club
HCrowne Plaza Ventura Beach
HEmbassy Suites Mandalay Bay
HSpanish Hills Golf Course
BeacH
East county winner
Zuma Beach
West county winner
Silver Strand Beach
HLeo Carrillo State Beach
HMalibu Creek State Park
HParadise Cove
HPoint Mugu State Park
HSan Buenaventura State Beach
HHueneme Beach
HHollywood Beach
HPierpont Beach
HRincon Beach
Bowli ng alley
East county winner
Harleys Simi Bowl
West county winner
Buena Lanes
East county favorite
HBrunswick Bowl
HHarleys Camarillo Bowl
HWagon Wheel Bowl
HVentura Bowling Center
Harleys camarillo Bowl
Harleys Camarillo Bowl is a 20-lane
bowling center with an arcade, a bar and
a snack bar, party rooms, billiard tables,
steel-tipped darts in the bar as well as a
pool table and lockers.
We cater actually to dart leagues,
bowling leagues and billiard leagues,
said Scott Poddig, a partner of the
bowling center since 2003.
Poddig said it was great to be
recognized by Ventura County Star
readers.
For such a small center, we do a lot
of community things, he said. We do
a lot of different things that bring people
together. Our center is truly a community
center you find out about whos
having babies and whos passed away ...
Were really kind of a whos-who place.
Harleys Camarillo Bowl is at 305
Arneill Road in Camarillo.
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East county winner
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
West county winner
Chumash Casino Resort
HPechanga Resort & Casino
HCommerce Casino
HPlayers Casino
HCasino Knights
chumash casino Resort
Thank you Ventura County Star
readers for voting the Chumash Casino
Resort Readers Choice Winner for
Casino.
The Chumash Casino Resort offers
gaming at its exhilarating best, including
an array of the most popular slot
machines and table games like blackjack
and poker. You can win new cars and
cash in one of our many drawings.
For some of the best entertainment
around, visit the Chumash Casino
Resorts Samala Showroom which
features intimate seating for 1,300 and
hosts top headliner entertainers, world
championship boxing and exciting
monthly Bingo events and more.
You also can enjoy a stay in one of
our luxurious suites or spacious rooms at
the AAA Four-Diamond Chumash Casino
Resort Hotel and while youre there treat
yourself at our world-class spa. The
Chumash Casino Resort also offers fine
and casual dining options.
Gaming and promotions include:
2,000 slot machines, a poker room,
Bingo, table games and car and cash
giveaways. Chumash Casino also boasts
three dining establishments: The Willows,
a four-diamond restaurant, Creekside
Buffet and Chumash Cafe.
The Chumash Casino Resort Hotel
& The Spa offers 106 spacious rooms,
including 17 luxury suites and a relaxing
full-service spa.
The Chumash Casino Resort is at
3400 E. Highway 246 in Santa Ynez.
Information: 800-248-6274
chumashcasino
Website: chumashcasino.com
Players casino
Players Casino (formerly known
as Players Club), while still a work in
progress, is nevertheless already the
go-to spot for poker and blackjack
aficionados in Ventura County. A
restaurant and additional gaming tables
are slated for completion early this
summer,
Players Casino offers regular monthly
tournaments. Whether you are a novice
or an experienced veteran, the Casino
has a full slate of tournaments for you.
Its new smoke-free and air-
conditioned facility enjoys easy freeway
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for choosing CI as
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& East County Favorite
for College/University
California State University Channel Islands is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for
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access and ample parking. Friendly
players and experienced staff, combined
with its new comfortable surroundings,
make Players Casino the place to come
and try your luck.
Players Casino is at 6580 Auto Center
Drive, Ventura.
The-Players-Casino/118464004878163
Website: pcventura.com
college/ uni veRsi ty
East county winner
California Lutheran University
West county winner
California State University,
Channel Islands
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HPepperdine University
HUniversity of California, Los Angeles
HEternity Bible College
HVentura College
HOxnard Community College
HCalifornia State University,
Northridge
HAzusa Pacific University
HUniversity of La Verne
california lutheran university
California Lutheran University is
dedicated to excellence in the liberal
arts and professional studies. Its
intimate size and beautiful location
create the perfect setting for lively
debate and a learning environment that
values the individual.
Dedicated to academic excellence,
CLU offers diverse undergraduate
and graduate programs through its
College of Arts and Sciences, School of
Management and Graduate School of
Education while maintaining ideal class
sizes that allow students to directly
interact with faculty.
Masters degree programs are
offered in education, business
administration, public policy and
administration, computer science,
psychology, information systems and
technology, and economics.
The Graduate School of Education
offers doctoral programs in educational
leadership and higher education
leadership, and the Graduate
Psychology Department offers a Psy.D.
in clinical psychology.
Off-campus centers are conveniently
located in Oxnard, Woodland Hills and
Orcutt.
California Lutheran Universitys main
campus is at 60 W. Olsen Road in
Thousand Oaks (492-2411). Its Oxnard
campus is at 2201 Outlet Center Drive,
Suite 600 (485-6426).
Website: www.callutheran.edu
csu channel islands
In the 10 years since it opened
its doors, California State University
Channel Islands has distinguished
itself as a top public university while
maintaining a close-knit, student-
centered focus and a strong sense of
community.
Home to nearly 4,200 students,
Channel Islands offers 23
undergraduate degrees, six graduate
degrees and four teaching credentials.
The average class lecture size is
less than 24 students. Students are
encouraged to engage in community
service, mentoring, experiential learning,
academic research and graduate
education.
Nestled on 1,200 acres at the base of
the Santa Monica Mountains, Channel
Islands picturesque campus blends
striking 1930s Spanish architecture with
state-of-the-art, 21st-century facilities
and technology.
The University forges strong
partnerships with the surrounding
community. It collaborates with area
K-12 schools, community colleges,
businesses and nonprofits to encourage
current and future students to pursue
higher education and careers in
industries that are vital to the regions
future. It also contributes more than
$240.5 million to the statewide economy
and sustains more than 1,200 local
jobs.
Channel Islands consistently has
been recognized by The Chronicle of
Higher Education as a great college to
work for and by The Presidents Higher
Education Community Service Honor
Roll for its dedication to community
enrichment.
CSU Channel Islands is at 1
University Drive in Camarillo.
Website: www.csuci.edu
Pepperdine university
Pepperdine University is proud to
celebrate 75 years of strengthening lives
for purpose, service and leadership.
With its renowned Malibu campus,
facilities throughout California and in
Washington, D.C., and international
campuses in South America,
Europe and Asia, the University
enrolls approximately 8,000 in its
undergraduate college and four
graduate schools of law, business
and management, education and
psychology, and public policy.
As Waves worldwide come together
to recognize the Universitys historic
75 years, Pepperdines commitment
to the highest standards of academic
excellence and Christian values shows
stronger than ever.
Thank you for considering us among
your favorites.
Pepperdine Universitys main
campus is at 24255 Pacific Coast
Highway in Malibu (310-506-4000). Its
Westlake Village Graduate Campus is
at 2829 Townsgate Road in Westlake
Village (449-1181).
Website: www.pepperdine.edu
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East county winner
The Canyon
West county winner
Ventura Harbor Comedy Club
HSunset Terrace Restaurant & Lounge
HBorderline Bar & Grill
HBogies
HLaugh Factory
HVentura Improv Company
HBombay Bar & Grill
HWatermark Restaurant
HCandlelight Kitchen & Bar
the canyon
Conveniently located just off Highway
101 in Agoura Hills, The Canyon
offers a unique venue for live musical
performances by nationally acclaimed
acts in a variety of musical genres, and
is the ideal location for private parties
and special occasions.
The 30,000-square-foot space is
the largest special events center in the
area. Set in an eclectic atmosphere that
incorporates a Moroccan and Old World
motif, The Canyon is the ultimate place
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Golf Lessons with Computer
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Custom Fitting
Full Service Repair Shop
1560 Newbury Road #5
(Behind In-N-Out Burger)
(805) 498-9116
3400 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez, CA
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to see your favorite artists in an intimate
setting, where you can dine in comfort
and enjoy state of the art sound.
Likewise, The Canyon has the unique
ability to transform the ambiance of the
venue and menu selections to meet
the theme of any special event, turning
special occasions into memories that
last a lifetime. The Canyon features
two full bars, a hardwood dance floor,
a raised VIP area, video screens, and
more, all of which combine for a one-of-
a-kind intensive experience.
Coming this summer, The Canyon will
unveil an elegant ballroom appropriately
named The Chateau. This new and
additional space can accommodate 250
seated and will undoubtedly be the in
demand venue for weddings, parties
and special events.
Call the box office for tickets and
reservations.
The Canyon is at 28912 Roadside
Drive in Agoura Hills.
TheCanyonClubAgouraHills
Website: www.canyonclub.net
Day Spa
East county winner
Coldwater Creek The Spa
West county winner
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
HFour Seasons
HBella Amore Day Spa & Salon
HJohn of Italy Salon & Day Spa
HMassage Envy
HTotal Woman Day Spa
HDay Spa of Ojai
HA Secret Place Salon & Day Spa
HCara Mia
HSpa By Diane Loring at Four Points
Sheraton
HYamaguchi Day Spa & Salon
Massage Envy
Need to find the perfect place for
customized, affordable and convenient
facials and massages? Its right in your
own backyard at Massage Envy Spa.
With customized massages and
Murad Healthy Skin facials, you can
help relieve stress, decrease anxiety,
increase energy and improve your
skin texture, tone and appearance.
Its professional massage therapists
and estheticians will work with you to
customize your session just for you.
Massage Envy Spas five area
locations offer convenient late night
and weekend hours that make it easy
to fit a session into your busy schedule.
Start your healthier lifestyle by visiting
Massage Envy Spa today for one of the
best facials and massages around.
Website: www.massageenvy.com
Golf CourSE
East county winner
Simi Hills Golf Course
West county winner
River Ridge Golf Club
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HLos Robles Greens Golf Course
HMoorpark Country Club
HRustic Canyon Golf Course
HLost Canyons Golf Club
HTierra Rejada Golf Club
HSterling Hills Golf
HOlivas Links
HBuenaventura Golf Course
HSoule Park Golf Course
simi Hills golf course
Simi Hills Golf Course, a Ted
Robinson-designed par-71 championship
golf course, owned and operated by
the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park
District, is an outstanding choice for your
next round of golf.
The tree-lined rolling fairways and
plush greens at Simi Hills offer challenge
to golfers of all skill levels. More than
50 bunkers and water features on eight
holes await your errant shots, but the
course is fair and fun for everyone
In addition to 18 great holes of golf,
Simi Hills offers exceptional public
practice facilities, with a lighted driving
range and practice putting green, as
well as chipping and bunker practice
areas. Professional golf instruction also
is available in group and private settings
for golfers from age 6 to 96. The teaching
professionals at Simi Hills utilize all of the
practice facilities, as well as on-course
lessons.
Late afternoon family golf hours are
available Monday through Thursday, year
around, at discounted rates perfect
for bringing the love of golf to the next
generation.
The goal at Simi Hills is to offer you
unparalleled service with outstanding
facilities, making your visit to Simi
Hills Golf Course an exceptional golf
experience.
Simi Hills Golf Course is at 5031
Alamo St. in Simi Valley.
Website: www.simihillsgolf.com
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East county winner
Wildwood Park
West county winner
Sycamore Canyon
HMalibu Creek State Park
HCorriganville Park
HLos Robles Open Space Hike
HHummingbird Trail
HPoint Mugu State Park
HArroyo Verde Park
HPunch Bowls
HChumash Park
HSerra Cross at Grant Park
Hotel
East county winner
Four Seasons Hotel
West county winner
Embassy Suites Mandalay Bay
HWestlake Inn Hotel
HHyatt Westlake Plaza
HWestlake Village Inn
HGrand Vista Hotel
HBest Western Posada Royale
HCrowne Plaza Ventura Beach
HMarriott Ventura Beach
HOjai Valley Inn & Spa
HHilton Garden Inn
HHampton Inn
PaRk
East county winner
Wildwood Park
West county winner
Arroyo Verde Park
HConejo Creek North
HRancho Santa Susana Community
HRancho Simi Community Park
HConejo Creek Dog Park
HRancho Tapo Community Park
HMarina Park
HCamino Real Park
HOxnard Beach Park
HChumash Park
Place to cHi ll
East county winner
5 Dollar or less Bookstore
West county winner
The Wine Closet
HStarbucks
HGardens Of The World
HZuma Beach
HThe Oaks Mall
HMalibu Winery
HVentura Harbor Village
HBrendans Irish Pub and Restaurant
HSurfers Point at Seaside Park
$5 or less Bookstore
With more than 10,000 square feet
of space at the $5 or less Bookstore,
customers can peruse the aisles for
hours.
We have everything: military, history,
cookbooks, fiction, art and photography,
comics and a tremendous childrens
department that includes young adult
books, said owner Michelle Schwabe.
There are a lot of book people out there
and they find it fantastic that these books
are $5 dollars or less.
The store also has a premium room
with rare, out-of-print and antiquarian
books priced at $5 and up, a huge DVD
and CD section, and gift items.
You can find some amazing coffee
table books originally priced at $89.95,
still in the original shrink wrap, for $5,
said Schwabe.
$5 or less Bookstore is at 1157 E. Los
Angeles Ave. in Simi Valley.
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West county winner
HThe Oaks Mall
H5 Dollar Or Less Bookstore
HGardens Of The World
HSimi Hills Golf Course
HWildwood Park
HVentura County Derby Darlins
HRincon Beach
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Ronald Reagan
Presidential library and museum
Aside from the White House in
Washington, D.C., there arent many
people who can say they have Air Force
One right in their backyard. The Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
can, and that is one of its big attractions.
Were the only place in California
where you can see and walk on board
an Air Force One, said Melissa Giller,
director of communications and
programs at the Reagan Library. All
of the things we offer here are just
really incredible. Theres something for
everyone.
The museum recently completed
some renovations creating a more
interactive experience. With green screen
technology, visitors can act in a movie
with the former president.
The grounds include places for
picnics with a view, two restaurants, a
piece of the Berlin wall and a space for
rotating exhibits. The museum has two
or three special exhibits each year. Past
exhibits include the yearly Christmas
trees, an exhibit on George Washington
and a model White House to name a few.
The library will feature an exhibit from
the Walt Disney Archives starting in July
and running through April 2013.
People keep coming back because
theres always something new to
experience, Giller said. Its really fun for
everyone in the whole family, no matter
what your age is.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library and Museum is at 40 Presidential
Drive in Simi Valley.
reaganlibraryandfoundation
Website: www.reaganlibrary.com
ventura Harbor village
Venturas premiere oceanfront
attraction is Ventura Harbor Village,
featuring a seaside playground of
fresh seafood, boutique shops and
art galleries, harbor boat tours, kayak
rentals, waterfront dining, stand up
paddle boarding, peddle and electric
boat rentals, a Village arcade and
carousel, wine tasting, beaches, sailing
and comedy club. It also is the home to
the Channel Islands National Park Visitor
Center.
Daytrips to the Channel Islands leave
from Ventura Harbor on Island Packers
or on dive boats, for a day of world
class diving, sea cave kayaking, hiking,
snorkeling, wildlife viewing or whale
watching.
Ventura Harbor is one of the largest
market squid offloading harbors on the
West Coast and is named as one of the
Top 10 offloading fishing harbors in the
nation (along with Channel Islands and
Port Hueneme harbors.)
A perfect location to showcase when
friends and family come to town, the
Four Points by Sheraton or Holiday Inn
Express and Suites rooms open up to
the views of sunsets and boats. Ventura
Harbor boasts more than 15 restaurants
and more than a dozen art galleries and
shops an easy escape to relax in true
California style right here in Ventura
County.
Open daily with plenty of free parking,
Ventura Harbor Village is at 1583
Spinnaker Drive in Ventura.
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Website: www.VenturaHarborVillage.
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East county winner
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Library
West county winner
HGardens of the World
HMalibu Winery
HParadise Cove
HNeptunes Net
HThousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
HThe Cross at Grant Park
HVentura Pier
HChannel Islands National Park
HVentura County Derby Darlins
HFillmore & Western Railway
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The Ventura County Derby Darlins is
Ventura Countys premier roller derby
league.
Established as an active not-for-profit
organization in January 2007, the Darlins
skate in home bouts at the Ventura
County Fairgrounds as well as at the
Camarillo Freedom Park Hockey Rink.
VCDD also actively participates in
both community and charitable services
including our 2012 charity Coalition to
Promote Family Harmony.
Information: Info@vcderbydarlins.com
VCDerbyDarlins
Website: VCDerbyDarlins.com
fillmore & western Railway
Based in the quaint, historic town of
Fillmore, the Fillmore & Western Railway
encourages its passengers to take a step
back in time.
With excursions from Fillmore to
Santa Paula and Piru, it offers a variety
of entertaining theme rides, one of the
most popular being the Murder Mystery
Dinner Theatre series. Along with a
delicious dinner, this trip includes spoofs
on bygone movie eras presented live on
the train.
With holiday themed excursions all
year round, as well as kids favorite,
Day Out With Thomas the Tank
Engine, Fillmore & Western Railway has
something for everyone.
Fillmore & Western Railway is at 364
Main St. in Fillmore.
Website: fwry.com
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HLarry Elder
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Cronies Sports Grill
HThe Dugout Sports Grill
HMagoos Sports Grill
HHowies Grill & Bar
HSunset Terrace Restaurant & Lounge
HRookees Sports Bar
HChuys Mesquite Broiler
HBuffalo Wild Wings
HVictoria Pub & Grill
cronies sports grill
Cronies Sports Grill is very proud to
be your top choice in Ventura County
for Sports Bar. For the past 21 years,
Cronies has been the place to join
your friends and family for the best
sandwiches, hamburgers, buffalo wings
and salads. While eating your food, you
can watch your favorite sporting events
on big high-definition televisions.
Cronies is famous for serving tap
beer in giant smokin cold 20-ounce
schooners. Cronies says there is no
place on earth you can get a colder beer.
You have a choice of many beers on tap,
as well as a selection of bottled beer,
spirits and wine.
There are four Cronies locations in
Ventura County. Breakfast is served
daily at the Newbury Park and Camarillo
locations, and during the weekends at
all Cronies. You will love the Breakfast
Burrito and the Big Daddy Omelet.
When you visit, you will receive the
highest standards of quality and service,
which define the Cronies tradition.
Cronies is definitely a place you can
feel comfortable with friends and family,
while enjoying great food, fun times and
all at a reasonable price.
Cronies Sports Grill is at 2855
Johnson Drive in Ventura (650-6026),
370 N. Lantana in Camarillo (482-
5900), 2752 Cochran in Simi Valley
(583-9999) and 1620 Newbury Road in
Newbury Park (498-7888).
cronies
Website: cronies.com
magoos sports grill
A staple of Conejo Valley for 14
years, Magoos Sports Grill is honored
to have been once again selected as
one of the readers favorites. Magoos
boasts more than 30 televisions showing
the latest sporting events ranging
from football, baseball, basketball and
even gymnastics. Everything on its
sports-themed pizza, salad, burger
and sandwiches menu is made from
scratch, including its buffalo wings and
homemade carrot cake and the family-
friendly atmosphere helps make Magoos
stand out from their competitors.
Magoos Sports Grill is open seven
days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
and at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for
breakfast during the football season.
Magoos Sports Grill is at 722 Wendy
Drive in Newbury Park.
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Website: www.magoossportsgrill.com
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East county winner
Simi Valley Adult School of
Cosmetology
West county winner
Lu Ross Academy
HMoorpark College
HTechnology Development Center
HCharter College
HITT Tech
HPacific Coast Trade School
HSanta Barbara Business College
simi valley adult school
of cosmetology
One industry that appears to be
recession-proof is the salon business.
People are always going to need a hair
cut. For Bill Waxman, principal of the
Simi Valley Adult School, training people
in cosmetology is part of focusing on
students and the community.
People can expect to have the kind
of high expectations, standards and
rigor that are required by the state board
exams they take to become licensed
cosmetologists, Waxman said. We take it
very seriously and we insist the students
do as well.
One unique aspect of the school is
that it also functions as a salon. Students
learn in the classroom and train in the
salon.
We are a business and a school,
we are much more clientele oriented,
Waxman said. That focus on clientele
sets the school apart. We pay a great
deal of attention to our clients and their
needs. Not only because they can come
back, but so our students can learn and
provide services.
The school of Cosmetology is one part
of the Simi Adult School system and to
Waxman, providing good care reflects on
their focus on excellence.
We take real pride in the work that
we do, and I think people see that.
Simi Valley Adult School of
Cosmetology is at 3340 Los Angeles Ave.
in Simi Valley.
Website: www.simi.tec.ca.us/files/
cosmetolpar.asp
lu Ross academy
Lu Ross Academy was founded in
Ventura in 1954 making it one of the
oldest beauty schools in California.
The school has career programs for
cosmetology, estheticians and make-up
artist. It is recognized as one of the finest
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beauty schools in Southern California.
Lu Ross Academy has students from
throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara
counties as well as Agoura, Calabasas
and Malibu.
Each student spends many hours
actually working on clients on the clinic
floor and in the full-service day spa. The
schools goal is to provide the practical
training and experience necessary to
give its graduates fulfilling and financially
rewarding lifetime careers.
Its cosmetology course offers
instruction in hairdressing, color, cutting
and the secrets and techniques for
designing the total look of beauty and
balance. Its aesthetician students learn
skin care treatments, facials, anatomy,
microdermabrasion, chemical peels
and different body wraps. The make-
up artist program includes lessons in
straight makeup, high fashion makeup,
bridal makeup and how to work with
photographers, models and photo
shoots.
Well-trained beauty professionals
always will be in demand. The academys
job is to build the students foundation,
have them pass the California State
Board Exam and start them on a
successful career.
Lu Ross Academy is at 470 E.
Thompson Blvd., in Ventura.
Website: www.lurossacademy.com
technology development center
The Technology Development Center
is one of six programs run by Ventura
Adult and Continuing Education.
Our program has to do with career
technical education and all of our
programs have some kind of technology
background, said Teresa Johnson,
director and principal. For instance, we
have graphic design, digital multimedia,
medical front and back office, AutoCAD
and drafting, computer repair, and
business and accounting classes.
She said the No. 1 way people hear
about the program is word of mouth.
The Technology Development Center
is at 5200 Valentine Road, Suite 101, in
Ventura.
Website: www.AdultEdVentura.edu
charter college
If you want to get more out of life
consider a career education from Charter
College as a launch pad for a brighter
future. Charter College graduates find
rewarding careers, new opportunities,
increased stability, and financial security.
It is the place for new beginnings and
second chances so get ready to change
your life.
In as little as seven months you can
be on your way to a new or enhanced
career in a growing field like healthcare,
business, law, criminal justice and
information technology. By offering
programs in industries that are growing
and in need of trained professionals,
Charter College graduates are better able
to step right into new jobs.
Charter Colleges Oxnard campus is at
2000 Outlet Center Drive, Suite 150, in
Oxnard.
Website: www.chartercollege.edu
santa Barbara Business college
Since its inception in 1888, Santa
Barbara Business College, one of the
oldest business schools in California, has
been providing quality education to those
who want to redefine their job skills or
are looking to go into another profession.
The technical school has bachelor
degree programs and career training in
business administration, criminal justice,
paralegal, childcare education and
information technology. Students can opt
to take day or evening classes at one of
the schools many campuses or in the
privacy of their own homes in their online
program.
Santa Barbara Business College has
campuses in Ventura, Santa Barbara,
Santa Maria, Rancho Mirage and
Bakersfield.
Its Ventura campus is at 4839 Market
St. in Ventura.
SBBCollege
Website: www.sbbcollege.edu
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East county winner
The WineYard
West county winner
The Cave at Ventura Wine Co.
HBellavino Wine Cellar
HMalibu Winery
HWades Wines
HCornell Winery & Tasting Room
HCafe Firenze
HThe Wine Closet
HSheilas Place Wine Bar & Cafe
HParadise Pantry
HAndres Wine & Tapas Bar
HHerzog Wine Cellars
the wineyard
Wed like to take this opportunity to
thank the Ventura County Star readers
for voting us the top wine tasting bar
in the East county, said Stacey Minar,
co-owner of the WineYard in Thousand
Oaks.
Since leaving the corporate world
behind and opening The WineYard in
2006, Minar and co-owner, Lisa Pearl,
have created a wine tasting experience
that is friendly and relaxed.
The WineYard offers daily tastings and
special event tasting on Thursday night
and Saturday afternoon.
With an exceptionally large and
various selection of wine, accompanied
by the stylish dcor, its no wonder why
The WineYard has so many regulars.
The WineYard is a cozy and
comfortable tasting room that makes
people feel welcome and has developed
into a Cheers-like atmosphere with many
repeat and regular customers, said
Minar.
When customers walk through the
door, they can expect a friendly greeting
and a chance to sit at the wine bar or
one of several bistro tables.
For those who may be less savvy
when it comes to wine, help is offered to
make a selection that suits the customer.
And for customers interested in
having a bite to eat, cheese platters are
available and customers are welcome to
bring food or can order delivery service.
The WineYard is at 1948 E. Thousand
Wine-YardInc/134044383371738
Website: www.wineyardinc.com
Herzog wine cellars
With a motto of nothing less than au
courant, Herzog Wine Cellars 77,000
square-foot stylish and spacious modern
winery features a granite tasting bar,
private tasting rooms, boutique, outdoor
terrace and a birds-eye view of its crew
making wines of all varietals from the
very best grapes.
As a global brand with a winemaking
legacy spanning nine generations and
300 years, we have visitors from all over
the country tasting our wines, said David
Whittemore, marketing director. Another
thing that is unique about Herzog Wine
Cellars is that we offer wines in a range of
price pointsfrom $8 to $200.
Herzog Wine Cellars is at 3201
Camino Del Sol in Oxnard.
herzogwinecellars.com.
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See why were a Ventura County favorite. For more information about
Kaiser Permanente, call 1-800-464-4000 or visit us online at kp.org.
Voted #1 Family Doctors in East and West County
Favorite Hospital in East County
Thank you,
Ventura County!
Kaiser Permanente would like to thank readers
of the Ventura County Star for recognizing us.
Our patients enjoy a wide choice of doctors,
convenient locations, and online tools and
wellness programs all designed to help you
live better: mind, body, and spirit.
MEMBERS OF THE KAISER PERMANENTE
PHYSICIAN TEAM:
Tim Horita, Family Medicine
Beverly Valles Torres, Family Medicine
Kevin Nishimori, Internal Medicine
Jeffrey Pearl, Assistant Area Medical Director
Ann Fristoe, Pediatrics
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AutoRepairShop 43
Bank 44
BarberShop 45
BootCamp47
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Chiropractor 49
Contractor52
DayCare56
Dentist56
DogGrooming57
DryCleaner59
FamilyDoctor 61
FuneralHome62
Gym 64
HairSalon 64
HearingService67
Hospital72
HousecleaningService 81
InteriorDesigner 81
LandscapingCompany 81
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LawOffice 88
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MotorcycleShop92
MovingCompany92
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SeniorLiving 101
StockBrokerage 103
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East county winner
Denise Noyer, LAC
West county winner
Holistic Healing Center
HYin Yang Acupuncture
HNatural Healthcare Center
HRoland Ryf
HJonathan Breslow
HTCR Acupuncture
HLisa Wong, LAC
HCoastal Acupuncture
HDanny Lai, DC, LAC
HKrystal Pearson
Holistic Healing center
Founded by acupuncturist Lisa
Wong in 2003, Holistic Healing
Center offers multiple practitioners
under one roof, providing patients
with access to a broad spectrum of
alternative medicine therapies.
Acupuncturists on staff at HHC
include Wong, Jonathan Bill and
Suzanne Berger, all of whom have
more than 15 years experience. In
addition to traditional acupuncture,
micro current acupuncture, a
needleless version, also is offered.
With three massage therapists
on staff, a wide variety of massage
therapies are offered, including
Swedish, lymphatic, hot stone,
aromatherapy massage and cranio-
sacral therapy.
Spa facials, anti-aging treatments
and body treatments such as the
detoxification body wrap are available
from the Centers three licensed
estheticians.
Other therapies include somatic
energy release, Reiki energy and
feflexology. The Movement Studio
at Holistic Healing Center offers
a regular schedule of yoga and
meditation classes.
HHC offers herbal medicine
consultations with a full line of
vitamins, supplements and herbs
available both in the office and on-
line.
With a full staff of professional,
licensed practitioners and a front
office staff described by Wong as
phenomenal. HHC is proud to offer
a comfortable atmosphere for better
health.
Holistic Healing Center is at 5700
Ralston, Suite 110, in Ventura.
Website: venturaholistic.com
Auto repAi r sHop
East county winner
Accurate Automotive
West county winner
Buena Vista Collision Center
HWilliam L. Morris Chevrolet
HRicks Japanese Car Care
HSkyline Honda & Acura Repair
HBills Quality Auto Care
HPerrys Quality Auto Repair
HBergins Automotive
HCamarillo Car Care Center
HWilliams Automotive
HBill Hahn Automotive
HABC Auto Care
Accurate Automotive
Accurate Automotive Services in
Thousand Oaks specializes in the
service and repair of Toyota, Lexus,
Honda and Acura vehicles and also
provides services for most American
brand cars, too. Locally owned and
operated, proprietor Gil Granados
and Accurate Automotive, offer 24
years of experience and peace of
mind to its customers, most of them
long-time clients.
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clients have busy lives, Accurate
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in most cases, Saturday hours by
appointment, free shuttle services,
rental cars and a pleasant sitting
room if you choose to wait. All of
their technicians are ASE trained and
certified and strive to keep a clean
and professional repair center. They
use the safest, most environmentally
friendly products possible and are a
AAA-approved auto repair facility.
His commitment to customer
service and quality bring customers
back, through all of their years and
types of vehicle ownership. Whether
your vehicle needs a repair or a
regular service visit, Granados invites
you to bring your car in for a free
estimate and see the clean shop
and friendly atmosphere for yourself.
Chances are you will become a long
time client, too.
Accurate Automotive is at 105
Jensen Court in Thousand Oaks.
Information: 496-3039; Info@
AccurateCarCare.com
Website: www.accuratecarcare.
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Buena Vista collision center
Buena Vista Collision Center
is a well-established company in
Ventura County. Currently owned and
operated by Larry Reynolds, it has
been in business since 1959.
Reynolds philosophy is to treat
people how they want to be treated.
He is well aware that needing the
services of a collision repair shop
is not a pleasant experience. Not
only have his customers just gone
through the traumatic experience of
an automobile accident, but they are
now faced with the anxiety of having
their car repaired properly.
As Reynolds states, a car is
probably the second biggest
investment (after a home) in the
average persons life. Its a mode of
transportation, and in some cases,
somewhat of a status symbol. As
such, they seek reassurance that
their car will be returned to its former
state.
Reynolds and his team of 10 body
repair technicians make it a point
to win their customers trust and
confidence and establish a comfort
level with the quality and caliber of
the work they do. Reynolds and his
staff are there to walk their customers
through the process of having
collision damage repaired, while
being treated in a compassionate
manner.
Buena Vista Collision Center is at
3900 Market St. in Ventura.
Website: BVcollisioncenters.com
ricks Japanese Auto repair
Ricks Japanese Auto Repair is
family-owned and operated and has
been helping friends, neighbors just
like yourself with their automotive
needs for more than 25 years.
It offers all of its services at a fair
price usually 30 percent less than
you would find at a dealership.
All of its mechanics are 20-
year seasoned ASE Master Techs
and work on most vehicles. Feel
free to bring your vehicle in for an
inspection.
Ricks Japanese Auto Repair is at
37 Taylor Court, in Thousand Oaks
Website: www.ricksjapanese.us
perrys Quality Auto repair
The mechanics at Perrys Quality
Auto Repair like being known as old
fashioned. Thats not a bad thing,
says owner Perry Nicodin. Were
old fashioned mechanics, we know
how to repair cars, he said. Our
business is becoming a lost art with
a bunch of part changers out there.
You bring your car in to us, we
diagnose it, we call you, we figure it
out and we get it back to you.
Nicodin knows customer service
is key. Its a no brainer, you just give
people what they want: value, good
work and deal with them in a nice
manner.
Perrys Quality Auto Repair, 2180
First St., Suite C10, in Simi Valley.
Website: perrysqualityauto.com
Bergins Automotive
Bergins Automotive in Camarillo is
celebrating what is sure to be the first
of many Readers Choice awards.
Joe Martin bought Bergins
Automotive in 2010, and has spent
that time building a reputation
for friendliness, reliability and
community involvement.
Martin says his aim is to decrease
the pain of car repair through
excellent customer service and by
cultivating the feeling that each
customer is our best friend we
havent seen in years.
Bergins Automotive is also known
for its popular Knowledge is Power
womens seminar, and currently is
the only auto shop in Ventura County
with a Green Station certification from
the state.
Bergins Automotive is at 2753 E.
Daily Drive in Camarillo.
Website: berginsauto.com
BAnk
East county winner
Wells Fargo Bank
West county winner
Ventura County Credit Union
HChase
HBank of America
HSanta Barbara Bank & Trust
HWescom Credit Union
HCitibank
HWells Fargo Bank
HUS Bank
Ventura county credit union
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your top choice, said Joe Schroeder,
president and CEO of Ventura County
Credit Union.
Schroeder cited several reasons
for the local love.
Responsiveness: When members
said they wanted Saturday hours, the
credit union said You bet, and is
now open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m.
Free checking with 28,000
free ATMs nationwide: Its almost
impossible to find at banks, but
VCCU still offers free checking with
no strings attached.
Loan decisions made locally:
Members dont have to wait for
answers to their loan applications
from another time zone. Decisions
are made here in Ventura County, for
a fast turnaround with no runaround.
The largest credit union
headquartered in Ventura County,
VCCU membership is available to
anyone who lives, works or attends
school in Ventura or Santa Barbara
counties.
Ventura County Credit Union has
offices in Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo,
Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks.
myvccu
Website: www.vccuonline.net
santa Barbara Bank & trust
Established in 1960, Santa
Barbara Bank & Trust has been a
strong Ventura County presence
since 1995.
In addition to being a full-service
commercial bank, Santa Barbara
Bank & Trust is the bank with the
difference, that difference being a
strong commitment to community
involvement.
At Santa Barbara Bank & Trust,
the spirit of community runs deep. It
has partnered with Ventura County
nonprofit organizations such as the
Ventura Music Festival, Camarillo
Hospital and Hospice and the Boys &
Girls Club.
Santa Barbara Bank & Trust is at
250 S. Mills Road in Ventura (289-
3560), 789 S. Victoria Ave. in Ventura
(289-3566), 400 E. Esplanade Drive
in Oxnard (278-1475) and 583
W. Channel Islands Blvd. in Port
Hueneme (985-7299).
Website: www.sbbt.com
BArBer sHop
East county winner
Savvy Salon The Studio
West county winner
Hanks Barber Shop
HSupercuts
HSports Clips
HFantastic Sams
HScissor & Comb Haircutters
HBernies Mens Haircutting
HSmooths Barber Shop
HLegends Barbershop
Hanks Barber shop
Hank Robles opened his barber
shop in 1993 and started with one
chair. Today, Hanks Barber Shop
sees more than 100 customers on a
daily basis in Camarillo.
I came in every day and worked,
and it just took off from there, he
said. Camarillo has been good to me
they believed in me and Im glad
they did. Camarillo, Ventura County,
everybodys been good to me, he
said.
Robles shared that his father,
uncles and cousins are barbers. His
father taught him a lot about being a
barber.
As for being recognized by Ventura
County readers, Robles humbly said
he didnt know how he stood out from
others.
There are a lot of great barbers
out there and Ive worked with a lot
of them and learned a lot from them
he said. I try to run a clean shop, a
respectful one. I like to run a family-
type of business myself because
thats what Camarillo represents, I
think.
Robles said that everybody is
welcome at his shop, which is open
seven days a week.
Hanks Barber Shop is at 2260
Ventura Blvd. in Camarillo.
Aloha Dog Grooming, a West County Favorite for Dog Grooming, believes in personalized attention for your dog.
With this in mind, its aim is to establish a relationship between owner, dog and groomer by keeping your dog with
the same groomer on each appointment.
Thank you Aviara clients! We are
honored to serve you as your FAVORITE
East County Real Estate Company!
2555 Townsgate Road, Suite #200
Westlake Village CA 91361
(805)418-2500
www.TheAviaraStory.com
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1880 Blackstock, Simi Valley
(805) 579-6200
Thank You Once Again for Voting
Simi Valley Adult School and Career Institute
Your East County Winner and
Simi Valley School of Cosmetology
Your East County Favorite
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Specializing in Divorce and Family Law and Court Actions
involving business, real property and contract matters
1000 Paseo Camarillo, Ste. 225, Camarillo
(805) 482-1170 garynorrislaw.com
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805 Boot Camp
West county winner
Raw Workouts
HHyperion Fitness
HMiguels Boot Camp
HKo Studio Westlake
HExtreme Boot Camp Thousand
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HOakridge Athletic Club
HB Real Fitness
HTrue North Fitness
HFit N Fine Fitness
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raw Workouts
Verity Somers, owner and operator
of Raw Workouts, believes that her
attitude toward her work and the trust
of her clients are the reasons Raws
boot camp program was named the
west countys winner.
Gyms and exercise programs are
like restaurants, Somers says, in that
theres a million out there. But the
same main thing that draws people
to a certain restaurant over all the
others is the same as what makes
some fitness programs stand out. The
key, Somers says, is attitude. If you
care about your job, people get that.
Another factor in her boot camps
success, Somers says, is her clients
trust in her, and her trust in them.
When Somers decided three years
ago to take workouts outside into the
sunshine, the clients she already had
followed her. The outings started as
Saturday hikes and then turned into
boot camp-style full body workouts
on Sunday mornings.
Raws boot camp takes place at
the Ventura High School stadium,
where clients participate in circuit
training, groundwork like push-ups
and crunches; running laps and
running up and down the stadium
stairs. They also use TRX bands,
which are resistance bands that
utilize the users body weight.
Somers says she also usually tries to
incorporate a game, like dodgeball, at
the end.
Raw Workouts is at 5171
Telegraph Road in Ventura.
Website: www.myrawworkouts.com
oakridge Athletic club
Its very rare to have adults come
into a gym and remember taking
swimming lessons there, said
Nathan Cook, the general manager at
Oakridge Athletic Club.
Since 1979 the club has evolved
with the growing town of Simi
Valley. Including its four tennis and
racquetball courts, 100 group classes
a week, pool and personal training,
Oakridge offers a new boot camp that
has captured the city by storm.
Our boot camp has a designated
room that came with our remodel in
2010, Cook said.
Oakridge Athletic Club has made
its mark on the community by
learning to grow and adapt with it.
The Oakridge Athletic Club is at 2655
Erringer Road in Simi Valley.
Information: www.oakridgefitness.
com
B real Fitness
B Real Fitness will provide all of
the cardio, free weight and strength
equipment you will ever need to get
and stay physically fit at an affordable
price. Its members enjoy our effective
and intense group fitness classes,
which include TRX, real ryder, yoga,
kettlebell and boot camp. The staff
is focused on giving members the
most value for their money. That
means its state-of-the-art equipment
and workout space is clean, safe,
comfortable and conveniently
located. Its weight loss programs are
administered by a staff of certified
instructors. B Real Fitness also is
associated with Jeff Nicholl Physical
Therapy. It offers all facets of fitness,
health and wellness. B Bronze
Tanning offers the perfect tan with
our high pressure beds including the
Ergoline, Aurora Stand Up and the
Ultra Bronz. UV-free tanning through
the Mystic Innovative System and
custom airbrush tanning also are
offered. Come in and see for yourself.
You wont find a friendlier staff,
cleaner gym or better experience.
B Real Fitness is at 2440 Las
Posas Road in Camarillo.
Website: brealfitness.com
Fit n Fine Fitness
Courtney Coral Nelson, owner of
Santa Paulas most popular personal
training studio, opened the women
only facility, Fit N Fine Fitness
just over a year ago. Nelsons goal
is to help women to feel confident,
attractive, sexy, happy and energetic.
With the intensity of a boot camp,
in the comfort of a studio setting,
Fit N Fine Fitness offers a choice of
more than 30 classes, providing an
overall core, balance, strength and
endurance challenge. Group classes,
group sessions and one-on-one
training are available.
All you need to bring is water,
a Yoga/Pilates mat and your body,
Nelson said.
Fit n Fine Fitness is at 1060 E.
Main St. in Santa Paula.
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East county winner
Green Acres Farm Market
and Catering
West county winner
DJs California Catering
At Second Chance Hearing, Inc., we understand the challenges
of the hearing impaired and are determined to give our patients
the best chance to improve hearing. We have the expertise,
commitment and technical tools to change your world of sound.
It is our mission to give each patient the chance to live
the life they deserve - in a world full of sounds.
OUR SERVICES:
Comprehensive Hearing Testing
Balance Testing
Tinnitus Assessment, Counseling & Management Devices
Hearing Aid Consultation & Fittings
Hearing Protective Devices
Custom Swim Plugs
Repair & Servicing of Most Major Hearing Aid Brands
Assistive Listening Devices
Patient Educational Seminars
Alison Burks | Sharla Morales
Au.D., CCC-A, Doctors of Audiology
805-870-4498
1240 S. Westlake Boulevard Suite 117
Westlake Village, CA 91361
www.secondchancehearing.com
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For Voting Us #1
in Hearing Services
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HCommand Performance Catering
HPierres Catering Co.
HPlug Nickel Restaurant & Catering
HReds Barbecue & Grillery
HMain Course California
HFresh & Fabulous Cafe
HBuenaventura Catering
HWedgewood Wedding & Banquet
Center
green Acres Farm market and
catering
Marketing manager Julie Rhoads
attributes the popularity of Green
Acres catering department to the
great reputation and outstanding
work ethic of its entire operation.
Since we pride ourselves on
being a quality market, the catering
department is an extension of that
quality, Rhoads said.
Celebrating its 44th year serving
Simi Valley and neighboring
communities, Green Acres Farm
Market and Catering offers a unique
variety of options, from self-serve
deliveries and pick-up orders to
large, full-service gourmet buffets
and upscale authentic Santa Maria-
style barbecues, grilled on location.
Adding to any partys ambience
are the impressive Grand Appetizer
Displays, which can be customized to
suit every occasion.
We cater many types of events,
including anniversary parties,
weddings, 40th, 50th and 60th
birthdays, and corporate lunches
and picnics, said Rhoads. We
also offer our clients choices from
our warehouse full of rental tables,
chairs, umbrellas, chafing dishes,
and even formal china.
Caterings great food, combined with
its friendly and professional staff,
reflects its motto: Quality without
Compromise.
For an upscale, personalized
catering experience thats like no
other, the staff at Green Acres Farm
Market and Catering is happy to
help make your special event a
memorable success.
Catering is at 2918 Los Angeles Ave.
in Simi Valley.
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DJs california catering
Whether its for wedding
receptions, corporate events or
private parties, Ventura County
residents turn to DJs for their
catering needs.
Doug Biggs, owner of DJs
California Catering, says his company
is so popular because they have a
service and a price point for every
need.
We provide a very good value
for our client, whether or not theyre
looking to do something fancy, like a
wedding reception, or something like
a private party, he said.
Biggs emphasizes that all
customers, no matter the size of the
event or the size of their budget, get
the same high quality of food and
service.
Biggs says there has been
tremendous growth in the number
of wedding receptions DJs has
been doing in the past three or four
years, but the company sees a little
of every kind of event, from Boy
Scout dinners to serving food in the
field for firefighters battling wildfires.
Biggs has also recently developed a
dedicated barbecue division, Blazin
BBQ. Though DJs started out doing
barbecue more than 15 years ago,
Biggs says he wanted to develop the
branch as a specialty service for less
formal events.
DJs California Catering is at 2784
Johnson Drive in Ventura.
DJsCatering.com
Website: djscatering.com
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East county winner
Sommer Sports Chiropractic
West county winner
Jensen Chiropractic Sports
Center
HTerry Schroeder
HSimi Chiropractic Health
HComplete Performance Center
HChiropractic Sports Institute
HFey Chiropractic
HBates Family Chiropractic
HLogan Osland Chiropractic
HHarer & Mortensen Chiropractic
HKalani Family Chiropractic
HAdvanced Spine & Sport
Chiropractic
Jensen chiropractic sports center
Proud Camarillo native Stanley
Jensen has been serving Ventura
County in the chiropractic field for 36
years. His lengthy tenure in the city
of Camarillo has made it possible to
treat many loyal clients, their children
and even their grandchildren.
Jensens background is in
sports chiropractic, having worked
extensively with sports clients ranging
from local high schools like Camarillo
High School and Rio Mesa High
School, to retired NFL players and
even rodeo riders
He believes that his considerable
experience with sports related
chiropractic treatment also serves
him well when it comes to treating
his patients with non-sports related
issues. His philosophy is to treat the
whole person.
Many of the staff has been with
him for a number of years. Its
actually their award, Jensen said,
crediting them with the honor. They
Ray De Silva
805-444-3848
Camarillo
Rod Tuazon
805-890-5845
Ventura
Gaby Espinoza
805-216-7715
Camarillo
Christy Rueckert
805-377-4746
Camarillo
Rob van Haaren
805-804-7035
Ventura
Blake Mashburn
805-368-0202
Ventura
Karen Todey Rooke
805-312-5131
Camarillo
Barbara Hatch
805-444-7653
Camarillo
Robert Dickran
805-383-9199
Camarillo
Leslie Mitsuuchi
805-279-8263
Camarillo
Tim Galvin
805-482-0741
Camarillo-Manager
for Voting us Full County Winner
Thank You Readers! We are proud to be Ventura County
Stars Readers Choice Winner!
Deborah Delaney
805-856-9315
Ventura
David Fuentes
805-856-9336
Ventura
Lori Stern
805-338-0472
Ventura
Bill Brontsema
805-341-1442
Camarillo
Lynn Kenton
805-901-5444
Ventura
Nate Minkel
805-794-9588
Camarillo
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805.581.3200
Alex Gandel Simi Valley
805.522.6788
Gina Martinez Simi Valley
805.426.0573
Jo Ann Poole Wood Ranch
805.501.8071
Karen Thompson Wood Ranch
805.469.3871
Christina Melamed Wood Ranch
805.813.6200
Karen Lindsey Moorpark
805.469.8262
Alexis King Simi Valley
805.657.9758
Leslie Brown Thousand Oaks
805.358.1203
Curt Sommers Thousand Oaks
805.494.7653
Debbie Gates Simi Valley
805.428.1100
Lori Popp Moorpark
805.300.2295
Colleen Dabbour Simi Valley
805.358.7870
Diane Robertson Wood Ranch
805.490.5310
Lea Stevens Simi Valley
805.404.8339
Robbie Starr Thousand Oaks
805.443.9429
Zeledon & Riggs Westlake Village
805.267.0746
Amy Gandel Simi Valley
805.208.2043
Carole Philpott Simi Valley
805.426.0562
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patients. My staff is the best.
Located in the Medical Building
at 3687 E. Las Posas Road (next to
the hospital), Jensen Chiropractic
offers extended hours on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday from 6:30
a.m. to 6:15 p.m. It is also open
on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon and
Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m.
Website: www.jensenwalkin.com
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RCI Builders
West county winner
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HGreatWay Roofing
HESA Electric Inc.
HGet Wired Tec.
HBerg Construction
HCalifornia Kitchen Creations
HDon Vanasse Custom Builders
HAl Lowe Construction
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rci Builders
Contractors known to get the job
done on-time and on-budget are
what make RCI Builders the name
around town.
RCI Builders, founded in 2004 by
Steve and Theresa Rice, has become
well known through the completion
of many significant projects in the
surrounding areas: The Village
at Moorpark, Patriot Center in
Moorpark, Thousand Oaks Medical
Office Building, and much more.
We go to the ends of the earth
to make sure our clients are happy,
said Arianne Evans, office manager
at RCI Builders.
Evans said they completed an
apartment building in 2005 and
the owner still calls RCI if he needs
building information, such as contact
information for maintenance issues.
We have a staff of 20 people who
are all project managers and project
engineers. They make sure that
even the plumber knows what he is
supposed to do, Evans said.
Steve Rice has a degree in
engineering, which he uses to help
make the overall construction happen
at the best possible price, Evans said.
We help to make it cheaper and
exactly what they ask for.
RCI Builders is at 2985 E. Hillcrest
Drive, No. 107, in Westlake Village.
Website: www.rcibuilders.net
Don Vanasse custom Builders
Don Vanasse Custom Builders has
been serving Ventura County since
1992. The builder specializes in high
quality home remodels, additions,
window replacement, outdoor living
spaces and new construction. Quality
craftsmanship and customer service
are what make them a leading
construction company in the Ventura
area. Whether you want a new look
or more space in your home, Don
Vanasse Custom Builders can help
you get there. Call them today for
your free estimate. At Don Vanasse
Custom Builders, building your
dream home is always their goal.
Don Vanasse Customer Builders
is at 1235 Flynn Road, Suite 412, in
Camarillo.
Website: www.dvcb-inc.com
Residents of Cypress Place Senior Living, a West County Winner for Senior Living, can enjoy many ammenities,
including this bistro. Cypress Place has been described as a cruise ship on land by residents and staff alike.
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is ready to design and build your
upcoming home remodel or addition.
Whether its a new look you want to
achieve or more space you desire,
we can help you get there.
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Al Lowe Construction Inc. is a
service-oriented general construction
firm providing residential,
commercial, medical and dental
construction services throughout
Ventura County for more than 33
years.
ALCs residential services include
small projects like kitchen and bath
remodels, and larger projects such
as full house remodels and custom
home construction.
Its commercial, medical and
dental divisions specialize in tenant
improvements, interior/exterior
renovations, and new building
ground-up construction.
With every project, Al Lowe
Construction takes pride and makes
every effort to provide customers with
a pleasant construction experience
and the highest quality job at a fair
price.
Al Lowe Construction is at 701 Del
Norte Blvd. in Oxnard.
Website: www.alloweconstruction.
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eA Lyke & son
EA Lyke & Son is extremely
grateful to all of its neighbors for
selecting them as their favorite
general contractor and landscape
contractor in the west county for
2012.
Centrally located in Ventura, EA
Lyke & Son is a one-stop shop for
all of your residential construction
projects. Fully licensed and insured,
EA Lyke can design and build your
next project, from single-family
homes to landscaping and swimming
pools.
Call to speak with one of its
experienced consultants and discover
for yourself why EA Lyke is a west
Ventura County favorite for all of their
construction needs.
Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday. EA Lyke &
Son is at 142 N. Ashwood Ave. in
Ventura.
Website: www.ealykeandson.com
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center, an East County Winner for Hospital, is a licensed 359-bed acute care facility open every day of the year. You can
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Readers choice award winner for the
second year in a row!
Dr. Kleiger and his team would like to
say Thank You! to all our patients
for being part of our dental family!
We appreciate your support and confdence.
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Little Oaks School
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Pacific Camps
HPacific Camps
HPinecrest School
HTiny Tot Preschool
HKids N Things Preschool
HLeap & Bound Academy
HLittle Dreamers Early Childhood
Center
HPeppermint Junction
HChildrens World Nursery School
HAssistance League of Ventura
County Girls Club
HOur Saviours Lutheran Church
HLas Posas Childrens Center
Little oaks school
Located in Thousand Oaks,
Little Oaks School is an affordable,
non-denominational private school
nestled in Ventura County and only
minutes away from Los Angeles
County. With a diverse educational
background, Little Oaks also offers
year-round academics and childcare
to accommodate working families.
From the ages of 2 to 12,
children will experience one-on-
one attention both in the classroom
school care, a kindergarten program
and camp sessions during school
holidays year-round.
Pacific Camps trains its staff
in appropriate discipline and
problem avoidance techniques,
communication with children, and
staff policies, and prides itself on how
many male staff members it employs
who help enrich the lives of the
campers.
Pacific Camps offers a homework
area with tutoring, before- and after-
school care, as well as activities
like arts and crafts, sports, chapel
and games. The camp wants to
provide a spiritual atmosphere
where the children and their parents
will develop a personal relationship
to Jesus Christ, according to its
website.
Pacific Camps has seven locations
in Ventura County: 380 Mobil in
Camarillo (482-5250); 588 Camino
Manzanas in Thousand Oaks (499-
8187); 2000 Royal Ave. (584-6463)
and 4910 Cochran St. (584-9973) in
Simi Valley; 426 Main St. in Ventura
(654-0686); 3947 W. Kimber Drive in
Newbury Park (499-8676) and 850
Ivywood Drive in Oxnard (983-0214).
It is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
Pacific Camps administrative
office is at 5217 Verdugo Way, Suite
D, in Camarillo.
pages/Pacific-Camps/123793686395
Website: www.pacificcamps.com
kids n things
Kids n Things owner Carol Barona
had every intention of becoming a
veterinarian. Instead, in 1979, she
began working at the preschool
her beloved mother established 40
years ago and was happy to stay
put. Barona provides animal friends
including birds, a chicken and
a rabbit to keep the children
company and to add to Kids n
Things nurturing, educational
environment.
Were a licensed preschool,
but we have activities all day, with
learning centers, crafts, nursery
rhymes, alphabet games and
singing, said Barona.
With 15 employees who have
been there 15 to 30 years, Kids n
Things not only prepares children
for kindergarten, but is also a family
environment.
Some of the children who went
here when I started as a teacher are
now bringing their kids to us, said
Barona.
Kids n Things is at 4221 Cochran
St. in Simi Valley.
Information: 522-1011 or
kdsnthings@yahoo.com.
Website: www.kidsnthings.com
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East county winner
Ean Kleiger, DDS
West county winner
Premier Orthodontics
HOak Park Dentistry for Children
HRobert D. Bankhardt DDS
HThomas F. Wuesthoff, DDS
HEdward A. Chapin, DDS
HDouglas Andersen, DDS
HJoseph G. Frake, DDS
HRosewood Dental Group
HBryan Fisch, DDS
HVista Pacific Dental Care
HCamarillo Smiles
HRyan Yamashiro, DDS
ean kleiger, DDs
Ean Kleiger knows that going to
the dentist is not always a favorite
activity. That is why he and his
friendly staff go out of their way to
make their patients feel at home
and comfortable. I try to treat all
of my patients like an important
family member, he said. Kleiger
believes that by treating his patients
with respect and fully explaining all
treatment options and insurance
and playground environment as
the staff believes all children have
God-given potential. Its goal is to
provide positive experiences that will
enable students to reach their fullest
potential.
In May of 2009, the Family, Life,
Faith, & Freedom Educational Corp.,
an affiliate of Calvary Chapel of
Thousand Oaks, proudly purchased
Little Oaks Elementary School and
Preschool. Little Oaks School, which
had its roots planted more than 30
years ago, has continued to offer
numerous families a home away
from home school environment
centered on the appropriate
emotional, social, and academic
growth needed for all children.
It continues to be a small, cheerful
and nurturing facility where students
feel confident, secure, and able to
challenge themselves academically.
Our experienced and caring staff
warmly welcomes students each
day and begins their classes with
stimulating activities.
Little Oaks School is at 101 N.
Skyline Drive in Thousand Oaks.
Website: www.littleoaksschool.net
pacific camps
Pacific Camps has been
committed to providing quality care
and a safe environment for the
children of Ventura County since
1988.
Originally started as a viable
summer camp option, the nonprofit
agency now boasts before and after-
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coverage, they will choose the best
dentistry procedure for their situation
and thus avoid repeat procedures.
Kleiger graduated from the
University of California, San Diego
and received a degree in animal
physiology and neuroscience.
He then attended USC School of
Dentistry and graduated in 2000.
He is dedicated to advanced post-
doctoral study, providing you with
a comprehensive and advanced
approach to your dental health.
Kleiger also is a believer in giving
back to the community. He is the
current dental director for the Simi
Valley Free clinic, providing much
needed dental services to people who
are otherwise unable to afford dental
care. Honored for a second time
by readers, Kleiger said he is very
honored that my patients and readers
would take the time to vote for me in
this category.
His office is at 319 S. Moorpark
Road in Thousand Oaks.
Website: www.kleigerdentistry.com
edward A. chapin, DDs
East county readers repeatedly
have honored Edward Chapin
and his friendly staff for providing
excellent and caring family dental
services. Celebrating more than
30 years in practice in Simi Valley,
Chapin and his longtime staff are
committed to providing state-of-the-
art dental services to all of your family
members, from adults to children.
Chapin credits his success to a
team effort with his outstanding staff.
We do well because we all enjoy
what we do, he said. Putting his
patients first, Chapin performs all
dental procedures himself and always
is available to his patients.
His office is at 1987 Royal Ave.
Suite 1, in Simi Valley.
echapindds@msn.com
Website: www.bestsimidentist.com
rosewood Dental
Rosewood Dental has become
a leader in the community for its
expertise and quality of dental care
for its patients.
The dental office employs dentists
who specialize in all areas of
dentistry, including three who grew
up and attended local schools in
Camarillo. An on-site laboratory is
staffed with technicians who provide
denture repairs and adjustments,
restorations and bleaching trays with
same-day service.
Rosewood Dental has recently
relocated its office near the Camarillo
Ranch House and are accepting new
patients.
Rosewood Dental is open 8 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday but
have an on-call service available 24/7
for dental emergencies.
Rosewood Dental is at 4027
Mission Oaks Blvd. in Camarillo.
Website: www.rosewooddental.com
camarillo smiles
Camarillo Smiles want to be a
kind and gentle office as they
provide dental care for their patients.
Located in the heart of Old Town
Camarillo, the dental staff strives to
alleviate the fears or concerns that
plague patients from seeking care for
their teeth. The dental office employs
a staff of dentists and hygienists who
communicate procedures openly to
their patients and work with them to
make sure they were given quality
care at their appointment.
Camarillo Smiles is open 8:30
a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through
Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
Thursday and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
Friday. An after-hours on-call service
for dental emergencies is available by
calling 677-4525.
Camarillo Smiles is at 92 Palm in
Camarillo.
camarillosmiles.com
camarillosmiles
Website: www.camarillosmiles.com
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East county winner
The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day
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Happy Dog
HPetsmart
HIndiana Bones Temple of Groom
HIts Pawfect
HPlush Puppy
HAloha Dog Grooming
HVickies Pampered Pet
HCameos at The Beach Dog Groom
HDee Dees Dog Spot
the Barkley pet Hotel & Day spa
Described as a pets paradise for
socialization, exercise or just sheer
relaxation, the 32,000-square-foot
Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa is
undoubtedly a Five-Paw Property.
The Barkley is the only boarding,
grooming, training and doggie day
camp facility of its kind for dogs,
cats, birds and exotics located in the
heart of Westlake Village. Around
the-clock pet care is provided by a
professionally-trained staff, including
24-hour on-call emergency
veterinary care by the on-site
Westlake Village Animal Hospital.
The Barkley has an extensive list
of services and amenities, which
include five types of affordable
boarding suites, along with webcams,
flat-screen televisions, a more than
10,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor
play area, a beach-entry heated
pool and even limousine pick-up
and delivery. The Barkley is the only
pet care campus in the world where
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Ellen Baker, AuD Licenses AU1107, HA2453
Ellen Baker, AuD is a nationally certifed, state licensed doctor of audiology and
hearing aid specialist. Dr. Baker has been working in this feld over 25 years and
brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each and every client.
www.decibelhearing.com
Thousand Oaks
805-449-2380
Simi Valley
805-584-3327
Thank you to our Loyal Customers
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Thank You VC Star Readers!!
Consumers Title Company
of Southern California
is proud to accept the honor
of being your choice for
Top Title and Escrow
Company in East County
for the third year in a row!
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Pets also can choose to vacate
in a parklike setting called Barkley
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are available for frequent travelers, so
one need not be from high-society
to afford a room at The Barkley.
The Barkley is at 31166 Via
Colinas in Westlake Village, across
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Happy Dog
Happy Dog, a dog grooming and
pet supplies business in Camarillo,
has been named readers favorite
in the past, but this time they were
named winner in the west county,
which makes J.C. Whetzel very
happy.
Whetzel, who owns the business
with his wife Penny, said the business
has five or six part-time employees.
Penny first launched the business
in 1989. They offer great customer
service and a family atmosphere, but
theres another reason why Whetzel
believes Happy Dog stands out from
other businesses.
We try to do the job right all the
time, Whetzel said. You do have a
day off on a day that doesnt work for
you, but most of the time its pretty
consistent were pretty consistent
on what we do. Things are done
correctly.
Grooming services offered at
Happy Dog include nail trimming
and filing, bathing with premium
shampoo and conditioning, color
enhancements and teeth brushing.
Other services Happy Dog offers
include pedicures and teeth cleaning.
The teeth cleaning is through Canine
Care, which visits the business once
a month.
Happy Dogs hours are from
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Saturdays, and
from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and
Fridays.
Happy Dog is at 501 Mobil Ave.,
Suite C, in Camarillo.
Happydog7@verizon.net.
Website: www.happydogcamarillo.
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its pawfect
Its Pawfect would like to thank
their clients for voting them a dog
grooming favorite. Thank you to all
of my clients who have driven my
business, making us listen to what
they have to tell us and helping us
strive to become better, says owner
Jonelle Shmoldas. Over the years,
the business has become known for
its highly skilled staff who constantly
are re-educating themselves, and the
open communication they have with
area veterinarians.
Its Pawfect is open 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Appointments are recommended,
but walk-ins are accepted when they
arent completely booked.
Its Pawfect is at 31143 Via
Colinas, Suite 405 in Westlake
Village.
Aloha Dog grooming
Aloha Dog Grooming believes
in personalized attention for your
dog. With this in mind, its aim is
to establish a relationship between
owner, dog and groomer by keeping
your dog with the same groomer on
each appointment.
Canine clients generally are
booked within two-hour increments of
time, so the dog spends less time in
a cage and can be back in the arms
of its owner as soon as possible.
Owner Tina Baselice opened
Aloha Dog Grooming almost four
years ago and currently employs six
groomers, all ready to give your pet a
personalized and pleasant grooming
experience.
Aloha Dog Grooming is at 1076
Front St. in Ventura.
Vickies pampered pet
No matter what the species,
everyone likes to be pampered
occasionally and thats exactly what
customers experience at Vickies
Pampered Pet.
For more than three decades,
Vickies has made it a goal to treat
each furry friend to an enjoyable
experience.
Covering a wide selection of
grooming needs, Vickies also
features 10 different shampoos and
conditioners to choose from in order
to best match any pets skin and
coat.
The staff is friendly and
knowledgeable and aims to make any
customer, furry or not, feel like a part
of the family.
The Ventura shop also offers many
retail items for pets, including treats
and toys.
Vickies Pampered Pet is at 6324
Bristol Road in Ventura.
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Pet/152442504819696
Dry cLeAner
East county winner
Oakbrook Cleaners
West county winner
Four Seasons Cleaners
HTempo Cleaning
HFazio Cleaners
HJoes Discount Cleaners
HMartinizing Dry Cleaning
HNorth Ranch Cleaners
HPersnickity Cleaners
HOne Hour Martinizing
HHoliday Cleaners
HLas Posas Cleaners
HUnique Cleaners
persnickity cleaners
Thank you for voting Persnickity
Cleaners a West Ventura County
Favorite.
We are humbled by this
recognition and would like to extend
to you a 50 percent off coupon (in
this issue) for dry cleaning and shoe
repair says owner David Redmond.
Excited about the success of
Celebrating more than 30 years
in practice in Simi Valley, Edward
Chapin has been repeatedly
honored by east county readers as
a favorite Dentist.
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Hassle-free insurance negotiations.
We honor most insurance estimates.
Ask about our payment plans for deductibles.
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Lifetime limited warranty.
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urgent care, mammography and
healthy living classes. Because
our offices are located in your
community, you can often take care
of several health care needs in one
place, in one trip.
Hospital care is also easy and
convenient, with Community
Memorial Hospital caring for families
just like yours in western Ventura
County. In eastern Ventura County,
our Woodland Hills Medical Center is
conveniently located just off Highway
101.
Ventura County residents will have
even more options for high-quality
care close to home when Kaiser
Permanente opens two new medical
offices later this year. This fall, were
opening a new primary care facility in
Thousand Oaks, offering services for
your entire family.
Were also excited to open a new
Behavioral Health Center in Ventura
that will make it easier and more
convenient to manage your mental
health needs.
As Kaiser Permanente celebrates
the 20th anniversary of its first
Ventura County medical office in
Thousand Oaks this fall, we want to
thank the community for its support
and for selecting our physicians as
your choice for Family Doctors in
Ventura County.
Website: healthy.
kaiserpermanente.org
primary medical group
Primary Medical Group has
been serving Ventura County since
1994. Owned and co-founded by
Edward Banman, the group now
includes eight doctors and four nurse
practitioners at three locations.
Banman says the secret to his
groups success is their attitude. We
treat patients the way we want our
families to be treated, he said. That
includes the radical notion that if
youre late for an appointment, you
should still be seen.
Primary Medical Group is
made up five family physicians,
one pediatrician, two internal
medicine specialists and four nurse
practitioners. They take nearly all
forms of insurance as well as cash.
Primary Medical Group has
three locations in Ventura: 10885
Telegraph Road (647-7704); 2953
Telegraph Road (652-5252); and
3555 Loma Vista Road, Suite 110
(653-0303).
Website: www.primarymedical.net
FunerAL Home
East county winner
Rose Family Funeral Home
West county winner
Ted Mayr Funeral Home
HGriffin Family Funeral Chapels
HReardon Simi Valley Funeral Home
HPierce Brothers Valley Oaks
HMount Sinai Memorial Park
HConejo Mountain Funeral Home &
Memorial
HJoseph Reardon Funeral Home
HJames A. Reardon Mortuary
HPerez Family Funeral Home
rose Family Funeral Home
Because Rose Family Funeral
Home is a family-run business
serving Simi Valley and the Conejo
Valley, Eric Rose and his parents,
The staff at Ventura Advanced Surgical Associates, voted a West County Favorite for Weight-Loss Center, will
make sure each patient will get the information they need to make a responsible decision about their health.
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treat each client as if they, too, are
family.
We provide care and compassion
during one of the most difficult times
in a familys life, said Eric. Being
able to empathize with a family and
not just be salesmen is part of our
calling.
In the business for 22 years and at
its Simi Valley location for 11 years,
Rose Family Funeral Home offers
everything from simple cremation to
burials to a very elaborate service.
We recently had a very tasteful
service at Calamigos Ranch, said
Eric. It was an outdoor funeral, with
the casket present; surrounded by
trees, with lunch served in a small
building following the service.
Rose Family Funeral Home will
customize a funeral to meet the
needs of every family, and will even
make a checklist of important steps
for clients that choose to plan the
service themselves.
We recognize that each family
is unique, so our staff provides
personalized assistance to create a
meaningful service that honors the
life and memory of your loved one,
said Eric.
Rose Family Funeral Home is at
4444 Cochran St. in Simi Valley.
Information: 581-3800; evrose3@
aol.com
Website: simivalleymortuary.com
ted mayr Funeral Home
The ageless English Tudor style
building has stood in Ventura
since 1949 as a place of peaceful
acceptance.
Ted and Helen Mayr opened their
first funeral home in Ventura in 1934
and with it made a commitment to
serving their community with dignity
and honor. Seventy-five years later
their legacy is doing just that.
My father was an avid gardener
and a WWII veteran, Sherry Scott
said, managing funeral director
of Ted Mayr Funeral Home. At
his funeral we portrayed some of
the seedlings he had started and
displayed part of his WWII uniform.
Scott has been working for Ted
Mayr Funeral Home for the last
42 years; it is their commitment to
serving the community that has made
them a standout member of it.
We assist families in celebrating
the life that they have lost, Scott
said. We highlight their personalities
by displaying hobbies, like my dads.
A DVD is created of each service,
viewable on its website, so family
members unable to attend can still
feel apart of the ceremony.
Ted Mayr offers recovery series
and grief management seminars, as
well as its own crematorium. We are
committed to serving our community
and we are dedicated to preserving
what the Mayrs first established,
said Scott.
Ted Mayr Funeral Home is at 3150
Loma Vista Road in Ventura.
Website: www.
tedmayrfuneralhome.com
reardon simi Valley Funeral Home
Since 1962, the giant clock at
Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home
has become a familiar feature off
Highway 118. Up until recently
we have been the only funeral
home to provide for this area and
beyond, said Shane Dietsche,
funeral coordinator at Reardon
Funeral Home. We have a solid
core following of families that we
have helped to take care of for many
years.
Dietsche said Reardon has
become known for its special
attention to detail.
We want every family to feel as if
they are the only ones we are dealing
with, he said.
Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home
is at 2636 Sycamore Drive in Simi
Valley.
Website: www.caringfuneralservice.
com
May 6, 2012
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THANK YOU VENTURA COUNTY
FOR VOTING US BEST TRAVEL AGENCY
IN VENTURA COUNTY!
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PASSPORT PHOTOS
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(805) 754-3561
2570-B Las Posas Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93010
AAA Travel - Simi Valley
(805) 754-3563
1855 Cochran St. #104
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(805) 228-4497
100 East Wilbur Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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(805) 978-5417
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Ventura, CA 93003
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conejo mountain Funeral Home &
memorial
The breeze off the Pacific Ocean
can be felt on the beautiful grounds
of Conejo Mountain Funeral Home
and Memorial. With more than 119
well-maintained acres in Camarillo,
Conejo Mountain is surrounded
by the Santa Monica Mountain
Conservancy and overlooks the
fields of the Oxnard Plains. Situated
between the cities of Santa Monica
and Los Angeles, the professionally
run Conejo Mountain Funeral Home
and Memorial Park is one of the
largest funeral homes in Ventura
County.
Founded in 1964, Conejo
Mountain has served the needs of the
many families in the area for years.
Around the time of its beginning,
the historic Chapel of the Islands,
which now sits on the grounds of the
Conejo Mountain, was transported
to the cemetery to be used for
interdenominational services. It is
now one of the many tranquil spots
on the beautiful grounds of Conejo
Mountain.
With a dedication to caring service
and a setting created to give family
and friends a place to spend time
in remembrance, Conejo Mountain
Funeral Home and Memorial honors
those in repose and commemorates
their special lives. They also believe
in carving out a special nook for loved
ones to visit; a place where memories
can be cherished and honored.
Conejo Mountain Funeral Home
and Memorial is at 2052 Howard
Road in Camarillo.
Website: www.conejomountain.
com
gym
Full county winner
24 Hour Fitness
HGolds Gym
HSpectrum Clubs
HOakridge Athletic Club
HTotal Woman Health & Fitness
HFitness Together
HMavericks Gym
HB Real Fitness
HWest Coast Strength and
Conditioning
HLA Fitness
HAi r sALon
East county winner
Salon Rouge
West county winner
Michael Kelley
Salon & Day Spa
HA New Technique Salon
HSavvy Salon The Studio
HJohn of Italy Salon & Day Spa
HCleo Hair Salon
HJamies Hair Design
HMoxie Hair & Design Studio
HMatiz Full Service Salon
HPin Ups Hair Design
HA Secret Place Salon & Day Spa
HArchiTexture
salon rouge
As you enter the French doors of
Salon Rouge, youll feel like youre
among friends.
Owner Lynn Davis or Madame
Rouge said many of us have
worked with our clients for over 20
years. Coming here is like going to
your best friends house: relaxed, fun,
and welcoming.
Salon Rouge is ready to serve you
with 30 artists, a cadre of talented
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Ma 6-12 is
NationaI Pet Week.
Visit Oak Park Veterinar Hospital for
serices in Ma and get entered to in a
free gift basket filled ith goodies to help
our pet sta health!
"Health pets make happ homes
652-B Lindero Canon Road
Oak Park, CA 91377
Phone: (818) 865-248
http://.oakparket.net
Thanks to our cIients,
We are FAVORITEVET
in East Count! assistants, five manicurists and two
estheticians to keep you looking
young and feeling beautiful. Like
Madame Rouge says, Come join
us.
Salon Rouge is at 1341 E.
Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 10, in
Thousand Oaks.
salonrougefrontdesk@gmail.com
salonrougethousandoaks
Website: www.salonrouge.net
michael kelley salon & Day spa
Owned and managed by Ventura
native Kelley Gaston and his wife
Tara, Michael Kelley Salon & Day Spa
brings together a group of amazingly
talented individuals under one roof.
Its staff of some 27 hair stylists,
lead by owner Kelley Gaston, are
well trained hair designers who
receive continuous education in the
newest cutting techniques and color
treatments.
With three massage therapists on
staff, certified and cross trained in a
variety of massage techniques, the
Day Spas offerings include Swedish,
deep tissue and shiatsu massage, as
well as reflexology treatments.
The Salons three licensed
estheticians provide a natural
approach to skin care. Expert
makeup services are also available.
Customized packages are available to
accommodate wedding parties, bridal
showers and other special events.
These special packages of spa
services deliver a well-balanced and
affordable blend of healthy beauty
enhancement and natural stress
reduction.
Also based at the Spa is Dr. Yuly
Gorodisky, who specializes in laser
hair removal, anti-aging processes
such as Botox, and consults for West
Coast Plastic Surgery at this location.
Michael Kelley Salon & Day Spa
also offers a full spectrum of nail
care, from manicures and pedicures
to paraffin dips and acrylic nails, as
well as complete waxing services.
Michael Kelley Salon & Day Spa is
at 1895 E. Main St. in Ventura.
Website: michaelkelleysalon.com
A new technique
John Miller credits the
professionalism and continuing
education of his staff as one of the
reasons A New Technique has been
a Readers Choice winner or favorite
for the past 11 years. A business
his parents started in 1975, A New
Technique has stayed on top of hair
trends by sending its employees to
intensive classes in New York and at
the Redken International Hair Show.
The Miller family also brings in
top Redken educators to the salon
throughout the year to give training
to its hairdressers, who are experts in
both cut and color.
The level of knowledge that the
staff has is really incredible and that
makes me proud of the work that
comes out, Miller said.
All new clients will receive 20
percent off their first visit.
A New Technique is at 1970
Sequoia Ave., Suite 2, in Simi Valley.
Website: www.
anewtechniquesalon.com
cleo Hair salon
This year Cleo Hair Salon will be
celebrating 40 years of business in
the Conejo Valley. The reason Cleo
has been so successful over the
years is her ability to mentor and
her understanding that continuing
education is key.
Cleo Hair Salon has different
sections with a variety of
For more than 25 years, Visual Photography has been creating and capturing timeless portraits for its clients in
Ventura County. And this year it has been voted the West County Winner for Photographer.
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Chiropractic Sports Center
Thank You!
SIMPLE and SUCCESSFUL
treatment for 36 years
(805) 484-1990
www.jensenwalkin.com
Dr. Stanley D. Jensen, D.C.
Visit our website for a Free Celebration Certifcate
3687 E. Los Posas Rd., Ste. 185 (next to the hospital) Camarillo, CA 93010
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environments within the salon to suit
the desires of clients and stylists. The
largest portion of the salon, currently
undergoing a facelift, hosts 35 stylists
along with a makeup station and nail
salon.
The Annex, which was added 12
years ago, is adjacent to the main
salon and has a completely different
decor and vibe, resembling an
underground club.
This past year, Cleo added on
Salon Studios, which is a new
concept for the area. The area has
10 private studios where stylists,
estheticians and others can own and
operate their own business.
For information on working in the
main salon or leasing a private studio,
contact Cleo at 818-879-1940.
Cleo Hair Salon is at 676 Lindero
Canyon Road in Oak Park.
Website: www.cleohairsalon.com
Moxie Hair and Design
Moxie Hair and Design Studio is
Camarillos most unique beauty spot,
housing not only a 10-chair salon,
but also a boutique and art gallery.
Owner Kari Lisak features her own
artwork in the gallery, as well as the
artwork of Camarillo High School
students, with the art sale proceeds
going to classroom supplies at the
school.
At Moxie, one can enjoy a
complimentary glass of beer or wine
while getting a cut, color or mani/pedi
in fancifully-decorated surroundings.
Moxie is a full-service salon,
specializing in Aveda and Moroccan
oil products.
Moxie Hair and Design is at 2068
Ventura Blvd. in Camarillo.
Website: www.
moxiehairanddesignstudio.com Heari ng Servi ce
East county winner
Second Chance Hearing
West county winner
Costco Wholesale
HDecibel Hearing Service
HHarmony Hearing Center
HAdvanced Hearing Center
HWest Coast Ear Nose & Throat
HAcoustic Hearing Aids
HProfessional Hearing Aid Center
HBeltone Hearing Aid Center
HGold Coast Audiology
HVentura Hearing Center
Second chance Hearing center
Second Chance Hearing Center
wants to personally thank its patients
for their votes and continued loyalty.
The staff considers all patients to be
family, and its rewarding when the
practice is recommended to their
extended family and friends.
Second Chance Hearing is locally-
owned and operated by Alison Burks,
Au.D. and Sharla Morales, Au.D.,
doctors of audiology. With more than
15 years of combined experience, we
believe patients deserve honest and
compassionate hearing healthcare.
The staff prides themselves in
staying current with technology,
research and advancements in
medical audiology. Patients receive
comprehensive assessments and
individualized treatment for hearing
loss, tinnitus and balance disorders.
The center offers hearing testing,
tinnitus assessment and treatment,
balance evaluation and treatment,
as well as hearing aid consultation,
including fittings customized to
individual lifestyles and budget
considerations.
In addition, it can provide custom
ear molds, swim plugs, hearing
protective devices and assistive
listening devices (for TV, telephones
and noisy environments).
The staff looks forward to
continuing to provide the highest
quality of hearing health care to
patients of all ages. Hear what youve
been missing.
Second Chance Hearing Center is
at 1240 Westlake Blvd., Suite 117, in
Westlake Village.
Information: 870-4498; DrBurks@
SecondChanceHearing.com
Website: www.
SecondChanceHearing.com
Decibel Hearing Services
Decibel Hearing Services provides a
variety of hearing healthcare services
in Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks.
Carol Ascione-Hilton and Ann Mulligan are co-owners of Great Rooms, the
West County Winner for Interior Design. Ascione-Hilton said their furniture
showroom and design studio business was created by word of mouth.
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No point, lender, or escrow-title fees. You pay taxes, insurance, any HOA fees, prorated interest, and other pre-paid expenses and settlement charges. Appraisal fee Is paid by borrower and credited at closing. On approved credit.
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Ellen Baker is a nationally certified,
state-licensed doctor of audiology
and a hearing aid specialist. She
received a bachelors degree in
Speech and Hearing Sciences, a
masters of Audiology, and a doctorate
in Audiology. With more than 25 years
experience, she brings a wealth of
knowledge and experience to every
client.
Baker and her staff are concerned
about each patient and recommend
solutions to fit your lifestyle and
situation.
My clients are like family to me,
Baker said. Ive had many of them for
years, and they keep coming back.
Decibel Hearing Services has two
area locations: at 375 E. Rolling Oaks
Drive, Suite 140, in Thousand Oaks
(449-2380), and at 1687 Erringer
Road, Suite 102, in Simi Valley (584-
3327).
Website: www.decibelhearing.com
Harmony Hearing Center
Nancy Goss-Bozarth is thankful
to all for voting for Harmony Hearing
Center. The center offers high
quality technology and old-fashioned
customer service at reasonable
prices. Goss-Bozarth said she is
happy to improve your hearing and
communication abilities.
Shes ready to help you hear better,
any way she can, she said. I have
been helping others hear better for
more than 16 years and enjoy the
process each and every time.
The staff of Harmony Hearing
Center is involved with the community.
The center offers a free discussion
group called Hearing Solutions, which
meets once a month, according to
Goss-Bozarth. Everyone is welcome
to the group, including those
who have purchase hearing aids
elsewhere, she said. Even if you dont
wear hearing aids and just want to
understand more about hearing loss,
you are welcome.
Harmony Hearing Center is at 2650
Jones Way, Suite 29, in Simi Valley.
Website: www.
harmonyhearingcenter.net
Kari Lisak, owner of Moxie Hair and Design Studio, enjoys some cotton candy with her daughter from the salons cotton candy machine. Not only is
Moxie home to a 10-chair salon, but it also is a boutique and art gallery. And it has been voted a West County Favorite for Hair Salon.
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I am so glad I chose Camarillo Smiles. The
work was completed 100% pain free and
Dr. Czubiak and his staff put me at ease
and were friendly and professional.
Ventura County
Michael Czubiak, DDS
Eric Shapiro, DDS
Beata Pezeshki, DDS
Thank You
www.CamarilloSmiles.com
Highly recommended!
805-388-5700
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gold coast Audiology
HEARxWest, a division of
HearUSA, is a widely respected
hearing care company with more
than 35 locations in Southern
California, including Gold Coast
Audiology in Ventura. All hearing
care centers have licensed
professionals on staff, utilizing
advanced computerized testing
equipment to ensure each patient
receives accurate testing and
optimum hearing aid fit and
performance. HEARx West offers
the latest innovations in hearing aids
in all sizes and levels of technology
to meet your hearing needs and
budget, a warranty on all hearing
aids, attractive financing options and
hearing education classes.
HEARxWest is at 3003 Loma Vista
Road, Suite C in Ventura.
Website: www.hearusa.com
Hospi tAL
East county winner
Los Robles Hospital &
Medical Center
West county winner
Community Memorial
Hospital
HSimi Valley Hospital
HThousand Oaks Surgical Hospital
HKaiser Permanente
HUCLA Cancer Center
HSt. Johns Regional Medical Center
HVentura County Medical Center
HSt. Johns Pleasant Valley Hospital
HCenters for Family Health
HSanta Paula Hospital
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Los Robles Hospital & Medical
Center, fully accredited by The Joint
Commission, is a licensed 359-bed
acute care facility open every day of
the year.
It is the only hospital in east
Ventura County designated as a
Level II Trauma Center and the only
hospital certified by both Los Angeles
and Ventura counties as a STEMI-
designated heart attack center for
rapid heart attack response.
With 520 physicians on its
medical staff representing more
than 37 medical specialties, Los
Robles Hospital offers a full array of
medical services including a 24-
hour emergency department, ICU/
CCU, maternity, neonatal intensive
care unit, medical and surgical
departments, comprehensive cancer
center, heart center, same day
surgery, transitional care unit and
rehabilitation center.
Los Robles Hospitals Emergency
Room is the only one to carry the
coveted Emergency Department
Approved for Pediatrics rating for
both Los Angeles and Ventura
counties.
As the only hospital in Ventura
County certified as a Primary Stroke
Center, it was the first hospital to offer
clot-busting, life-saving procedures
for the brain.
Rated in a federal study as one of
the best hospitals in the nation and
state for cardiac care outcomes, Los
Robles is a recipient of the highest
rating from the California Hospital
Assessment and Report Task Force
for treatment of Heart Attacks and
Preventive Care for Pneumonia.
For answers to your healthcare
questions 24/7, call the Consult-A-
Nurse line at 1-877-888-5746. Speak
one-on-one with a Registered Nurse
any time of day or night.
Want to know the wait times in
our ER? Text ER to 23000 or visit its
website.
Los Robles Hospital & Medical
Center is at 215 W. Janss Road in
Thousand Oaks.
Website: losrobleshospital.com
community memorial Hospital
Community Memorial Health
System is embarking on a new
mission, one that can only be
accomplished as a collaborative
effort with the great help of the
community. Following extensive
study and research with physicians,
staff, professional advisors and
community leaders, the Board of
Trustees and Administration of
Community Memorial Health System
is undertaking two important projects
that will expand and enhance
healthcare services at both the
Ventura and Ojai hospitals. A new
hospital is being built in Ventura that
will meet the existing and emerging
needs of patients and their families,
while it undertake the modernization
of the Ojai Valley Community
Hospital.
These projects are needed
not only to meet a state seismic
mandate, but to update facilities so
that its healthcare professionals are
able to practice modern medicine,
in modern facilities, that will benefit
the residents of the communities it
serves.
Community Memorial Health
Systems administration, board
of trustees, medical staff and
employees are deeply committed
to providing the highest quality
healthcare to friends and neighbors
throughout Ventura County. Superb
medical facilities play an extremely
important role in our quality of life. It
is honored to be a cornerstone of this
community, having provided more
than a century of noble service.
Community Memorial Health is at
147 N. Brent St. in Ventura.
Website: www.cmhshealth.org/cmh
simi Valley Hospital
Simi Valley Hospital has launched
construction on the areas first
cardiac catheterization laboratory
and an expanded Gastroenterology
Laboratory.
Among its capabilities the new
catheterization lab will enable
patients to undergo angioplasty to
open blocked arteries right at Simi
Valley Hospital. GI lab patients
will benefit from more spacious
procedure rooms filled with the latest
technology.
Simi Valley Hospitals $41 million
Emergency Services and Hospital
Expansion Project also includes the
new Thakkar Family Emergency
Pavilion, which will add 5,500 square
feet to the Emergency Department
and double the number of patient
beds.
Simi Valley Hospital is at 2975
Sycamore Drive in Simi Valley.
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Website: www.simivalleyhospital.
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kaiser permanente
Walking is a fun way to reduce
stress, prevent and manage chronic
conditions, and to stay healthy and
thrive.
Every Body Walk! is a free Kaiser
Permanente mobile app available
from the Apple Store and Android
Market. It is an easy way for you to
share a love of walking and the
health benefits that go with it with
family and friends.
From your mobile device, you
conveniently can track your walking
minutes, access trails and stay
committed to your walking routine
with easy access to online resources.
The app also is fully integrated
with Facebook and Twitter, so you
can connect with others and stay
motivated to keep moving.
Website: healthy.
kaiserpermanente.org
Ventura county medical center
Cyndie Cole, chief nurse executive
at Ventura County Medical Center,
said VCMC has evolved into a
hospital that has the same high-
caliber physicians, nursing staff and
support staff that hospitals in large
cities have.
We became a trauma center.
... were the only hospital with a
dedicated pediatric unit, were
the only hospital with a pediatric
intensive care unit, Cole said. By a
lot of care and various ways, I think
that people are just getting to know
us that might not have otherwise
used our facilities.
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VENTURA 805-754-9956
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VENTURA 805-444-7901
TIM HUGHES
VENTURA 805-551-6581
CYNTHIA LOUGHMAN
VENTURA 805-648-2424
JOHN HOLLADAY
805-797-6804
JANA SHAW
VENTURA 805-390-9740
ANA SMITH
VENTURA 805-377-4663
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Ventura 1500 Palma Dr. (805) 644-1242
Camarillo 601 Daily Dr. (805) 484-1600
Beach 1151 South Victoria Ave. (805) 382-9441
Fillmore 97010 Ventura Rd. (805) 524-2624
Ojai 21 West Baldwin Rd. (805) 646-2826
Santa Paula 134 Davis St. (805) 933-6602
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medical director of the Ventura
County Health Care Agency, the
staff deserves the credit from the
doctors and nurses to housekeeping,
dietary and other professionals who
work hard to make VCMC and Santa
Paula Hospital special places to
receive medical care. Our board
of supervisors support is critical
to achieving our mission as is the
continual support and help of our
countys CEO, Michael Powers,
Gonzalez said.
Address: 3291 Loma Vista Road,
Ventura
Website: vchca.org/hospitals/
ventura-county-medical-center
centers for Family Health
Center for Family Health offers 11
centers throughout Ventura County
delivering exceptional medical care to
more than 200,000 patients. Located
in Oxnard, Ventura, Oak View, Ojai
Camarillo, Port Hueneme, Santa
Paula and Fillmore, the centers are
staffed by board-certified physicians
and compassionate medical
professionals many who are
bilingual who provide a large array
of services including family practice,
pediatrics and obstetrics.
Many of the centers also feature
state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
including X-ray, EKG and ultrasound
testing machinery. Several of the
centers provide urgent medical care
and educational and counseling
services. All centers provide patients
access to specialists located within its
health system.
Website: www.cmhshealth.org/cfh
AlmaVia of Camarillo is part of the Elder Care Alliance family of senior communities, which is dedicated to providing care services to meet the needs of
older adults. It has been voted a West County Favorite for Senior Living.

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Memorial Hospital
The Regions
Healthcare Leader
For over a century, Community Memorial Hospital has served as the healthcare leader in
Ventura County. Today this 242-bed nonprot facility is a state-of-the-art regional hospital
and health center, providing a vast array of medical services and programs.
805/652-5011 www.cmhshealth.org
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HousecLeAni ng
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Full county winner
Merry Maids
HMolly Maid
HConsider It Done
HAdellas Housecleaning
HMaid in America House Cleaning
HFairy Maids Domestic Agency
HStel Housecleaning
HMaid Brigade
HElite House Cleaning
merry maids
Providing quality house cleaning
services, satisfaction guaranteed,
Merry Maids has once again been
voted as Star readers choice
countywide for house cleaning
services.
Merry Maids has friendly and
competent uniformed staff and
customer satisfaction is a priority.
Nationally recognized and bonded
and insured, its teams take a
personal interest in maintaining your
home to the highest standards.
Merry Maids is a proud partner
with Cleaning for a Reason
(CleaningForAReason.org), which
cleans homes, free of charge, for
women with cancer.
Website: MerryMaidsVentura.com
molly maid
Are you pressed for time like
everyone else? Do you need the
weekend to decompress from the
stress of the pass week? If so,
housecleaning is probably the
last thing on your mind when the
weekend finally arrives.
Why not give yourself a break and
turn the job over to the trusted and
competent Molly Maid of Ventura
County and enjoy a relaxing and
carefree time off.
We are consistent in our
cleaning, said Elva Correa. We do a
good job.
Molly Maid is synonymous with
housecleaning and is backed by
an established company that has
guaranteed your satisfaction for more
than 25 years. Molly Maid is the most
trusted name in housecleaning and
at a reasonable price.
Website: www.mollymaid.com
i nteri or Desi gner
East county winner
Vicki Blakeman Interior
Design
West county winner
Great Rooms
HInterior Gaines
HLifestyles Interior Design
HShowcase Kitchens & Baths
HChurchill House Interiors
HGail Claridger Interior
HFerro Interior Design
HTile City of Camarillo
HEthan Allen
great rooms
For Carol Ascione-Hilton, co-
owner of Great Rooms in Camarillo,
her furniture showroom and design
studio business was created by word
of mouth.
Our business continues to grow
and thrive because weve got so
many wonderful clients that have
actually become our friends, she
said.
She co-owns the business with
Ann Mulligan. Their husbands, Tom
Hilton and Jim Mulligan also are
involved in the business. Its just
the four of us that own it. There
are no employees, she said. We
have always been family-owned and
operated and we take great pride in
that and that allows us to give our
clients a level of customer service
that we take on very personally.
Ascione-Hilton said what sets
Great Rooms apart from other
businesses is that they are very
approachable. We really listen to
our clientele Were not interested
in only selling them furniture and
accessories, but really giving them
the look they want for their homes
and they come back to us time and
time again because of that, she
said.
Great Rooms is at 651 Via Alondra,
Suite 703, in Camarillo.
greatroomsdesign.com
Facebook: https://www.
facebook.com/pages/Great-
Rooms/193208640050
Website: Greatroomsdesign.com
LAnDscApi ng
compAny
East county winner
Green Horizon Landscaping
West county winner
Scarletts Landscaping
HEnhanced Landscape
Management
HLarsen Landscape Construction &
Design
HSwinks Creations
HMalibu Canyon Landscape &
Maintenance
HPerrin Design Group
H Halter Landscaping Services
HChilcutt Landscaping
HBaron Brothers Nursery
HEA Lyke & Son
Has been providing superior
landscaping services for over
twenty-fve years for both the
ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Fam//y Owned Bus/ness
Phone: (8| 85-LAWN
www.larsenlandscape.com
Larsen Landsoape
Construct|on and Des|gn, Inc.
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Melody OLeary-
Namikas
805-218-5035
Ventura
Pam Robertson
805.908.1706
Westlake Village
Joan Minster
805.377.5313
Ventura
Shelley Cole
805.559.7927
Westlake Village
Michelle Carnahan
805.573.3322
Westlake Village
Gregg Holland
805.444.0144
Westlake Village
Karlee Thompson
805.358.8805
Westlake Village
Laurie Rutledge
805-340-4854
Ventura
Joel Simon
805-218-9922
Ventura
Bella Ramseyer
805-443-6050
Ventura
Anona Kelly
818.730.1075
Westlake Village
June Murray
805.370.2801
Westlake Village
Peggy Sue Tierney
805.218.9914
Ventura
Brooke Smith
805.218.8087
Ventura
Diedra Licata
805.746.1978
Channel Islands
Cheryl Helwig
805.340.2614
Ventura
Julie Taylor
805.312.5532
Ventura
Monika Hummer
805.444.7775
Westlake Village
Luzette Vidal
805.443.3004
Westlake Village
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scarletts Landscape
Scarletts Landscape is a family-
owned and operated landscaping
company serving Ventura County and
the surrounding areas. Tom Scarlett
has watched the company grow from
an ad in the Valley Shopper more
than 30 years ago into a professional
organization that boasts thousands
of satisfied customers. Estimator and
Project Manager Jeremy Scarlett is
a fourth-generation landscaper and
UCLA graduate. Lead Designer Jason
Stetler has been working for Scarletts
for more than 20 years and is a Cal
Poly, Pomona graduate in landscape
architecture.
Scarletts Landscape designs
and builds high-end residential
and commercial landscapes and
specializes in managing and
executing complex projects involving
all areas of landscape construction
including hardscape, retaining walls,
softscape, irrigation, lighting, water
features, artificial turf, and carpentry.
The company also offers detail and
estate maintenance and prides itself
Kaiser Permanente makes it easy to get the care you need when you need it by offering medical offices close to home. This year marks the 20th
anniversary of its first Ventura County medical office in Thousand Oaks. It has been voted the Full County Winner for Family Doctor and an East County
Favorite for Hospital.
3550 S Harbor Blvd 2-104 Channel Islands, CA 93035
805-832-4075
StayAtTheSea.com
Dre license #01456428
Call, stop by or check us out on or
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Come see us at our new location at the
Marine Emporium Landing at the Channel Islands
Harbor in Hollywood Beach!
Thank you!
Thank you for making RE/MAX Gold Coast Property
Management one of Ventura Countys Favorite places to
fnd premier vacation rentals or long term rentals!
(Located in Front of Seafresh Channel Islands and Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine!)
FL OORING BY
Thank you Ventura for voting us your favorite
Flooring LEADER
Family owned since 1959
818-735-7825
28350 Roadside Dr
Agoura Hills, Ca
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THANK YOU FOR
VOTING FOR US!
1987 Royal Avenue #1, Simi Valley, CA 93065 805-526-7720
Our patients are our most important asset,
and we strive to develop long-lasting,
trusting relationships with all of our patients.
www.bestsimidentist.com
Edward A. Chapin, DDS
Enhancing Your Smile
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Rhinoplasty | Blepharoplasty
Facelift | The West Coast Lift
Breast Reduction & Breast Lift
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Brazilian Butt Lift
Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty
Liposuction | VASER Lipo
SLIM Lipo / LifeSculpt
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
Botox | Juvederm
Radiesse | Fat Injections
Non-Surgical Treatments
Join our VIP club for exclusive
promotions and events, text
WCOAST to 55678. We have
great promotions going on right
now, call today!
YULY GORODISKY, D.O., FACOS
Board Certifed Plastic Surgeon
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
www.drgorodisky.com
Thank You
Ventura County
from
The Offces of
Dr. Gorodisky
IMPLEMENTING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTO
THE ART OF PLASTIC SURGERY
Get Your Summer Body Back
Call for a Free Consultation
OXNARD OFFICE
1801 Solar Dr., Ste. 150
Oxnard, CA 93030
805.983.1999
WESTLAKE VILLAGE OFFICE
32144 Agoura Rd., Ste. 220
Westlake Village, CA 91361
818.879.0100
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on being hired on after a finished
construction project to nurture the
landscape as it matures.
Scarletts Landscape is a Certified
Landscape Technician though
PLANET and is a Certified Allan
Block Wall Installer.
For more information on the
team, its mission and current and
past projects, visit its website and
Facebook and YouTube pages.
Receive a free design consultation
when you mention this Readers
Choice article.
Scarletts Landscape is at 2476
Palma Drive, Suite C, in Ventura.
Website: www.scarlettslandscape.
com
Larsen Landscape
construction & Design
Specializing in the technique
of design and build, Larsen
Landscape Construction & Design in
Simi Valley is a full-service company
that works on outdoor projects from
start to finish, including patios,
waterfalls, landscapes and more.
According to owner Bruce Larsen,
some customers prefer to do work
in phases, one section at time, often
starting with a lawn and garden, then
moving on to an outdoor kitchen with
barbecue and fireplace.
With 30 years of experience,
Larsen and his longtime employees
do most of their work in-house and
pride themselves on leaving a tidy job
site, as well as an outdoor paradise
While an assistant holds the patient, veterinarian John Burner uses laser therapy on an arthritic patient at Anacapa Animal Hospital, the West County
Winner for the third year in a row for Veterinarian.
SHORT SALE PATTY
Patty Greene
Realtor
2012 WILL BE
KNOWN AS
THE YEAR OF THE
SHORT SALE
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
DEBT FORGIVEN
by the bank!
PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNED BILL SB485 EXCUSING THE HOMEOWNER
FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY THE DEFICIENCY IF ESCROW CLOSES
BY 12/30/2012.
DONT BE LEFT BEHIND STRUGGLING & FRUSTRATED, TAKE THE
OPPORTUNITY OFFERED BY BILL SB485
Visit my website, www.shortsalepatty.com
Patty HAS HELPED MANY COUNTY FAMILIES AND IS HERE TO HELP YOU
HABLO ESPANOL
email patty@shortsalepatty.com
Cobalt Realty 805-647-7700 offce 805-216-0836 cell
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DISTRESSED PROPERTY SPECIALIST
BEHIND ON YOUR MORTGAGE?
CALL Patty. She has (5) years experience
Specializing in Short Sales.
Lic. 01732653
Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital
(805) 495-4671 | www.ConejoVet.com
1850 Thousand Oaks Blvd. | Thousand Oaks
Our tails are
wagging!
We feel honored and
privileged to be voted
Your Favorite
Veterinary Hospital!
We will continue to work hard
to ensure your pets health
and happiness and your
peace of mind.
OPEN 24/7
THANKYOUVENTURA COUNTY, FOR MAKING US YOUR DAY SPA OF CHOICE!
Family owned since 1998
Committed to providing impeccable,
unforgettable services for all our guests
1434 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai, Ca. 93023 (805) 640-1100 Open 7 days a week www.thedayspa.com
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805-684-7328
$10.00 off your frst cleaning and
$15.00 off your fourth cleaning.
New on-going customers only.
Offer valid one time per household.
Molly Maid of Santa Barbara /Ventura
Thanks for voting us Full County
FAVORITE HOUSECLEANING SERVICE
Since 2002 in Readers Choice Poll. What an Honor!
Molly Maid is a member of the Service Brands International family.
2007 Molly Maid, Inc. Each franchise independently owned and operated.
I chose Molly Maid!
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Choice Winner for
Interior Design
Call Ann or
Carol TODAY
for your in-home
consultation!
651 Via Alondra #703, Camarillo 805.445.9057
GreatRoomsDesign.com
Sofas &Sectionals, Dining Tables, Lighting,
Outdoor Furniture
Great
Rooms...
Furniture Showroom & Design
Services
ASSISTED LIVINGANDACTIVE SENIOR LIVING
1200 & 1220 CYPRESS POINT LN., VENTURA
805-650-8000
LICENSE #565801008
www.cypressplaceseniorliving.com
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We are very
proud to have
been voted as
Favorite
Family owned thoughtful service
2636 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Main (805) 526-6677 Fax (805) 526-9767
Lic. FD #1091
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Reardon
Simi Valley Funeral Home
reardonchapel@aol.com
www.caringfuneralservice.com
For Voting Us
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2501 E Main St. Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-5041
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Your Favorite Flooring Store in West County!
ACCURATE AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICES
Family - Owned & Operated
Over 30 Years Combined
105 Jensen Ct
Thousand Oaks
Voted #1 Auto Repair Shop
805-496-3039
www.accuratecarcare.com
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Oasis Tanning Salon
A Day in the SunRain or Shine
Thank You For Voting Us Your Favorite Tanning Salon
UV Tanning UV Free Mystic Personalized Airbrushing
Sunless Tanning Lotions Accelerators
5928 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
805-650-8267
847 E. Main St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
805-525-5585
Ventura Hours
M-F 9am - 9pm, Sat. 9am - 6pm
Sun. 10am - 4pm
Santa Paula Hours
M-F 9am - 7pm, Sat. 9am - 2pm
Sun. Closed
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for Voting us
East County
Favorite-
Veterinarian
Dr. Ron's Animal Hospital
The only EMERGENCY HOSPITAL in Simi Valley
1376 Erringer Rd., Simi Valley, Ca. 805-306-0633
drronsanimalhospitalsimivalley.com
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805-498-7374
888-499-6150
2697 Lavery Ct., Suite #25,
Newbury Park, CA 91320,
CA T 171343 I.C.C. MC 170826
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thats built for longevity.
When we do something, we
expect it to last for decades, Larsen
said.
Information: 526-7769; clients@
larsenlandscape.com
Website: Larsenlandscape.com
Baron Brothers nursery
Looking to plant some trees
or plants this spring or needing
to remodel your property? Baron
Brothers Nursery is the place to
satisfy all your landscaping needs.
A Readers Choice favorite for years,
the company boasts 270 acres of
inventory grown all over the county.
Baron Brothers not only specializes in
native plants and trees but also offer
rare and unique specimens from
all over the world. The full service
nursery has gained attention outside
of Ventura County and their plants
can be seen at Downtown Disney and
at several Las Vegas hotels, including
Wynns Encore.
Baron Brothers Nursery is at 7568
Santa Rosa Road in Camarillo and is
open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. on Sunday.
Information: 484-0085; sales@
baronbrothers.com
com/pages/Baron-Brothers-
Nursery/195715360457612
Website: www.baronbrothers.com/
index.shtml
LAsi k surgeon
East county winner
Khanna Institute
West county winner
Dougherty Laser Vision
HShapiro Laser Eye Center
HMichael T. Ragen, MD
HJohn Davidson, MD
HBryant J. Lum, MD
LAW oFFi ce
East county winner
Manfredi Levine
Eccles Miller
West county winner
Law Office of Gary W. Norris
HRichard J. Kahdeman & Associates
HNadel & Associates
HHuber & Takasugi Law Offices
HSteven K. Pederson Law Offices
HMyers, Widders, Gibson, Jones &
Schneider LLP
HEdsall & Norris
HBamieh & Erickson
HLaw Offices of Richard Francis &
Associates
HFerguson Case Orr Paterson
Law office of gary W. norris
The law practice of Gary Norris
primarily is focused on the areas of
divorce and family law disputes and
court actions involving business, real
property and contract matters.
Norris has practiced law in Ventura
County since 1976. He graduated
from University of California, San
Diego, in 1972 and McGeorge School
of Law in 1976, after which he began
work as a Ventura County Deputy
District Attorney. From 1980 to late
2013 he worked in a 10-man law firm
in Ventura representing clients in a
wide variety of property, corporate,
contract and property matters.
He has been actively involved
in the Camarillo community with
church, membership on the
Camarillo Health Care District and
Camarillo Hospice boards, together
with the Rotary club and BNI.
Norris provides individual attention
and applies his previous experience
to achieve the best possible solution
to his clients problems. He is
prepared and ready to guide his
clients through their legal matters to
Salon Rouge, the East County Winner for Hair Salon, is ready to serve you with 30 artists, a cadre of talented
assistants, five manicurists and two estheticians to keep you looking young and feeling beautiful.
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Scarlett's Landscape Inc.
Design Build Maintain
scarlettslandscaping.com
805.642.3002
Family-owned for over 30 years &
serving Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties
Residential, Commercial, & Municipal
For a free, no obligation estimate
please call or visit us today.
Complete Landscape Services including:
Irrigation- Latest in watersmart technology
Hardscape - Pavers, stone, walls, and more
Carpentry - Fences, decks, patio covers
Design - Custom layouts, hourly consultations
"Your professionalism and
attention to detail are unparalleled."
Hans & Celeste, Ventura
Photo by James Scolart
License #573276 Follow us:
Scan code above
with your smart
phone & go to
website now!
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Dr. Michael Freeland | Dr. Michael Ross | Todd Neiman, A. B. O. C.
Thank you, Ventura County for voting for us!
Favorite Optometrist 07 08 09 10 11 12
Favorite Eyeglass Store 2011 and 2012
Camarillo
805-482-4628
Simi Valley
805-520-0900
Family Optometry Centers
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Readers Choice Winner!
Ventura, CA 805-650-4999
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I can nally stop saying,
What? What? Again please!
My family is so thankful that I nally
got hearing aids. No more repeating!
Darlene Carson
Having hearing aids has allowed me to be included in lifes
conversations. As my hearing has changed over the years,
Harmony Hearing has been an indispensable partner.
David Pisarev
805-581-HEAR(4327)
Harmony Hearing Center
Nancy Bozarth, HIS

For voting us as the #1 Hearing Care
practice in Simi Valley! It is an honor
for us to serve your hearing needs!

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Revolutionizing the Home Improvement
Industry one customer at a time.
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Showroom Hours:
Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM
Saturday 10AM - 4PM
Sunday - By Appt. Only
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Joining the office later this month
is his son, Cameron. This will
expand the capability of the office
to provide legal services to clients
in many areas. Cameron Norris
graduated from Camarillo High
School, Pepperdine University and
Southwestern Law School.
Law Office of Gary W. Norris is at
1000 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 225, in
Camarillo.
Information: 482-1170; Gary@
GaryNorrisLaw.com
Website: GaryNorrisLaw.com
myers, Widders, gibson, Jones &
schneider LLp
The law firm of Myers, Widders,
Gibson, Jones & Schneider was
founded in 1971 by Roger Myers and
now provides quality legal services to
Southern California, the Central Coast
and Nevada, with its main office
located in Ventura.
MWGJ & S specializes in
business law, including real estate,
insurance, collections, construction
law, employment and labor-related
cases. The firm has built a dynamic
team of community leaders, holding
offices in Women Lawyers of Ventura
County and the Ventura Chamber of
Commerce.
With a highly qualified staff and
affordable prices, MWGJ & S is the
law firm of choice for business law-
related needs.
Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones &
Schneider is at 5425 Everglades St.
in Ventura.
Website: www.mwgjs.com
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CFC Mortgage
West county winner
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HWells Fargo Home Mortgage
HOn Q Financial
HThousand Oaks Mortgage
HBank of America
HGuild Mortgage Co.
HCFC Mortgage Bankers
HVentura County Credit Union
HCapital Mortgage Services
cFc mortgage
Helping people achieve their
dreams of home-ownership for the
last 22 years, CFC Mortgage offers
all types of residential loans tailored
to each individual situation, such as
conventional, government FHA & VA,
Rehabilitation & Reverse, and first
and second loans. Tony Markarian,
vice president of loan production,
says that the key to its success is
to treat everyone as you wish they
would treat you.
Knowing the importance of being
in touch with the local community it
serves, most CFC staff live and work
in the same general community as
their clients.
We treat everyone the same, just
like our neighbors, said Markarian.
CFC Mortgage offers free pre-
qualification for everyone. They
invite you to call and get an honest,
no hassle opinion and interest rates
second to none.
It is an honor to be named winner
for two years in a row, Markarian
said.
Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. Monday through Friday
without appointment, evenings and
weekends by appointment only.
CFC Mortgage has four locations
throughout Ventura and Los Angeles
counties.
cfcmb.com
Website: www.cfcmb.com
Landmark Financial
Established in 1995, Landmark
Financial is small enough to offer
accessibility, accountability and great
customer service yet large enough in
terms of knowledge and experience
to provide customers with expert
assistance with real estate purchase
and refinance transactions.
Owner/Broker Dan OBrien and
Sales Agent Pat Borton of Landmark
are a team specializing in residential
mortgages, with a combined total
of 50 years of lending experience.
Working closely with more than 23 of
Americas leading wholesale lenders
and investors, they offer a wide
spectrum of loan programs, including
FHA and VA loans. They also excel
at working with real estate agents on
short sale transactions.
When dealing with a larger
mortgage company or other lender,
customers may sometimes find
themselves frustrated or feel they
are getting the run-around when
trying to communicate with their
lender. This definitely is not the
case at Landmark, where customers
deal directly with their lending
professionals, who make it a point
to return calls in the shortest time
possible, often within minutes.
OBrien emphasizes that customer
service is the main goal at Landmark
Financial. Customers who have
dealt unsuccessfully with other
mortgage companies have switched
to Landmark and were gratified with
the superior customer service they
received.
Landmark Financial is at 1280 S.
Victoria Ave., Suite 180, in Ventura.
Website: landmarklender.com
thousand oaks mortgage
With many people seeking to
stabilize their mortgage payments,
Thousand Oaks Mortgage offers
personalized service by not only
comparing five loans side-by-
side, but also explaining the entire
process, including fees and lender
practices.
Looking at each clients financial
situation and planning whats best
for them, along with helping them
Tony Markarian, vice president of
loan production at CFC Mortgage,
says that the key to its success is
to treat everyone as you wish they
would treat you. His firm has been
voted the East County Winner for
Mortgage Company.
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Your West County Favorite
Real Estate Company.
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Chris Chin
805-258-2870
Patrick Collet
805-302-6070
Jane Hand
805-901-0141
Mary Gregoryk
805-469-4775
Patty Greene
805-216-0836
Churchill/Valencia
805-504-8242
Yheaulon Thayer
805-218-4140
Gina Jaramillo
805-377-1945
Cami Pinsak
805-217-7611
Rebecca Hill
805-368-5133
Ryan Slaton
805-901-4505
Dave White
805-479-4305
Sarah Parish
805-990-8451
Maria Vine
805-890-5000
Dan McAllister
805-377-2792
770 Paseo Camarillo #100
Camarillo
940 E. Santa Clara
Ventura
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Rick Uttich
805-312-3381
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Our clients include first-time
homebuyers, move-up homebuyers,
and those who want to position
themselves for retirement, he
said. We call ourselves mortgage
planners rather than loan officers,
because were able to look at the
entire mortgage picture and make
recommendations.
randysenzig@tomortgage.net.
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guild mortgage co.
Chad Cockerell of Guild
Mortgage Co., a direct lender, said
the company is very proud of the
recognition from Ventura County Star
readers.
We always want to be the best at
what we do so our customers walk
away knowing we have their best
interest in mind. The process
is somewhat daunting, but we
want them to feel we handled it
very professionally and efficiently,
Cockerell said, sharing how the
mortgage industry is very challenging
today for both the mortgage
professional and the customers.
He said what makes the company
stand out from others is that it
streamlines the process by not
adding any guideline overlays.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA
and VA each have lending standards
that are published in their guidelines.
Lending agencies cannot be more
lenient, but they can be more
stringent by adding additional rules
called overlays, Cockerell said.
We opt not to add overlays. Beyond
that, we have a great team of very
experienced loan agents, processors
and management that each have
decades of experience.
Guild Mortgage Co. is at 711 E.
Daily Drive, Suite 110, in Camarillo.
ccockerell@guildmortgage.net
Website: Guildmortgage.net/
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West county winner
Meathead Movers
HJims Moving Service
HMeathead Movers
HAdvanced Moving
HHilford Moving & Storage
HSheeler Moving & Storage
HStarving Students
HUnique Movers
HBekins Moving & Storage
Jims moving service
Family-owned and operated, Jims
Moving Service in Newbury Park, has
been providing stress-free moving
services in the Thousand Oaks area
for 35 years. Many of its clients
are past customers and most come
from referrals from happy patrons.
Jims Moving has a lot of experience
with local moves, and also provides
moving services to the 13 western
states. We are honored to be chosen
by the readers, said Georgina,
speaking for the company.
Jims Moving Service is at 2697
Lavery Court, Suite 25, in Newbury
Park.
jimsmoving@gmail.com
Website: jimsmovingservice.com
unique movers
Unique Movers has become a
leading name in Ventura County
and surrounding communities for
providing quality moves since its
inception in 1988.
Services include local and national
moves for residential and commercial
clients seven days a week on long
and short-term notice, PC repair,
truck and trailer rentals and domestic
and international shipping.
It prides itself on being able to
pack up and move you on less than
24 hours notice and stand by its
slogan, Big enough for the job, small
enough to care.
Unique Movers is open 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Unique Movers is at 236 Dawson
Drive, in Camarillo.
UniqueMover.com
UniqueMover
Website: www.uniquemover.com
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Nelson T. Murata &
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West county winner
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HSam Shields & Associates
HAnne Savko, OD
HLynn Eye Medical Group
HKevin K Hirano, OD
HCarrie R. Kubota & Associates
HFamily Optometry Center of Simi
Valley (Michael Freeland, OD)
Chad Cockerell of Guild Mortgage
Co., says, We always want to be the
best at what we do so our customers
walk away knowing we have their
best interest in mind. The company
has been voted a West County
Favorite for Mortgage Company.
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nelson t. murata & Associates
When Nelson Murata was in
school, he didnt plan on owning his
own business. But, that was before
he brought his practice to Simi Valley.
Simi Valley has been very good
to our business, and we try to give
the best care possible, Murata said.
Now more than 30 years later, Nelson
T. Murata & Associates has been
meeting the optometry needs of their
patients for years with great success.
Our persistence towards
customer service sets us apart,
Murata said. It is easy to make a
mistake on someones eyeglasses or
care, and we concentrate on making
sure were the top dog in making
sure the eyeglasses and services are
right on. We have a persistence for
excellent care.
Keeping up with the latest
technology allows the optometrists to
do the best job, including diagnostic
testing for diseases.
One of the things Murata credits
for his success is having more
inventory than some chain stores and
staff that specialize in working one on
one with customers.
We have a wider variety of
products to choose from, Murata
said. Usually the commercial places
are limited in their selection. Our staff
is trained in each particular product
to satisfy each patients individual
needs.
Nelson T. Murata & Associates
is at 3885 Cochran, Suite L, in Simi
Valley.
Website: www.nelsontmurataod.
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Dr. michael Freeland
Family optometry centers
An old-fashioned, friendly practice
with modern technical advances
thats what Star readers continually
love about Dr. Michael Freeland and
the staff at Family Optometry Centers
of Simi Valley and Camarillo.
Freeland and his associate
Michael Ross provide comprehensive
eye examinations including ocular
health testing for pediatric to adult
patients, treatment of allergies, dry
eyes and Lasik co-management.
Family Optometry Center accepts
all major vision plans including VSP
and EyeMed. It has a wide selection
of designer frames, an in-house lab,
and most contact lenses in stock.
I would like to thank all my
patients for giving me the honor
of Favorite Optometrist for six
consecutive years, as well as Favorite
Eyeglasses Store for 2011 and
2012, Freeland said. My staff and
I will continue to provide the best
quality of care and the finest eyewear
for all our patients.
To see Family Optometry Centers
fantastic frame selection or to make
an appointment at the Simi Valley
office at 1407 E. Los Angeles Ave.,
Suite S, in the Edwards Cinema/
Golds Gym Center, call 520-0900.
The Camarillo office is at 4976
Verdugo Way in the Plaza Mission
Oaks and can be reached at 482-
4628.
Website: www.drfreeland.com
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Orkin
West county winner
Ventura Pest Control Inc
HM & M Termite & Pest Control
HEcola Termite & Pest Management
HGold Coast Pest Control
HCragoe Pest Service
HCarters Pest Control
HShoreline Pest Control
HHydrex Pest Control
HTerminix International
HWestern Exterminator
HDewey Pest Control
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East county winner
Cornerstone Photography
West county winner
Visual Photography
HSarita Shoemaker Photography
HPhotography By Joel
HKimberlee Miller Photography
HTony Maddox Photography
HMark Daniel Photography
HFassett Photography
HKatie Moos Photography
HKenny Backer Photography
HShades of Gray Photography
HMatt Haines Photography
cornerstone photography
At Cornerstone Photography we
strive to ensure that your experience
is one of exceptional customer
service and quality photographs.
We like to say that we exist in
that sweet spot of photography
businesses, with cutting edge
products and a well-appointed,
expansive studio to meet a variety
of our customers expectations, and
provide professional, friendly service.
Remaining true to his vision of
creating a photography business
that would be a partner to schools,
businesses and families in the
Ventura County community, owner
Peter Lars approach and creativity
is exemplified in the products that
the studio produces. Cornerstone
Photographys ability to perfectly
capture a babys smile, their perfect
toes, a second graders toothless
grin, a graduates passion for sports
or theater, or that perfect moment
between bride and groom is what
sets us apart.
Cornerstone Studio is open
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to
6 p.m.
Cornerstone Photography is at
5351 Bonsai St. in Moorpark.
Information: 529.3187
Website: www.
imagesbycornerstone.com
Visual photography
For more than 25 years, Visual
Photography has been creating
and capturing timeless portraits for
its clients in Ventura County. The
company takes pride in creating
fun, innovative and classic images
of the most important moments and
achievements in life.
Visual Photography specializes
in fine studio portraiture, families,
children, high school seniors,
weddings and event photography.
It offers photography services to all
school levels including preschool,
elementary, junior high and high
school.
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choosing the right escrow company is an extremely
important decision. Because escrows role in the
real estate sales process has been
so greatly expanded in the last few
years, we choose our staff very
carefully. They have not only the
knowledge, but also a passion
to get the job done right.
Thanks from all of us at
All Valley Escrow!
We thank you for selecting All Valley Escrow
your FAVORITE escrow company in Ventura County.
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Eleven Centers Located Throughout Western Ventura County
CAMARILLO
URGENT CARE
422-B Arneill Rd.
805/482-1282
URGENT CARE
805/383-4520
FILLMORE
URGENT CARE
852 Ventura St.
805/524-2672
OAK VIEW
655 N. Ventura Ave.
805/649-3750
OJAI
1202 Maricopa Hwy., Suite A
805/640-2296
PORT HUENEME
321 E. Port Hueneme Rd.
805/652-4267
SANTA PAULA
URGENT CARE
242 E. Harvard Blvd., Suite C
805/525-9595
OXNARD
2921 S. Saviers Rd.
URGENT CARE
805/487-5585
2361 E. Vineyard Ave.
805/981-3770
3641 W. 5th St.
805/985-5505
VENTURA
138 W. Main St., Suite E
805/667-2850
120 N. Ashwood Ave.
805/658-5800
We accept most private and managed care
insurance plans, including Medicare, SCAN, Secure
Horizons, Medi-Cal, Seaview and TRICARE.
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A Reputation for Excellence
VCMC
3291 Loma Vista Road
Ventura, CA93003
805-652-6000
24-Hour Emergency Care
Trauma
Maternity (Obstetrics &Gynecology)
Imaging &Clinical Screening
Clinical Laboratory andTesting andAnalysis
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Hematology/Oncology
Cardiology
Respiratory Services
Surgery
Orthopedics
Pathology Anatomical Laboratory
Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Pediatrics
VCMCs physicians are board-certied in their elds. Our
residency program, which comprises 42 Family Medicine
residents, is the only academic institution inVentura County
afliated with the UCLASchool of Medicine.
Serving Ventura County residents since 1928,
and providing excellent services, including:
Santa Paula Hospital
825 N. Tenth Street
Santa Paula, CA93060
805-933-8600
www.vchca.org
Ventura County Medical Center
&Santa Paula Hospital
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Deborah OConnor, owner and
photographer, attributes the success
of the studio to a team of gifted and
caring employees who are dedicated
to providing a wonderful experience
and excellent customer service. The
studios in-house, professional lab
uses only the best products for the
highest quality portraits available
today.
Business hours are 10 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Visual Photography is at 760 Las
Website: www.visualphotography.
net
photography By Joel
Repeat customers can be an
indicator for success in business. For
Joel Bogeberg, owner of Photography
By Joel, success includes seeing
clients at different stages in life.
Its kind of funny, Bogeberg said.
I do the portrait with the baby and
before you know it youre doing their
high school senior portrait.
Bogebergs studio is popular for
family portraiture, business portraits
and photo restoration. He also
specializes in maternity and animal
portraits.
I try and keep it a real fun and
comfortable experience, Bogeberg
said. People feel very comfortable
For more than 100 years, St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Oxnard has been providing compassionate healthcare services to the residents of
Ventura County. It has been voted a West County Favorite for Hospital.
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Simi Valley
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Theresa Berenger
Simi Valley
805-217-3717
Kim Lambert
West Ventura County
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Robin Turner
West Ventura County
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with me. As a result, the portraits
they look more genuine.
Photography by Joel is at 31368
Via Colinas, Suite 101, in Westlake
Village.
Information: 818-706-3778; joel@
photographybyjoel.com
Website: photographybyjoel.com
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Kryger Institute of Plastic
Surgery
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Pickart Plastic Surgery
HTheodore R. Corwin, MD
HChristopher Costanzo
HMichael C. Ciano
HMichael R. Schwartz
HRobert Improta
HSamuel Bern
HArthur E. Flynn
HWilliam E. Starr
HWest Coast Plastic Surgery Center
HLynn Jeffers
theodore r. corwin, mD
Theodore Corwin understands
that his patients lead busy lives. His
goal, achieved through an innovative
scheduling system, is to ensure
that his patients do not spend their
precious time waiting in his office.
Corwin is board certified by
the American Board of Plastic
Surgery. He completed his plastic
surgery training at the University of
Florida and has been practicing in
the Conejo Valley for many years,
specializing in aesthetic surgery of
the face and body and minimally
invasive techniques such as Botox
and fillers.
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commitment to excellence, longtime
staff and genuine love for what he
does, make him a reader favorite.
Corwins office is at 911
Hampshire Road, Suite 1, in
Westlake Village.
Website: www.doctorcorwin.com
West coast plastic surgery center
Dr. Yuly Gorodisky, a board
certified plastic surgeon, specializes
in cosmetic surgery of the face,
breasts and body. Offering services
to rejuvenate your look and improve
your shape, a consultation with
Gorodisky and his staff of aesthetic
professionals will help you choose
the treatment that is right for you.
Gorodisky specializes in mini-
facelifts, breast augmentation and
lifts, tummy tucks and liposuction,
as well as the Brazilian butt lift and
many other procedures.
Gorodisky offers discrete
personalized service in a fully
accredited, private operating suite
adjacent to his office. Dr. Gorodisky
offers free cosmetic consultations.
Gorodisky is at 32144 Agoura
Road., Suite 220, in Westlake Village
and 1801 Solar Drive, Suite 150, in
Oxnard.
Website: www.drgorodisky.com
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East county winner
Troop Real Estate
West county winner
Esquire Property
Management
HMid Valley Properties
HCornerstone Properties
HReal Estate Offices Inc.
HCalifornia Oaks Property
Management
HCommunity Property Management
HBecker Group
HRE/MAX Hollywood Beach Office
esquire property management
Greg Guillen of Esquire
Property Management describes
the Camarillo-based company as
a cutting edge Ventura County
property management and real estate
company. He said Esquire was
built on a foundation of technology,
coupled with a commitment to
consistency and efficiency. The
company is focused on providing
property management services for
residential housing and commercial
properties.
The company, which was
launched in June 2008, is co-owned
by Guillens wife Tracy Lu Guillen and
his mother Carolina Guillen Tracy
is the broker and Carolina is the co-
owner.
According to Greg Guillen, Esquire
Property Management was proud to
hear they had been selected by Star
readers as their choice for property
management company in the west
county.
What makes Esquire Property
Management stand out from other
property management companies?
Our legal background
differentiates us from the field while
providing our landlords with peace of
mind as well as a level of knowledge
and experience only an attorney can
offer, Greg said.
Esquire Property Management
serves the areas of Camarillo,
Moorpark, Newbury Park, Oxnard,
Somis, Thousand Oaks and
Ventura. Its target client owns rental
property and wants to spend their
time purchasing more property as
opposed to dealing with day-to-day
rental property issues.
Esquire Property Management
is at 484 Mobil Ave., Suite 20, in
Camarillo.
Website:
Esquirepropertymanagement.com
mid Valley properties
Mid Valley Properties has spent
the last 25 years managing properties
in Simi Valley to the very highest
standards.
If a blade of grass is not standing
at attention, we get a call from our
owners, Maggie Kestly said, leasing
and property manager of Mid Valley
Properties.
Kestly said Mid Valley does not
defer maintenance, but takes pride
in not only its properties, but in the
tenants as well.
Most of our tenants are small
business owners. Knowing that,
our properties are designed to give
them the option to grow, she said.
Mid Valley works closely within its
community to create partners and not
competitors.
Mid Valley Properties is at 940
Enchanted Way, Suite 190, in Simi
Valley.
Website: www.midvalley.com
california oaks
property management
California Oaks Property
Management has been west
Ventura Countys go-to property
management company since 1972. It
handles management for more than
1,200 residential and commercial
properties.
Karen Tovar cites her companys
outstanding customer service,
experience and established
reputation as the things that makes
Cal Oaks a favorite with clients on
both ends of the business: property
owners and tenants.
The company handles everything
from screening potential residents to
collecting rent for its clients. It also
provides maintenance services for
the residents of its properties. It even
has an emergency maintenance line
open on Saturdays.
California Oaks Property
Management is at 2463 E. Main St.
in Ventura.
Website: caloakspm.com
re/mAX property management
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to rent this summer at the beach?
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few months?
RE/MAX Gold Coast Property
Management offers rentals at beach
and marina properties in the Ventura
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1625 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA91362
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CAMARILLO
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(Behind Baja Fresh &The Habit)
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Suite L, Simi Valley, CA 93063
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WINNER
BROKER / OWNER: Randy Senzig,
Vicki Morse, Ursula Jansz, Debra Lasater, Ted E Driscoll, Trish Bryne
We want to thank the Ventura County County Star Readers
for voting us East County Favorite Mortgage Company
four years in a row!
(805) 480-9222
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Hollywood Beach, Rincon Beach,
Oxnard Shores and the Ventura Keys.
Since 2010, RE/MAX Gold Coast
Property Managements Kristina
Brooks has been helping renters find
what they are looking for, suiting all
their needs. She works with owners
of rentals to advertise their properties
for vacation or long-term rentals.
RE/MAX Gold Coast Property
Management is at 111 Los Altos St.
in Oxnard.
Information: 832-4075; Kristina@
RemaxGoldCoast.com
Website: www.stayatthesea.com
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Full county winner
Troop Real Estate
HPrudential California Realty
HKeller Williams Realty
HColdwell Banker
HAviara Real Estate
HCentury 21
HRE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors
HCobalt Realty Group
Aviara real estate
Youre now the proud new owner
of 1234 Main St.
Similar words are spoken often
at Aviara Real Estate. More than
100 real estate professionals are
eager and committed to helping you
achieve your real estate dreams.
Whether its the purchase of a
new home, an investment property,
or land to build upon, Aviara Real
Estates professionals will take care of
the myriad of details, letting nothing
slip through the cracks. There are
plenty of shiny keys in Ventura
County looking for a new home. Call
today
Aviara Real Estate is at 2555
Townsgate Road, Suite 200, in
Westlake Village.
Website: TheAviaraStory.com
re/mAX gold coast realtors
The commitment RE/MAX Gold
Coast Realtors has of living up to
its motto of Outstanding Agents.
Outstanding Results has helped
make the group a readers favorite
year after year.
The brokerage company, co-
founded by Glenn Sipes and Fred
Evans 22 years ago, have shown why
it has become the leading expert
in providing services in residential,
commercial and land properties. The
agents keep up to date with the latest
technology and marketing services,
adapting to the changes in the real
estate market.
RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors
has more than 300 agents to suit
every need among its seven offices
throughout the west county. Offices
are located in Camarillo, Oxnard,
Ventura, Fillmore, Santa Paula and
Ojai.
Website: www.californiarealty.com
cobalt realty group
Cobalt Realty Group may be less
than a year old in Ventura County but
its staffs dedication to servicing not
only their clients but by giving back
to the community makes them stand
out from their competitors.
According to broker Patty
Harrington, Cobalt used to be a
branch of Keller Williams Realty
until going independent last year.
Harrington said she retained about
90 percent of her agents and has
opened up a commercial office and
an office in Oxnard.
Harringtons formula for being
a county favorite is simple: Happy
agents mean happy clients. Cobalt
provides a healthy, happy work
environment, which then sets the
tone when agents work with clients,
she said.
The real estate brokerage firm is
comprised of agents who specialize
in all different property types
and utilize the latest marketing
techniques. And the Cobalt
Philanthropic Foundation provides
donations to local charities in Ventura
County through donations agents
make from their commissions.
Cobalt Camarillo has four offices:
Cobalt Camarillo at 770 Paseo
Camarillo, Suite 100; Cobalt Ventura
at 940 E. Santa Clara; Cobalt Oxnard
at 600 S. Victoria Ave., Suite 200;
and Cobalt Commercial at 601 E.
Daily Drive, Suite 300.
Information: 389-1919; cobalt@
cobaltrg.com
Website: cobaltrg.com
seni or Li Vi ng
East county winner
University Village
West county winner
Cypress Place Senior Living
HSunrise Assisted Living
HAtria Hillcrest Inn
HVintage Simi Hills Senior
HHillcrest Royale Retirement
HRenaissance At Grand Oaks
HLeisure Village Recreation
HAtria Las Posas
HVentura Townhouse
HAlma Via of Camarillo
HAegis of Ventura
university Village thousand oaks
Located in a city that consistently
ranks as one of the safest in the
United States, University Village
Thousand Oaks is a continuing
care retirement community offering
high-quality retirement housing. As a
Continuing Life community, its is able
to provide residents and their families
peace of mind.
Sitting on 65 acres of valleys and
rolling hills, the expansive community
boasts on-site services and amenities
designed to help you live better, for
longer housecleaning, multiple
restaurant-style dining venues, all
exterior and interior maintenance,
wellness programs, transportation,
24-hour security and more.
With spacious apartment homes,
single-story villas and Garden Terrace
homes, overlooking the hills and
golf greens, University Village has
the perfect space for anyone looking
to enhance their current lifestyle
with maintenance-free comforts
and conveniences. Plus, access
to assisted living, skilled nursing
care and memory support is always
available, if you ever need it. The
difference is, everything is included
all for a lot less than you might
think. The staff believes, nothing
between Los Angeles and Santa
Barbara delivers what they do.
Call today to schedule a personal
tour and lunch, and see how much
you can get out of life at University
Village.
University Village Thousand
Oaks is at 3415 Campus Drive in
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5425 Everglades Street,
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(805) 644-7188
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Proud to be
Ventura Countys
Favorite Law
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805-497-3021
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For 8 years we have
Swapped stories,
Shared good times,
Laugh and cried together.
And oh yes, helped you look
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www.salonrouge.net
1341 E. THOUSAND OAKS BLVD. #106
THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362
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818-865-0200
www.rcibuilders.net
Commercial
Retail
Apartments
Offce Buildings
Quality
Construction,
built with
Integrity and
Client Satisfaction
Readers Choice
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Information: 800-806-0171; info@
uvto.com
UVTOretirement
Website: www.uvto.com
Cypress Place Senior Living
Cypress Place Senior Living in
Ventura would like to thank Ventura
County Star readers for voting
Cypress Place the top senior living
community in the west county.
Described as a cruise ship on
land by residents and staff alike,
Cypress Place Senior Living is
indeed a premiere senior community
in Ventura County. The beautiful
senior living campus features an
active senior living building and an
adjacent Assisted Living, as well
as an Alzheimers/dementia care
community connected by a lushly
landscaped courtyard.
Amenities include three freshly
prepared meals a day, weekly
housekeeping, transportation services
and utilities, as well as a wide range
of activities, such as exercise classes
in the morning, ice cream socials in
the afternoon, music and cooking
classes, arts and crafts, a weekly
happy hour and outings.
Residents also enjoy the big
monthly events held at the senior
community, such as the annual
Polynesian luau, the Cinco de Mayo
celebration, the country hoedown,
and the classic car show and 1950s
party.
Living a truly pampered lifestyle,
residents enjoy a beauty parlor,
billiards room, library, movie theatre,
fitness room, laundry service,
computer room and bistro, as well
as the benefit of having a registered
nurse and personal caregivers on site
and laundry service.
Cypress Place Senior Living is at
1200/1220 Cypress Point Lane in
Ventura.
Website: www.
cypressplaceseniorliving.com
Mandy McCarthy / Special to The Star
Jonelle Shmoldas, owner of Its Pawfect, works on a client. Her company, an East County Favorite for Dog
Grooming Shop, has become known for its highly skilled staff who constantly are re-educating themselves and
the open communication they have with area veterinarians.
AlmaVia of Camarillo
AlmaVia of Camarillo has been
under the same ownership since
opening its doors in 2001 and so
proud to be part of the Camarillo
community. The staff is honored
to be part of the 2012 Readers
Choice selection and look forward to
meeting the needs of Ventura County
residents for years to come.
AlmaVia of Camarillo is part of the
Elder Care Alliance family of senior
communities, which is dedicated
to providing care services to meet
the needs of older adults. Services
include assisted living and memory
care. AlmaVia of Camarillo is a
nonprofit, faith-founded organization
that celebrates and respects the
dignity and inherent worth of each
person. Come to visit and see what
makes it special.
AlmaVia of Camarillo is at 2500 N.
Ponderosa Drive in Camarillo.
Website: www.almaviaofcamarillo.
org
StoCk BrokerAge
East county winner
Morgan Stanley Smith
Barney
West county winners (tie)
Carey & Hanna, CPAs
Morgan Stanley Smith
Barney
HEdward Jones
HFidelity Investments
HMerrill Lynch
HScottrade
HCrowell Weedon & Co.
HCharles Schwab
HTD Ameritrade
HA. Carmi Financial Services
SERVICES
AlmaVia of Camarillo, an Elder Care Alliance community, is a nonprofit, faith-based assisted living and memory care pro-
gram cosponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas West Midwest Community & the Sierra
Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. RCFE Lic. # 565800682.
Were a Winner, Thanks to You!
Since opening our doors over a decade
ago, weve offered loving, award-winning
care to Camarillos seniors, including
assisted living, respite stays, and
memory care programs.
Were very proud to be a Ventura County
Star 2012 Readers Choice Favorite.
Thank you for your vote of confidence.
Proud to Provide Quality Care
Assisted Living | Memory Care
www.almaviaofcamarillo.org Residents are the heart of our community.
2500 Ponderosa Drive North
805.419.2455
(Near St. Johns Pleasant Valley Hospital)
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484 Mobil Ave. Suite #20 Camarillo, CA 93010
Licence # 01845754
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Esquire is raising the property management bar in Ventura County, CA.
Our legal background differentiates us from the feld while providing our
landlords with peace of mind as well as a level of knowledge and experience
only an Esquire can offer. Our founding principle is to increase rental property
value through prudent property management in Camarillo, Oxnard, Moorpark,
Newbury Park, Port Hueneme, Somis, Thousand Oaks & Ventura.
Thank You Ventura County Readers for Voting
ESQUIRE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
As Your 2012 WEST COUNTY WINNER for Property Management.
(805) 482-3209
Rental List Available
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Thank You, Ventura County
Voted #1 Housecleaning Service Again
$20 OFF first cleaning.*
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LOYAL CLIENTS & READERS
FOR VOTING US FAVORITE
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carey & Hanna, cpAs
Carey & Hanna, CPAs has been in
Ventura for 27 years. Bob and Davin
Carey, Tom Hanna and staff would
like to thank all their loyal clients for
honoring them with this prestigious
award. Without our clients, we
would not have the success as your
financial advisors and stock broker,
Bob said.
Their unique experience as CPAs
and tax professionals allow them
to integrate a complete financial
plan for retirement, education and
estate planning. Providing important
insurance ideas for life, disability and
longterm care bolsters the overall
planning arrangement.
Carey & Hanna would love the
opportunity to meet with you and
have you join our list of loyal clients.
Website: www.chcpas.com
tAnni ng sALon
Full county winner
Tan LA
HCoco Beach Tanning World
HMiami Tan
HGolden Body Tanning Salon
HModern Sun Tanning
HLifes A Beach
HEndless Summer
HOasis Tanning Salon
HTanfastic
HSummer Breeze
HB Real Fitness
tan LA
Tan LA is owner operated and
offers the latest European tanning
technology, sunless tanning,
Formostar Infared Body Wraps and
Red Light Anti-Aging Therapy in a
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California Realty
North Ranch
Lindero Canyon Rd.
Westlake Village
(805) 677-7300
Thousand Oaks
2860 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks
(805) 496-0656
Camarillo
350 N. Lantana St Suite G1
Camarillo
(805) 987-3754
Ventura
4574 Market St.
Ventura
(805) 677-7300
Oxnard
2601 W. 5th Street, Suite A
Oxnard
(805) 984-5660
THANK YOU
VENTURA COUNTY FOR VOTING US
YOUR FAVORITE IN 2012!
Maggie Hood
Ventura
805.415.2255
Sherri Sweeney
Thousand Oaks/
Ventura
805.402.6135
Beverly Pickrell
Thousand Oaks
805.446.8564
Mary Fealkoff
North Ranch
818.597.4527
Ginny Gutierrez
Thousand Oaks
805.446.8766
Donna Gardner
Oxnard
805.212.0645
Kim Gill
Thousand Oaks
805.630.6483
Debbie Blumenthal
North Ranch
818.642.5904
Deborah Fagan
North Ranch
818.424.5990
Judy Dougherty
Camarillo
805.443.8771
Perry Abourisk
Thousand Oaks
805.377.6844
Ellyn Dembowski
Ventura
805.677.7300
Kathy Smiley
North Ranch
805.390.9323
Sharon Miyahira
Camarillo
805.444.5622
Patty Zuleger & Joyce Rasp
Camarillo
805.558.7356/805.750.5975
Carol Gendron /Carol Hertel
Ventura
805.701.9199
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clean upscale spalike atmosphere.
Its Smart Tan Certified staff prides
itself in providing the best customer
service and will provide you with a
free skin type analysis and assist you
in choosing the right tanning system
for your skin type and budget.
Visit today and see why Tan LA
has been voted one of the Top 250
Salons in the Nation by Looking Fit
magazine.
Tan LA has three area locations:
1625 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite
C, in Thousand Oaks (373-5335);
1877 E. Daily Drive, Suite A, in
Camarillo (987-8822); and 5857
Kanan Road in Agoura Hills (818-
707-0826).
Website: tanla.la
oasis tanning salon
Oasis Tanning Salon owner
Karol Egedi credits her businesss
favorite status to great customer
service, a wide range of services and
cleanliness.
Oasis has been serving Ventura for
12 years. Egedi says the salon has
a reputation for friendliness, state-
of-the-art equipment and a clean,
relaxing environment. When people
come here, its their time for rest and
relaxation, their getaway time, she
says.
In addition to traditional lay-down
beds, the Ventura location offers
a stand-up UV-free booth and an
airbrushing room. There is a product
for every budget and need, from
pre-vacation base tans to therapeutic
tanning for skin conditions.
Oasis Tanning Salon is at 5928
Telegraph Road in Ventura (650-
8267) and 847 E. Main St. in Santa
Paula (525-5585).
Website: www.oasisventura.com
tAttoo pArLor
East county winner
Clear Vision Tattoo
West county winner
Jimis Tattoo & Body
Piercing
HCharlies House of Tattoo
HFirst Amendment Tattoo
HTattoo Room
HWest End Gallery
HBone Deep Tattoo
HHigh Class Tattoo & Piercing
HInk House Tattoos & More
Jimis tattoo and Body piercing
Jim Fiore Angelo has been
tattooing and piercing since 1974.
He enjoys his work and loves seeing
his customers happy with the body
art they have received.
Angelo is thankful for the repeat
business and always appreciates new
customers. Our focus is customer
service; making sure the customer
gets what they want, he said.
Jimis Tattoo and Body Piercing
specializes in custom designs, in a
sterile and private environment with
new needles used for every tattoo
and piercing.
Thanks again to all of our family,
friends and loyal customers for
making Jimis Tattoo No. 1 in the
west county, said Angelo. Without
all of you, this would not have been
possible. You made it happen.
Jimis Tattoo and Body Piercing
is open Tuesday through Saturday
from 2 to 8 p.m. and is at 407 E.
Hueneme Road in Port Hueneme.
Find it on Facebook for photos of
some of Angelos work.
Website: www.jimistattoo.com
ti tLe AnD escroW
East county winner
Consumers Title Co.
of Southern California
West county winner
Aliso Escrow
HAll Valley Escrow
HFidelity National Title Escrow
HAffirmative Escrow
HFirst American Title Insurance Co.
HLand America Lawyers Title
HChicago Title Company
HLawyers Title
consumers title company of
southern california
Consumers Title Company says it
is excited and honored to receive this
award for the third year in a row.
Consumers Title Company has
one of the lowest rates for title
insurance in Ventura County and is
now licensed to do business in Los
Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside,
Orange, Ventura and Santa Barbara
counties.
The company has the tools
in place to succeed by offering
a streamlined innovative way
to improve the service from the
company to the brokers and
consumers. The company started
a paperless program and began
working with digital files which not
only makes the staff more efficient
but also helps the environment by
limiting its use of paper.
At Consumers Title Company
you can trust its friendly and highly
professional staff to help lead you
through the required legal forms
to complete transactions and close
escrow in a timely fashion.
From all of us at Consumers,
thank you Ventura County. We look
forward to working with you.
Consumers Title Company is at
195 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 95, in
Thousand Oaks.
Website: ctcsocal.com
All Valley escrow
Did you know that All Valley
Escrow is an independent escrow
company licensed by the California
Department of Corporations? Why
should that be important to you?
Well, other types of California escrow
companies may have no requirement
to be audited at all, or only if there is
a complaint. Independent companies
are required to have at least one
or even two audits every year to
make sure their trust accounts and
business practices are sound. Always
insist on an independent escrow
company like All Valley Escrow.
All Valley Escrow has three
locations in the county: 3202 E. Los
Angeles Ave. Suite 30, in Simi Valley
(584-9596); 2301 Daily Drive, Suite
301, in Camarillo (388-1901); 3967
E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite G, in
Thousand Oaks (494-1027).
Website: allvalleyescrow.com
trAVeL Agency
Full county winner
Automobile Club of Southern
California
HMichaels Travel Center
HPleasant Holidays
HA Taste For Travel
HAll About Travel
HBorn To Travel
HClassic Travel
HCamarillo Travel
HNew Horizons Travel
HSanta Paula Travel Service
HSanta Barbara Travel Bureau
HGolden Odyssey Travel
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of southern california
When you think of the Automobile
Club of Southern California, you
probably think of maps, directions
and emergency roadside assistance.
Did you know that AAA is also the
nations largest retail travel agency?
AAA Travel offers personalized
travel planning and reservation
assistance for travel worldwide.
Delivered by knowledgeable travel
agents, trip planning is free and
discounts and special benefits are
available to members as well.
How valuable would it be if an
expert could tell you to stay at hotel
A but avoid hotel B, or choose the
great snorkeling excursion but skip
the lame biking tour? Counseling you
on what to do and which services to
choose is where AAA Travel Agency
shines.
At AAA its expert travel agents
also can advise you on such issues
as exchange rates, travel insurance,
crowds, weather, competency of
tours, areas of a town to avoid,
travel visas, vaccinations, passports,
tipping etiquette, packing lists and
trip cancellation penalties and
restrictions.
AAA has four Ventura County
locations to serve you: Camarillo at
2570-B Las Posas Road (754-3561);
Simi Valley at 1855 Cochran St.,
Suite 104 (754-3563); Thousand
Oaks at 100 East Wilbur Road
(228-4497); and Ventura at 1501 S.
Victoria Ave. (978-5417).
Website: www.calif.aaa.com
Veteri nAri An
East county winner
Conejo Valley
Veterinary Hospital
West county winner
Anacapa Animal Hospital
HWestlake Village Animal Hospital
HOak Park Veterinary Hospital
HValley Veterinary Clinic
HDr. Rons Animal Hospital
HNewbury Park Veterinary Clinic
HBuena Animal Hospital
HEast Ventura Animal Hospital
HAt Home Veterinary Care
HBanfield Pet Hospital
HChannel Islands Vet Hospital
conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital
Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital in
Thousand Oaks is a 13-veterinarian
general practice, accredited by
the American Animal Hospital
Association. It is open 24/7 with
a doctor always on premises for
emergencies. Services include
puppy classes, wellness programs,
avian/exotic medicine, microchip
technology, dermatology, cardiology,
internal medicine, ophthalmology, soft
tissue and orthopedic surgery, spays/
neuters and pain management. We
also offer ultrasound, endoscopy and
digital radiography, including dental,
dentistry, Class IV therapy laser, a
comprehensive in-house laboratory
and electronic medical records.
Founded in 1958, many of the
staff have been members of the
community for years and all welcome
clients and their pets as if they were
members of their own family. The
veterinary hospital promotes a high
level of continuing education in its
staff to maintain a high standard of
care for their patients.
While we pride ourselves on the
outstanding care of our patients, we
also take pride in educating others in
animal care by hosting schools and
youth groups for tours and student
shadow days.
Appointment hours are Monday
through Friday, 7:20 a.m. to 7 p.m.
and Saturday and Sunday, 7:20 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Open for emergencies only
after regular appointment hours.
Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital
is at 1850 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. in
Thousand Oaks.
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Website: www.conejovet.com
Anacapa Animal Hospital
Anacapa Animal Hospital has been
the proud winner of the Readers
Choice award in the West County
for the past three years. As the
only AAHA-accredited practice in
Ventura, the organization works hard
to maintain the high standards of
veterinary excellence set forth by the
American Animal Hospital Association.
According to John Burner, owner
and medical director of Anacapa
Animal Hospital, what differentiates
our practice is the emphasis we place
on the well-being of our patients and
the extra steps we take to ensure we
are creating value for our clients and
their pets. We strive to go above and
beyond the professions standards to
provide excellent care for our patients
and clients.
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805.501.3234
Simi Valley
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Westlake Village
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805.889.6066
Ventura
Faye Miran
805.795.6776
Simi Valley
Timothy Love
805.432.8810
Simi Valley
Cheryl Whitney
805.428.1400
Simi Valley
Jami Manning
805.432.3412
Simi Valley
Davis Beckham
805.630.2772
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Mike Markado
805.501.0467
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805.657.5711
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As an example, clients x-rays are

reviewed, not only by the veterinarians
on staff, but also by a board-certified
radiologist and are available online for
clients to review and share. Anacapa
Animal Hospital has advanced
monitoring equipment for safely
administering anesthetics. It also has
all digital radiography, ultrasonography
and digital dental radiography.
To achieve such great results,
Burner and his staff use a more
holistic approach of a combination
of the traditional NSAIDs, joint
protectants, newer pharmaceuticals,
nutraceuticals, physiotherapy, proper
nutrition, therapeutic laser and
surgery. Each protocol is tailored to the
specific patient and their needs.
The staff of Anacapa Animal
Hospital is committed to this new
approach and they would love to
see every animal with any sign of
discomfort come and be evaluated
so that all pets could potentially reap
these same benefits.
Anacapa Animal Hospital is at 5380
Ralston St. in Ventura.
Website: www.anacapavet.com
Westlake Village Animal Hospital
Westlake Village Animal Hospital
has been servicing the Conejo Valley
for more than 24 years. It is one
of the largest, state-of-the-art, full-
service veterinary hospitals in Ventura
and northern Los Angeles counties.
It provides comprehensive
medical services for dogs, cats,
birds and exotic small animals. The
technologically advanced hospital has
a surgery center, dual isolation wards,
dental suite and rehabilitation center.
The doctors at Westlake Village
Animal Hospital are known for their
orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries
and offer dermatology services and
alternative holistic treatments such as
acupuncture, chiropractic procedures
and deep tissue massage.
Under the same roof as The
Barkley Pet Hotel, the Westlake
Village Animal Hospital is at 31166
Via Colinas in Westlake Village.
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Website: www.westlakevet.com
oak park Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Thomas Cole and Dr. Gena
Broussard have been the owners and
practicing veterinarians at Oak Park
Veterinary Hospital since 1994.
As graduates of the University
of California at Davis School of
Veterinary Medicine, both doctors
continually strive to bring the
highest level of medicine and patient
care to the local pet community,
while providing personalized and
superlative service to their wonderful
clientele.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff
members also are devoted to making
sure that both the animal patients and
human clients receive the best care
possible. We are proud to be your
favorite neighborhood veterinarians,
Cole said.
Oak Park Veterinary Hospital is at
652-B Lindero Canyon Road in Oak
Park.
Information: 818-865-0248;
oakparkvh@gmail.com
Website: www.oakparkvet.net
Dr. rons Animal Hospital
Dr. Rons Animal Hospital has been
in Simi Valley for more than 10 years.
They pride themselves on the quality
of comprehensive medicine combined
with excellent customer attention and
service.
Its state-of-the-art facility
offers in-house laboratory, digital
radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy
and laser surgery. The staff tries
to accommodate its clients busy
schedule by being open seven days a
week, until midnight during the week.
Resnick said the goal of the
hospital is to make even emergency
veterinary medicine as affordable
as possible He performs house
calls within Ventura County and the
business offers low cost vaccination
clinics in Simi Valley and Ventura.
Online, clients are able to review
their pets medical information as
well as make appointments and refill
medication.
Of course, clients say the main
reason Dr. Rons Animal Hospital
remains among the elite is its staff.
Clients say the doctors are exceptional
but the rest of the staff also is the
best. They appreciate the personal
touches provided for them.
Dr. Rons Animal Hospital has
added a specialist in exotic animals
and can care for almost any pet.
Resnick is a member of many
veterinary organizations including the
AVMA, CVMA, and SCVMA and the
business has been a member of the
Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce for
more than 10 years.
We appreciate the support of our
clients and thank them for voting for
us, Resnick said.
Dr. Rons Animal Hospital is at
1376 Erringer Road, in Simi Valley.
Website: www.
drronsanimalhospitalsimivalley.com
Wei gHt- Loss
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Full county winner
Weight Watchers
HLindora Medical Clinic
HJenny Craig Weight Loss Center
H805 Boot Camp
HLeangevity Center
HHyperion Fitness
HCurves
HB Real Fitness
HVentura Advanced Surgical
Associates
Ventura Advanced
surgical Associates
Were very thankful for our voters
and try our very best in providing
a great program, said Alia Farrar,
marketing and business development
manager at Ventura Advanced
Surgical Associates. We try our
best to provide programs available
to patients that involve surgical and
nonsurgical weight loss methods.
The weight loss center ensures
patients are presented with an
extensive educational seminar that
will help determine if weight loss
surgery is right for them.
Dr. Helmuth Billy is a world-
class surgeon who most recently
performed lap band weight loss
surgery on Carnie Wilson earlier this
year.
Everyone at Ventura Advanced
Surgical Associates will make sure
each patient will get the information
they need to make a responsible
decision about their health.
Ventura Advanced Surgical
Associates is at 3200 Telegraph Road
in Ventura.
Website: www.drbillybariatrics.com
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Baron Brothers Nursery: We Offer Top-Notch Quality
Thank You for voting us Favorite!
Baron Brothers Nursery is Ventura Countys Largest family owned and operated Nursery with over 34 years in
the business, furthermore, their staff offers an amazing combined 180 years of experience and expertise.
The nursery itself boasts a beautiful 270 acres and a Beautiful Retail Garden Center to effciently serve their
customers. The team at Baron Brothers is overfowing with enthusiasm, both for their products as well as
their customers, who in turn become their friends. It just goes to show the when a business provides top-notch
quality products; their service in turn becomes top-notch because they are beaming with delight and the desire
to share their amazing products.
Offering a wide variety of ornamental nursery stock, fruit trees, evergreen, deciduous, shade, and fowering trees, as well as a complete compliment of fertilizers and soil amendments,
Baron Brothers Nursery goes the extra mile to ensure top-notch quality and service. Baron Brothers also specializes in remarkable Topiaries. From Pompom Topiaries to spiral Topiaries,
they can pretty much meet anyones topiary need. The team at Baron Brothers also has a special place in their hearts for Daylilies, offering an overwhelming 30 varieties with a multitude
of sizes and colors, and can supply certain varieties anywhere from 100 plants to well over 100,000. If thats not enough, the nursery uses a controlled environment, employing the most
advanced equipment and growing techniques. Much of their stock is grown right there on their gorgeous 270 acres from seed and cuttings. The end result of their stellar commitment
to their products is uniform, hardy, fuller fowering plants, shrubs, and trees. Baron Brothers Nursery is a completely full service nursery. As a result of their extensive travels and
research, they not only offer more common plants, but they also offer exotic and unusual specimens that are nothing short of extraordinary.
Come see Baron Brothers Nurserys great supply of statues, pottery and fountains and take advantage of the great deals at the upcoming Parking Lot Sale on Saturday, June 23rd, One
Day Only from 7:30-5:00pm. Up to 80% off on select items, with every item in the nursery on sale. Shop all year at sale prices, just ask a salesperson about our amazing Prepay deals.
Because of their top-notch quality, Baron Brothers hard work in the nursery industry has paid off. Their stunning plants can be viewed at such places as The Bellagio Hotel, MGM
Grand, Caesars Palace, Downtown Disneyland, and the brand new Wynn Resorts Encore Hotel. Their ability to exceed industry standards coupled with their attention to minute detail
has earned their products the reputation for the best in the industry and a must for any homeowner, landscaper, or wholesaler. For further information on the Baron Brothers
Nursery, check out www.baronbrothers.com where a hot list of their products can be viewed or contact them directly at sales@baronbrothers.com or 805-484-0085
(805) 484-0085
7568 Santa Rosa Rd. Camarillo
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ApplianceStore 113
BikeShop 113
BookStore114
CameraShop114
Eyeglasses114
FabricStore 115
FarmersMarket 116
FlooringStore 117
Florist118
FurnitureStore118
GolfStore118
HomeElectronicsStore118
HomeImprovementStore118
JewelryStore119
LingerieStore 120
Liquor/WineShop 120
MattressStore 120
Nursery/GardenShop 122
PartySupplyStore 122
ShoeStore123
ShoppingCenter 124
Stationers 124
SurfShop 124
ThriftStore 124
TireStore 125
Windows&Doors127
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AppArel/ clothi ng
Full county winner
Kohls Department Store
HMacys
HRoss Dress For Less
HNordstrom
HColdwater Creek
HForever 21
HSixteen Buy J-ma
HNordstrom Rack
HTarget
Appli Ance Store
Full county winner
Sears
HBest Buy
HPacific Sales Kitchen & Bath
HWarehouse Discount Center
HHome Depot
HJohnnys Whirl-mor Appliance
HReids Appliances
Bi ke Shop
East county winner
Newbury Park Bicycle Shop
West county winner
Bills Bike Shop
HMichaels Bicycles
HWestlake Cyclery
HAll Pro Bicycle Shop
HSimi Cycling Center
HSimi Bike Works
HCamarillo Bike Co.
HTrek Bikes of Ventura
HOpen Air Bicycles
HPerformance Bicycle
HVentura Bike Depot
trek Bikes of Ventura
The expertise and experience
Trek Bikes of Ventura has in helping
Megan Van Gundy of Van Gundy Jewelers and the staff are very excited and honored to be recognized in the community for what they do. The business
is the West County Winner for Jewelery Store.
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customers find just the right bike for
them has helped them be a county
favorite year after year. Trek Bikes
specializes in making sure the right bike
fits each person, no matter the age or
skill level.
In addition to a whole selection of
mountain, recreational and BMX bikes,
the store also offers cycling clothing
year-round by Casteli and Pearl Izumi
and features the latest accessories,
shoes and helmets to fit every fit.
Trek Bikes is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday.
Trek Bikes is at 4060 Main St. in
Ventura.
Trek-Bikes-of-Ventura/266570657876
Website: www.trekbikesofventura.
com
BookStore
Full county winner
Barnes & Noble
H5 Dollar or less Bookstore
HBorders Books & Music
HMysteries To Die For
HFamily Christian Book Store
HMrs Figs Bookworm
HBank of Books
HBarts Books
cAmerA Shop
East county winner
Hooper Camera & Video
Center
West county winner
Dexters Camera Hi-fi Video
HBest Buy
HCostco Wholesale
HCamera Depot
HDakota P Productions
HSamys Camera
HRitz Camera
eyeglASSeS
Full county winner
Costco Wholesale
Green Thumb International has been a West County Winner for Nursery/Garden Shop for 17 years in a row. It began more than 57 years ago, built on the
premise of good selection and competitive prices.
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West County Winner for
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Ventura
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For Voting Us
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HNelson Murata Optometric Corp.
HAcademy Optical
HFamily Optometry Center (Michael
Freeland, OD)
HSears
HSanta Barbara Eyeglass Factory
HBoulevard Optometry
HDonald Steensma, OD
HFamily Vision Center
FABri c Store
East county winner
Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts
West county winner
Fabric Town USA
HMichaels Arts & Crafts
HCotton & Chocolate Quilt Co.
HThe Quilters Studio
HIndiana Joans
HQuilters Country Cottage
HJo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts
HBarons Fabrics
HAnnas Linens
HQuilt Ventura
the Quilters Studio
Twelve years ago one woman decided
to turn her passion into a reality. Eileen
Alber quit her corporate job and opened
up her own quilting studio.
She soon found others to share her
joy; her studio offers everything from
beginner quilting classes, instructions
on digitizing photos to fabric and the art
of fabric dying. We would like to call
our studio quilt therapy, Trudy Smith
said, manager of the Quilters Studio.
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Smith said anything to do with
quilting they have. We are open seven
days a week and we have all levels of
quilters, she said.
It also is a local Bernina dealer, a
specialized sewing machine.
The Quilters Studio is at 1090
Lawrence Drive in Newbury Park.
The-Quilters-Studio/207641045930483
Website: www.quiltersstudio.com
FArmerS mArket
East county winner
Abundant Harvest Organics
West county winner
Ventura County Certified
Farmers Market
Catering
HSprouts Farmers Market
HMoorpark Farmers Market
HUnderwood Family Farms
HThe Oaks Shopping Center (VCCFM)
HChannel Islands Harbor Farmers
Market
HCamarillo Hospice Certified Farmers
Market
HVentura College Swap Meet
HDowntown Oxnard Certified Farmers
Market
Ventura county
certified Farmers market
The great tastes of yesteryear come
together at the different locations of
the Ventura County Certified Farmers
Market. For 26 years, people from all
walks of life families, singles, seniors,
commercial chefs and even celebrities
go to these local farmers markets to
enjoy the laid-back, social atmosphere
and delicious goods that remind them of
a simpler, more flavorful time.
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Within our farmers markets we
offer everything from fresh vegetables
and fruits to eggs, nuts, honey, potted
plants, cut flowers, artisan breads and
specialty food products, said Karen
Schott, operations manager. All of the
farmers have to be certified that they
grow their items here in California, and
the food producers are California-based
as well.
With its goal of reestablishing a link
between the community and farmers,
the Ventura County Certified Farmers
Market is able to offer products such
as homemade tamales and Chinese
specialty food items, as well as seasonal
produce thats deliciously farm fresh for
savvy and health-conscious consumers.
Whats really great is that people
have learned to eat seasonally so that
they get the maximum flavor and health
benefits from vine- and tree-ripened
fruits and vegetables, said Schott.
They know exactly when to ask for
fruits like Pixie tangerines, Last Chance
peaches and Gaviota strawberries.
Ventura County Certified Farmers
Market is at Pacific View Wednesdays,
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Downtown Ventura on
Santa Clara and Palm streets Saturdays,
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; and in Thousand
Oaks on Wilbur Road and Thousand
Oaks Blvd. Thursdays, 1:30 to 6 p.m.
Information: 529-6266; vccfm@msn.
com.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vccfm
Website: Vccfarmersmarkets.com
green Acres
When Julie Rhoads dad, Dick
Rhoads, established Green Acres
Farm Market and Catering in 1968, his
goal was to provide a full-service meat
market to Simi Valley and neighboring
communities.
Today, we call ourselves a farm
market, because not only do we still
have that traditional meat market, where
you can get customized cuts of meat,
but we also have a deli department,
cooked foods and specialty items, Julie
Rhoads said.
Nerces Fine Jewelry has been a Ventura tradition since 1987. Family owned and operated, four generations have
been involved with all facets of the industry. Nerces is a West County Favorite for Jewelry Store.
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Catering is akin to a farmers market
in that customers can get farm-
fresh groceries, gourmet items and
personalized service, but all in one
convenient location.
Catering is at 2918 Los Angeles Ave. in
Simi Valley.
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Floori ng Store
Full county winner
Flooring 101
HBy Design Floor Covering
HConejo Hardwoods
HLeader Flooring
HUnited Wholesale Flooring
HAbbey Carpet of Simi Valley
HIsensee Floor Covering
HAAA Flooring Source
HTile City of Camarillo
HCarpeteria
HHome Depot
Flooring 101
Theres a reason Flooring 101
was voted the No. 1 Flooring Store in
Ventura County.
Since he started Flooring 101 in
1971, Jimmy Poulos has never lost
sight of the importance of community
involvement. Its no surprise that
Flooring 101 is one of the largest family-
owned and operated flooring company
in Ventura County, and is proud to again
be the full county Ventura County Star
Readers Choice winner.
As you drive down any of Ventura
Countys many thoroughfares, its
common to see a new flooring store
thats just popped up. With reliable
long-term warranties such an important
factor in many flooring purchases,
Flooring 101s decades-long track
record becomes even more salient.
Flooring 101s tagline is Know the
basics of flooring before you buy. This
dedication to product knowledge is
what youll experience when you walk
into one of the businesses beautiful
showrooms. Try even finding an
employee at a big box warehouse,
much less one who knows frieze from a
freezer.
Its mission is to deliver the very
best options in floor coverings, design,
installation, and service. Flooring 101
uses their own qualified installers, and
stands behind every installation.
Flooring 101 has locations in Simi
Valley, Ventura, Oxnard and Thousand
Oaks.
Website: Flooring101.com
leader Flooring
Leader Flooring is in the Heart
of Agoura Hills, family-owned and
operated since 1959.
With its friendly staff, it can take your
project from start to finish. Whether it is
carpet, hardwood, stone or tile, the staff
does all of its own installations no
labor is subcontracted out.
The flooring store also is an
Authorized Dealer of HGTV Home
Flooring by Shaw.
Patrons are invited to come by and
see its showroom.
Leader Flooring is at 28350 Roadside
Drive in Agoura Hills
Website: www.leaderflooring.com
carpeteria Flooring centers
At Carpeteria, shoppers experiences
are unrivaled. Since the original location
in Ventura opened in 1972, customers
have appreciated the honesty of its
Carpet and Rug Institute-certified staff.
The company has won the Readers
Choice award 12 times and has been a
favorite three other times.
Visit Carpeterias 80,000-square-foot
warehouse showroom for an unbeatable
selection of carpet, hardwood, laminate,
tile, vinyl and area rugs.
Carpeteria Flooring Centers is at
2501 E. Main St. in Ventura. It can be
reached at 648-5041.
Website: www.carpeteria.com
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East county winner
Michaels Flowers
West county winner
Passion Flowers Gifts
HThe Exotic Green Garden
HConroys Flowers
HAngelas Florists & Gifts
HOakbrook Florist & Gift Garden
HGreenwich Floral Design
HSweet Peas Flowers
HCamarillo Flower Shop
HBernardos Flowers
HPonderosa Flower Shoppe
HYamaguchi Nursery
HThe Growing Co.
Furni ture store
Full county winner
Urban Home
HPTS Furniture
HPlummers Home & Office
HReeds Furniture
HEthan Allen
HHome Furniture Co.
HReeds & Sons Furniture
HGreat Rooms
HFor Your Home Furniture
HOlivas Links
HBuenaventura Golf Course
Bogey Bobs Golf Center
For more than 25 years, Bogey
Bobs Golf Center in Newbury Park has
been outfitting golfers in the Conejo
Valley. Recently moved to a larger store,
Bogey Bobs is thrilled the new location
provides even more space for fitting and
instruction nets.
The golf centers indoor fitting
monitor and lessons have been very
successful, along with in-house
repair and pro-line equipment. Bogey
Bobs hopes to continue its growth,
introducing Miura top line golf clubs to
the area and beyond.
We would like to thank our
customers for the great support and
following us in our new location behind
In-n-Out Burger, said Bob Ramstead.
Bogey Bobs Golf Center is at 1560
Newbury Road, Suite 5, in Newbury
Park.
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Roger Dunn Golf Shops
West county winner
Golfsmith International
HBogey Bobs Golf Center
HJs Club Shack at Simi Hills
HDicks Sporting Goods
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Full county winner
Best Buy
HCostco Wholesale
HRadio Shack
HWilshire Home Entertainment
HApple Store
HFrys Electronics
HAudio Experts Home Systems
HSears
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HB & B Do-It Center
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B & B do-it center
B & B Do-It Center is a favorite for its
selection and for the quality of it staff.
Manager Randy Collins said its
customer service is the draw, and
customers agree. Rather than go to a
larger home-improvement chain store, B
& B customers prefer to come here and
get a friendly greeting and an offer of
help as soon as they walk in the door.
As for convenience and selection,
Collins says his store has everything,
from hardware and paint to plumbing
and electrical supplies. But the biggest
department is lawn and garden, where
customers can find everything their
green (or not so green) thumbs need.
B & B Do-It Center is at 698 Mobil
Ave. in Camarillo.
Website: www.bbdoitcenter.com
J ewelry Store
East county winner
Harts Jewelers
West county winner
Van Gundy Jewelers
HBen Bridge Jeweler
HGold N Heart Jewelry
HJared Galleria of Jewelry
HMcClave Jewelers
HKevin Jewelers
HGeorge Thompson Wholesale
HFox Fine Jewelry
HNerces Fine Jewelry
HLynns Jewelry
HJewelry Couture by Sehati
harts Jewelers
When it comes to finding just the right
jeweler, a strong sense of trust is the
number one priority, says Jim Koven,
owner of Harts Jewelers.
In my profession, trust is
everything, said Koven. When a
client leaves a piece of jewelry in our
possession, I want him or her to feel
totally comfortable with us.
With more than five decades of
experience, Koven says that trust
along with the unprecedented service
offered by him, his wife Gwynne and
their two employees are what makes
Harts Jewelers an outstanding store. In
addition, Harts Jewelers warranties and
guarantees are among the best in the
area.
We do all forms of custom design
work, said Koven. A current trend is
to change jewelry from yellow to white
gold.
One of the other mainstays of the
business is their high quality repair work.
We reset or replace stones and
fix broken jewelry, such as pendants
and earrings, said Koven. Many
people come to our store with jewelry
they would like to pass down to other
generations. We strive to give them great
service.
Harts Jewelers is at 708 N. Moorpark
Road in Thousand Oaks.
Van gundy Jewelers
When looking for jewelry at Van
Gundy Jewelers, customers always can
expect high quality products from a staff
that is not only very knowledgeable, but
offers excellent customer service.
Were very passionate and really give
each customer the best, no matter what
size it is or what the budget it is, said
Megan Van Gundy. We want to make
sure that were able to find something
really special by taking the time to
understand what it is they need.
The family-owned and operated
business offers a wide selection of
diamonds, gold and gemstone jewelry.
And by being a member of the
Leading Jewelers of the World
organization, Van Gundy Jewelers
always abides by high-level standards
and practices, including the use of only
nonconflict diamonds.
Continuing the legacy set by its
founder, Kent Van Gundy, the family
knows establishing a relationship with an
individual is not only good for business,
but helps build a foundation with the
surrounding community.
We very excited and just so honored
to be recognized in our community for
what we do, said Van Gundy. To have
the success that we have had, especially
after transitioning from one store to
another, we couldnt be more blessed.
Van Gundy Jewelers is at 558 E. Main
St. in Ventura (643-9132) and 77 East
Daily Drive in Camarillo (987-7741).
Website: www.vangundys.com
george thompson diamond co.
George Thompson built his business
going door-to-door with a briefcase. He
is now a full jewelry manufacturer and
one of Ventura Countys largest jewelry
stores. Thompson says he is the only
jeweler in America with his own jewelry
factory in Bangkok, Thailand.
George Thompson Diamond Co. has
an unbelievable selection of diamond,
gold and platinum jewelry. With more
than 33 years of experience providing
wedding rings, the Diamond Co.
has more than 2,000 wedding and
engagement rings in the store. Every
day we have unhappy couples coming
in who bought a ring on the Internet
that they didnt like after they tried it
on, he says. A wedding ring is the
most personal jewelry choice that most
people make in their lives. It will live
with them forever. It has to be seen,
touched and worn to make sure it is the
best choice.
Thompson travels the world looking
for the best quality diamonds at the best
prices and then sends these diamonds
to his factory in Thailand where all the
jewelry in the store is made. Because
of this, everything in the showroom is
made to the exact standards he sets.
With thousands of pendants,
bracelets, earrings and rings, Thompson
says customers are assured theyll find
the right product for the right occasion
at a price that rivals any of the Internet
companies.
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Website: www.
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Fox Fine Jewelry
Do you have jewelry you dont wear?
Fox Fine Jewelry specializes in turning
old pieces into new jewelry youll love.
Using computer modeling, see your
jewelry before its made. Make (or
upgrade) your own unique, custom
engagement ring. Get a better diamond
at a better price, because Fox travels to
Belgium to purchase diamonds directly
from the source.
Services include antique
refurbishment, watch and eyeglasses
repair, engraving, silver and gold plating
and stringing. Fox buys gold and
diamonds and gives a 30 percent bonus
for store credit.
Fox Fine Jewelry is at 210 E. Main
St., Ventura
Website: www.foxfinejewelry.com
nerces Fine Jewelry
Nerces Fine Jewelry has been a
Ventura tradition since 1987. Family
owned and operated, Nerces has
four generations of experience in
manufacturing, repairing, redesigning
and selling fine jewelry. Father Abe was
one of the original founders of the Los
Angeles Jewelry Mart.
Nerces offers a wide selection of
engagement rings, wedding bands,
fine timepieces and other elegant
jewelry. The store features engagement
and wedding rings from such noted
companies as Scott Kay, Tacori,
Benchmark and David Virtue.
Nerces Fine Jewelry is among the
top buyers of gold in Ventura County,
offering some of the best prices for old
or unwanted gold or silver.
Nerces Fine Jewelry is at 5255 E.
Main St. in Ventura.
Website: nercesfinejewelry.com
Jewelry couture by Sehati
Jewelry Couture by Sehati is one
of the largest jewelry retail stores in
the United States, with 13,500 square
feet of showroom space. That means
that the store is able to offer by far
the largest selection a customer is apt
to find anywhere, said owner Shahar
Sehati.
Jewelry Couture is family business,
and Sehati is the designer of Jewelry
Coutures exclusive Decoage line. In
addition to jewelry, customers can find
fine watches and high-end gifts, such as
Swarovski and Lladro items. The store
also maintains a staff of jewelers who
provide repairs, restorations and custom
designs.
Jewelry Couture by Sehati is at 390
S. Mills Road in Ventura.
Information: 650-0005 or info@
jewelry-couture.com
Website: www.jewelry-couture.com
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Victorias Secret
HJ Girl
HA Private Affair
HBare Necessities By Cindy
HSoma Intimates
HNordstrom
HMacys
HAphrodites Lingerie & Gift
HDiva The Passion Boutique
HKama Sutra Closet
HSixteen Buy J-ma
HAltheas Corset Shop
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HTrader Joes
HTotal Wine & More
HWades Wines
HStagecoach Liquors
HGreen Acres Farm Market & Cateringr
HTrader Joes
HThe Wine Closet
HVentura Wine Co.
HBest Buy Market Wine & Lotto
HOjai Beverage
mAttreSS Store
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Sleep Shoppe
West county winner
Sit n Sleep
HOrtho Mattress
HSimi Valley Mattress Warehouse
HSears
HMacys
HA-1 Mattress Warehouse
HSelect Comfort
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805-483-2511
267 Arneil Rd., Camarillo
805-445-9196
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HCamarillo Mattress Showroom
HAmerican Mattress
HSleep Shoppe
the Sleep Shoppe
The Sleep Shoppe has been a
Ventura County Star Readers Choice
winner for the past 14 years in a row,
and from the moment you enter one
of its stores its easy to see why. The
friendly sales staff is not there to sell
you a mattress, but to help you get the
best nights sleep possible, and has
been doing so for almost 24 years.
The first Sleep Shoppe was opened
in Thousand Oaks in 1987 by Fred
Kunke and quickly garnered a
reputation for unparalleled customer
service and selection, with the absolute
lowest prices guaranteed. The Sleep
Shoppe remains locally owned and
operated by Kunke, whose vision
of creating a stress-free mattress
shopping experience has shaped the
company into what it has become
today.
There are four convenient
showrooms to choose from, with each
offering Ventura Countys largest
selection of name-brand mattresses,
including Simmons, Sealy, Serta,
Englander, Aireloom, Stearns &
Foster, Tempur-Pedic, Natura and
more. The Sleep Shoppe also offers a
variety of bedroom furniture and sleep
accessories.
Kunke suggests to experience the
very best mattresses Ventura County
has to offer without breaking the bank,
stop by The Sleep Shoppe and start
waking up happy today.
The Sleep Shoppe has four locations
in the Ventura County area: 1714
Newbury Road in Newbury Park
(498-2233); 1700 E. Ventura Blvd.
in Oxnard (278-6034); 1969 Erringer
Road in Simi Valley (583-8778); and
4990 Reyes Adobe Road in Agoura
Hills (818-991-6607).
Website: shopthesleepshoppe.com
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Thank you for voting us Favorite West County Surf Shop
Locally owned and operated for over 16 years
Largest selection of surf boards in ventura county
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Sit n Sleep
For the 11th year in a row, Sit n
Sleep has been voted by west county
readers as their favorite mattress shop
in this years Ventura County Star
Readers Choice Awards.
With 28 locations spread across
Southern California, including Oxnard
and Agoura Hills, Sit n Sleep offers
the largest selection of mattresses in
Ventura County including Serta, Sealy,
Simmons, TempurPedic and much
more.
Sit n Sleep is fortunate to have a
friendly, professional, experienced staff
thats also part of Ventura County,
said Nelson Bercier, president of Sit
n Sleep. Were happy that for over
10 years weve been able to provide a
valuable service to the community with
our Oxnard and Agoura Hills locations.
Our dedicated Sit n Sleep team
members are the most knowledgeable
and hardworking staff anywhere.
Along with the large selection and
professional staff, Sit n Sleep also
offers body diagnostic technology. This
technology takes thousands of body
measurements of any customer and
ensures each individual is capable of
finding that perfect mattress to meet
their needs.
And with the stores huge Memorial
Day Sale coming up May 21 through
June 3, theres no better time to find
that perfect mattress.
Sit n Sleep has two locations in
Ventura County: in Oxnard at 2200
Outlet Center Drive and in Agoura
Hills at 28501 Canwood St., Suite 3D.
Both stores are open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday.
Website: www.sitnsleep.com
camarillo mattress outlet
Camarillo Mattress Outlet is a West
County favorite for its customer service,
large selection and good prices.
Owner Debbie Wickman credits
her tons of repeat business to her
emphasis on customer service and
satisfaction and to the fact that her
store carries something for everyone,
from basic mattresses to custom-
fit ones. There is also a selection of
mattresses made from all-natural
materials.
Camarillo Mattress Outlet has
been in its current location for 14
years and has what Wickman calls
a good following of satisfied repeat
customers. It also offers same-day
delivery both in and outside Camarillo.
Camarillo Mattress Outlet is at 2177
Pickwick Dr. in Camarillo.
Website: www.camarillomattress.
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East county winner
Armstrong Garden Center
West county winner
Green Thumb International
HHome Depot
HNordic Landscape Supply
HSperling Nursery
HElegant Gardens
HDo It Center
HBaron Brothers Nursery
HNopalito Native Plant Nursery
HB & B Do It Center
HOasis Garden & Patio
green thumb international
A Readers Choice winner for
17 years in a row, Green Thumb
International began more than 57 years
ago and was built on the premise of
good selection and competitive prices.
Nursery manager Karl Dobler said
the selection, knowledgeable staff and
fair prices is what makes Green Thumb
International successful.
People come from many miles
around to shop here, said Dobler,
who, along with general manager Abel
Villaseor, has been at the Ventura
location more than 32 years. Dobler
said many of the staff have been with
them for 20 to 25 years.
It is one of the top-grossing
independent garden centers on the
West Coast and specializes in plant
selection, patio furniture, hardware,
plumbing and bare-root fruit trees
and roses. Dobler said it also offers a
large selection of ornamental plants,
the largest bedding plant selection in
the county along with pottery, indoor
plants, irrigation equipment, bulk soil
amendments and power equipment.
Visit its Website to get the Garden
Newsletter by e-mail.
Green Thumb International is at
1899 S. Victoria Ave. in Ventura. Hours
are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Website: www.
greenthumbinternational.com
pArty Supply
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Full county winner
Party City
HBalloon Emporium & Party Store
HDollar Tree
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HParty Pleasers
HPerfect Party
HAmigo Party Rental
HCindys Party Supply
HMr. Suds
party pleasers
Party Pleasers is Ventura Countys
largest one-stop location for party
rentals and party supplies.
Family owned since 1985, Party
Pleasers is both a full service party
rental store providing everything
from tents, canopies, chairs and
tables to balloons, costumes, silver
and dishes for weddings, parties and
corporate and sporting events and
a full-service party supply store for all
your party decorating needs.
The showroom at Party Pleasers
changes monthly, incorporating into its
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design holiday themes and other party-
related ideas, providing inspiration to
its customers on how best to utilize the
items and services provided.
Party Pleasers is at 22918 Pickwick
Drive in Camarillo.
Website: partypleasers.com
Shoe Store
East county winner
Jacks Shoes of Westlake
West county winner
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HVans
HFamous Footwear
HNordstrom
HOff Broadway Shoes
HKohls Department Store
HEarl Joseph Shoes
HNike
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Dave Larson says the reason his shoe
store is a favorite is simple: it all comes
down to service.
Instead of going to the outlet stores
and rummaging through boxes, Larson
says his customers prefer to come to
him and get individual attention. Getting
personal service ensures that Earl
Joseph clients get a comfortable, stylish
shoe with the right fit. Clients who have
special requirements because of foot
problems especially benefit.
Earl Joseph Shoes has been in
business since 1955 and is a true mom
and pop operation; Larson and his wife
Corrine own and run the business.
Earl Joseph Shoes is at 620 N. Las
Information: 482-2113; earljosephs@
gmail.com
Website: www.earljosephshoes.com
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East county winner
The Oaks Shopping Center
West county winner
Pacific View
HSimi Valley Town Center
HJanss Marketplace
HPromenade at Westlake
HThe Lakes at Thousand Oaks
HCamarillo Premium Outlets
HEsplanade Shopping Center
HLas Posas Plaza
StAti onerS
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Staples
West county winner
Lautzenhisers Hallmark
HOffice Depot
HAmys Hallmark
HPaper Source
HPapyrus
HStaples
HLeslies Hallmark Shoppe
HLas Posas Emporium
SurF Shop
East county winner
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West county winner
Ventura Surf Shop
HSurfin West Board Shop
HRevolution Surf Co.
HPac Sun
HSkate Lab Skatepark
HRevolution Surf Co.
HBeach Break Surf Shop
HAnacapa Surf N Sport
HMomentum Surf Co.
HWet Sand
Ventura Surf Shop
Ventura Surf Shop is a hardcore
surfers surf shop, stocked with
everything a real surfer needs.
A Ventura tradition since 1967, the
shop currently has more than 650
surfboards in stock, including 350 used
boards, and provides the opportunity
for surfers to sell their old boards
and purchase new ones from its vast
selection.
Ventura Surf Shop builds and shapes
custom boards with six different shapers
on staff. Some of the boards available in
stock are Campbell Brothers, Channel
Island Surfboards, Roberts, Rusty,
William Dennis and Wayne Rich.
The shop also carries an extensive
stock of wetsuits, including top brands
like ONeil, Quiksilver, Billabong and Rip
Curl. Also available is a complete line
of accessories including board bags,
leashes and wax.
Owner Bill Blinky Hubina credits
the stores continued success to its loyal
customers and repeat business, but also
invites new customers to come in and
check out the shop. Ventura Surf Shops
incredible selection of surfboards,
wetsuits and surfing accessories, along
with nine employees on hand to help
you with all your surfing needs, has
everything you are looking for in a real
surf shop.
Ventura Surf Shop is at 88 E.
Thompson Blvd. in Ventura. Its open
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through
Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
Sunday.
Website: www.venturasurfshop.com
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Goodwill Industries
HSalvation Army Thrift Store
HFibber McGees Thrift Shop
HAlpine Attic Thrift Shop
HSimi Thrift Store
HMerry Hall Tree Thrift Shop
HAssistance League Of Ventura
HCoalition Thrift Store
HSuper Thrift Store
HChild Abuse and Neglect Thrift Store
goodwill industries
When asked what sets Goodwill
apart from other thrift stores, Bryan
Haneiwich, director of operations and
retail services, said Goodwill stores are
unique, in that they are not the typical
thrift store environment. The stores are
clean, bright and well-organized. Our
updated design, incorporating porcelain
tile floors and earth tone colors are
modern and inviting. The merchandise
is a mix of new and gently-used goods.
New product is stocked daily and older
merchandise is removed on a weekly
basis. Knowing that new merchandise
is placed on the sales floor daily, many
Goodwill shoppers frequent the stores
several times per week. Customer
service is a top priority in all of our
stores for customers and donors alike.
Goodwill Industries is a private,
nonprofit corporation. There are 11
Goodwill stores throughout the county.
Haneiwich said Goodwill serves the
community by helping people with
barriers to employment achieve
economic independence through
training, education and employment.
Goodwill is a major employer, with 250
permanent employees. In addition,
the agency will provide training and
job placement services to a minimum
of 2,000 unemployed Ventura County
residence in 2012. The revenue
generated by the stores is used to
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resources needed to fulfill our mission.
Goodwill Industries is extremely
grateful to the readers of the Ventura
County Star for voting them the
preferred thrift store in Ventura County.
They deeply value the loyal support of
their customers and donors.
Goodwill Industries store locations
are at 267 Arneill Road in Camarillo
(445-9196), 745 W. Ventura St. in
Fillmore (524-4708), 476 W. Los
Angeles Ave. in Moorpark (531-0314),
624 Lindero Canyon Road in Oak Park
(818-874-4003), 779 N. Ventura Ave. in
Oak View (649-8090), 330 W. Sixth St.
in Oxnard (483-2511), 858 E. Main St.
in Santa Paula (933-3020), 530 E. Los
Angeles Ave. in Simi Valley (526-5570),
140 W. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks
(494-7250), 3351 Telegraph Road in
Ventura (650-9339) and 404 E. Main
St. in Ventura (641-1101).
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Jims Tire Center
West county winner
Americas Tire Co.
HBig Brand Tire Co.
HCostco Wholesale
HAmericas Tire Co.
HTire Man Inc.
HTire Pros
HFirestone Complete Auto Care
H5 Day Tire Store
Jims tire center
For more than 40 years, Jim
Farpelha, of Jims Tire Center has been
offering east county residents quality
tire and automotive services at a great
price. Voted this years Readers Choice
Tire Store Winner for the East County,
Jims Tire Center, has been a winner or
favorite of readers since 1992. Family
owned and operated, Jims Tire Service
(formerly Jims Tire Man) carries all
major brands of tires and offers expert
automotive repair and maintenance
services, too.
Farpelha has been a Simi Valley
resident since 1962 and has worked in
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the tire industry since he was in middle
school. He brings an unsurpassed level
of experience and industry knowledge
to his customers.
Jims Tire Center offers a
complementary shuttle to customers
home or work while their car is being
serviced. Should you choose to wait,
relax in style and comfort in the newly
remodeled customer lounge and
showroom that includes comfortable
couches, free Wi-Fi, flat screen
televisions and a coffee station.
Whether you are looking for a new
set of tires or wheels, rotation and
balancing services, or any of a number
of automotive services from brakes,
shocks, alignments and more, Jims
Tire Service can do it all while offering
expertise, comfort and convenience,
It is at 1525 E. Los Angeles Ave. in
Simi Valley.
Website: http://www.jimstirecenter.
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Americas tire co.
Americas Tire Co. stores span the
country from California to Florida and
from Minnesota to Texas, operating
125 stores in California alone. Founded
in 1960, the company has transformed
itself from a humble single-store
operation in Ann Arbor, Mich. to the
nations leading independent tire and
wheel retailer with stores in 23 states.
Americas Tire Co. offers one of the
largest tire and custom wheel selection
of any tire retailer. The company sells
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leading brands such as Goodyear,
Michelin, Bridgestone, Yokohama,
Kumho, BFGoodrich, Pirelli, Hankook,
Falken, along with Americas Tire
exclusive brands such as Silver Edition
and Roadhugger. Americas Tire also
offers wheels from Enkei, Konig,
Liquidmetal, TSW, Akuza and exclusive
brands including MB Wheels and G-
games.
The stores are equipped with
the latest tools, including automatic
inflation equipment that protects
employees and was specially designed
for Americas Tire. The no-touch
mounting machines shield expensive
wheels from damage and inflate tires to
the precise air pressure.
At americastire.com customers can
locate a store, purchase tires, schedule
installation appointments, register for
e-mail discounts, gain access to safety
tips and other helpful information, and
even determine tire and wheel size by
brand for their vehicle.
Americas Tire Co. in Ventura is
at 4640 Telephone Road. You can
reach it by phone at 639-0166. Other
locations include 2320 E. Vineyard Ave.
in Oxnard (983-4506), 323 Carmen
Oaks (418-9915).
Website: www.americastire.com
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East county winner
Milgard Manufacturing
West county winner
The Door Outlet
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HAgoura Sash & Door
HConejo Hardwoods
HCreative Windows Doors
HWest Coast Sash & Door
HFriedleys Glass & Windows
HHome Depot
HAvalon Door & Window
HCalifornia Door & Hardware
the door outlet
The Door Outlet has been owned
and operated by the McCleery family
since 1982. It carries major brand
names on windows, doors, hardware,
mouldings and skylights. They
specialize in both residential and
commercial projects, and offer the
option for installation of vinyl, retrofit
windows and doors.
The six-man team of finish
carpenters have more than 100 years
of combined experience. The Door
Outlet has personnel who specialize in
entry doors, French doors, and interior
doors. They can furnish and install to
successfully complete your remodel,
new construction or commercial
project.
The Door Outlet is one of the oldest
door and window companies in the
west county and day-to-day business is
still run by The McCleerys. Professional
sales take place in a relaxed and
casual showroom.
We try to make the purchase
of windows and doors an enjoyable
experience, said Chief Operating
Officer Ryan McCleery.
The showroom at its new location
features the newest models of Milgard,
Andersen, Eagle, PlastPro, T.M. Cobb,
Velux, Baldwin and Emtek.
We are proud that our customers
appreciate our hard work and attention
to detail, McCleery said, adding
that he wanted to thank Ventura
County Star readers and customers.
Doors and windows can be a difficult
purchase for a consumer. We use
our expertise to guide our customers
through the purchase of doors and
windows.
The Door Outlet is at 4350 Transport
St., Suite 104 in Ventura.
Information: 644-8580; ryan@
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Outlet/187204947980931
Website: Dooroutlet.net
Friedleys glass & windows
Friedleys Glass & Windows, which
has been in business since 1980, is
owned by Brad and Karen Friedley. The
family-owned business is a full-service
glass shop with five employees.
We handle windows, storefronts,
shower doors, mirrors, tabletops,
cabinet glass, window screens, screen
doors and a lot of replacement parts for
all the above mentioned items, said
Brad Friedley, a licensed contractor.
We pride ourselves on our service,
Friedley said about what makes
the business stand out from other
businesses.
He also said he felt good about
receiving recognition in the Readers
Choice awards.
Friedleys Glass & Windows is at 751
E. Wooley Road in Oxnard.
Website: www.friedleysglass.com
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Toyota Prius
HChevrolet Volt
HHonda Civic Hybrid
HFord Fusion Hybrid
HHonda Civic
HToyota Camry Hybrid
Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius, the best-selling
hybrid vehicle in America and the world,
offers advanced new infotainment
systems for 2012, including the Entune
suite of connectivity features.
The Toyota Prius continues to lead
the market for hybrid automobiles that
it started 15 years ago. With its 50-mpg
fuel economy rating, Prius is the most
fuel-efficient gas-powered passenger
car available in the U.S. today. Prius
offers its stellar fuel economy in a
versatile five-passenger package that is
recognized as a midsize car by the EPA.
Since 2000, Toyota has sold more than
one million Prius models in the U.S.
The third-generation Prius, which
was all-new for the 2010 model year,
gains updated headlamps and tail
lamps, plus a new front fascia and
bumper for 2012. The Prius Two gains
new 15-inch wheel covers for 2012
and standard LED Daytime Running
Lights. The Prius Three adds a standard
three-door Smart Key entry system, and
the Prius Four features standard auto
on/off headlamps. The Prius Four also
provides enhanced comfort with new
SofTex-trimmed seats and an eight-way
power adjustable drivers seat.
The Toyota Entune system is a
collection of popular mobile applications
and data services, with three years of
complimentary access. Once a smart
phone is connected to the vehicle
using Bluetooth wireless technology
or a USB cable, Entunes features
are operated using the vehicles
controls or, for some services, by voice
recognition. Entune offers mobile apps
for Bing, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.
com, OpenTable and Pandora. Entune
data services include a fuel price
guide, sports scores, stocks, traffic and
weather.
The Toyota Prius, as well as all Toyota
models, is available at Thousand Oaks
Toyota, 2401 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. in
Thousand Oaks.
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Website: www.totoyota.com
Honda civic Hybrid, Honda civic
See write-up under Economy Car
Toyota camry
See write-up under Family Car
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Honda Civic
HToyota Corolla
HToyota Prius
HHonda Accord
HFord Focus
HToyota Camry
Honda civic
Significant advancements to the
all-new, more refined 2012 Honda Civic
compared to prior year models include
increased fuel economy ratings, added
refinement throughout, new interactive
technologies for personalization and
convenience, plus enhancements
to performance, ride and interior
packaging.
For nearly 40 years, Civic has
earned its outstanding reputation by
consistently delivering high levels of
reliability, fuel efficiency, fun driving
character and value beyond whats
expected in the segment, said John
Mendel, executive vice president
of American Honda. The all-new
2012 Civic improves in multiple ways
with even more models to best meet
individual preferences and budgets.
The 2012 Civic lineup includes a
sedan and a coupe with conventional
gasoline models, a new HF high fuel-
economy version with an EPA-estimated
41 mpg on the highway, two sporty Si
performance versions, along with one
hybrid and a natural gas alternative-fuel
variant.
Available technology features include
a new 5-inch color LCD intelligent
Multi-Information Display, USB audio
interface, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink,
Bluetooth streaming audio and a new
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation
System with Voice Recognition and FM
Traffic.
New powertrain technologies include
a refined 1.8-liter engine with enhanced
fuel economy, a larger and more
powerful 2.4-liter Civic Si engine and a
new version of Civic Hybrid IMA system
that implements a lithium-ion battery.
You can find the Honda Civic, along
with other Honda vehicles, at First
Honda, 2283 First St. in Simi Valley.
Showroom hours are from 7 a.m. to
9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and
from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.
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Honda Accord
The 2012 Honda Accord combines
a unique balance of style, performance,
efficiency and value within a diverse
range of spacious sedan and sporty
coupe models.
The 2012 lineup, features and
specifications remain similar to the 2011
model year when the Accord received
upgrades for fuel economy and styling,
plus the addition of a Special Edition trim
level. For 2012, a USB audio interface
becomes standard on every Accord with
the addition of the feature to the Accord
LX, LX-P and SE Sedan models.
The Accord Sedans exterior conveys
an upscale and powerful presence with
a prominent two-bar grille consisting
of chrome-style crossbars, windswept
headlights, inset character lines along
the body sides and distinctively-shaped
C-pillars. Building on the sedans design
character, the Accord Coupes muscular
stance is enhanced by a sporty front
fascia design, a sleeker overall roof
profile, a shorter wheelbase and an
exclusive trunk and tailgate design.
You can find the Honda Accord,
along with other Honda vehicles, at First
Showroom hours are from 7 a.m. to 9
p.m. Monday through Saturday and from
9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.
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Toyota camry
FAmI ly cAR
Full county winner
Toyota Camry
HHonda Accord
HHonda Odyssey
HHonda CR-V
HToyota Sienna
HFord Fusion
Toyota camry
Americas best-selling car for nine
years running and 13 of the past 14
years, the Toyota Camry debuts a bold,
sophisticated new design with a more
spacious interior, improved driving
dynamics and an even quieter ride than
before. With class leading safety, fuel
economy and multi-media technology
added in, the end result is the best
Camry ever made.
Introduced in 1983, the Toyota Camry
would later establish the template for
the modern midsize sedan, setting
benchmarks for Quality, Dependability
and Reliability, along with a comfortable,
quiet ride. Since that time, Toyota has
sold more than 15 million Camry models
worldwide.
The all-new 2012 Camry blends an
evolution of the cars values such
as comfort, efficiency, reliability and
safety with a more appealing design
and engaging driving experience,
said Bob Carter, Toyota Division group
vice president and general manager.
Competition in the midsize sedan
segment is the strongest its ever been,
and the all-new Camry is designed to
maintain its long-standing leadership
while also broadening its appeal.
The Toyota Camry again offers three
powertrain choices, all of which have
been enhanced for 2012 to provide
better fuel economy and more responsive
performance. All Camry models with the
revised 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine now
offer 178 horsepower, an increase of
nine hp, and 170 lb.-ft. of peak torque.
EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are
25 mpg city/35 highway, and the 28 mpg
combined is two more than the previous
generation Camry.
Like all Toyota models the Camry can
be found at Thousand Oaks Toyota, 2401
Oaks.
Scion/116157745128634
Honda Odyssey
See write-up under Van
Honda cR-V
The 2012 Honda CR-V remains an
excellent value, adding between $400
and $1,000 worth of standard features
and technologies to each trim compared
to the outgoing model it replaces. Even
loaded with feature content, the line saw
only a modest average price increase
of $181 and on models equipped with
navigation, the price decreases by $300
compared to 2011.
For 2012, weve made critical
upgrades to virtually every aspect of
CR-Vs winning formula, said John
Mendel, executive vice president of
sales, American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
The CR-V represents an excellent value
for customers with pricing remaining
relatively unchanged compared to the
outgoing model despite the addition of
numerous new features, improved fuel
economy and enhanced utility.
The all-new CR-V features a more
efficient engine design with improved
horsepower and torque, along with an
all-new Real Time All-Wheel-Drive with
Intelligent Control System. All CR-Vs are
powered by a 2.4-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder
engine with 185 horsepower and 163
lb-ft. of torque paired with a standard
5-speed automatic transmission.
The Honda CR-V, and the full-line of
Honda vehicles, can be found at First
firsthonda
Toyota Sienna
The Toyota Sienna moves into its
second year with a number of comfort
and convenience enhancements. Toyota
introduced the third-generation Sienna
family van for 2011 model year with a
sharper focus on comfort, versatility, style
and fuel efficiency. The 2011 Sienna also
introduced a four-cylinder engine choice
and remains the only van in the segment
to offer an all-wheel-drive option.
Sienna was completely redesigned
last year to cater to traditional family
van needs while also meeting growing
demands for more responsive driving
character and onboard infotainment
technology. With state-of the art features
and rewarding driving dynamics, the
Sienna is a vehicle that current minivan,
passenger car and SUV owners will find
satisfying to drive. The sporty Sienna
SE, for example, combines sportier
exterior styling with more dynamic
driving performance from a sport-tune
suspension system.
For 2012 model year the XLE grade
adds a standard power passenger seat
and auto on/off headlights.
The Toyota Sienna is available
at Thousand Oaks Toyota, 2401 E.
Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks.
Scion/116157745128634
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Full county winner
BMW 750
HLexus LS 460
HCadillac CTS
HLexus ES 350
HBMW 535
HMercedes Benz C300
HBMW 328
FORD F-150
SPORTS cAR
Full county winner
Chevrolet Corvette
HChevrolet Camaro
HPorsche 911
HFord Mustang
HFerrari F430
HMini Cooper
HAudi R8
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Landrover Range Rover
HToyota 4runner
HHonda CR-V
HFord Expedition
HHonda Pilot
HCadillac Escalade
Toyota 4Runner
The Toyota 4Runner, the fifth
generation of this rugged, full-capability
SUV, enters the 2012 model year with
major audio and connectivity upgrades
and available new automatic running
boards. A keystone in the Toyota SUV
lineup for 27 years, the 4Runner was
named Most Dependable Midsize
Crossover/SUV by J.D. Power &
Associates in 2011.
For 2012, the 4Runner SR5 and
Limited grades offer the convenience
of newly available automatic running
boards. The 4Runner SR5 and Trail
models come with standard SiriusXM
Satellite Radio capability with a 90-day
trial subscription included, USB port
with iPod connectivity and hands-free
phone capability and music streaming
via Bluetooth wireless technology.
Standard for the Limited grade, and
optional for all other 4Runner models,
a new display-type audio system
incorporates todays most in-demand
connectivity features. Those offered are
navigation, Toyota Entune services,
XM Satellite Radio (with 90-day trial
subscription), HD Radio with iTunes
tagging and text/e-mail-to-speech.
The Toyota 4Runner is available
Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand
Oaks.
Scion/116157745128634
Honda cR-V
Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot eight-passenger SUV
receives a wide range of upgrades for
2012 with a sleeker front-end design,
enhanced interior features and an EPA
highway fuel economy rating of 25 mpg
on two-wheel-drive models, an increase
of 2 mpg compared to 2011 models.
The new styling for the front fascia,
with its three-bar chrome-style grille,
conveys a more sophisticated crossover
SUV appearance.
Feature upgrades on the Pilot EX-L
include the addition of a full-color 8-inch
intelligent Multi-Information Display for
audio and vehicle information. Models
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equipped with the available Honda
Satellite-Linked Navigation System for
2012 receive subscription-free FM
Traffic, 15 GB audio hard disk drive
memory and a higher-resolution display.
The fuel economy gains for 2012
result from combined improvements
to the powertrain, chassis and vehicle
aerodynamics. The 250 horsepower
i-VTEC V-6 engine includes additional
measures for friction reduction and
improved efficiency. The 2012 Pilot
becomes quieter with additional noise
insulation and other enhancements
throughout the vehicle.
The Honda Pilot, and the full-line of
Honda vehicles, can be found at First
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Full county winner
Ford F-150
HChevrolet 3500 4x4
HToyota Tundra
HChevrolet Silverado
HToyota Tacoma
Ford F-150
Fords F-series trucks have been the
worlds best selling vehicles for 35 years
and the F-150 is the countys favorite
truck.
Joe Silverman of Barber Ford in
Ventura cites a combination of comfort,
styling, versatility and economy as the
reason for the F-150s popularity.
The F-150 comes in a variety of
configurations and trim levels, so theres
one to suit anyones needs, whether
its for a work truck or a versatile family
vehicle or somewhere in between. There
are two- and foor-door cabs, two- and
four-wheel drive, and a choice of four
engines, including Fords new EcoBoost.
Silverman says the EcoBoost is a six-
cylinder engine that offers the power of
an eight-cylinder while still averaging 22
mpg on the highway.
If youre thinking about getting an
F-150 for yourself, head to Barber Ford.
Silverman says his dealership always has
a good selection on hand, including their
most popular F-150 iteration, the XLT.
Barber Ford is no stranger to winning
as it won the Ford Motor Co.s 2011
Presidents Award in recognition of
outstanding customer service. Special
financing, rebates and other incentives
are available for qualified customers.
Barber Ford is at 3440 E. Main St. in
Ventura.
Website: barberfordonline.com
Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra full-size pickup
truck, recognized for its value and
dependability, offers simplified option
package selections for 2012, as well as
detailed enhancements throughout the
lineup. The Limited grade and available
TRD Rock Warrior package both include
a standard back-up camera for 2012.
The hard-working, hard-playing
Tundra has been recognized for its
outstanding value and dependability.
IntelliChoice named the Tundra a
2011 Best Overall Value in the
full-size pickup segment, and Tundra
was named Most Dependable Large
Pickup, for the sixth year in a row in the
2011 J.D. Power & Associates Vehicle
Dependability Study.
The Tundra offers three engine
choices, a 270-horsepower 4.0-liter
V6, a 310-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 and
the 5.7-liter V8 with 381 horsepower.
For 2012, all Tundras have standard
heavy-duty battery, heavy-duty
starter, windshield wiper de-icer,
daytime running lights, front and rear
mudguards, and heated, power, outside
mirrors.
The Toyota Tundra can be found
Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks.
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Honda Odyssey
HToyota Sienna
HDodge Caravan
HChrysler Town & Country
HNissan Quest
Honda Odyssey
The 2012 Honda Odyssey remains
the class-leading minivan for fuel
economy and safety ratings, while
continuing to offer the refinement, space
and engaging driving experience that
people have come to expect from this
highly acclaimed family vehicle.
Class-leading achievements include
the highest EPA highway fuel economy
rating for an eight-passenger minivan
of 28 mpg for Odyssey Touring. Plus,
all Odyssey models achieve the best
possible safety ratings from both
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration with a Five-Star Overall
Vehicle Score and the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety with a top safety pick,
an achievement that no other currently
tested minivan can match.
The five available models consist of
the Odyssey LX, EX, EX-L, Touring and
Touring Elite, with each providing a
unique combination of features, value,
luxury and in-vehicle entertainment
technology.
The Odyssey EX now includes
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, the intelligent
Multi-Information Display with an 8-inch
screen, a two-gigabyte CD Library and a
USB Audio Interface.
To fulfill its design goal to be the
ultimate family vehicle, the interior
provides three rows of comfort-oriented
seating with generous sedanlike legroom
in each row.
To help enhance driver comfort,
especially on long trips, the drivers
seat features 10-way power adjustable
seating.
Highlights of standard features on all
models include air conditioning with
manual front and rear controls, power
drivers seat, power windows with auto-
up/down drivers and front-passengers
windows, tilt and telescopic steering
column, a maintenance minder system
and more.
The Honda Odyssey, and the full-line
of Honda vehicles, can be found at First
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