FAVORITE PLACES OFF CAMPUS

With Cal Lutheran's location in the heart of Southern California, the bright lights of L.A., Hollywood, and Santa Barbara are less than an hour away, providing the chance to explore one of the most vibrant urban centers in the world. Meanwhile, with the distinction of being named one of the safest cities of its size in the country, Thousand Oaks (population 127,000) itself boasts a vibrant arts scene, excellent restaurants, and numerous opportunities for fun just minutes from campus.


HAYLEY WOLDSETH

HOMETOWN: Parkland, WA

MAJOR:
Music and Comm.

FAVORITE PLACE OFF CAMPUS:
Spring Meadow Park

"I love going to the park to relax. Once I was cramming for an Anatomy and Physiology exam when I was convinced by my friends Lance and Seth to take a study break and go to the park. I was still stressed and anxious about my upcoming exam but all it took to shake the nerves out of me was one ride on the merry-go-round."


LEON TOWNSEND

HOMETOWN: Pasadena, CA

MAJOR:
Business

FAVORITE PLACE OFF CAMPUS:
Camarillo Outlet Mall

"The Camarillo Outlet Mall is my favorite place off campus. When my family comes and visits me, it is the first place they want to go. If you can keep your mom and sister — along with aunts, cousins, and my grandma — busy for long periods of time, it must be a great place."


JENNIE METZGAR

HOMETOWN: Camarillo, CA

MAJOR:
Sociology

FAVORITE PLACE OFF CAMPUS:
Universal Citywalk

"My friends surprised me for my 21st birthday by taking me to the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. at Citywalk where, if it's your birthday, you literally have to dance for your free dessert in front of the whole restaurant! Having my friends there made it less embarrassing, and it is something I'll always remember."


JON-ERIK LIVINGSTON

HOMETOWN: Sylmar, CA

MAJOR:
Sociology

FAVORITE PLACE OFF CAMPUS:
Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade

"This year during orientation, my fellow peer advisors and I created a scavenger hunt down at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. It was so funny because the contestants had to take pictures of different items throughout the area. The pictures created a great photo album, and I was so happy because everyone had fun!"


GINA BIONDO

HOMETOWN: San Diego, CA

MAJOR: Undeclared

FAVORITE PLACE OFF CAMPUS:
Jamba Juice / Starbucks / Noah's Bagel Plaza

"I love Jamba Juice / Starbucks / Noah's New York Bagels on Moorpark Road because of the little area outside with tables and a fountain. My friend Kristin and I try and go there every weekend to get breakfast and coffee and sit by the water fountain. It's just a nice place to visit with a friend and watch the other people that are enjoying their coffee, too!"