With the ongoing pandemic and all, we can’t believe how quickly summer crept up on us…and that means it’s time for some refreshing beverages to cool us down a bit. Of course it’s great to luxuriate with a cold IPA, a chilled Chardonnay or a frosty lemonade – but that’s just the beginning of possible refreshment in the city of angels.

Below, we have hand-selected our favorite places to grab a drink and cool off in Woodland Hills this summer.

A Smoothie from Healthy Greens

Located at 20929 Ventura Boulevard #43, Healthy Greens is a juice bar and farmers market experience all in one, offering a smattering of juices, bowls and salads that have made it one of the most popular healthy spots in all of L.A. To produce its fresh drinks, Healthy Greens starts with quality fruits and vegetables, tapping into local and organic sources to transform these juices into a great-tasting beverages exploding with flavor. Case in point: The business’ delightful Pink Smoothie has become the proverbial talk of the town, loaded with strawberry, bananas, vanilla bean, coconut milk, agave and coconut shreds – all providing a boost of energy and detox characteristics.

Fresh Fruit Juice and Milkshakes from Mr. Juice

Located at 20014 Ventura Boulevard, Mr. Juice serves freshly-squeezed juices, daily-made Italian-style gelato, authentic traditional Persian ice cream, delicious sorbets, hot fresh pizza and delicious healthy Panini. What’s more, when Mr. Juice representatives say “fresh fruit,” they mean it; absolutely no preservatives or artificial ingredients are ever added to any of the menu items, with everything the body needs coming straight from the “fresh never frozen” approach. From a myriad of fruit juices – including apple, orange, carrot, watermelon, mango, melon, celery, pineapple, grapefruit and specialty juice drinks – to customer-favorite milkshakes in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, banana and caramel guise, nothing says “summer in Woodland Hills” like a trip to Mr. Juice.

Protein and Meal Replacement Smoothies from Movita Juice Bar

 With locations all throughout the Valley – from Reseda to Valencia – and more coming soon, Movita Juice Bar offers juices, smoothies, acai bowls and much more to a customer base that values healthy living over consuming preservative-ridden foods. The business provides a full array of healthy, tasty and natural fresh fruit creations including its fan-favorite protein and meal replacement smoothies, each of which boasts metabolism-improving nutrients and a scoop of protein, oatmeal and almonds. These incredible concoctions are available in “Mr. Blueberry,” “Mr. Strawberry” and “Mr. Coffee” variants.

Boba Tea from Boba Loca 

The Woodland Hills Boba Loca location, situated at 19936 Ventura Boulevard, offers a huge selection of fantastic drinks in a myriad of flavors that you’ll love…but the business has become famous for its Boba tea, a milk tea creation that has been very popular in Asian communities for many years now. The term “Boba” refers to big, soft and chewy tapioca balls that sit at the bottom of a Boba drink, and which are sucked up through a huge straw to chew on while the beverage is consumed. Both a refreshing liquid and healthy snack all in one, Boba is quite the interesting experience that you’ll love once you try it; what’s more, they’re great when dieting, as they are low in calories and filling.  Head over to Boba Loca and see what the buzz is all about.

Iced Coffee from 10 Speed Coffee

With locations in Calabasas and Santa Monica, 10 Speed Coffee has become, as its namesake suggests, a social hub for the cycling and coffee community in SoCal, the interplay between cycling/active lifestyle demographics and café culture always at the core of what makes the business unique. Responsible sourcing practices and micro batch roasting ensure 10 Speed Coffee is always producing the highest quality cup of coffee, and this extends to its delicious customer-favorite iced coffees, as well. For a refreshing treat this summer season, stop by 10 Speed Coffee at 23504 Calabasas Road in Calabasas or 1919 Santa Monica Boulevard in Santa Monica and try its delightful iced creations.

One word of caution we can provide as you navigate through this list of summer refreshment spots: Be sure to call ahead before heading out, as these locations may be implementing special procedures and/or schedules due to COVID-19.