COMMENT BY
Ted from Simi Valley, CA
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
Simi Valley, CA
COMMENT
Mix of Old & New
Simi Valley is primarily a middle to upper middle class community. There are housing tracts ranging from houses built in the 50's and 60's, to those built as late as 2008.
While the city itself has scattered neighborhoods, there are also two large planned developments. The more established one is called Wood Ranch and is on the west end of Simi Valley with easy access to the 23 freeway, 118 freeway, and also the 101 freeway (after taking the 23 freeway for a few short miles). Wood Ranch has a golf course, country club, shopping, restaurants, and is only a few miles from larger stores like Costco, Home Depot, and of course, Walmart. Also, the Simi Valley Town Center is only a few short miles away. This mall has many different restaurants and stores.
The other large planned development is called Big Sky. It's located in the middle of Simi Valley, north of the 118 freeway. The houses here are newer, but also closer together and the neighborhoods have a more clostrophobic feel. Big Sky is very close to the new mall, the Simi Valley Town Center.
Simi Valley is a very nice place to live, and is one of the safest cities in the United States.