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Simi Valley, CA is a picturesque city located in Ventura County in Southern California. This city offers stunning views of the Santa Susana Mountains and is known as the home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. From hiking, biking and horseback riding to exploring beautiful nature trails, there are plenty of activities to do outdoors. Shopping centers, theatres, local wineries and museums can also be found here for visitors to enjoy. Simi Valley additionally hosts many exciting festivals throughout the year.
Reviews of Simi Valley, CA are highly positive due to its lovely attractions and entertainment options. Most people enjoy visiting this beautiful city where they can take advantage of the outdoor activities or explore culture in its museums or local wineries. The scenery here provides a great backdrop for photographers or anyone who just wants to take some time out and appreciate nature's beauty. Visitors also often comment on how friendly and welcoming the locals are here - making it an all-around great destination for tourists from around the world!
based on 22 ReviewsGet to know Simi Valley with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Simi Valley
Growing Challenges- housing costs and still the " - 10/17/2021
I've live in two different neighborhoods since fall of 1996 and depending on the neighborhood you're quality of life experience will vary. The price of housing is such that you would expect in Fall 2021 to pay anywhere north of $500 per square foot in smaller homes (1400) and around $470 in the 2000 sq' range. Homes vary in age and even 60 year old homes with ample lots are sought out due to lot size, upgrades and no HOA's which most homes that have been built in the last 15 years seem to have. The proximity to LA makes this suburban town with relatively low crime very sought after. The demographic is primarily upper middle class with a decidedly conservative bent, especially in some of the older established areas of Simi. There are plenty of recreational activities with wonderful mountain views surrounding this valley. Compared to the San Fernando Valley we are about 4 degrees cooler and warmer than Thousand Oaks by the same. Traffic on the main throughfare (118) can be busy
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Great city(Little Pricey) - 5/25/2010
I have lived in Simi Valley for 23 Years. I love it here but due to the cost of living am looking to relocate to another state/City where my money will go further. Simi Valley is a greay city its diverse in politics and the citizens who make up this great suburb of Los Angeles. Only down side is sales tax at almost 10% and the high cost of housing, gas,
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good place to live - 7/2/2009
simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor amenities both within the city and in the surrounding
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climate - 12/31/2008
With over 270 days of sunshine a year there's plenty to do
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Mix of Old & New - 6/14/2008
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
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Windy Weather - 2/27/2008
Probably one of the mos disconcerting weather issues of the area is the frequent, regular, and persistant Santa Ana Winds that push thru the valley in the Fall (Fire Season) and the
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Simi Valley very boring glad to be gone - 11/11/2007
I lived in Simi Valley for 19 years before moving to Reno, NV and i can tell you that there is nothing to do there, no night life at all, the police are anal and the town is turning like San Fernando more and more. Also Simi Valley has no seasons at all with smog and heat all year. Simi Valley is not for me and i am glad now to be in Reno with a four season climate, and ski resorts and Lake Tahoe in my
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Among the best - 8/23/2007
Simi Valley has been ranked among top few the safest cities in America for several years. This is one of the things that makes it a nice place to live. It's nice to not have to worry about going out at night for a walk or just going around town and not having to be
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Housing is Ridiculous - 1/25/2007
My wife and I are selling our first condo in Simi. We've owned it for 2 1/2 years. It's a 1bed/1bath, 700 sq ft. We've accepted at an offer at $290K. That's ridiculous. Yet, to buy a house, I have to spend nearly $500K and that's a small fixer upper in not the best neighborhood. I've lived here most of my life and my wife was born and raised here, but our family will be packing our bags and cashing in on our equity. Denver or Boise, here we come!
Simi is far from paradise. It's a nice town, nicer than most suburbs in SoCal. But housing is out of reach of most people unless you like two income families with a $3,000/month mortgage. Schools are getting worse, crime is on the rise with the migration of people from the Valley and I don't see it getting better anytime
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