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SIMI VALLEY
Beyond the Tourist Trail: Insider Tips for Exploring Simi Valley’s Local Delights
B Y I L O N A K A U R E M S Z K Y
CHARM,
ADVENTURE,
FUN
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SWEEPING VIEWS from the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library and Museum, above; fall
festivities at Underwood Family Farms, below;
unmatched collection of boards at the
Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum, bottom.
Simi Valley is made for exploring. Located
only minutes from Los Angeles, Simi
Valley offers small-town charm full of
culture, historic landmarks and inviting land-
scapes. Here are four insider tips.
Feel Presidential
Head to the Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library and Museum, the most visited presi-
dential library in the United States. Once
there, the hilltop location offers soaring valley
views of the Santa Monica Mountains and the
Pacific Ocean. Be sure to tour Air Force One,
which was once the official plane of President
Reagan (who flew over 660,000 miles in this
“Flying White House”) and walk through a
replica of President Reagan’s Oval Office.
Unique Find: Take a selfie by an actual Berlin
Wall remnant set within the Library’s beau-
tifully manicured gardens.
Feel Nature
Southern California’s natural beauty shines
through every inch of Simi Valley. Discover
unique Hollywood-famous rock formations
that morph into a terroir popular for hikers,
mountain bikers, and yes, for the slow
tourism types who enjoy long picnics. Every
entrance to the city is through a greenbelt,
nature corridor, or a mountain pass.
Unique Find: The city is teeming in trail
country. There are over 50 miles of hiking
trails, 15+ mountain biking trails, impec-
cable golf courses (including disc golf!) and
38 parks.
Feel Local
Arts, culture and history abound in Simi
Valley. Be sure to catch a unique slice of
SoCal history at the Skateboarding Hall of
Fame and Museum. Not only will you see
the shrine to the world’s largest collection
of skateboard memorabilia, but skate-
boarding fans can tackle the halfpipe inside
the building! The Skateboarding Hall of
Fame and Museum honors the cultural
icons throughout the decades and is packed
with their contributions to skateboarding
history and culture.
Unique Find: Over 5,000 vintage boards date
back to the 1940s.
Feel Family Fun
The opportunity for family fun includes
the L.A. Kings Iceoplex Ice Arena where
you can rent blades and carve figure
eights in the indoor ice rink. Public
skating hours make it fun for the whole
family and make it a good way to intro-
duce children to this sport.
Unique Find: Underwood Family Farms
offers a range of activities, including pick-
your-own fruits and vegetables, tractor
rides, animal encounters and seasonal
festivals.
Whether you seek a peaceful escape,
outdoor adventures, or simply a place to
spend time with family and friends, a visit
to Simi Valley is sure to leave visitors with
unforgettable memories.
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