Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley is a city of 125,634 people in Ventura County, California, founded in October 10, 1969.
Why visit Simi Valley
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 77 parks and trails, 253 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Simi Valley Civic Center & IMAX, Arroyo Simi Overhead, Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village and Colony House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Simi Valley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Simi Valley
Simi Valley ( ; Chumash: Shimiyi) is a city in the valley of the same name in southeastern Ventura County, California, United States. It is 37 miles (60 km) northwest of Downtown Los Angeles, making it part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. Simi Valley borders Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, and the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles. As of the 2020 census, Simi Valley had a population of 126,356.
From the Wikipedia article Simi Valley, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Arroyo Simi Overhead
Bridge · 6.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks23
Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Art environment in Simi Valley, California, United States
4595 Cochran Street, Simi Valley
Colony House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Ventura County, California
Joel McCrea Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Human settlement in Thousand Oaks, California, United States of America
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Simi Adobe-Strathearn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Chumash Indian Museum
Museum · 5.4 mi
Chumash interpretive center in Thousand Oaks, CA
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Museum · 4.1 mi
Presidential library and museum for U.S. President Ronald Reagan in Simi Valley, California
Little house on the prairie - House of the Ingalls family
Monument and historic site · 4.5 mi
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds77
Sage Ranch Park
Park · 4.5 mi
Public park and nature preserve in Ventura County, California
1 Black Canyon Road
Tierra Rejada Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in California, United States of America
Bell Canyon Park
Park · 6.7 mi
Park in the American state of California
El Escorpión Park
Park · 6.9 mi
Park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Oak Park, Simi Valley
Park · 4.5 mi
Park in Simi Valley, United States of America
Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center
Park · 7.0 mi
Historic site in California, USA
Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve
Park · 6.3 mi
Nature reserve in California, United States
65 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes253
85°C
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Chinese · 1.1 mi
3013 Cochran Street, Simi Valley
Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Ameci Pizza & Pasta
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
2780 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Ameci Pizza and Pasta
Restaurant · Italian · 2.7 mi
1494 Madera Road, Simi Valley
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Bao Su a Chinese Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.4 mi
5225 Cochran Street, Simi Valley
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.0 mi
1720 East Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Beeps Diner
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
2597 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Beto's Wine Bar & Bistro
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
2521 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley
Tu-Su 17:00-21:00
241 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Extended Stay America - Los Angeles - Simi Valley
Motel and hotel · 3.5 mi
2498 Stearns Street, Simi Valley
Churches and places of worship42
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.8 mi
1276 Erringer Road, Simi Valley
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.5 mi
480 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.5 mi
3979 Township Avenue, Simi Valley
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.1 mi
5028 Cochran Street, Simi Valley
Shopping52
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries80
Healthcare20
Complete Care Community Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1350 East Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley
UCLA Health Simi Valley Primary & Specialty Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
2655 1st Street, Simi Valley
Map of Simi Valley
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 44°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 46°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 53°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 57°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 94°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 53°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 76°F | 46°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 69°F | 42°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Woodland Hills Pierce College (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ventura County has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-18: Sandy Fire (Fire)
- 2024-11-06: Mountain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Oak Park 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Moorpark 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Agoura Hills 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Thousand Oaks 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Calabasas 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Stevenson Ranch 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Fillmore 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Camarillo 16 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Castaic 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Santa Clarita 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Simi-Valley-Aerial-from-west-with-mountains-August-2014, Alfred Twu, CC0
- Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village (3), Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stathearn House, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buildings at Joel McCrea Ranch, Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colony House, Simi Valley, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
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