Simi Valley Living

With beautiful surroundings, clean fresh air and a prime location between southern California’s beaches and snow-capped mountains, it’s no surprise that more than 118,000 residents have .....

.....chosen Simi Valley as their home. Located in southeast Ventura County near the Los Angeles County border, this 39.2 square miles area provides residents with miles of untouched natural terrain, a mild climate and a variety of recreational opportunities.

The city is adjacent to the western perimeter of the San Fernando Valley with Los Angeles just 40 miles to the southeast. The area is accented by rolling hills, immaculate neighborhoods, an excellent school system and strong community pride. The city is close to all the....

.....amenities of the Los Angeles area, yet far away from all the congestion of the big city. Most importantly, Simi Valley has been recognized by the FBI as one of the safest cities of its size in the nation.

Simi Valley offers a wide variety of properties, from a small condominium to the sprawling estate. There are many lifestyle choices, from the beautiful planned community of Wood Ranch to the modest tree-lined residential streets to the equestrian communities with expansive and winding bridle paths and arenas. Condominiums and town homes start at $225,000, stretching up to $500,000. Single family homes start around $350,000 and extend up to $1 million or more for estate-type properties.

Emphasizing real family-oriented activities, this town offers many parks, camping and picnic areas, an abundance of golf courses and one of the largest equestrian trail systems in the country. It is also the home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. Simi Valley offers residents a real balance of a business-friendly atmosphere and quality lifestyle.

The Simi Valley Unified School District includes 21 elementary schools, three middle schools, four high schools and a continuation school. Special education of all kinds is also available. Simi Valley is less than an hour from some of the country\'s most prestigious colleges and universities including UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, Cal Lutheran, California State University at Northridge and the new California State University Channel Islands, just to name a few. Two community colleges are only minutes away and Simi Valley Adult School offers a variety of vocational programs.

In addition to its family oriented communities, Simi Valley also offers excellent business opportunities. The city has a proactive Chamber of Commerce and a business-friendly local government. In fact, Simi Valley is committed to being the most desirable place to do business and recognizes the importance of a strong local economy. The city features a talented and diversified workforce with over one-third of the city’s population designated as professional, technical or managerial.

Simi Valley proudly boasts a friendly, hometown atmosphere, while always looking for new ways to improve the quality of life for residents. The city is constantly making efforts to increase employment and shopping opportunities as well as refurbishing historical sites and protecting open space.

The Southern California Metrolink Commuter Train makes the commute to Los Angeles easy. To the east are the San Diego (405) and Golden State (5) freeways. The Ronald Reagan/Simi Valley-San Fernando Valley (118) Freeway creates the arterial pathway through Simi Valley. To the west, the Moorpark (23) Freeway meets Highway 101 that offers north and south access. Los Angeles International Airport and Burbank Airport are less than an hour away.

With an active Boys and Girls Club and the Simi Valley YMCA, along with many parks and soccer fields, the city offers a vast array of recreational activities for people of all ages. Residents take pride in the city’s open spaces, dozens of beautiful parks, camping and picnic facilities, miles of bike trails, pools, tennis courts, ice-skating rinks, three golf courses and one of the largest equestrian trail systems in the United States. In addition, the city’s Cultural Arts Center offers professional and local stage productions. Plus, Simi Valley’s proximity some of Southern California\'s finest harbors and beaches allows for all types of water sports. In winter, skiing is just a few hours away in the San Bernardino Mountains. And if that isn’t enough to keep you busy, Dodger Stadium, Universal Studios, the Hollywood Bowl, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Disneyland are all within driving distance.

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