Things to Do in Simi Valley

Rocky Peak Park via the Chumash Trail

A 4,800-acre open space of sandstone boulders and fire roads on Simi's eastern edge. The Chumash Trail climbs from the end of a neighborhood street to the Rocky Peak ridge road and wide valley views.

Chumash Trailhead, end of Flanagan Dr. · Free

Street parking only. Very little shade, so start early in summer. Leashed dogs allowed.

Corriganville Park

A former movie ranch where Fort Apache and Bonanza were filmed. Trails wind past sandstone cliffs, oaks and the concrete foundations of old sets.

7001 Smith Rd. · Free

Dawn to dusk daily. Restrooms and picnic tables.

Mt. McCoy Trail

A short, steady climb to the large white cross above the west end of the valley, looking down on the Reagan Library.

Trailhead on Washburn St. · Free

Exposed hillside, so bring water.

Sage Ranch Park

A 625-acre park high in the Simi Hills with big sandstone formations, oak woodland and wildflower meadows along a loop trail, right at the Los Angeles County line.

1 Black Canyon Rd. · $5 parking

Reached by steep, winding Black Canyon Road. Can close on Red Flag days.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum

The 40th president's library on a hilltop at the west end of the city. Walk through Air Force One, see Marine One and a section of the Berlin Wall, and visit the Reagans' memorial site.

40 Presidential Dr. · Adults $16 through Nov 6, 2026; $29.95 from Nov 7 with the Diana exhibit

Open daily 10 to 5. Free parking. Plan on three to four hours.

Strathearn Historical Park & Museum

Preserved local buildings, including the Strathearn family home, two colony houses, the old Simi library and St. Rose of Lima church. The grounds are free, and docents lead tours inside.

137 Strathearn Pl. · Free grounds

Docent tours Friday through Sunday afternoons.

Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village

Shrines, walls and small houses Tressa Prisbrey built from bottles and salvaged finds starting in 1956. A state landmark, badly damaged in the 1994 earthquake, seen only on a booked tour.

4595 Cochran St.

No walk-ins. Book a tour at [email protected] or (747) 226-5006.

Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center

A 1924 Methodist church the city bought and reopened as a performing arts venue in 1995, with community musicals, plays, concerts and art shows through the year.

3050 Los Angeles Ave.

Ticket prices vary by show.

Simi Valley Town Center

An open-air center north of the 118 with Marshalls, Ulta, a dine-in movie theater and restaurants. It hosts the Simi Valley Street Fair, and new owners have proposed a major redesign.

1555 Simi Town Center Way

Simi Valley City Hall Farmers' Market

A year-round Friday market at City Hall with local produce, packaged and prepared foods and a few craft vendors. An easy weekday lunch stop.

2757 Tapo Canyon Rd. · Free

Fridays 11 to 3:30.

Rancho Simi Community Park

Known locally as Duck Pond Park, with a lagoon, playgrounds, a public pool and courts. It connects to the Arroyo Simi bike path and hosts free summer Music in the Park concerts.

1765 Royal Ave. · Free

Rancho Tapo Community Park

A neighborhood park with playgrounds, pickleball and tennis courts, a Veterans Plaza with reflecting pools and a splash pad that runs in summer.

3700 Avenida Simi · Free

The splash pad is closed until next summer.

Santa Susana Depot Museum

A 1903 Southern Pacific depot with railroad history exhibits and a model train layout that works well for younger kids.

6503 Katherine Rd.

Weekends 1 to 4. Hours can vary, so call (805) 581-3462.

Simi Valley Public Library

The city library on Tapo Canyon Road, with free kids' programs on its online calendar and a cool indoor stop on hot afternoons.

2969 Tapo Canyon Rd. · Free