Simi Valley CA
Simi Valley CA is the third largest city in Ventura County and one of the safest city to live. Simi Valley CA is situated 45 minutes from Los Angeles and over an hour from Santa Barbara. It has a population of 126,181 (2013) people but still has a small-town vibe.
Ronald Reagan Library, the most famous attraction, is situated on a majestic hill overlooking the city. It presents numerous artifacts and interactive displays about Ronald Reagan’s life. The museum is divided into different areas and offers permanent exhibits about Ronald Reagan along with seasonal ones. One of the most impressive parts is Air Force One Pavilion. Walking through the airplane is a “one in a lifetime” experience. It’s also exciting to see the Presidential limousine and motorcycles. The use of the short videos clips presenting Reagan’s childhood and his ascension to the Presidency complete the whole image of who Ronald Reagan was.
Other impressive parts are the replica of the Oval Office and the Berlin Wall which is a lesson about freedom and democracy.
Do you want to learn more about the history of Simi Valley CA? Then a great place to start learning is the Strathearn Historical Park. This area is a well maintained historical attraction and presents on a small scale the way life used to be in Simi Valley CA. To learn about this place and the history of the city, you can find docent-led tours or exploration on your own. The buildings have been well preserved, and the artifacts are amazing: furniture, clothes, dishes, typewriter or old wagons. Don’t miss this fantastic fun and educational day trip!
Simi Valley CA offers a variety of activities for all ages. One of the most interesting places to go is Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum. The indoor skate park is great and has different ramps to skate – great to challenge all skill levels. But what makes it unique is the exposition of skateboards from various eras.
For those who are interested in railroads, the Santa Susana Railroad Depot is the place to go. Here you can learn about the train system and how it was set up in old times. The docent will describe how the equipment was used and how the station operated. There are mannequins dressed in the time period clothes at different jobs inside the station that makes everything so easy to imagine. Moreover, there is a huge model railroad display with miniature trains that completes the whole atmosphere.