Los Angeles family guide
Things to Do in Simi Valley with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Simi Valley on the map
📍 Where Simi Valley is
Simi Valley sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Hollywood Burbank (~25 mi / 40 km). It's roughly 34 mi (55 km) from Downtown LA and 142 mi (229 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
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Things to do in Simi Valley
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum
Walk through the actual Air Force One jet (the Boeing 707 that flew seven presidents, including Reagan's 660,000-plus miles to 26 countries), see the real Marine One helicopter and a presidential limousine, and crawl through a mock Berlin Wall escape tunnel — a surprisingly kid-engaging history museum with hilltop Pacific views. The grounds also hold a full-size Oval Office replica, a WWII-through-9/11 gallery with a World Trade Center steel beam, a replica White House Rose Garden, and the Reagan gravesite overlooking the ocean, all included with admission. One detail almost nobody expects: the snack counter inside the Air Force One Pavilion is an actual Irish pub building, shipped over intact from Ballyporeen, Ireland, the town Reagan visited in 1984.
General $16, senior $13, youth 11-17 $9, child 3-10 $6, under 2 free (through Nov 6, 2026 — jumps to ~$30/$27/$23/$20 when the next special exhibit opens Nov 7). No timed-entry reservation needed.
Corriganville Park
A free 246-acre former 1940s-50s movie ranch where Fort Apache, Bonanza, and The Lone Ranger were filmed, with five trails including an easy 1.2-mile loop and a 1.1-mile interpretive trail with 20 nature signs, sandstone outcrops, oak forest, and picnic areas.
Free
Strathearn Historical Park & Museum
A free 6-acre pioneer history park with the Simi Adobe (the oldest structure in Simi Valley), a relocated 1890s church, and Ventura County's first public library building, with docent tours Friday through Sunday.
FreeFarmers markets in Simi Valley
Simi Valley Certified Farmers Market
Friday market at the Civic Center Plaza with organic and local produce, baked goods, live music, and kids' activities.
Local restaurants in Simi Valley
Tacos 805
A modern, family-owned Simi Valley taqueria with deep local roots, serving authentic tacos and Mexican plates in a casual, friendly room.
Porcellino's Italian Market & Deli
A family-owned Italian deli and market with sandwiches, pinsa, arancini, and salads — an easy, no-reservation lunch stop near the Reagan Library.
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Simi Valley family FAQ
What are the best things to do in Simi Valley with kids?
Family favorites in and around Simi Valley include Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, Corriganville Park and Strathearn Historical Park & Museum. Our guide lists 3 spots, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.
Are there free things to do in Simi Valley?
Yes — free family spots near Simi Valley include Corriganville Park and Strathearn Historical Park & Museum. Use the "free only" filter in the finder above to see them all.
Where can families eat in Simi Valley?
Local, family-friendly spots in Simi Valley include Tacos 805 and Porcellino's Italian Market & Deli — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
What does the YourSoCal Simi Valley guide cover?
Our Simi Valley family guide includes 3 things to do, 2 local eats and 1 farmers market — all hand-curated, locally owned, and sorted by distance from you.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.
Where to stay in Simi Valley
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