Moved here in 2015 from the valley and we love Simi the way it is. It's gotten busier now and I hope it won't get worst. It's a quiet city and a great city to raise family. We like that there's no nightlife here, not at all a problem, no hustle and bustle! Love the traffic here!!! You can go anywhere in Simi without a problem! Love running errands and not having to think about traffic and crazy drivers. Don't forget, our Costco here is not as busy as other cities esp those ones in the valley. I'll never forget when my friend from OC came over to visit and we went to Costco. She was asking why it's not busy at our Costco, I told her that, that's already considered busy for us. Sales tax 7.25% 💪 Very tight knit here! Everywhere I go, I see someone I know. Everybody's very nice and warm. Very safe city. So many pros living here. I know there are cons but doesn't really affect our lifestyle. Just a lot of love for Simi Valley! Don't miss that smile up on the hill by the 118 :)
@gremlinsmiter Жыл бұрын
Great channel! My wife and I moved to Simi in 2021 and love our home and neighborhood. You touched on the topic of Simi not having a great nightlife, which is totally fine. We would just like a more diverse restaurant scene. We find ourselves going to Porter Ranch or Westlake/TO to find nicer, healthier restaurant options. Hopefully Simi will incentivize more small businesses to open up shop out here as well!
@Bob_In_ThailandАй бұрын
I lived in Thousand Oaks since 1997 now I live 6 months in TO and six months in Thailand. I still go to Simi when in the States, sometimes I change up and go to gym in Simi Valley, other times in Thaousnd Oaks. Same as Costco usually go get gas in Simi as they do not have gas available in Westlake. There used to be a bar nightclub on Tapo Canyon Road but they shut down years ago I think reopened under a couple different names but was never the same. I remember they used to have huge steaks. Thousand Oaks has more affluent areas but it also has the same median-level neighborhoods as Simi. There was a bar in Thousand Oaks on Moorpark and De Los Arboles where every Saturday night you can count on a fight so I stopped going there but that was over 20 years ago and I have not been there since. All in all I prefer Thousand Oaks but it was close to where I worked in Agoura Hills and I think the temps were a bit more moderate and a few degrees cooler on the hot days. The one thing I do like about living in Thailand Oaks was being close to Wildwood Park where I hiked all the time. Although there are places in Simi to hike as well and they have a dog park up in the open space above the 118
@judyfountaine82913 ай бұрын
We lived in ThousandOaks for 50.years and my husband past in 2004 It's got time for me to retire thus year so I moved into a 55.and older in Simi Valley which I love it here. Moved herr the end if January. As I always loved ThousandOaks but got to expensive for me.simi Valley a great place to live
@simionvideo3 ай бұрын
It is a wonderful place to live. thank you for the comment.
@FirstUSFinance Жыл бұрын
Good review; even the cons listed were not negatives for me. I would say the only thing on my want list would be the addition of a few nicer restaurants to dine at. Thank you!
@bombaybeach2084 ай бұрын
My mom moved to Simi in 2003. It's clean and feels safe but it's so boring.
@smithsisters6313 Жыл бұрын
I would love to know how diverse Simi Valley is, we are a mixed race family!!
@bethkennedy2191 Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe you’re saying it’s hot in Simi Valley year-round right now this October 14, 2023. I just had to put socks on my feet because I’m so cold and it’s very cold here not like snow cold but like California cold. I’ve lived here coming up five years and I’ve been coming here to Simi Valley for 30 years or more so I don’t know what you’re talking about. I wonder if anybody else does
@simionvideo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I'm curious too, to see who else things it gets cold out here in Simi.
@stevemiller151721 күн бұрын
Had a snow storm ,Feb 89.
@bethshaw2023 Жыл бұрын
This article is outdated, there is almost twice the people than he says, because of this traffic is more like LA traffic. There is a massive housing boom a mad exodus to move to Simi. It's no longer quiet, crime is picking up daily. They are tearing up the hills, to build housing. Prices are high, housing, food, really really high. Schools are the best, Moorpark College is #2 in US, for community colleges. So many people now there's no small town anymore. This article is at least 3 years old. SMH
@Gia_Marie Жыл бұрын
I agree with the lack of public transportation. The city bus does not run at night nor Sundays. They do not offer transfers between routes, which can make it difficult (pricey) for those who need it for work or school. There is a inner city bus, Vista that goes from SV and throughout into Ventura. Yes, traffic does flow well, yet there are still daily fender benders and accidents. I also agree with the lack of nightlife scene, and like you I enjoyed it. DTLA is so close that I think for young adults there is no need for Simi to incorporate one. Although for the under 21 crowd, they should build an activity center, on weekends the younger crowd seems bored just hanging out at fast food joints. Crime in Simi is comparably low to some other cities in VC, however just like other cities, not all crimes are reported to UCR making the statistics unreliable. I lived in SV for 9 years before moving and I don't miss it. The scenery is lovely but beyond that it has changed and not for the best. Overall, good pros and cons. You kept it real unlike other REA.
@HHLoveMyFam Жыл бұрын
The most important con, Santa Susanna Field laboratory. You should definitely do your research before moving to Simi valley. Also the fact that businesses continue to close is another con.
@walexia4 ай бұрын
You did not mention house prices and rent
@cathyadam8118 Жыл бұрын
Your seasons are actually Summer, Summer, WIND and Fire. Thus the name "Valley of the Wind"
@stevemiller151721 күн бұрын
I remember cold winds, ne 50 mph.
@Hardcorediver44 Жыл бұрын
There is more racism in Simi than any other city in Ventura County. I remember when you could ride horses down LA Avenue.
@cathyadam8118 Жыл бұрын
And when L.A. Avenue was a beautiful tree lined 2 lane road. Grew up there starting in 1967. Would never go back now