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Moorpark is a small city of about 36,000 people in eastern Ventura County, set among farm fields and chaparral hills between Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks. It grew around a railroad stop in the early 1900s, was long known for apricots and citrus, and became a city in 1983. The town keeps a relaxed, rural feel, with farms still at its edges.
The old center is High Street, shaded by a row of historic pepper trees, where the High Street Arts Center stages plays and musicals and a few restaurants occupy older buildings. Moorpark College is home to America's Teaching Zoo, where students in its exotic animal training program care for lions, primates, birds and reptiles and give public shows on weekends.
Families come for the farms: Underwood Family Farms and Tierra Rejada Ranch offer u-pick fruit and vegetables, farm animals and busy fall harvest festivals. Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park has long trails in the hills, and Grimes Canyon Road winds north toward Fillmore. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley is about 15 minutes away.
A small zoo on the Moorpark College campus where students of the Exotic Animal Training and Management program care for more than 100 animals, from lions and tigers to primates, birds and reptiles. It opens to the public on weekends, with animal shows and talks. Check show times before going.
A large family farm where visitors pick their own strawberries, vegetables and flowers in season, meet farm animals and ride tractor wagons. Spring and the October fall harvest festival are busiest, with an entry fee on weekends. Wear closed shoes and bring sun protection.
A family farm in the Tierra Rejada Valley offering u-pick strawberries, blueberries, peaches and other crops in season, plus a sunflower field, corn maze and pumpkin patch in autumn. A farm stand sells fresh produce. Call ahead or check the website, since picking depends on harvest.
A restored historic theater on Moorpark's High Street that presents musicals, plays, concerts and children's shows through the year, with a full season of local productions. Seats are close to the stage. Book tickets in advance and have dinner at one of the nearby High Street restaurants.
Moorpark's original main street, shaded by a long row of century-old California pepper trees planted in the town's early years and protected as a local landmark. It has small restaurants, the arts center and older buildings. Walk the street in the evening, when it is cool and lit.
A large regional park in the hills north of Moorpark with miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding through oak woodland, grassland and chaparral. Trails are exposed and hot in summer, so start early, carry plenty of water and watch for rattlesnakes in warm months.
A narrow, winding stretch of State Route 23 that climbs from Moorpark through Grimes Canyon to Fillmore, with sandstone cliffs, orchards and views over the Santa Clara River Valley. It makes a pleasant scenic drive. Take it slowly, as curves are tight and trucks use the road.
Moorpark's largest city park, with sports fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, walking paths and a recreation center, set beside the Arroyo Simi. It hosts community events and holiday celebrations. It is a good stop for families who need a break between farm visits.
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