This year has been a summer season filled with a variety of outdoor adventures. Here in Southern California, everyone’s agenda has been filled with hikes, walks, bike rides, and plenty of scenic strolls. As you continue to soak up the last few weeks of summer, here’s one more outdoor destination to add to your list of explorations. For those of you who love the great outdoors, this beautiful open space will completely enchant you. Here are all the details:

Located in Thousand Oaks in Ventura County, you'll find a 302-acre open space reserve filled in the Simi Hills packed with canyons, streams, and even volcanic mountains. And yes, it's just as magnificent as it looks.
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Within this open space is the Arroyo Conejo Nature Preserve which is a popular destination for hiking.
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Take your pick from a variety of trails and you'll be surrounded by the most beautiful setting imaginable.
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With its wide open sky and endless trails, this slice of heaven in SoCal is a perfect place to be for those of you with a wandering spirit.
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There isn't a single time of year that is best to experience this picturesque setting as it's a magical place to be all year long. We enjoy experiencing it during each season to see the changing scenery. Whether it's viewing the wildflowers in the spring...
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Or kicking back and enjoying some time in the shade on a hot summer day, this outdoorsy destination will be a treat to all your senses.
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From caves along the trail with panoramic views of the entire preserve...
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To waterfalls within hiking distance not far off the trail, this splendid stretch of land will remind you why it's impossible not to love SoCal.
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Especially when you can kick back and enjoy this kind of view.
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What do you think of Arroyo Conejo Open Space? Is it next on your list of outdoor adventures? If you’re looking for another outdoorsy destination to enjoy in SoCal, we also recommend checking out Placerita Canyon Nature Center in Southern California. It’s a heavenly outdoor oasis.

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