Somis Nut House, 4475 Los Angeles Avenue, 805-386-1211.A former walnut packer now featuring virtually every nut type in almost any style imaginable. Dry roasted, raw, dark and white chocolate coated and jalapeño style are all options. Other local treats, original fruit crate labels and gift boxes are available.

 

Petersen Ranch Fruit Stand, 3402 Los Angeles Avenue, 805-386-8190 A half mile west of the Somis Nut House on Los Angeles Avenue. After Petersen, head east to

Underwood Family Farms Produce Stand, 5696 Los Angeles Avenue, 805-386-4660  Just east of Somis Road. Somis grown blueberries, picnic tables and a farm animal area.

Fulkerson Hardware, 3403 Somis Road, 805-386-5795 Closed from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm for lunch. The classic hardware store! Seems to have everything anyone ever comes in for. Avid “toolies” can spend hours going through the bins and shelves. No credit cards (monthly tabs for Somis neighbors).

 

Somis Market, 3319 Somis Road, 805-482-1744 A modest façade conceals one of the area’s culinary traditions; hearty traditional Mexican food eaten at wooden picnic benches.

 

Alpacas at Windy Hill, 7660 Bradley Road, 805-386-2394, Cindy Harris has developed the largest alpaca ranch in California.

 

Meadows of Moorpark, 8333 Waters Road, Moorpark, Rent your own equestrian facility! Summer camps, family reunions, scout camps.