Hidden Valley, Ventura County, California facts for kids
Hidden Valley is a beautiful area located in the Santa Monica Mountains, in Ventura County, Southern California. It's known for its large ranches and a community where people often ride horses. Homes here are usually on big pieces of land, about 20 acres or more. People living in Hidden Valley get their water from wells, as there isn't a public water system.
Where is Hidden Valley?
Hidden Valley is surrounded by other interesting places. To the east, you'll find Lake Sherwood. To the west and north is Newbury Park. To the south, it borders the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. This valley is located just south of the Conejo Valley. It is also close to the northwestern edge of Los Angeles County.
Hidden Valley in Movies and TV
Hidden Valley is a popular spot for filming movies and TV shows. This is because it's close to Los Angeles, where many film studios are located. You might have seen Hidden Valley in these productions:
- The home of President Charles Logan in the TV series 24 (seasons 5 and 6).
- Many scenes from the movie Seabiscuit.
- The original ranch locations for Greg Sumner and Gary Ewing on the show Knots Landing.
- Location scenes for American Horror Story: Asylum.
- The music video for "Forever Young" by Rod Stewart. This video was filmed on Potrero Road in Hidden Valley.
- The site of the Rosemoor Zoological Park in the movie We Bought A Zoo.
- The location of Perry Mason's family home in the TV series Perry Mason.
Famous People in Hidden Valley
Several well-known people have lived or owned property in Hidden Valley:
- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi once owned a horse ranch here.
- Andrew Lee, an American entrepreneur and writer, lives in the valley.
- Britney Spears owns a villa at the White Stallion Estates.
- Tom Selleck owns a ranch that used to belong to actor and singer Dean Martin.
