Bell Canyon, Gated residential area in Ventura County, United States.
Bell Canyon is a gated residential settlement in the Simi Hills of Ventura County, covering approximately 3.6 square miles of hilly terrain. The community sits at an elevation of around 1,370 feet (417 m) and consists of single-family homes on large lots with equestrian trails and shared green spaces.
The area was part of Rancho El Escorpión, granted by the Mexican government to Chumash-Ventureño Chief Odón Eusebia in 1845. The current residential settlement developed in the 1960s as a planned community with an equestrian center as its focal point.
Bell Creek served as the location of Hu'wam village, where Chumash, Tongva, and Tataviam peoples maintained connections for thousands of years.
Access is through a guarded gate and limited to residents and their guests. The community is managed by a local services district that organizes waste collection, recreation programs, and security services for residents.
The equestrian center was designed in 1968 by Cliff May, an architect known for his California ranch-style homes. The facility serves as a gathering point for riders and hosts regular horse events within the residential settlement.
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