Welcome to the San Fernando Valley
A blend of glamor and a down-to-earth workforce, the San Fernando Valley beckons with its unique mixture of neighborhoods and top media studios
Nestled between iconic mountain ranges and within views of the glimmering downtown LA skyline, the San Fernando Valley area — known as simply “The Valley” — is a diverse, urban community best known for its multitude of major Hollywood studios and the bounty of its surrounding nature.
The Valley comprises several distinctive neighborhoods, including Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, Encino and Woodland Hills. Here, the confluence of music, television and motion picture production can be seen through the presence of many major studios in the area, including Universal, Disney and Warner Brothers.
Its array of neighborhoods contributes to the variety of residential real estate styles, with one major appeal of the area being its abundance of affordable properties. Offering reasonable alternatives, homes in the Valley offer all of the convenience of location without sky-high prices. Single-family homes with plenty of space come in a multitude of architectural styles, among them mid-century charmers rich in character and newly-built homes in gated communities.
What to Love
- Close proximity to shopping and restaurants
- Surrounded by premier studios and celebrity-dense neighborhoods
- Quieter lifestyle than city living, but still full of urban amenities
Local Lifestyle
Within its bounds, the Valley keeps things simple and convenient. A refreshing departure from the LA norm, the San Fernando Valley provides ample opportunities for entertainment and fun, including its staggering collections of malls, outlets and mini-malls that helped put the district on the map.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
An unprecedented bounty of retail stores awaits within the San Fernando Valley, allocated across different neighborhoods. Fashionistas in search of unique finds can peruse the upscale boutiques dotting Ventura Boulevard. Incredible dining is available in every neighborhood and residents will likely spend a lifetime exploring the cornucopia of flavors and inventive fare.
Things to Do
The central pulse of The San Fernando Valley might be the presence of the exhilarating Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park and Universal CityWalk. Movie-themed adventures call to all ages at the park, whether you’re exploring how the movies “are made” or taking advantage of thrilling rides. At CityWalk, shops, theatres and restaurants abound.
Golf courses, both private and public, expansive parks such as Lake Balboa and a full spectrum of athletic arenas along with farmers’ markets can be found throughout the Valley. Getting in touch with a more profound sense of community in the Valley is as easy as finding entertainment, as every neighborhood is home to its own unique offerings.
Schools
The San Fernando Valley is home to many high-performing schools.