The Valley

 

San Fernando Valley, also known as The Valley, is a beautiful place to live. It’s a home to some of the world’s largest movie studios and many celebrities live, work, and enjoy their time off here. This place is a hub for incredible restaurants, shops, venues for entertainment, and more.

 

The Valley has many neighborhoods and it is seen by many as a lifestyle of suburban living. With a population of around 1.77 million, The Valley is one of the largest regions in Los Angeles, and you are sure to make many interesting encounters with people of all types, famous or not.

 

This place has a lot to offer, and it's one of the best places to live in Los Angeles, it is also some of the cheapest places to live when comparing to the other possible areas that are in Los Angeles. To a large extent, The Valley represents everything that Los Angeles is – a car centric suburbia, family-focused neighborhoods, movie studios, and celebrities all over the place.

There is much to love in San Fernando Valley for all kinds of people, no matter what your interests are. You are sure to find something to sink your teeth into and fall in love with this massive city.

Since San Fernando Valley is one of the largest regions in Los Angeles, it also has many neighborhoods which all have something new and different to offer.

 

Studio City is one of the most popular neighborhoods in San Fernando Valley because of its first-class recreational areas and public schools. As well as that, it also has the most sushi restaurants in Los Angeles within its zip code, so if you are a fan of sushi, you know where you need to go. Moreover, the number of quality restaurants, shops, houses, and entertainment venues in Studio City seem endless. Encino is probably a place you have already heard about from many famous Los Angeles based movies. Encino is a popular site for activities such as hiking, bicycle racing, and it holds the biggest Earth Day celebration. This is a relaxing place to help you escape from the busy daily lives of Los Angeles and unwind.

 

Calabasas is one of the wealthiest and environmentally conscious communities that San Fernando Valley has to offer. Throughout the whole year, this community will put on public events such as the Pumpkin Festival, fine arts festivals, and the very famous Fourth of July celebration. Sherman Oaks is one of the most urban and historical areas within San Fernando Valley. This community is a hot-spot for high-end shopping, businesses, and entrepreneurship.

When thinking about restaurants in San Fernando Valley some of the names that come to mind are Cilantro Mexican Grill which is a powerhouse when it comes to Mexican based dining. If you like Mexican based cuisine, then check this place out, you will certainly leave with a full stomach and a huge grin on your face. The Brothers Sushi is a sushi restaurant that you need to visit and dine at if enjoy sushi, the check Mark Okuda has over 20 years of experience and he’s using it to create dishes that are hard to beat. Kobee Factory is an incredible Syrian restaurant in The Valley and offers some of the best tasting food in the San Fernando Valley.

 

Shopping in San Fernando Valley is like something you’d find difficult to experience anywhere else in the world. Very few places can give you shopping like San Fernando Valley can. Venture Boulevard is in downtown San Fernando Valley and it is a hot-spot for shopping. From vintage and niche shopping to high-end boutiques and jewelry stores that will have you almost fainting when you see the price tag, you can find all of it here. San Fernando Valley is the hub for shopping malls and centers, some of the popular places to shop include Westfield Fashion Square, Santa Monica Place, and many more.

 

If you are looking for entertainment in San Fernando Valley, then one of the places that you need to visit is Universal Studios. Here you can find everything from fast-food places to boutique shopping and everything in between. Spend the day in the thrilling rides and attractions, go on a shopping spree, and enjoy all the outdoor activities.

Visit the NoHo Arts District which offers many things to do. There are more than 20 theatres in NoHo that feature classic improv and incredible top-rated performances to view. Check out the art galleries and live music performances available here as well. There is so much to do here, especially if you love arts and culture. As mentioned above, you should visit Universal Studios if you want to have a great time enjoying everything that LA specifically San Fernando Valley has to offer.

Lake Balboa Park is a testament to nature’s magnificence. Here you can have an enjoyable outdoor experience with friends and family relaxing, maybe have a picnic, play outdoor games, and more. Take some time out of your busy life and just unwind at this beautiful park.

There are a lot of top-rated public, private, and charter schools in San Fernando Valley.