Welcome to Studio City
Tranquility among the hills in the heart of trendy SoCal.
Nestled within the San Fernando Valley, residents of Studio City are offered the best of all worlds. Quiet residential enclaves are tucked away on scenic mountain slopes, making for some of the most striking views in the city, while also offering privacy and solitude, something not often found in Los Angeles. Stylish eateries, expansive homes, and tranquil parks round out a well-balanced lifestyle, making this one of LA’s most desired spots to call home.
Once a large lettuce ranch, Studio City was the first large-scale megadevelopment in the city of Los Angeles. Created by movie mogul Mack Sennett, Studio City became a bedroom community for those working in nearby television and movie studios and the future CBS Studio Center. Today, the hub of the San Fernando Valley acts as a gateway of sorts to Hollywood with several famous names calling this hilly paradise home.
What to Love
- Well-balanced neighborhoods of hillside views, private streets, trendy eateries, and eclectic shops
- Positioned between three major freeways, making it easy to get around the city
- Breathtaking views from several homes positioned on the hillside
- The abundance of top-rated schools
Local Lifestyle
Living in Studio City means never being far from anything one could ever want or need. Referred to as “The Jewel of the Valley,” locals are a stone’s throw from parks, preserves, and green spaces, restaurants specializing in a wide array of cuisine, coffee houses, and endless entertainment options. Top-rated schools, a long-running farmers’ market, and a close-knit network of friendly neighbors make this community feel like more of a small town, without sacrificing the high number of nearby modern-day conveniences.
Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping
Studio City is a culinary and entertainment mecca, while also offering plenty of ways to celebrate life’s special moments at home. No matter what your weekends may look like, this is one neighborhood you won’t mind playing tourist in and showing off to family and friends.
Nashville-style hot chicken arrived in the Valley with the opening of Humble Bird. A southern eatery boasting an unpretentious dining room has earned a loyal following among locals for mouth-watering spicy chicken, sandwiches, melts, and coleslaw, the perfect creamy accompaniment for this tasty bird.
American/Asian fusion is the specialty of Hungry Crowd. Lunch is casual but when the sun sets, the menu progresses, offering Korean-inspired takes on American favorites like spicy pork tacos, breakfast burritos, and Korean-style chicken and waffles.
The Studio City Farmers’ Market is much more than your typical market. While guests can browse through a massive variety of fresh produce, prepared hot cuisine, baked goods, and decorative items, the market also offers activities to entertain children like face painting, a petting zoo, and bounce houses.
Studio City is also home to several of Hollywood’s largest television and film studios, many of which offer tours throughout the week. Warner Brothers, Universal, Sony, Paramount, and Disney are just a few studios waiting to be explored. Both longtime and more new residents can all agree - this is one time when it’s truly fun to be a tourist in your own neighborhood.
Things to Do
While Studio City is positioned right in the heart of Tinseltown, residents are never far from beautiful spots to enjoy the great outdoors. Fryman Canyon Park is situated on the southern portion of the neighborhood, stretching across 122 acres. Here, visitors can hike the trail, enjoy spectacular views, and observe native wildlife with four-legged friends on a leash. The Japanese Garden is one of the city’s most peaceful spots to enjoy a leisurely stroll, and also one of the most popular. The garden features wet and dry gardens and a tea garden laid out across six-and-a-half tranquil acres. Weddington Golf and Tennis is another favorite spot among locals to enjoy a quick round of golf or work on tennis techniques. Weddington features a nine-hole course, putting greens, and driving ranges, with towering California palms serving as the perfect backdrop.
Schools
Studio City boasts some of LA’s best schools, both public and private. Some of these campuses are found at:
- Dixie Canyon Community Charter School, kindergarten-5th grade; placed within the top 20% of all California charter schools per Niche.com
- Carpenter Community Charter School, kindergarten-5th grade; ranked equal to Dixie Canyon, Carpenter also boasts one of the best-trained staff in the state
- Campbell Hall, kindergarten-12th grade; independent Episcopal day school highly regarded as one of the finest in Southern California
- Oakwood School, kindergarten-12th grade; one of the top-rated private schools in the state is also one of the very best for the arts