Encino, CA

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Encino is a desirable suburb located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. Encino is bordered by Tarzana on the west, the Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area on the north, Sherman Oaks on the east, and the Encino Reservoir of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power on the south. The district's boundaries are roughly Mulholland Drive on the south, Lindley Avenue on the west, Victory Boulevard on the north, and the San Diego Freeway on the east.

Encino has been the home to many TV and film environments including Fast Times at Ridgemont High, The Karate Kid, Spongebob Squarepants, Encino Man, Match Game and The 40-Year Old Virgin. Some of the past notable residents include The Jackson family, Aretha Franklin, David Hasselhoff, Lisa Kudrow, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Tom Petty, Ashlee Simpson and John Wayne.

Encino is full of outdoor activities. For biking, check out the Encino Velodrome, an outdoor oval bicycle track. All other outdoor fun can be had at the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area. Here you will find a lake bordered by about 2,000 Pink Cloud Cherry Trees, tennis courts, bike paths, multiple golf courses, baseball diamonds and soccer fields.

This suburb has a large variety of restaurants, coffee shops and shopping. For dining check out Baklava Factory, Buca di Beppo, California Wok, Catch 21, Jerry's Famous Deli, Kaiten Sushi, Mulberry Street Pizzeria, Versailles or Vittorio's Italian Cucina among others. Make sure to check out The Stand for what, some say, is California's best hot dog. For shopping you can choose from Antik Shop, Hansen's cakes, Herbalogics, The Knot garden, Mitzvahland, Nuts Landing, Rang Tattoo or Sneaker Warehouse. Encino offers fun indoors or out in nature, sure to suit all your needs.