Sherman Oaks provides a quiet retreat right in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. This peaceful neighborhood boasts lots of green spaces along with a wide selection of charming restaurants and shopping areas – not to mention some of the most luxurious homes and apartments north of the Hollywood Hills. Its broad boulevards and classic architecture lend a feeling of “Old L.A.” to this modern corner of town.
The area’s roots date all the way back to 1927, when the Los Angeles Suburban Homes Company developed Sherman Oaks as a quiet neighborhood near the surrounding Valley hotspots. Today, it’s proved an attractive place for the city’s more affluent residents to settle down.
Location
Nestled between Van Nuys and North Hollywood to the north, Studio City and Encino to the east and west, and Bel Air and Beverly Crest to the south, Sherman Oaks truly lies at the center of Valley life. Its close proximity to the 101 freeway offers quick access to Hollywood and Downtown, too.
Who Lives in Sherman Oaks?
Like the nearby neighborhoods of Studio City and Reseda, Sherman Oaks attracts a wealth of young and middle-aged professionals, who hail from a wide variety of industries. Newer apartments and houses do tend to fall on the pricier side; but their spacious interiors and pristine surroundings make them well worth the investment.
Restaurants and Nightlife
Whether you’re a shopaholic, a foodie, or a film buff – or all the above – Sherman Oaks has got you covered. Mendocino Farms deserves every bit of the good press it gets. The succulent kurobuta pork belly banh mi (a secret menu item!) is to die for, and the rest of the enormous sandwich menu doesn’t disappoint, either.