LIFE IN ENCINO

Explore Encino houses for sale | Encino (Spanish for “oak”) is situated in the center of the San Fernando Valley. Famously mentioned in Frank Zappa’s 1982 hit song “Valley Girl” – The area has a small-town feel with an urban edge with lots of life’s amenities within close reach. Encino has a vibrant shopping and dining scene, with hundreds of restaurants and retail stores, including world-class sushi spots and wine bars.

Anchored by several areas of lush parkland, Encino has many options for communing with nature. The 5-acre Los Encinos State Historic Park, the Sepulveda Dam and Sepulveda Gardens, and dog owners can enjoy the off-leash Sepulveda Basin Dog Park. Other area attractions include Woodley Park (which also has a dog park, a cricket complex and a nice picnic area), one of the nation’s best public Japanese gardens (with waterfalls, stone lanterns, and peaceful lakes), an 80-acre Lake Balboa Park where residents can fish or rent boats and a total of three 18-hole golf courses.

With its tree-lined streets, family-friendly activities and beautiful houses, many celebrities and professionals alike are calling Encino home. If you’re looking to move into a tight-knit community with an urban edge, contact Beyond Shelter for more Encino houses for sale.

Location: Encino is bordered on the north by Reseda, on the east by the Tarzana, on the south by the Santa Monica Mountains, and on the west by Sherman Oaks.