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Renter's guide to Encino, Los Angeles, CA

The neighborhood of Encino rests in the southern section of the San Fernando Valley, on the North slope of the Santa Monica Mountains. Encino is just a short 20 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles, 25 miles southwest of Burbank, and 10 miles east of Calabasas.

The city is named in Spanish after “evergreen” trees, and is known for its beautiful, rolling landscape in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. And despite being a suburb of a major metropolitan city, Encino boats the lowest population density for any neighborhood in Los Angeles.

The weather in Encino is categorized as Mediterranean climate, giving residents hot, dry summers and very mild winters.

Tips for renting in Encino, Los Angeles, CA

Things to do in Encino, Los Angeles, CA

When looking for things to do in Encino the first place to look is outdoors, as the area gets over 280 days of sunlight a year. For a great meal with some nice outdoor scenery, visitors can head to either John O'Groats Restaurant with a fire pit and outdoor seating, or to Le Pain Quotidien for some elegant boulangerie fare and seats on a great outdoor patio. Not to mention, Le Pain Quotidien has one of the best gluten-free menus in town! Lakeside Restaurant and Lounge is also one of the best restaurants in Encino with outdoor seating, serving a wide variety of cuisine and offering beautiful views of the water.

There’s also no shortage of shopping in Encino, as residents can head to the Encino Marketplace or to the nearby Sherman Oaks Galleria, a huge mall with hundreds of stores and restaurants that was featured in the famous film “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.”

For those with families or that are looking for something to do in Encino without spending money, the Los Encinos State Historic Park is a great place to visit to see some of the area’s unique history. The five-acre park features historic buildings, a museum, and some beautiful picnic grounds.

And as far as sports in Encino, residents are in for a real treat here. Just 20 miles to the southeast is Los Angeles, the home to sports teams in every major professional league, including the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), Los Angeles Clippers (NBA), Los Angeles Rams (NFL), Los Angeles Chargers (NFL), Los Angeles Angels (MLB), Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB), and even the LA Galaxy (MLS).

Encino, Los Angeles, CA employment & economy

The major areas of employment in Encino include healthcare, social services, and professional services in the legal, financial, and real estate sectors. Some of the biggest employers in Encino include the Encino-Tarzana Medical Center (two locations), the Encino Hospital Medical Center, and the Van Nuys Airport.

Education in Encino, Los Angeles, CA

The Encino area is one of the most well-educated areas in the county, as nearly half of all residents over the age of 25 hold a four-year degree. Encino is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District, and includes several elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools, most notably the Birmingham Community Charter High School and Reseda High School. There is also a satellite campus of Pepperdine University in Encino, Los Angeles Public Library operates its Encino-Tarzana branch on Ventura Boulevard.