{"id":36871,"date":"2020-12-10T08:31:20","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T16:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=36871"},"modified":"2026-08-25T02:32:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T09:32:08","slug":"living-in-van-nuys-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/living-in-van-nuys-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in Van Nuys, Los Angeles: Where You can Enjoy the Glitzy LA Life on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to experience the sunny LA life without the hefty price tags that go with renting in Los Angeles? Van Nuys<\/a><\/strong> will give you that and more with its large variety of housing options, diverse dining, shopping venues and vibrant outdoors.<\/p>\n

Where is Van Nuys?<\/h2>\n

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Van Nuys is bordered by North Hills<\/a>, Panorama City<\/a>, Valley Glen<\/a>, Sherman Oaks<\/a>, Lake Balboa<\/a>, Northridge<\/a> and the Sepulveda Basin. It’s also home to Van Nuys Airport and is known as the most populous neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley.<\/p>\n

History<\/h3>\n

Van Nuys was founded in 1911 and was named after one of the developers who conceived the project. In 1915, it became part of Los Angeles. Notable landmarks include the Art-Deco style Valley Municipal Building (Van Nuys City Hall), the Van Nuys Branch Library and the Van Nuys Woman’s Club.<\/p>\n

Lifestyle<\/h3>\n

What to Do<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sky Zone Trampoline Park offers an active, fun time for kids of all ages – including the young at heart. For those seeking a calmer activity, the Japanese Garden provides a serene\u00a0and tranquil space to relax.<\/p>\n

Lake Balboa Park offers waterside relaxation, a range of water sport activities and jogging and cycle tracks for those who enjoy outdoor fitness activities. And for those in search of fresh farm produce, farmers\u2019 markets are a regular fixture in the area.<\/p>\n

Where to Eat and Drink<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are restaurants in Van Nuys catering to a variety of tastes. Check out the Chilean food served at El Parron and the good Cuban cuisine at El Criollo. For something different, or a touch of nostalgia for expats from South Africa, the Springbok Bar & Grill makes an interesting selection of curries, and if BBQ is what your taste buds crave then pop into Dr Hogly Wogly\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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