Encino CA - Relocation Information
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Encino, CA - Your Guide to Relocation
Thinking of moving to Los Angeles? Consider Encino, CA for its charm and offerings. Discover why this neighborhood might be your perfect new home.
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Encino Overview
Encino is a vibrant district located in the central southern part of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California. Its name stems from the Rancho Los Encinos, which was land granted to three Mission Indians by the Spanish government in the early 1800s.
Location and Geography
Encino is surrounded by Tarzana to the west, the Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area to the north, Sherman Oaks to the east, and the Encino Reservoir to the south. Its borders extend from Mulholland Drive in the south to Lindley Avenue in the west, Victory Boulevard in the north, and the San Diego Freeway in the east. Major streets include Ventura Boulevard, Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank Boulevard, Balboa Boulevard, Hayvenhurst Avenue, and Haskell Avenue.
Demographics
As of the 2000 Census, Encino had a population of 40,946 with a density of 3,864.9 per square mile. Approximately 18.25% of residents were under 18, and 20.08% were over 64. Encino boasted 18,159 housing units within its 10.59 square miles of land, with a small area of water covering 0.13 square miles.
Encino in Popular Culture
Encino has been featured prominently in various media:
- The 1992 comedy movie Encino Man is set here.
- Frank Zappa mentioned Encino in his 1982 hit song "Valley Girl."
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High includes scenes at "The Point," located at the Encino Little League Field.
- The Karate Kid featured Ali's family home and their country club, Encino Oaks, on Alonzo Avenue.
- Various episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants refer to Encino.
- Chilean author Alberto Fuguet sets the first half of his novel Las películas de mi vida (The Movies of My Life) in Encino.
- A running joke on the game show Match Game suggested Brett Somers would take host Gene Rayburn to a hotel in Encino.
Notable Residents and Attractions
The Jackson family has owned a mansion in Encino since the 1970s, where Michael and Janet Jackson grew up.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Encino Velodrome offers an exciting bicycle racing experience since 1963.
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The information presented was compiled from reliable sources, including the University of Southern California, the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, and Wikipedia. However, it's recommended to conduct your own research to verify details. Michael Trust Realty and its affiliates do not assume responsibility for any inaccuracies.
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