Arleta, California is a small residential community in the San Fernando Valley. The city is popular with commuters due to easy access to the Golden State Freeway and the Hollywood Freeway.

Primarily a residential area, Arleta has lovely and friendly neighborhoods of single family homes as well as condominium complexes. There are ranch style and two story homes in a variety of styles and price ranges. Buyers will find welcoming neighborhoods with tree lined streets and manicured lawns. It is an ideal place to relax after a hard day at work or school, enjoy a cookout in the backyard, take a nap in a hammock, walk the family pet around the block, or read a good book on the patio. There are also condominium complexes that offer units of different sizes and owners enjoy amenities such as swimming pools, hot tubs, and workout facilities.

Public education options include four elementary schools and a high school. Private schools are located in nearby communities.

Residents enjoy Branford Park that has an auditorium, a community room, a kitchen, music room, and two indoor gymnasiums. There is an open green space for picnics with tables and a nearby playground, baseball diamonds (one lighted), lighted basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, and a soccer field.

There are also numerous parks in nearby communities as well as open space parks that offer miles of biking and hiking trails that wind through the natural flora and fauna of southern California. Participants will enjoy panoramic views, lakes for boating and fishing, and camp grounds for weekend or vacation get away.

One very popular area is the California's Angeles National Forest one of the few remaining open space areas in Southern California. There are campgrounds, hiking and equestrian trails, stunning vistas, native flora and fauna, and streams for play and fishing. Some areas of the park, including some campgrounds, are so remote that they can only be reached on foot or horseback. The highest campground in the park is at an elevation of 6,200 feet and offers a ski complex and snow play area, a unique experience for sunny southern California. The Wildlife Waystation, a center known for its efforts to rescue and rehabilitate wild and exotic animals, is located in the forest and is a favorite stop for many.

Arleta is surrounded by Mission Hills, North Hills, Sun Valley, Pacoima, and Panorama City. Those who live in these communities embrace the residential environment of their neighborhoods and travel to these other areas for shopping, dining, and entertainment. There are an abundance of shopping malls, stores, specialty shops, boutiques, and market throughout these areas. There is a long list of restaurant choices that represent a wide range of cuisines. It is easy to find the preferred atmosphere, locate a chef that creates your favorite dishes, a cafe for a romantic lunch, or a fast food eatery that makes your kids most loved foods. Entertainment choices are just as abundant and convenient with venues offering an eclectic array of movies, concerts, and performances.

Arleta is a warm and welcoming residential community that offers lovely neighborhoods to call home. Home owners enjoy the ability to take long walks, host picnics in the backyard, or enjoy a pizza party on the patio. There is a beautiful local park to enjoy as well as many nearby recreation centers, and open natural area. A myriad of shopping, dining, and entertainment choices are available and conveniently located nearby.