Encino, California is a lovely community nestled in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. The city is environmentally conscious and it is noted that it hosts the largest Earth Day celebration in the Los Angeles area.

Housing options in the city range from million dollar estates to affordable single family homes in lovely development to well-appointed condominium units. Large, luxurious estates and manors exist throughout the city. There are also beautiful neighborhoods with houses on manicured green lawns along tree lined streets. Potential buyers will find warm and welcoming communities that offer lovely homes of various styles and sizes with pools and patios and place to picnic, relax, and enjoy your neighbors. There are also condominium and townhouse complexes that offer well designed units and amenities such as open green spaces, lush vegetation, swimming pools, hot tubs, and exercise amenities.

There are both public and private schools in the city. The public schools are administered by the Los Angeles Unified School District. There are three public elementary schools, a public middle schools, a public school that serves grades Kindergarten through eighth grade, and a public high school in nearby Van Nuys, California. Additionally there are four private elementary schools and two private high schools in Encino.

The Encinos State Historic Park and the Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area are located in Encino. The Historic Park includes the original de la Ossa Adobe home, a blacksmith shop, a pond, and a natural spring. The Sepulveda Dam Recreation area is home to a cricket complex that attests to the popularity of the sport in Los Angeles in the late 1800s. There are also golf courses of varying sizes and difficulty level as well as practice chipping and putting greens. There is also a sports complex with a community room and a gymnasium as well as a playground, a lighted baseball diamond, lighted outdoor basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, a lighted football field, and a lighted handball court. There is also a separate off-leash dog park that has a small dog area and an on-leash picnic area. Residents also take advantage of the community garden that consists of 420 garden plots on approximately 16 acres.

The city also constructed an arena known as the Velodrome that is an indoor track for bicycle races that is enjoyed by both riders and spectators.

Shoppers visit Burbank and Ventura Boulevards for their shopping needs. There are brand name stores, a variety of food markets, specialty shops, and boutiques to browse along the avenues. The Encino Place Mall boasts a children's carousel at its entrance in addition to stores, shops, and restaurants. Another mall, the Encino Town Center combines shops, fitness centers, casual eateries, and health care offices. The shopping centers also offer residents movie theaters with multiple screens.

There are a wide variety of dining options in Encino and nearby communities. The type of eateries available reflect a wide range of food preferences as well as diverse settings. You can choose a fine dining experience at a steak house or a restaurant that prepares your favorite dishes. Casual cafes and bistros as well as sports bars and take out fast food establishments are also abundant.

In addition to the local events and venues available to residents the location of Encino also provides an endless list of entertainment opportunities.

Living in Encino is a pleasant experience with beautiful neighborhoods, lovely parks, exciting hiking and biking trails. Residents enjoy the feeling of community as well as the convenience of local shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities.