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About Granada Hills

Granada Hills is a lovely, uncrowded city in the San Fernando Valley. Originally a dairy farm and orchard known as Sunshine Ranch, neighborhoods is the city still have stands of orange, lemon, and grapefruit trees from the early orchards.

Home buyers will find neighborhoods with gated manors and estates on large lushly landscaped lawns, mountain views, and swimming pools. There are also beautiful housing developments that are made up of lovely affordable single family homes on tree lined street with well-manicured lawns and covered patios. These friendly communities offer a peaceful sanctuary after a hard day at work or school or for retirees seeking to enjoy their leisure time. There are also condominium and townhouse complexes that offer well designed units and provide owners with swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness facilities and green space for relaxing and chatting with neighbors. Buyers will also find vacant land for sale just waiting for your dream home.

There are a number of public schools in the city and the middle schools and high schools serve children from other nearby communities. There are seven public elementary schools, three public middle schools, and three public high schools. A Charter Academy and a Continuation School for adult education are also in the community. Private institutions include five private elementary schools and a private day school.

A popular local haunt is O'Melveny Park. Visitors enjoy open grassy spaces, picnic areas, and a small fruit tree grove. Rock climbing is a popular pastime and hiking trails and fire roads lead to a high grassy area that offers views of the valley. Another vista is Mission Point, the highest point in the city. On a clear day hikers and bikers enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and Downtown Los Angeles. Visitors share the park with such California wildlife as deer, golden eagles, bobcats, mountain lions, racoons, and coyotes. Zelzah Park, another local park, includes a bridle path as well as a playground and picnic area. Residents also take advantage of the Granada Hills Recreation Center has an indoor gymnasium that double as an auditorium for local events, a playground, picnic areas, and a lighted baseball diamond, and lighted basketball and tennis courts. The Center runs a early learning program, an after school program, and various camps for area youths. They also sponsor sports leagues such as adult and youth basketball and flag football. There are also summer and holiday festivals and events held at the Center and enjoyed by the locals.

Shoppers will find brand name department stores, specialty shops, boutiques, and food and produce markets. Diners can choose from steak houses, ethnic eateries, fine dining restaurants, casual cafes and fast food establishments. Treat the family to a night out for pizza, celebrate your birthday or anniversary in beautiful surroundings enjoying your favorite dishes, or just drop by quaint cafe for a quick bite.

In addition to the many activities at area parks locals can enjoy a movie of their choice at a nine screen local theater. Nearby communities provide many different venues and a wide variety of entertainment choices. A popular destination is nearby Northridge that boasts the Valley Performing Arts Center which host national acts, concerts, and performances.

The city of Granada Hills is a beautiful city nestled in the San Fernando Valley. There are beautiful, lushly landscaped neighborhoods with lovely homes on tree lined streets. Those living in the community enjoy walking their pets, hosting barbecues, quiet family cookouts, and a good read on the patio. Neighborhood parks, the local recreation center, and nearby open spaces provide a wide range of opportunities for walking, hiking, and biking, the ability to enjoy panoramic views, or just rest and relax. Dining and shopping options are convenient and varied and terrific entertainment of all types is available nearby.



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