Panorama City is a densely populated, diverse Los Angeles neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley. It was one of the first planned communities in the area, designed for people working in the large local automobile assembly plant and a brewery. The closed factory was recently renovated into a commercial center named The Plant.

The planned communities in Panorama City are comprised of lovely single family homes. There are homes of a variety of styles, sizes, and prices located on tree lined streets with beautifully manicured lawns. The friendly neighborhoods offer a peaceful sanctuary from the hectic pace of life and home owners enjoy picnics, backyard parties, relaxing on the patio, and walking the dog around the block. Maintenance free living can also be found in well-designed condominium complexes with units are various styles and sizes and amenities for owners such as swimming pools, patios, and fitness facilities.

Public schools in the City include five elementary schools, a middle school, high school, and a charter academy. Parents can also choose from a private elementary school and a private high school.

Residents enjoy local recreation centers and parks. The Panorama Recreation Center and Park has an auditorium, a community room, and an indoor gymnasium. Visitors enjoy picnic areas, a playground, a lighted baseball diamond, lighted basketball courts, and unlit tennis courts. The Center offers classes, camps for kids, and holiday events. The Sepulveda Recreation Center has two indoor gymnasiums, a community room, and indoor basketball courts. There is a seasonal pool, picnic areas, a playground, a lighted baseball diamond and a lighted tennis court.

The city is also home to the Mid-Valley Senior Citizen Center with an auditorium, a stage and a kitchen.

The choice of eateries in the city is vast and it is easy to find your preferred dining environment and cuisine. Fine dining is available as well as quaint cafes, bistros, and fast food eateries offering every type of treat. Make a reservation for a leisurely dining experience enjoying your favorite dishes, enjoy a delicious meal in an informal setting, pick-up doughnuts for a business meeting, or bring a pizza home to be shared on the patio.

Residents enjoy the stores, restaurants, theater, and The Plant, a local commercial center. There are big box stores, department stores, specialty shops, boutiques, and service stores. It is a lovely spot to spend the afternoon browsing the shops getting a new hair style or enjoying a manicure, and grabbing a bite at one of the many eateries located in the food court and throughout the mall. In addition to the mall there are other stores, shops, and markets throughout the city.

In addition to local community events and theater the location of Panorama City puts it in a close proximity to a wide range of concerts and live performances by national artists.

Panorama City is a lovely community with welcoming communities, convenient amenities, and wonderful parks for rest and relaxation. Residents enjoy good schools, excellent dining options, convenient and eclectic shopping venues, and neighborhoods that provide a great place to call home.