Studio City is a community located in the picturesque San Fernando Valley. Residents have easy access to both the Ventura Freeway and the San Diego Freeway which makes commuting to downtown Los Angeles, and the coastal cities convenient. The neighborhoods are known for being safe, a great place to raise kids, and take walks at night.

The city received its name from the history of film making in the area. It began in the silent film era when a major studio was built in the community and the sound stage are still in use today. Many actors working on movies in Studio City stayed and called it their home. Famous residents included Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Carole Lombard, Gene Autry, and Joan Crawford. Currently the studio is owned by CBS and continues to film television shows and films and is a popular international tourist attraction. In addition to studio tours tickets are available to attend the live filming of television shows

Real estate in Studio City ranges from million dollar mansions to affordable and well-appointed single family homes, townhouses, and condominiums. There are neighborhoods with impressive estates on large lushly landscaped yards with swimming pools, tennis courts, and beautifully designed outdoor living space. Affordable single family homes in lovely neighborhoods on well-manicured lawns with patios and pools and lovely walkable streets are also available. Well-designed condominium and townhouse units of varying sizes and styles are also available. These lovely communities provide amenities such as swimming pools, hot tubs, and work out facilities, and landscaped outside living space.

The Los Angeles Unified School District supervises the educational needs of the community. There is a public elementary school, public middle school, and a public high school in Studio City. Private schools include an academy that serves all grade levels, a four private elementary schools, a preparatory school for grades five through twelve, and a private high school.

Recreation and relaxation opportunities are conveniently located throughout the community. Coldwater Canyon Park has hiking trails, a tree nursery, organic gardens, a fruit orchard, and a large amphitheater. Beeman Park, also called Studio City Recreation Center, has an auditorium, a picnic area with barbecues and tables, a playground, a walking and running track, a lighted baseball diamond, lighted basketball courts and unlit tennis courts. The Center sponsors youth sports leagues and offers programs and classes for locals of all ages. Woodbridge Park has a playground and two small pocket parks offer well maintained green space for rest and relaxation.

Ventura Boulevard is a popular shopping destination for many. The street is lined with department stores, specialty shops, and boutiques as well as a wide array of restaurants. This is an ideal spot to spend a sunny California afternoon browsing the shops and enjoying a delicious treat at an outside cafe. Residents also enjoy a weekly Farmer's Market, grocery stores, and specialty markets for fresh foods and ingredients for your special recipes.

There are many eatery options on Ventura Boulevard and throughout the community. There are restaurants representing a wide range of cuisines, steak houses, vegetarian restaurants, cafes, bistros, and fast food eateries. Enjoy a fine dining experience relishing your favorite dishes, go out for a delicious breakfast, grab lunch on a cafe patio, and take home pizza, or burgers, or tacos to relish on your patio.

In addition to local events and touring options at Studio City there are many local and nearby options for movies, concert, and live performances. Beautiful California beaches are also just a short drive away.

Studio City is a community created by the film industry and maintained by the television and movie filming. Neighborhoods are welcoming, with lovely homes, backyards for picnics and pool parties, and beautiful winding streets for long walks and bike rides. Local parks provide residents with wonderful spaces for rest and relaxation and sponsor youth sports leagues and provides camps and classes for locals. Shopping, dining, and entertainment choices are also plentiful.