Winnetka is a neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles that is nestled in the San Fernando Valley. Originally a farming community it is now a lovely residential area that offers convenience, amenities, and a peaceful sanctuary from the hectic pace of life.

Winnetka offers beautiful neighborhoods with lovely and affordable single family homes. Owners relish beautifully landscaped lawns, lovely outdoor living spaces, shaded arbors and patios, and some with swimming pools. Those walking through the neighborhood will smell the backyard cookouts and hear the laughter of children playing. There are also well designed townhouse and condominium communities that offer lovely units of various sizes and designs that offer residents patios, balconies, swimming pools, spas, and workout facilities.

There are four elementary public schools and two middle schools in Winnetka. Older students attend high school in a nearby community. There are also private schools to choose time.

Residents enjoy lovely parks and civic minded recreation centers. The Winnetka Recreation Center has a gymnasium/auditorium, a community room, a lighted baseball diamond, a picnic area and playground. The Center hosts an after school program, a prekindergarten program, youth and adult sports leagues, and provides classes in dance, musical instruments, arts and crafts, and sports. Local events such as holiday themed festivals and outdoor carnivals are held in the park. Quimby Park has outdoor basketball and tennis courts and a playground. Runnymade Park is a small pocket park with a picnic area, a playground, and tennis courts.

Those that enjoy hiking and biking take advantage of the many nearby trails through the mountains and canyons. Participants enjoy California plants and wildlife and panoramic views of the surrounding area. For horse lovers there are also equestrian trails and even camping facilities that provide hitching posts and corrals.

The local population enjoys the many restaurants, cafes, bistros, pubs, and fast food eateries located throughout the community. It is easy to find your favorite dishes offered at a lovely restaurant, a terrific steakhouse, a quaint meal at a comfortable cafe or classic bistro, a delicious serving of wings at a sports pub, or take a pizza pie home to enjoy on your patio.

Locals do most of their shopping in nearby communities such as Chatsworth and Calabasas. There are malls and shopping centers that offer brand name department stores, specialty shops, boutiques, and eateries. Many enjoy a lovely afternoon in the California sunshine browsing the shops and sipping an iced tea at an outside cafe. Local Farmer's Markets and grocery stores also abound for fresh produce, delicious ingredients, and necessities.

Residents enjoy local events, parks and the local theater with 21 screens. Also nearby are beautiful Pacific Ocean beaches, famous attractions, and venues that offer concerts, live performances, and professional sporting events.

The inviting community of Winnetka offers residents a feeling of community, lovely neighborhoods with homes to treasure and enjoy, beautiful parks for rest, relaxation, and activities, and convenient and eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. It is a wonderful place to call home.