.....a great place to live, work and raise a family. Encino, which means “evergreen oak,” is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains and has as much real heart as it does style. The continuing growth of Encino’s vital business district creates a progressive yet comfortable balance. Encino offers over 50 different restaurants along Ventura Boulevard, making it the “Valley of Restaurants Row” and most of the business district is located.....

.....within walking distance. The legendary beaches of Santa Monica and Malibu, as well as the Santa Monica Mountains are all within a short drive.

Recreational opportunities are plentiful and varied with one of Encino’s most popular destinations, Balboa Park. Many opportunities for higher education are nearby and include Pepperdine University, California State University Northridge, University of California Los Angeles, University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University. Whether you seek a charming townhouse or condominium, single-family home or sprawling estate with real stunning views of the surrounding valley or mountains, Encino has something for everyone.

The Encino real estate market is as diverse and colorful as its residents. Single-family detached real estate start in the high $500,000s, with prices ranging well into the millions for large luxury estates properties. Some homes offer large treed lots, hot tubs and swimming pools and scenic views of the surrounding valley and mountains. Townhouse and condominium real estate is available as well. Units with two or more bedrooms start in the mid-$400,000s and up.

One of Encino’s most popular destinations is Balboa Park, which attracts rollerblades and dog walkers, tennis enthusiasts and soccer players. It can be a great place for afternoon stargazing. On Saturdays during the summer months, the four baseball diamonds at Balboa Park are filled with actors, writers, producers and others associated with the entertainment industry that are part of the Show Biz League. Tony Danza and Michael Keaton are both actor-athletes who have played ball in this ultra-competitive league.

On the east side of Balboa Boulevard across from the park is Balboa Lake, a popular recreational spot that has been the site of the Valley Jazz Festival. The lake is also right next door to the Encino, Balboa and Woodley golf courses.

Los Encinos State Historical Park is just a few minutes away. Today, this five-acre park is a hidden treasure just north of busy Ventura Boulevard on Moorpark Street. On its grounds are several historical buildings that can be toured, including the first permanent structures built in Encino. This is the heart of what once was the 4,000-plus acre Los Encinos Rancho. Families often come here to feed the ducks in the park's small pond and to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.

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