Just six miles north of the LA Airport sits the charming coastal town of Marina Del Ray. While the community started as a small estuary attracting duck hunters and fishermen, today it is known for sailboats and beaches. Tourists visit here for the laid back vibe and year round sunshine. But just like most of…

Newhall is the oldest community in the Santa Clarita Valley. In 1987 it, and some of the neighboring towns were incorporated into the city of Santa Clarita. The area is now known as Old Newhall and sports one of the largest shopping centers located on Main Street. Santa Clarita is known as the gateway to…

The sprawling city of Los Angeles is made up of many diverse suburbs, such as Mission Hills. When the community was first developed in the early 1950’s it was known as Dennis Park. Later in 1965, residents voted to change the name to represent the historic San Fernando Mission located within the city’s boundaries. While…

Norwalk is one of the most populated suburbs surrounding the city of Los Angeles. The land that makes up the city of Norwalk originally belonged to the Shoshonean Native American tribe. Due to its advantageous location on the El Camino Real Trail it was called “North Walk”. Norwalk is mainly comprised of residential neighborhoods mixed…

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains is an upscale neighborhood known as the Pacific Palisades. Residents and visitors can enjoy stunning ocean views while hiking the trails of Temescal Gateway Park. Or, lounging on the warm sand of Will Rogers State Beach which features a 22-mile bike path along the ocean….

Rock and roll fans know that Pacoima is famous for being the birth place of Ritchie Valens. It sits at the north most end of San Fernando Valley and is the oldest community in the area. The town attracts artist types due its mile long mural. With its close proximity to Los Angeles, Pacoima was…

Panorama City lies in the San Fernando Valley outside the city of Los Angeles. The 400 acre city was one of the first planned communities in the Valley. It was designed by Henry Kaiser and Fritz Burns, a ship builder and a developer. They designed, and built, the city shortly after World War ll. The…

Located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County is the seaside town of Redondo Beach. The coastal town is a popular tourist destination due to its beaches and the main Pier. Along the pier you can enjoy dining with an ocean view and they host a number of fun festivals here throughout the…

San Fernando is one of LA’s many suburbs. It is located northwest of the metropolitan area. The city was named after the historic Mission San Fernando Rey de España that was built in 1797.  Originally the area was used for citrus orchards due to its close proximity to the reservoir. Later clothing manufacturers and electronic…

Just northwest of the bustling city of Los Angeles is Santa Clarita. Its past is filled with adventure. From Native American settlements to the gold rush, Santa Clarita has played an important part of California history. Unfortunately, one part of California life that Santa Clarita cannot escape is that of earthquakes. January 17, 1994, and…