Woodland Hills Homes for Sale
The best of indoors and outdoors!
- Woodland Hills is a master planned neighborhood, bordered by Calabasas, Tarzana, and Topanga. Woodland Hills is lush, green and a great place to hike, bike, enjoy nature and even update your wardrobe. It’s also a short distance away from the county’s best beaches, particularly in Malibu, but whatever your interests, like shopping to the great outdoors, Woodland Hills offers activities and attractions that can provide incredible experiences. On Ventura Boulevard alone, there are lively bars and gastropubs serving delicious food and rocking live music, ultimately making Woodland Hills a unique, vibrant destination in the Valley.
- Woodland Hills is in the southwestern region of the San Fernando Valley, which is located east of Calabasas and west of Tarzana. On the north it is bordered by West Hills, Canoga Park, Winnetka, and Reseda, and on the south by the Santa Monica Mountains.
- Some neighborhoods are in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. Running east–west through the community are U.S. Route 101 (the Ventura Freeway) and Ventura Boulevard, whose western terminus is at Valley Circle Boulevard in Woodland Hills. With a population of around 63,000, its residential properties run the gamut from Humble Homes to Lavish Estates, this fun fact proves Woodland Hills offers an almost infinite number of home styles, prices, and sizes. Therefore, its residents, across its myriad of cities and neighborhoods, reflect both modest homebuyers and celebrity-level individuals looking to settle down in an exciting part of Southern California.
- Woodland Hills remains a tranquil place to reside, boasting tree-lined residential streets and plenty of green spaces – all of which are ideal for families interested in suburban living. Since this scenic neighborhood is located between both the mountains and the beaches of Malibu, locals in Woodland Hills have many recreation and beach amenities to choose from.
Things to Do in Woodland Hills
History and Recreation
- Victor Girard Kleinberger bought 2,886 acres (1,168 ha) in the area from Chandler’s group and founded the town of Girard in 1922. He sought to attract residents and businesses by developing infrastructure, advertising in newspapers, and planting 120,000 trees. His 300 pepper trees formed a canopy over Canoga Ave. between Ventura Boulevard and Saltillo St. became Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #93 in 1972. The community of Girard was eventually incorporated into Los Angeles, and in 1945 it became known as Woodland Hills.
- Woodland Hills is home to the Woodland Hills Country Club, a private equity golf club. The country club is complete with golf course, fine dining, and entertainment options.
- The Woodland Hills Recreation Center (Shoup Park) is a 19-acre (7.7 ha) park in Woodland Hills. The park has a small indoor gymnasium without weights and with a capacity of 300; it may be used as an auditorium. The park also has a lighted baseball diamond, outdoor lighted basketball courts, a children’s play area, a lighted football field, picnic tables, a lighted soccer field, and lighted tennis courts. Woodland Hills Pool is an outdoor seasonal unheated swimming pool.
- Along the western boundary of Woodland Hills is the large Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, a regional park with a trail network for miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian rides. The trailhead and parking are at the very western end of Victory Boulevard in Woodland Hills. Scheduled walks and programs are offered.
- The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area has various parks nearby to the south of the community. The Top of Topanga Overlook gives panoramic views of the verdant Woodland Hills neighborhoods and the Valley
Shopping and Entertainment
Topanga Vintage Market – Grab your junkin’ buddies and head down to Topanga Vintage Market in Woodland Hills. You’ll find the best vintage in the Valley, with over 180 great vendors from LA’s famed flea market circuit, from Ojai and San Diego and even Arizona, and best of all, many sellers you will find only at our show. They and dozens of local artisans join us every month on the 4th Sunday for a fun day at Pierce College. You can bring the entire family to our vintage market (except fur babies, sorry), or just bring a hot date. While you scour for awesome vintage items, you can refuel at our gourmet food trucks
- Westfield Topanga & The Village, a huge shopping mall located ten minutes from Woodland Hills. Westfield Topanga & The Village boasts 2.1 million square feet of department stores, boutiques, and restaurants making it a premium shopping destination. With stores like Neiman Marcus and Target, there is something for everyone. It’s also not uncommon to come across celebrities while visiting this shopping mall as they are spotted there frequently.
