T O L U C A L A K E

Located north of Universal Studios, Toluca Lake is known for being home to many celebrities as it is a quiet residential area with parks and local restaurants.

SCHOOL DISTRICT
Toluca Lake is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles that neighbors areas like Burbank and Hollywood Hills. It contains highly ranked schools a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, such as Rio Vista Elementary and R.L. Stevenson Elementary, and private schools like Toluca Crossroads and Oakwood Elementary.

COMMUNITY & CRIME REPORT
According to the LA Times Neighborhood Crime Maps, Toluca Lake is lower in crime rate compared to its neighboring areas.

SHOPPING
Toluca Lake is near shopping centers Burbank Town Center and Lakeside Shopping Center––both offering retail for food and fashion. Burbank Town Center is located on East Magnolia Blvd and is home to retail stores Macy’s, Burlington, and Office Depot, and has food options like In-N-Out Burger and Panini Kabob Grill. Lakeside Shopping Center has less retail options, but more food options like Starbucks and a Vons for grocery shopping.

RESTAURANTS
Toluca Lake is known for its delicious local restaurants. The Rustic Spoon is a popular Thai restaurant in North Hollywood that has an amazing cinnamon chicken curry dish. If you’re looking for something healthy, HealthyCA located on Lankershim Blvd is known for its delicious salads, and The Juice Parlor on Cahuenga Blvd specializes in acai bowls.

GROCERY STORES
Located in the Lakeside Shopping Center, Vons is the most mainstream grocery store and has everything you need from fresh produce to household items to a deli selection. If you’re looking for an organic grocery store, Sprouts Farmers Market is located on N San Fernando Blvd and is a specialty chain known for its natural grocery items.

GYMS & ACTIVITIES
To stay active in Toluca Lake, there are gyms like Gold’s Gym and 24 Hour Fitness which are membership based facilities with high class equipment and locker rooms. For yoga and pilates lovers, there are local spots like Yoga NoHo located on Vineland Ave and White Heat Yoga on W Magnolia Blvd which offer a range of yoga classes in heated studios.

LANDMARKS & ATTRACTIONS
Toluca Lake is located near Universal City with Universal Studios, which has its theme park and film studios. The park is perfect on a sunny day and includes attractions such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and a studio tour which features backdrops and sets used in many of their films. If you’re looking for hiking trails, nearby are Cahuenga Peak and Coldwater Canyon Park which offer a range of trails with great views.