Toluca
Lake is a small area just east of Studio City, west
of Burbank and south of North Hollywood. It straddles
the 134 freeway and is bounded by the 170 freeway
to the west.
This
area has definite "Entertainment Industry"
influence as it is very close to Universal Studios
and Warner Studios. There is a comfortable shopping
district along Riverside were walking may be more
effective than driving. The shops are varied and there
are interesting restaurants tossed in the mix.
As
you can imagine for the entertainment orientation,
the recreation is excellent, with many small theatres
in the area. Griffith Park is close by, with biking,
hiking, horseback riding and two popular public golf
courses.
The
housing ranges from upper-middle to Estates. The styles
are varied, leaning to a mix of classical. There are
quite a few condominium and townhome complexes that
are a little higher density (slightly taller) than
other areas in the San Fernando Valley.
The
commute out of this area is very easy via either freeway.
Traffic can get bad during normal commute hours going
into downtown Los Angeles. Parking at the Universal
City stop for the Red Line subway ride may prove a
good alternative. We use this regularly and the ride
is fast, clean and efficient.
Other
interesting links:
Toluca
Lake Chamber of Commerce
History
of Toluca Lake
