It offers a treasure trove of flora, fauna, and other natural attributes such as tranquil marshlands, green forests, and refreshingly beautiful wide open spaces.Īlthough Sherman Oaks is definitely hip and modern, it’s also home to Fossil Ridge Park, one of the most fossil-rich sites in the Santa Monica Mountains. Nearby is the more than 600-acre Franklin Canyon Park and Sherman Oaks is also on the threshold of the pristine Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Area. Sherman Oaks Galleria, an open-air shopping mall, is one a popular shopping destination in the region as well as a movie buff landmark, having been featured in the films Valley Girls and Fast Times at Ridgemont High.įollow Mulholland Drive, another classic movie location, to Coldwater Canyon with its walking trails and lovely views, or visit scenic Mulholland Overlook. Along Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks you’ll also find fantastic restaurants, high-end boutiques, intimate wine bars, exciting entertainment venues, and your new favorite coffee shop or two. Sherman Oaks, ideally situated between Studio City and Beverly Hills, boasts one of the largest offerings of public and private schools of any city in the Valley.
