# Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in Southern California. It is known more for its shopping malls than for its places to see.

## Get in

Sherman Oaks is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway) and US Route 101 (Ventura Freeway).
The closest airport to Sherman Oaks is Bob Hope Airport in Burbank.

## Do

* 34.1604-118.44281 Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Pool, 14201 Huston St, ☏ +1 818 783-6721. The area's public pool tends to be crowded, but clean. With an LA City Library Card, admission is free, as are pull buoys, kick boards, and fins.
* 34.15121-118.452582 Ultrazone Sherman Oaks, 14622 Ventura Blvd, ☏ +1 818 789-6620. Ultrazone is a laser tag facility that is open for laser tag gamesand birthday parties. There is also a video game arcade there.

## Buy

* 34.1542-118.4671 Sherman Oaks Galleria, 15301-15303 Ventura Blvd. A good place to experience the natural habitat of the Valley Girl. While it is primarily a hangout and a melting pot for all the valley's youth, the Galleria also houses a popular multiplex called ArcLight featuring over 21 theatres where drinks are allowed, a furniture store, a few clothing stores, and several restaurants. A perfect spot to grab dinner and a movie if you're in the area.
* 34.15166-118.45172 Buffalo Exchange. A thrift store popular with the indie scene. A great stop if you've got some clothes to give up, or if you're looking for some cheap new threads. It has a second store in Westwood.
* Freakbeat Records, 13616 Ventura Blvd, ☏ +1 818 995-7603. Independent record store with a wide selection of vinyl and CDs, emphasizing rock, jazz, and soul. (updated Dec 2017)

## Eat

* Barone's Famous Italian Restaurant, 14151 Ventura Blvd, ☏ +1 818 784-6266. Known for its pizza, made with traditional ingredients. The pasta dishes are also good and follow traditional recipes.
* Casa Vega, 13301 Ventura Blvd, ☏ +1 818 788-4868. Open since 1958, the restaurant offers reasonably priced Mexican food with strong but otherwise average margaritas. No reservations, and the wait can be long on weekends.
* The Great Greek, 13362 Ventura Blvd (east of Dixie Canyon Avenue), ☏ +1 818 905-5250. Open for lunch and dinner. A lively Greek restaurant with good food and dancing waiters. Complimentary valet parking. $20-40 per person without wine.
* 34.16416-118.44861 La Fogata, 5142 Van Nuys Blvd, ☏ +1 818 501-9065. Excellent unpretentious and reasonably priced Mexican food, much beloved by Valley natives.
* Marmalade Café, 14910 Ventura Blvd, ☏ +1 818 905-8872. A pricey yet very tasty place, particularly known for its breakfasts. Expect a high-class dining experience and a slightly older crowd. Breakfasts between $10 and $15 per item in very generous portions, with other meals slightly more expensive. (updated Apr 2016)
* Blue Dog Beer Tavern, 4524 Saugus Ave, ☏ +1 818-990-2583. Good burgers and sandwiches and a great beer selection with a laid-back vibe. Parking is dicey due to a small parking lot and a frequently large crowd. (updated Dec 2017)

## Sleep

* 34.16433-118.466161 Best Western Carriage Inn, 5525 Sepulveda Blvd, ☏ +1 818 787-2300, toll-free: +1-877-787-2300, fax: +1 818 908-0639.
* Courtyard Los Angeles- San Fernando Valley, 15433 Ventura Blvd, ☏ +1 818 981-5400, fax: +1 818 981-3175.

## Go next

* Encino - Sherman Oaks' western neighbor.
* Studio City - This neighbor to the east is home to CBS Studios and a host of restaurants, including those on LA's "sushi alley" on Ventura Boulevard.
* Van Nuys - Sherman Oaks' northern neighbor.