Yorba Linda-like areas of LA County?

[kttam186290]

Parts of Woodland Hills and West Hills are similar to Yorba Linda. They are within the City of Los Angeles, but you'd never know it. Easy drive to Northridge from either.

Also, Knollwood in Granada Hills comes to mind, which is literally right around the corner from Northridge.

[sean1the1]

Porter ranch, and Northridge if you work out of Northridge. Redondo Beach or El Segundo is working in El Segundo.

[sean1the1]

Originally Posted by kttam186290

Parts of Woodland Hills and West Hills are similar to Yorba Linda. They are within the City of Los Angeles, but you'd never know it. Easy drive to Northridge from either.

Also, Knollwood in Granada Hills comes to mind, which is literally right around the corner from Northridge.

My first thought was woodland hills as well just like Yorba Linda, but better IMO. At least better shopping.

[westbound2]

Originally Posted by kttam186290

If they were looking for strictly suburban (and nothing else), I'd agree. But they seem to want the older, established feel of a suburb that is leafy and condensed.

To me, that's not Santa Clarita unless we're talking a couple of older streets in Newhall. And, at that point, you're not getting the feel of "being close" to the rest of L.A.

Thanks! What if we were looking for "strictly suburban"? the leafy description is nice, but not required. I'm not sure I totally understand what "strictly suburban" means.... are there other areas we should consider if we broaden that aperture?

THANK YOU!

[westbound2]

Originally Posted by kttam186290

If they were looking for strictly suburban (and nothing else), I'd agree. But they seem to want the older, established feel of a suburb that is leafy and condensed.

To me, that's not Santa Clarita unless we're talking a couple of older streets in Newhall. And, at that point, you're not getting the feel of "being close" to the rest of L.A.

Originally Posted by sean1the1

Porter ranch, and Northridge if you work out of Northridge. Redondo Beach or El Segundo is working in El Segundo.

Thank you!

[westbound2]

Originally Posted by kttam186290

Parts of Woodland Hills and West Hills are similar to Yorba Linda. They are within the City of Los Angeles, but you'd never know it. Easy drive to Northridge from either.

Also, Knollwood in Granada Hills comes to mind, which is literally right around the corner from Northridge.

Thank you! These weren't on my radar either - I appreciate it...will check them out!

[westbound2]

Originally Posted by kttam186290

Parts of Woodland Hills and West Hills are similar to Yorba Linda. They are within the City of Los Angeles, but you'd never know it. Easy drive to Northridge from either.

Also, Knollwood in Granada Hills comes to mind, which is literally right around the corner from Northridge.

Originally Posted by sean1the1

My first thought was woodland hills as well just like Yorba Linda, but better IMO. At least better shopping.

Thank you - I'm not familiar with Woodland Hills, so will add it to the list of places to explore.

[ryanms3030]

Originally Posted by westbound2

Thanks! What if we were looking for "strictly suburban"? the leafy description is nice, but not required. I'm not sure I totally understand what "strictly suburban" means.... are there other areas we should consider if we broaden that aperture?

THANK YOU!

Probably that most of Santa Clarita is a planned development with HOA tract home and condo communities built around the mall and shopping plazas with mostly big chain stores and restaurants.

[kttam186290]

Originally Posted by ryanms3030

Probably that most of Santa Clarita is a planned development with HOA tract home and condo communities built around the mall and shopping plazas with mostly big chain stores and restaurants.

Yep, that ^

It feels more like Temecula or Irvine. If you liked planned suburbia and sterility, then go for it.

Yorba Linda has the feel of an established, leafy, hilly suburb with some character. It has matured beautifully.

[westbound2]

Originally Posted by kttam186290

Yep, that ^

It feels more like Temecula or Irvine. If you liked planned suburbia and sterility, then go for it.

Yorba Linda has the feel of an established, leafy, hilly suburb with some character. It has matured beautifully.

^^these are very helpful descriptions, thank you! You nailed how I feel about YL...