Found in the middle part of the southern San Fernando Valley, Encino is a prime destination to consider should your company has office moving plans in Los Angeles, California. A portion of the Los Angeles River runs through it making the hilly district a valuable piece of land.


Derived from the Spanish equivalent of the term “evergreen,” Encino has a rich cultural heritage ever since it was established in 1843. The area was first awarded to three Mission Indians by the government of Spain after the deserting of the California missions of the 1800s.

For concerns about moving quotes and relocation costs, Encino is conveniently situated around important Los Angeles communities. The east is bordered by the Sherman Oaks while the west is bordered by Tarzana. The north and south borders are the Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area and the Encino Reservoir of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power respectively.

Encino takes pride in its tourist attractions. The Los Encinos State Historic Park takes care of the city’s heritage with monuments and a museum. The park also has picnic grounds for recreation. The Encino Velodrome has also played a pivotal part in the sport of outdoor oval bicycle racing. The The Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area is best known for its array of cherry trees which line up the park during spring. Encino also made news with the Encino Oak, a California Live Oak Tree which has been around for over a millennium. Unfortunately, the weather phenomenon El Nino killed the tree in 1998.

As for transportation, the primary roads found within Encino are Ventura, Magnolia and Burbank Boulevards as well as White Oak Avenue, Balboa Boulevard, Haskell Avenue and Hayvenhurst Avenue. It also has a rich diversity of ethnicity with representations from the communities of the African Americans, Asians and Latinos. It is easily accessible and many Encino moving companies can assist you with your relocation.