Glendale

Welcome to Glendale

An eclectic and trendy suburban dream

This lively suburban city has many attractions that draw its residents in. Home to multiple high fashion shopping centers and loaded with restaurants and entertainment options to everyone’s liking, this hip city is perfect for those who want to be close to LA but have a more suburban feel. With a central location, Glendale gives residents easy access to Downtown, neighborhoods like Silver Lake and Los Feliz, as well as the valley hot spots like Valley Village and Toluca Lake.

With Griffith Park on one side and Angeles National Forest on the other, Glendale residents have lots of options for getting outdoors throughout the year. Even in the heat of the summer, there are many gorgeous, shaded hikes to be found. Downtown Glendale, along South Brand Avenue, is the hip entertainment strip of the community, and the residential areas surrounding it are full of beautiful condos and single-family homes, all within close proximity to the action.

What to Love

• Always something to do
• An abundance of sunshine
• Close to downtown Los Angeles
• Highly rated school systems

Local Lifestyle

The key to LA life is to live close enough to the big city but not too far so that you have issues with traffic. Residents love the Glendale area because it is nestled perfectly with easy access to I-5 and the Glendale Freeway. You can find mom-and-pop shops or high-end designer stores. Glendale has upscale homes and top-notch school systems; you really can’t go wrong. Whether you are an upcoming professional, starting a family, or retiring, there is a perfect neighborhood in Glendale for you!

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

If you need catering for business meetings or family gatherings, Panini Kabob Grill can provide you with everything you need from their local healthy Mediterranean grill. Make sure to get enough for everyone, because it will go fast! The Chinese cuisine at Panda Inn is also to die for! They have noodles, rice, seafood, poultry, beef, pork, and tofu. Mix and match as you like for a mouth-watering entree.

Order out or eat in at Damon’s Steakhouse, pick up a meal for 4-6 or get yourself a tropical drink paired with a smoked pulled pork sandwich. Down-home bakery, Porto’s Bakery ships but can also be picked up. Hit them up for that last-minute loaf of bread you may need for a family gathering or event you are hosting. You can also get amazing authentic cuisine at Din Tai Fung. Or, you can find highly renowned retail, restaurants, and entertainment at Americana at Brand. Frida Mex Cuisine is a midday stopping spot for all, as it is rated one of the tastiest places in Glendale. Finish off the day with Häagen-Dazs indulgent ice cream. This is the perfect hangout spot, with iconic stores such as Lululemon. Another beloved shopping plaza in Glendale is the Glendale Galleria, with a variety of well-liked stores such as Steve Madden and Bloomingdales.

Things to Do

For wholesome, old-fashioned fun, take roller skating classes at Moonlight Rollerway. If you’re up for something a little outside of the box, check out the Museum of Neon Art or “MONA,” where everything is made out of neon lighting and kinetic art. Not only can you check out the art on display, but you can watch the artists create new art by pulling the neon lights through silicone tubes.

The Costume Shoppe is only a small portion of what Glendale Central Theatre has to offer. Costumes are available here to rent from all theatrical plays that have ever been run at this theater. Rent them for your own theater performance or for a themed party. There are over 20,000 pieces available, so surely there will be something here that fits your needs. Live productions are also able to be viewed here. Check out the website for updated show schedules, as this is a theater you have got to see the inside of! Actors and dancers in these plays are picked from the top layer of talented individuals.

Schools

• Glendale Community College, Collegiate, Public
• Incarnation Parish School, PK-8, Private
• Glenoaks Elementary School, K-6, Public