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Area Directory

Sherman Oaks is strategically located off the Ventura Freeway in the heart of the West Valley. Within thirty minutes, you can be at the Los Angeles Dodger Stadium or Hollywood. There are many golf courses and parks in close proximity. Within an hour, you can be enjoying the sun and surf at L.A.'s great beaches; picnicking, hiking or off-road riding in the canyons of our own San Gabriel Mountains; or water skiing, swimming, jet-skiing and boating at nearby lakes. Or how about Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles for excitement? Within one hour, excellent skiing awaits you at Snow Valley, Snow Summit, Mountain High and Holiday Hill, located in the San Bernardino Mountains. Also, we're approximately four hours from the Colorado River, a favorite with students.

In summary, Sherman Oaks offers a stimulating learning environment set against a backdrop of state of the art technology and all the amenities/sports particular to the various climate zones to which we are so close.

Local Emergency Numbers

• West Valley Communities
  (818) 756-8543

• Fire Department
  (818) 760-6449

• Emergency
  911

• California Highway Patrol
  West Valley Office
  5825 De Soto Ave.
  Sherman Oaks, CA 91304

• Non-emergencies
  (818) 888-0980

Public Libraries

• Canoga Park - (818) 887-0320
• Chatsworth - (818) 341-4276
• Encino - (818) 343-1983
• Northridge - (818) 886-3640
• West Valley - (818) 345-4393
• Woodland Hill - (818) 226-0017

Useful Numbers

• California Boaters Hotline
  (800) 869-7245

• California State Lottery Recording
  (800) 568-8379

Highway Conditions

• Recording: (24-hours)
  (800) 427-7623

Time of Day

• Recording: (24-hours)
  (760) 245-1414

Weather Conditions

• Recording: (24-hours)
  (760) 245-1414

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Department of Motor Vehicles
New residents who come from out of state need to register vehicles in California within 20 days. Take your most recently issued registration, smog certificate and purchase information to your nearest DMV office. The fee is based on the value of the vehicle. California residents who drive motor vehicles on public highways must have a valid California driver's license. When you make your home in the state, you must get a California driver's license within 10 days.

Please contact one of the offices listed for further information or to schedule an appointment.

Local DMV Offices

20725 Sherman Way
Winnetka, CA 91306
(800) 777-0133

3855 De Almo St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(800) 777-0133

Chambers of Commerce

• Canoga Park/Sherman Oaks
  7248 Owensmouth
  (818) 884-4222
  Canoga Park, CA 91303

• Thousand Oaks
  600 Hampshire Road
  (805) 370-0035
  Westlake Village, CA 91361

Hospitals

These hospitals provide 24-hours care.

• Sherman Oaks Hospital and Medical Center
  7300 Medical Center Drive
  Sherman Oaks, CA 91304
  (818) 676-4000

• Northridge Hospital
  18300 Roscoe Blvd.
  Northridge, CA
  (818) 885-8500

• Encino Hospital
  16327 Ventura Blvd.
  Encino, CA 91436
  (818) 995-5000

• Providence Holy Cross Hospital
  15031 Rinaldi Street
  Mission Hills, CA 91345
  (818) 365-8051

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Human Services
The agencies listed represent the most frequently requested services available to the residents of Sherman Oaks. Listings are for information purposes only and are not an endorsement. Hours may vary. Please call during regular business hours.

Emergency Services

• Regional Poison Control District
  (800) 544-4404

• Suicide Prevention
  (213) 381-5111

AIDS & HIV Services

• Aid for AIDS, Inc.
  (323) 656-1107

• AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)
  English:
  (800) 922-2437
  Multilingual:
  (800) 922-2438
  

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services

• Alcoholics Anonymous
  Los Angeles County Info.
  (323) 936-4343

• Valley Women's Center
  (818) 757-2188

• Los Angeles County Office of Drug Abuse
  (213) 624-3784

Child Care Services

• Child Care Resource Center
  (818) 762-0711

Counseling Services

• Valley Community Clinic
  (818) 763-8836

• Valley Counseling
  (818) 995-0368

• San Francisco Valley Community Medical Health Center
  (818) 901-4830

Disability Services

• California State Department of Rehabilitation
  (818) 901-5024

• Easter Seal Society
  (818) 996-9902

• CATS- California Regional Centers
  (818) 814-8811

Emergency Food & Shelter

• American Red Cross
  (818) 376-1700

• The Salvation Army
  (818) 883-6321

• Info Line of Los Angeles
  (818) 501-4447

Health Care Services

• Valley Community Clinic
  (818) 736-8836

• Medi-Cal Information
  (818) 718-3500

• Medicare Information
  (800) 633-4227

• WIC Nutrition Program
  (888) 942-9675

Legal Services

• Consumer Protection Programs
  (213) 974-1452

• LA Free Clinic
  (323) 655-2697

• Los Angeles County Public Defender
  (818) 974-2811

• Social Security (STCU):
  Preventing Identify Theft:
  (800) 722-1213

Veterans Services

• California State Department of Veterans Affairs
  Los Angeles County
  (310) 575-7155

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  Benefits, Information and Assistance
  (800) 827-1000

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Regional Shopping Malls

• Topanga Plaza
  Major stores include Robinson's-May, Nordstrom, JC Penney, Sears and over 100 other shops and restaurants. 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
  (818) 594-8740

Parks, Arboretum, and Gardens

• Malibu Creek State Park - 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Malibu. Thirty miles of hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails. Visitor center and catch and release fishing for trout, catfish and bass. The park also has a developed 50-site campground with showers.

• O'Melveny Park - Senson Blvd, West of Balboa Blvd in Granada Hills (818) 756-8188. This park surrounds the Bee Canyon watershed range below Oat Mountain. Hiking trails and fire roads invite exploring and picnicking of this 672-acre park.

• Placerita Canyon Park and Nature Center - Placertia Canyon Road, 1 ½ miles east of Highway 14 (805) 259-7721. This 350-acre park features 10 miles of hiking trails and two miles of equestrian trails. There is a picnic area with bbq's and a playground.

• Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area - Interstate 405 and Victory, Burbank, and Balboa Blvd border the park (818) 756-8188. 2,030 acre park containing a wildlife refuge, a lake with paddleboat rentals, 18-hole golf course and many other attractions.

• Angeles National Forest - in the nearby San Gabriel Mountains there are many interesting things to do and see. Covers 691,000 acres offering many trails and camping. For further information contact the headquarters in Pasadena (818) 969-1012 (Visitors).

Cultural Facilities
Within Los Angeles and the surrounding area there are an abundance of points of interest for personal enrichment and enjoyment. Some of the more prominent are as follows:

• Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery - 4804 Hollywood Blvd. in Barnsdall Park. Exhibits contemporary and traditional art. Tours daily at 2. Open Tuesdays-Sundays 12:3--5. Fee. (310) 485-4581.

• J. Paul Getty Museum - 17985 Pacific Coast Highway. Exhibits Greek and Roman antiquities, Renaissance and Baroque paintings. The museum is a replica of an ornate Roman villa. Hours may vary according to season. Free, however parking reservations must be made at least one week in advance; phone (310) 459-7611.

• El Pueblo De Los Angeles State Historic Park - located within the streets of Alameda, Arcadia, Spring and Macy. Historical Landmarks at the city's founding site have been restored. Guided walking tours originate at 130 Paseo de la Plaza on the hour Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-1. Free. (310) 628-1274.

• Pacific Asia Museum - 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena. Houses historical cultural and art exhibits of the Far East and Pacific. The building is designed like a Chinese treasure house and surrounds a mediation garden. Open Wednesdays-Sundays noon-5. Fee. (626) 449-2742.

• Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County - 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. Features detailed habitats of African, North American and exotic mammals. The history galleries include antique automobiles, US history exhibits and displays depicting life in California. Open Tuesdays-Sundays 10-5. Fee. (213) 744-3466.

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Outdoor Sports Facilities

• Lanark Recreation Center - Lanark Street and Topanga Canyon Blvd, Canoga Park. Multi-use field, swimming pool and tennis courts. (818) 883-1503

• Shadow Ranch Park - Vanowen Street, between Fallbrook and Shoup Ave, Sherman Oaks. Facilities for basketball and baseball available. (818) 883-3637

• Knapp Ranch Park - Kittridge Street west of Valley Circle Blvd, Sherman Oaks. Tennis Courts, baseball fields, and basketball courts available. (818) 756-8891

• Griffith Park Equestrian Center - Riverside Drive and Main Street in northern section of the Park. This is a 73-acre facility featuring jumping course, conditioning track and indoor arena. 53 miles of bridle trails; rental horses. (310) 840-9063.

The Sports Scene

• Dodger Stadium - 1000 Elysian Park Avenue, North of the Civic Center. Open for baseball and special events only. Baseball season usually runs April through early October. (213) 224-1400.

• Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena - 3939 South Figueroa Street. An indoor sports and entertainment facility. (213) 748-6131.

• Edison International Field (formerly Anaheim Stadium) - 200 State College Blvd., Anaheim, California Angels play mid April through early October.

• Staples Center - 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. Home of the L.A. Lakers (Pro Basketball) and the Kings (Pro Hockey). (213) 624-3100.

• Los Angeles Coliseum - 518 West Santa Barbara Avenue, Los Angeles. The USC Trojans also play at the Coliseum. Ticket information can be obtained by calling (213) 748-6131.

• Rose Bowl - 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Site of the classic Rose Bowl game each New Year's Day, as well as other football games and events throughout the year. Home to the UCLA Bruins football team. For events and information call (626) 577-3106.

Getting Out of Town

By Airplane

• Los Angeles International Airport - at Century and Sepulveda Blvd. near Inglewood, CA (310) 646-5252. Bus service (RTD) to and from airport is available. For information call (213) 626-4455.

• Ontario International - at Vineyard Avenue in Ontario, CA. For information call (909) 937-2700.

• Airport Express 24 hours to and from all airports, via minibus (714) 973-1100.

• Burbank Airport
  2627 Hollywood Way, Burbank
  (818) 840-8471

• Long Beach Airport
  4100 E. Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach
  (562) 421-8295

• John Wayne Airport (Orange County)
  18741 Airport Way, Santa Ana
  (949) 252-5200

By Bus

• Greyhound Bus Lines
  1441 Truman Street, San Fernando
  (818) 365-5628

• Los Angeles Metro Transportation Authority (MTA)
  (213) 626-4455

By Train

• Amtrak Ticket Office
  (800) 872-7245

• Metrolink, Los Angeles
  (800) 371-5465

Ridesharing
Ridesharing service is for people who are interested in vanpooling or carpooling. Call for a list of people who are making similar commutes or if you are willing to share your car with someone else. Free Service. For more information call the following numbers below.

• Commuter Transportation Services, Inc.
  LA Country:
  (213) 380-7433

Popular Tourist Attractions

• Disneyland - 1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim
  (714) 999-4565

• Knott's Berry Farm - Beach Blvd., Buena Park
  (714) 220-5200

• Movieland Wax Museum - 7711 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
  (714) 522-1154

• NBC Studio Tours - 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank
  (818) 840-4444

• Mann's Chinese Theater - 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
  (213) 464-8111

• Raging Waters - 111 Raging Waters Drive, San Dimas
  (909) 592-6453

• Universal Studios Tours - Lankershim Blvd.,Universal City
  (818) 622-3801

• Six Flags Magic Mountain - 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy.,Valencia
  (805) 255-4111

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Points of Interest

• Catalina Island
  P.O Box 217, Avalon, CA 90704
  (562) 510-1520 Only 26 miles off the coast of Long Beach, quaint, quiet Catalina Island makes you feel like you are much further away--both in place and time. Activities include swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, golfing, horseback riding, hiking , shopping, dining and sightseeing.

• Hollywood Boulevard, Walk of Fame
  Information: (213) 469-8311 Beginning at the famous Hollywood and Vine intersection, proceed in either direction to see pink marble stars embedded in cement. The stars celebrate the achievement of talented personalities.

• Los Angeles Zoo
  5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
  (213) 666-4090 Divided into continental areas that house over 2,000 animals from all over the world, the facility includes Adventure Island, innovative children's zoo and a 77-acre main zoo.

• Queen Mary
  1126 Queens Way Drive, Long Beach, CA 90801
  (562) 435-3511 The largest ocean liner in the water today, the Queen Mary can be seen through guided or self-guided tours. Dining, entertainment, and shopping can be enjoyed for one admission.

Local Beaches
Huntington, Newport, Balboa, Dana Point, Laguna, Seal, Malibu, Redondo, Hermosa, Long Beach, Zuma, Santa Monica.

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