Canoga Park is a hidden gem (but not for much longer) and currently undergoing a rebirth.  Commuter and bike friendly and with a lively diverse culture, this is a place for both young urbanites and young families.

Check out Brazille, Dog Haus, White Rabbit Cafe and Pho 21 for restaurants.  For those who want live music; Guitar Merchant, Cobalt Cafe and Casey’s Tavern are good choices.

Hikers will enjoy Chatsworth Oaks Park, Santa Susana State Historic Park, Stoney Point in nearby Chatsworth and Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve and Serrania Park in nearby Woodland Hills and West Hills.

In addition to bike lanes and bike friendly restaurants and cafes, Canoga Park is a biker’s paradise, check out Juanita Cooke Greenbelt,  Metro Orange Line Bike Path and Duarte Bike Trail to name just a few.

Only a 1/2 hour away from downtown LA by car, it is also offers bus and rail options.  This is a perfect place for those looking to live in an affordable community near LA.