Panorama City

Panorama City is a residential neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley in the northern part of Los Angeles County. The area is crisscrossed by wide streets and feels rather flat, with low-rise buildings and parking lots scattered between houses.

Fritz B. Burns and Henry J. Kaiser founded this community in 1948 as the first planned neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley after the war. Architects Wurdeman and Becket drew up the original concept following federal housing guidelines.

Local businesses and restaurants reflect the everyday life of the many families who settled here over the decades. Spanish and Tagalog mix with English on storefronts, and markets sell products from Mexico, El Salvador and the Philippines alongside mainstream goods.

The area is easiest to reach by car, as public transit options are limited and main streets often see heavy traffic. Walking visitors should be ready for longer distances, as many corners are spread out.

Part of the original master plan included a central shopping center, which survives today as the Panorama Mall. The design followed federal recommendations to create housing for returning soldiers.

Location: Los Angeles

Shares border with: Arleta

GPS coordinates: 34.22429,-118.44537

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:07