Sherman Oaks, Residential neighborhood in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, United States.
Sherman Oaks is a residential area in the San Fernando Valley that spreads between the flat valley floor and the slopes of the Santa Monica Mountains. This position creates varied streetscapes where single-story homes sit alongside multi-story apartment buildings.
General Moses Hazeltine Sherman founded the area in 1927 through his real estate company by subdividing 1,000 acres of land. Between 1991 and 2009, several neighboring settlements joined the community and reinforced its geographic identity.
The open-air Galleria complex serves as a center of daily life where locals shop, eat, and meet one another. This social function makes it a fixed point in the rhythm of the neighborhood.
The intersection of the 405 and 101 freeways sits centrally and allows short drives to the airport and downtown. Those moving into the mountain sections should watch for winding roads without sidewalks.
Several neighborhoods such as Chandler Estates or Magnolia Woods formally petitioned to join Sherman Oaks even though they were originally independent. This voluntary affiliation shows how strongly the name works as a local brand.
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