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Northridge
Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Northridge is a quiet, tranquil neighborhood best known as the Jewel of the Valley. It is also the home of California State University, one of Southern California’s most well-known universities.
Along with the university, some of Northridge’s most popular sites include:
- CSUN Botanic Garden - Located at California State University, the CSUN Botanic Garden is a beautiful, well-manicured garden with over 1,200 different plant species. This garden is just as much a refuge for students as it is a community asset.
- The Impossible Shop - Vegetarians and vegans, rejoice! The Impossible Shop is all plant-based! This restaurant creates American classics, such as burgers and nuggets, with a twist–it’s all vegan.
- Porter Valley Country Club - Offering seclusion and serenity, Porter Valley Country Club is a premier golf club with unrivaled beauty. This eighteen-hole championship course is also one of the area’s most popular wedding venues.
- Donald E. Bianchi Planetarium - Operated by CSUN’s Physics Department, the Donald E. Bianchi Planetarium allows visitors to see some of the universe’s most stunning stars and planets. It’s as educational as it is awe-inspiring.
- Vanalden Park - Centrally located in Northridge, Vanalden Park is a serene city park. It’s a popular spot for picnics or to relax under trees. It also has horseshoe pits and walking areas.
- Northridge Fashion Center - Established in 1971, Northridge Fashion Center is a huge shopping mall centrally located in the neighborhood. Even though it was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1994, the mall was painstakingly restored and popular today. Northridge Fashion Center has a variety of national retailers, shops, and restaurants.