
Neighborhood in Los Angeles, California
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Studio City is an area in the San Fernando Valley, just to the west of Universal City and about 12 miles NW of Downtown LA. As its name implies, Studio City arose to support the motion picture studios with affordable housing for their employees. Some of the studio's biggest stars, such as Gene Autry, lived in the hills of Studio City (more recently, George Clooney). Studio City flourished in the 1950s and early 1960s and has become a trendy, upscale neighborhood with great restaurants and shopping. Radford Studios and nearby Universal Studios are still major centers of film and TV production. Ventura Boulevard's "sushi alley" is home to perhaps the largest concentration of sushi restaurants in the Los Angeles area.
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Brady Bunch House
The \ house was built in 1959 and was used for the exterior shots of the famous Brady Bunch Residence in the 1970s TV sitcom. The inside and the backyard scenes took place on sound stage #5 at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. It is said to be the country's most visited house after the White House in Washington, D.C., and it can only be viewed from the public street, as it used to be a private residence. In 2018 the house went on the market for the first time in decades, for $1.88 million, and was sold to HGTV for $3.5 million. HGTV added to the back (for the bedrooms) and renovated the inside to match what was on the set. It was the filming location for a Very Brady Renovation (2019) showing the renovation process and the reunion of the people who played the Brady kids from back then. The Brady Bunch set at Paramount Studios was also used once in Mission Impossible and twice on Mannix while the Brady Bunch was still in production. By the 1990s the set was reconstructed for the filming of "Sunshine Days" an episode of the X Files television series. The house was sold again, for $3.2 million in 2023. The house is preserved as a historic home and is used for private parties and a limited access museum to television history. It was designated as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2026.
Was founded as Mack Sennett Studios, home of the Keystone Kops and Charlie Chaplin's earliest American films. It later became the Republic Pictures lot, and more recently it has been home to such sitcoms as Seinfeld and That '70s Show. Unfortunately, the studio is not open to the public for tours, but many television shows are still produced here and with careful planning you can attend the taping of a show; tvtickets.com is one resource to look into.
Offers panoramic views of the San Fernando Valley. The Betty B. Dearing Trail starts at the main parking lot and, after a short steep climb, levels off and begins a gentle descent before ending at a residential street. A walk up the trail and back to the parking lot through residential streets takes about an hour to complete. Parking is $1.
Reconstruction of a historic adobe. During the Mexican-American War, the 1847 Treaty of Cahuenga was signed here and it is displayed there. It also served as a stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail and a Civil War encampment.
Probably the best bowling alley in Los Angeles. Features excellent lanes, glow-in-the-dark bowling at night, arcade, and more.
Located just off Ventura Blvd along Studio City's "sushi alley", this small restaurant offers up amazing fresh fish at reasonable prices. Be sure to share a cup of warm saki with Jay, the friendly owner. Dinner for two, including sake, will cost between $40 and $60.
Unofficially endorsed by Jay Leno, Carney's operates from a bright yellow rail car, serving what it calls "Probably the best hot dogs and hamburgers in the world". The chilidogs and chili chesseburgers are probably worthy contenders-- and the whole experience, with indoor and outdoor seating, is good, clean, cheap fun. A second location is on the Sunset Strip.
Another of the "sushi alley" restaurants, Katsu-Ya offers really good sushi at reasonable prices. The baked crab roll is a specialty and should not be missed. Parking is tough to find so plan on using the valet for $3.50. Waits can be long, so call for reservations. Dinner for two will cost between $40 and $60 with sake.
A tasty and reasonably-priced casual dining spot, offering standard breakfast fare (try the banana pancakes) and simple lunch and dinner entrees. The outdoor patio is a neat spot to dine amongst trees and flowers. Expect to pay $5 - $8 per person for breakfast, slightly more for lunch and dinner.
An upscale gastropub with several Californian craft beers (Old Rasputin, Arrogant Bastard, etc.) on tap as well as a full bar, and gourmet burgers.
Simple and cheap hotel.
Famous hotel over 100 years old, featuring large green space and swan-filled lake.
Offers locally produced meat and vegetables for sale as well as a petting zoo and face painting for kids.
Historic black-and-white photos of old Hollywood, classic L.A., and various famous faces.
S. Route 101 connects Studio City to Hollywood and Downtown LA, as well as to Interstate 405, which is the primary route to West Los Angeles and LAX Airport.
Read in the guideVentura Boulevard is the main thoroughfare through Studio City. The most pedestrian-friendly stretch is located between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Whitsett Avenue.
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