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Studio City
Neighborhood of Los Angeles
Millard Sheets Studio mosaic mural, Ventura and Laurel Canyon boulevards, 2024
Millard Sheets Studio mosaic mural, Ventura and Laurel Canyon boulevards, 2024
Studio City is located in San Fernando Valley
Studio City
Studio City
Location in San Fernando Valley
Studio City is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Studio City
Studio City
Location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Country United States
State California
County Los Angeles
City Los Angeles
Named for The studio lot now known as Radford Studio Center

Studio City is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California. It is located in the southeast San Fernando Valley. The area is just west of the Cahuenga Pass.

Studio City got its name from a famous film studio. This studio was started by producer Mack Sennett in 1927. Today, it is known as Radford Studio Center.

A Look at Studio City's Past

See also: History of the San Fernando Valley

How Studio City Got Its Start

The area we now call Studio City was once known as Laurelwood. It was part of a large Mexican land grant called Rancho Ex-Mission San Fernando. This huge piece of land was granted in 1846.

Over time, the land was sold many times. Eventually, it was owned by James Boon Lankershim and other developers. They formed a company to manage the land.

Water and Growth in Studio City

In 1899, the area lost most of its water rights to Los Angeles. This made it hard to sell land for farming. But things changed when the Los Angeles Aqueduct was built.

Water reached the San Fernando Valley in 1913. This caused a big boom in real estate. A group of important people, including Harry Chandler from the Los Angeles Times, bought a large part of the land.

The Studio That Gave Studio City Its Name

In 1927, film producer Mack Sennett started building a new studio. The land for the studio was given to him by a land developer. This new studio was built on 20 acres of land.

The area around this new studio was then named Studio City. This is how the neighborhood got its famous name.

Important Moments in Studio City's History

In 1955, Studio City's Fire Station 78 made history. It became the first fire station in Los Angeles to have a racially mixed team.

More recently, on January 8, 2025, a house fire started in Studio City. It quickly spread to other homes nearby. This was part of the January 2025 Southern California wildfires.

Where is Studio City Located?

The Los Angeles River and Tujunga Wash are two waterways that flow through Studio City. These two channels meet near Colfax Avenue and Ventura Boulevard. They merge next to the Radford Studio Center.

Climate data for Studio City, Los Angeles
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 68
(20)		 69
(21)		 70
(21)		 74
(23)		 76
(24)		 81
(27)		 86
(30)		 88
(31)		 85
(29)		 81
(27)		 73
(23)		 68
(20)		 77
(25)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 45
(7)		 46
(8)		 48
(9)		 50
(10)		 54
(12)		 58
(14)		 61
(16)		 62
(17)		 60
(16)		 55
(13)		 48
(9)		 44
(7)		 53
(12)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.99
(101)		 4.54
(115)		 3.95
(100)		 0.99
(25)		 0.38
(9.7)		 0.08
(2.0)		 0.02
(0.51)		 0.17
(4.3)		 0.32
(8.1)		 0.59
(15)		 1.37
(35)		 2.22
(56)		 18.62
(473)

Who Lives in Studio City?

Population and Age in Studio City

In 2000, about 34,034 people lived in Studio City. The neighborhood covers about 6.31 square miles. This means there were about 5,395 people per square mile.

By 2008, the population had grown to an estimated 37,201 residents. The average age of residents in 2000 was 38 years old. This was considered a bit older compared to other parts of Los Angeles.

Diversity and Income in Studio City

In 2000, most residents (78%) were White. About 8.7% were Latino, 5.4% were Asian, and 3.7% were Black. The rest were from other backgrounds.

About 21.1% of residents were born outside the United States. The most common birthplaces were Iran (7%) and the United Kingdom (6.7%).

The average household income in 2008 was about $75,657 per year. This was considered a high income for the city. Most homes (55.9%) were rented, while 44.1% were owned.

Arts and Culture in Studio City

Saint Saviour's Chapel, Harvard-Westlake School
Saint Saviour's Chapel at Harvard-Westlake School, built in 1914 in a Spanish Colonial Revival style
Studio City Theater converted into Book Store
Studio City Theater, now a Barnes & Noble bookstore

Cool Places to Visit in Studio City

  • Radford Studio Center (also known as CBS Studio Center)
  • Los Angeles River walk (part of the North Valleyheart Riverwalk)
  • The outside of the Brady Bunch house
  • Campo de Cahuenga
  • Metro B Line Universal City/Studio City station
  • Several buildings designed by the architect Rudolph Michael Schindler

Studio City Library

The Studio City branch of the Los Angeles Public Library is a great place to find books. You can find it at the corner of Moorpark Street and Whitsett Avenue.

Parks and Fun in Studio City

Studio City has many parks where you can play and relax.

Beeman Park

The Studio City Recreation Center, also called Beeman Park, is a popular spot. It has an auditorium and places for barbecues. There's a lighted baseball field and courts for basketball. You can also find a running track, a playground for kids, and picnic tables. It offers many programs, including a large youth baseball league.

Other Great Parks in Studio City

  • Moorpark Park is a smaller park with a playground and picnic tables. It's at Moorpark Street and Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
  • Woodbridge Park is on Elmer Avenue at Moorpark Street. It has a play area for children and toddlers.
  • Wilacre Park is a large 128-acre mountain park. It has a hiking trail called the Betty B Dearing trail. The park offers a big parking lot, restrooms, and a picnic area.
  • Fryman Canyon Park is another nature park, 122 acres in size. You can access it from Mulholland Drive. It also has the Betty B Dearing hiking trail.
  • Coldwater Canyon Park is next to Wilacre Park and Fryman Canyon Park. It has an outdoor theater and is home to the TreePeople conservation group. You can get there from Mulholland Drive or the Betty B Dearing Trail.
  • Studio City Mini-Park is a small, unstaffed park.
  • North Valleyheart Riverwalk is a long park that runs along the Los Angeles River.

Learning and Schools in Studio City

Many adults in Studio City have a good education. Almost half of the residents aged 25 and older have a four-year college degree. A high number also have a master's degree.

Schools in Studio City

Walter Reed Middle School
Walter Reed Middle School
Ted Slavin Field
Athletic field at Upper Campus, Harvard-Westlake School

Here are some of the schools located in Studio City:

  • Bridges Academy: A private school for grades 4-12.
  • Campbell Hall School: A private school for students from kindergarten to 12th grade.
  • Carpenter Community Charter School: A public school (LAUSD) for kindergarten to 5th grade.
  • Harvard-Westlake School: A private school for grades 10-12.
  • Walter Reed Middle School: A public school (LAUSD) for grades 6-8.
  • Oakwood School: A private school for kindergarten to 6th grade.
  • Rio Vista Elementary School: A public school (LAUSD) for kindergarten to 5th grade.
  • St. Charles Borromeo School: A private school for kindergarten to 8th grade.

Famous People From Studio City

Many well-known people from different fields have lived in Studio City.

Film and Television Stars

Music Artists

Writers

Sports Figures

Other Notable Residents

See also

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