La Cañada Flintridge

Upscale, suburban, and wonderfully tranquil, the Cresenta Valley neighborhood of La Cañada Flintridge is quietly known for its natural beauty. Surrounded by recreational parks and mountains in nearly every direction—it’s south of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest, and north of the San Rafael Hills—residents living in the neighborhood’s elevated areas have striking views that can extend as far as DTLA. Properties are prestigious and estates sprawling, many with trees and natural ravines acting as privacy buffers between homes. The neighborhood is a sanctuary for privacy-seekers (CEOs and celebrities among them), as well as horse-loving homeowners. This area is one of greater L.A.’s most equestrian-friendly, with horse trails throughout the neighborhood and the well-established Flintridge Riding Club, a premier equestrian facility. Schools are stellar, and popular spots like Descanso Gardens, a 150-acre botanical wonderland, or the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory—which offers free public tours—round out its highlights. Homes generally range from the low millions and up.