Welcome to the City of La Cañada Flintridge! La Cañada Flintridge is an incorporated city and has been since 1976. La Cañada Flintridge is located along the rolling foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Angeles National Forest on the North and cities of Pasadena and Glendale to the East and South of the city. Fifteen miles from the epicenter of Downtown Los Angeles and in close proximity to the Burbank Bob Hope Airport, La Cañada Flintridge is extremely centrally located to all. La Cañada Flintridge is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Los Angeles. The city takes pride in its top rated public school system, which ranks in the top 5% consistently in all of California. If you’re looking for a city with a huge sense of community then you have come to the right place.
Should you choose to live, work & play in La Cañada Flintridge, you won’t be disappointed. With it’s affluent residents and mostly spacious homes, the city definitely caters to children & community. Year round events and activities are a highlight. Community Centers, Parks, scenic hiking & equestrian trails, riding clubs, golf, tennis, a multiplex movie theatre, YMCA – all make up this self contained city and make every day life in La Cañada Flintridge very enjoyable.
Along the Foothill Blvd. businesses district, you will find a variety of restaurants, shops and various everyday resources that leave you fulfilled within the city limits. La Cañada Flintridge is also home to one of the most breathtaking, 165-acre, botanical gardens around. Descanso Gardens offers year round tours and exhibitions. Should you decide to treat your senses, the camellias are a must see during the early Fall & late Spring. The Japanese garden is also a must, leaving you feeling peaceful and tranquil.
Also, we cannot forget about the fact that La Cañada Flintridge is also home to NASA’S Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). JPL is the leading U.S. center for robotic exploration of the solar system. On any given day, you are sure to find school field trips with kids lined up exploring the grounds and taking in all the amazing factual information that each docent proudly rattles off.
La Cañada Schools
There are three elementary schools, a 7-12 high school and school for high schools students with special needs. The Academic Performance Score (API) for 2012 was 950, the second highest in the state for a K-12 schools district. More information on: www.lcusd.net
La Cañada Real Estate
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