Tarzana

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Geogrophy of Tarzana

Tarzana is approximately in the middle of the distance between the 405 freeway and Calabasas in the San Fernando Valley, North and South off the 101 Freeway.

This quiet and geographically desirable location features 2 Country Clubs with Golf courses nestled into the Santa Monica Mountains south of Ventura Blvd. The El Caballero Country Club and Braemar Country Club.

About the Community

The community offers several luxurious gated communities, including Mulholland Park, Silverhawk Ridge, Monte Verde and Braemar Estates with the convenience of being close to the West Side tucked away off of Reseda Blvd in the Santa Monica Mountains.

North of the Blvd you will find large flat land ranches called Melody Acres with large acre plus size lots and opportunity to house horses. Tarzana extends to Victory Boulevard on the north, however only a small percentage of the population lives in the area in fewer houses and more apartment buildings.

The community is very well diverse with a population of approximately 28,500 residences. We have a wide variety of Restaurants, Places of worship, Language schools and many other facilities to cater to a stimulating life style for all. It is close to the West Side, beaches, shopping and entertainment.

History of the area

Tarzana was originally part of the San Fernando Mission, which was established in 1797 by Spanish settlers and missionaries, who eventually displaced the indigenous population. Later it was seized by Mexico and then by the United States, at which point the area came to be part of a sequential order of large cattle. Beginning in the 1870s, the area was purchased by investors end transformed it into a large-scale wheat farm operation.

In 1909 the surrounding area was purchased by the Los Angeles Suburban Homes Company. General Harrison Gray Otis founder and publisher of the Los Angeles Times had invested in the company, while also purchasing 550 acres in the center of today´s Tarzana.

In 1915 Edgar Rice Burroughs, best known as the author of the Tarzan Stories, purchased Otis´ land, upon which he built a large home, and renamed the property Tarzana Ranch. Burroughs subdivided and sold the land for residential development, while the neighboring small farms were also converted to residential areas.

In 1927 local residents renamed the town Tarzana in honor of Burroughs and his famous literary character and this is why we call this wonderful area Tarzana today.

My favorite things to do:

If you are of a nature lover and like to hike and bike, at the end of Reseda Blvd you will find a wonderful hidden little park, it is somewhat of a secret, where you can begin your journey of an all day hike and bike and picnic. Enjoy the tranquil sunsets and the breathtaking sunrise in this magical setting.

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For information on community events at the Tarzana Chamber of commerce 
http://www.tarzanachamber.com/