Los Angeles

The Los Angeles metropolitan area is home to 13.1 million people, making Los Angeles the second most populous city and metropolitan area in the United States. LA is a place of extraordinary ethnic and racial diversity, owing largely to immigration. Los Angeles residents (called Angelenos) rely on cars for transportation and enjoy a year-round mild-to-hot and mostly dry climate in the metropolitan area.

Besides the world-renowned movie industry, LA county features a wide range of other industries, from high-technology manufacturing to craft and fashion. Tourism is also big in Los Angeles. Some of the most famous attractions include the Getty Center, LACMA and Walt Disney Concert Hall, as well as theme parks offering fun for the entire family. Learn more about tourism and fun things to do in LA in the Discover Los Angeles website.

Stay tuned about the most current information about Los Angeles, including updates on the spread of COVID-19 and recommended safety measures by visiting the City of Los Angeles website.

San Fernando Valley

CSUN is located in the heart of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, known by Los Angeles locals as "The Valley." Currently this Valley is the home to some of the world’s major movie studios and exciting attractions, dining and entertainment.

With that said, we acknowledge that the land upon which CSUN sits, was originally owned and inhabited by the indigenous people of the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. You are joining a campus with a long history and commitment to fighting social injustices. Learn about the history of this land, which was taken from the original indigenous people. Learn about our communities, including those continuing to raise awareness (http://walkfortheancestors.org/) and ask questions of your colleagues to learn about the recent CSUN protests so you have a rich context of the campus community which now includes you.

The area around CSUN is full of restaurants and fun places to hang out for the entire family. The beautiful suburbs of San Fernando Valley are located near three major freeways, making travel around the city neighborhoods accessible. The Northridge Fashion Center and mini-malls with movie theaters, karaoke, and bowling bring a fun and lively vibe to the area near CSUN.

Eater LA offers a list of the best restaurants in the Valley that you can explore on your own, or with your future coworkers when the stay-at-home orders are lifted and we are all reunited on our campus. Another good source of information about the area nearby CSUN is the site TheValley.net.

If you are relocating to Los Angeles, we recommend checking the University Corporation website on housing resources where you can learn more about rental housing, relocation services and other resources available to faculty and staff.