San Fernando, California

About San Fernando

San Fernando is a close-knit town in southeastern California counting 23,488 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, San Fernando is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.37 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 9,911 residents per square mile.

📰 San Fernando News Today

• In Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley Celebrates Itself on 818 Day The New York Times · Aug 18
• Suspect exits San Fernando Valley BBQ restaurant after breaking window KTLA · Aug 17
• Jewelry, handbags stolen in overnight burglaries at 2 San Fernando Valley homes ABC7 Los Angeles · Aug 15
• Skanska JV Wins $2.43B East San Fernando Valley Rail Contract Construction Owners · Aug 18
• High temperatures, low humidity increases fire danger in Los Angeles County Los Angeles Daily News · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes San Fernando Unique

• Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 23,488.
• Easy reach of Santa Clarita (10 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

📍 Neighborhoods in San Fernando

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in San Fernando

• A la Diabla Sushi Bar — sushi
• Andy's Surf N Turf Tacos — tacos
• Aromas Coffee (café)
• Ay Papa Que Rico — chicken
• Bamboo Bistro — filipino
• Bar Uerukamu — japanese
• Boba Truck Cafe — bubble tea (café)
• CF Food Kitchen — french
• Café de la Abuela — coffee shop (café)
• Calif Chicken Cafe

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chuck E. Cheese
• Discovery Cube Science Center · Museum
• The Japanese Garden · Attraction
• Valley Relics Museum · Museum
• Wildlife Learning and Conservation Center · Zoo
• Andrés Pico Adobe · Museum
• Casa de López · Museum
• Convento · Attraction
• Iglesia de la Misión de San Fernando Rey de España
• Mission Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in San Fernando

• Aliso Canyon Park reviews ★
• Carey Ranch Park reviews ★
• Cottonwood Urban Farm · Garden reviews ★
• Eddleston Park reviews ★
• Elsmere Canyon · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Fond Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Granada Hills Recreation Center aka Petit Park reviews ★
• Lakeview Terrace Recreation Center reviews ★
• Lopez Canyon Park reviews ★
• O'Melveny Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Pioneer Park reviews ★
• Porter Ridge Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in San Fernando

• Ararat Charter
• Birmingham Community Charter High
• CHAMPS - Charter HS of Arts-Multimedia & Performing
• Girls Athletic Leadership School Los Angeles
• High Tech LA
• North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
• PUC Community Charter Elementary
• PUC Lakeview Charter Academy
• PUC Lakeview Charter High
• PUC Triumph Charter Academy and PUC Triumph Charter High
• Valley Charter Elementary
• Valor Academy Elementary
• Valor Academy High
• Valor Academy Middle

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of San Fernando

🏘️ Nearby Communities