Van Nuys

Getting to Van Nuys

Van Nuys sits north of U.S. Route 101 and straddles Interstate 405, which runs north–south through the middle of Van Nuys. To the immediate south is Sherman Oaks, while to north are North Hills and Panorama City. Like the rest of the Valley, the major streets are laid out in a grid pattern.

1. 01
   Van Nuys

   Train operators: Amtrak, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245.

2. 02
   Van Nuys Airport
3. 03
   FlyAway Bus Terminal at 7610 Woodley Ave

Worth seeing

1. 01
   The Japanese Garden

Things to do

1. 01
   Van Nuys Golf Course

   This small park boasts an 18-hole, par 3 course for beginners as well as a driving range.

2. 02
   Sky Zone Trampoline Park
3. 03
   Iceland Ice Skating Center

   This indoor ice skating rink offers bumper cars, "easy skaters" (or, walkers for new skaters), and three party rooms.

4. 04
   Woodley Lakes Golf Course

   Woodley Lakes has tournament-like greens with flat, wide, and forgiving holes that are great for beginners.

Where to eat

1. 01
   El Katracho

   14838 Burbank Blvd,.

2. 02
   Kyushu Ramen

   15355 Sherman Way Ste N,.

3. 03
   Lido Pizza

   15232 Victory Blvd,.

4. 04
   Little Ocha of the Valley

   Los Tres Hermanos, 6269 Van Nuys Blvd (corner of Van Nuys and Sylvan),.

Getting around Van Nuys the local way