Tujunga

About Tujunga

Nestled at the edge of the San Gabriel Mountains, Tujunga is a neighborhood in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. Like the rest of the Valley, the area was first developed in the late 19th century and annexed by Los Angeles in the early 20th century.

Today, Tujunga is distinctive due to its relatively low population density and ample flora and fauna. Though the community is just minutes from the heart of Los Angeles, its proximity to the San Gabriel Mountains can make it feel like a true oasis in the city.

Jobs in Tujunga

Tujunga and the Greater Los Angeles area are home to businesses that range from manufacturers and health care providers to educators to entertainment companies. The area's largest entertainment producers include Walt Disney Co., Warner Bros. Studio, Fox Networks and Sony Pictures Entertainment, which provide a variety of jobs in the area. Health care providers like Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Miller Children's Hospital and Kaiser Permanente are significant health care employers, while California State University and the University of California, Los Angeles, supply the area with a number of educational jobs.

In Tujunga and Greater Los Angeles, major industries include trade and transportation, professional and business services, education and health services, and leisure and hospitality. If you're going to be searching for a job in Tujunga, these industries will be the best places to start looking.

Interesting Sights in Tujunga

Although Tujunga is a relatively small community, there's no shortage of interesting things to do and see.

You may notice that many areas of town and the surrounding wilderness look vaguely familiar, which may be because several films and television shows have been filmed throughout the neighborhood. Many scenes for "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" were filmed in Tujunga, including at the home of the main character, Elliott. Big Tujunga Canyon was the site of the famous chariot races in "Ben-Hur," while the now-gone Lancaster Lake witnessed the adventures of the movie character Tarzan. You'll see familiar locations from well-known films and television shows like "The Birth of a Nation," "The Craft" and "Sons of Anarchy."

Outside its silver-screen hot spots, Tujunga offers a number of local parks, historic monuments and a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course to explore.

Tujunga Schools

As residents of the city of Los Angeles, Tujunga students enroll in the Los Angeles Unified School District. You can also consider one of the community's private schools, many of which are based on the campuses of churches.

Resources for Moving to Tujunga

Simplify your move to Tujunga with these resources:

• Utilities: The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Southern California Gas and Southern California Edison are the primary utilities providers in the area.
• Garbage and Recycling: You can expect regular collection of your trash and recyclables.
  
• Public Transportation: Tujunga is connected to the Greater Los Angeles area via the LA Metro, making it easy to travel into the city for work or entertainment.

Tujunga Housing

Like in most Los Angeles neighborhoods, Tujunga's priciest homes skirt the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. If you're looking for more affordable homes in the area, focus your search along Apperson Street and Day Street in the center of town.