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Nethercutt Collection
Lavish free museum showcasing meticulously restored antique and classic cars alongside mechanical musical instruments.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Northridge
California, United States · North America
About Northridge
Northridge works well as a base: 5 minutes from Winnetka, 14km from Mulholland Drive.
Northridge is in California, United States, with about 68,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Winnetka, about 4 km away.
Northridge is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles. The community is home to California State University, Northridge and the Northridge Fashion Center.
Originally named Zelzah by settlers in 1908, the community was renamed North Los Angeles in 1929 but the appellation sometimesRead more
caused confusion between North Hollywood and Los Angeles. In 1938, civic leader Carl S. Dentzel decided to rename the community to Northridge Village, which morphed into modern-day Northridge.
The Northridge area can trace its history back to the Tongva people and later to Spanish explorers. It was sold by the Mexican governor Pío Pico to Eulogio de Celis, whose heirs divided it for resale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Northridge?
Within an hour or so of Northridge: Nethercutt Collection (11 km), Mulholland Drive (14 km), The Getty Center (18 km), Universal Studios Hollywood (20 km).
Are there any good drives near Northridge?
The nearest famous roads are Mulholland Drive and Route 66 - Santa Monica End.
Where is Northridge?
Northridge is in California, United States, about 4 km from Winnetka.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 68,469
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.2283, -118.5367
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Northridge
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Mulholland Drive
Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
The Getty Center
A hilltop campus by Richard Meier with world-class European paintings, sculptures, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Universal Studios Hollywood
The original Universal theme park and working film studio offering studio tours and movie-based attractions.
20 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Tail o' the Pup
A 17-foot hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog in a bun, built in 1946, dismantled in 2005 and painstakingly restored to a new West Hollywood site in 2022. A landmark of Californian programmatic architecture.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Hollywood Sign
Iconic 14-metre-tall white lettering on Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains, the universal symbol of the entertainment industry.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Thrill capital of the world near Los Angeles boasting more roller coasters than any other park on the planet.
23 km · about 25 min drive
beach
Santa Monica Beach
A quintessential Southern California beach anchored by its famous pier, Ferris wheel, and wide golden sand stretching for miles.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Northridge
- Right hereMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
- 25 kmRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
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