museum
Nethercutt Collection
Lavish free museum showcasing meticulously restored antique and classic cars alongside mechanical musical instruments.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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San Fernando
California, United States · North America
About San Fernando
San Fernando works well as a base: 10 minutes from North Hills, 17km from Mulholland Drive.
San Fernando is in California, United States, with about 25,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is North Hills, about 7 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near San Fernando?
Within an hour or so of San Fernando: Nethercutt Collection (4 km), Mulholland Drive (17 km), Universal Studios Hollywood (18 km), Hollywood Sign (20 km).
Are there any good drives near San Fernando?
The nearest famous roads are Mulholland Drive and Route 66 - Santa Monica End.
Where is San Fernando?
San Fernando is in California, United States, about 7 km from North Hills.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 24,931
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.2820, -118.4390
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 San Fernando
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Mulholland Drive
Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
17 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.
18 km · about 20 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.
20 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.
22 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.
22 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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Petersen Automotive Museum
LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near San Fernando
- 17 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
- 31 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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