Lake Balboa, CA

Lake Balboa - Nature’s Best in LA

Balboa is a diverse neighborhood for those looking for a comfortable blend of urban and suburban life. With a large park containing biking paths, batting cages, fields, a playground, and a lake, it is a great place to visit with the family. The area is also nearby many of Los Angeles’s popular tourist attractions. If you, or a member of your group/family, gets sick while exploring all of Los Angeles, Doctor2me will arrange a doctor to see you in home or through a tele-visit with a same day appointment!

Things to Do

Lake Balboa is one of the best locations in Los Angeles to immerse yourself in nature. Lake Balboa Park attracts locals and tourists alike! Here there are bike paths, walking paths, fishing, barbecue pits, picnic tables, etc. Lake Balboa Park also has a pool, so everyone in your party can swim. Each person who wants to go into the pool has to have a ticket. Prices: Children ages (0-17) are $1.00, Adults (17-49) are $4.00, and Older Adults (50 & Up) are $1.00. The park has everything you need to enjoy a day outside! If you’re interested in seeing some “Old Los Angeles” artifacts and relics, Valley Relics Museum is the place for you! It has over 10,000 artifacts including neon signs, classic autos, roadside attractions, postcards, props, photos, etc. You can do a private guided tour as well! Head over to their website and send them an email to book one! After your view everything, theres a shop you can buy some trinkets as a memento. It would be an injustice to discuss Balboa without mentioning Lake Balboa. With its many shaded picnic tables, grassy areas, playground, and swan-boat rentals, it offers a great space for a simple leisurely stroll or for large family gatherings. On weekends, vendors set up booths where you can purchase home-made jewelry, food products, toys, and more.

Places to Stay

Right on the bottom edge of Lake Balboa, you can stay at the Best Western which has spacious one bed or two bed rooms. Every room comes with a refrigerator, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, coffee maker, and ottoman. You can lounge by the outdoor heated pool or head to the spa to relax. The hotel has a cocktail lounge and restaurant on site, so you don’t have to leave the hotel to grab food! The Hampton Inn is another great place to stay. It is located right next to the Best Western. Even though this hotel does not have a pool or spa, you can get a free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. Free parking is a great asset to a hotel as you will definitely need a car to get around everywhere in LA. There is a fitness center and a business center if you need some time to work. It is also pet friendly, so you can bring your pet! The Sojourn Sherman Oaks is a more family-oriented hotel, offering an outdoor pool and complimentary breakfast. 

Where to Eat

For an authentic Mexican meal, Salsa & Beer #1 offers fajitas, Mexican wraps, tacos, enchiladas, sandwiches, flautas, and more. The chips, bean dip, and salsa bar is always free! You can enjoy a large margarita with your food as well as a variety of other alcoholic beverages. The serving sizes are large, so the meals are great to share with your table. If you’re in the mood for Thai, Fortune House Restaurant has casual hard wood dining decor and a fish tank to admire while enjoying your food or drink. They have seafood, soup, salad, noodles, and vegetarian options. They do have lunch specials where various entrees are discounted. The restaurant is open daily 11am - 10pm (excluding Sundays), so you can grab a bite for any time of the day! A very highly rated Japanese Restaurant, Bar Uerukamu, has craft sake and Japanese. You can dine in or grab take out to eat at your home, hotel, or office. They only accept reservations currently, so make sure you call beforehand to get a spot, or you wont be able to be seated! Also, they are open for dinner Wednesdays - Saturdays and closed on major holidays. Millie’s Restaurant and Bakery is an old-fashioned diner located in nearby Van Nuys, and offers an expansive menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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