Welcome to La Crescenta
Peaceful living and bucolic charm in a sleepy bedroom community
The Crescenta Valley dates back to 1798 when Don Jose Maria Verdugo established his 36,000-acre Rancho San Rafael. Today, this serene suburb remains one of the San Gabriel Valley's best-kept secrets. With its outdoorsy, family-oriented appeal, abundant green spaces, and spacious homes, La Crescenta is the perfect retreat from the big city frenzy of nearby Los Angeles.
With great schools, plenty of outdoor recreation, and a close-knit feel, this bucolic town feels like Mayberry rather than an L.A. enclave. Modest ranch homes, Craftsmans, and sprawling mansions make up La Crescenta’s neighborhoods.
What to Love
- Family-friendly vibes
- Green spaces
- Small-town feel
People & Lifestyle
Considered a bedroom community, La Crescenta’s residents tend to live here and work in nearby L.A.’s buzzing entertainment industry. This scenic community offers a retreat from city life, privacy, and much-needed quiet for the professionals who spend their days in the roar of Los Angeles. A true combination of urban living and metropolitan convenience, La Crescenta is one of Southern California’s top suburbs.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
With top restaurants and eclectic boutiques, La Crescenta has everything you need for a day of dining and retail therapy. Get your day started with a coffee, scratch pancakes, and farm fresh eggs at Tickle Tree Cafe. This all-day eatery serves creative sandwiches, burgers, pasta, and more in a cheery, open space with a patio. Grab a quick and hearty lunch, or relax on the patio with a dinner of basil linguine and garlic fries.
Things to Do
With its greenspace and leafy streets, La Crescenta is the perfect spot to enjoy the California sun. Whether you’re looking for a cute pocket park or a major wilderness hike, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to get moving in this pretty neighborhood. Mayors’ Discovery Park is a small, quiet park perfect for a day with the kids. Pack a picnic lunch, bring a swimsuit and beach toys, and use the water feature and sandbox for a traffic-less day at the beach.
Serious hikers will love Deukmejian Wilderness Park, a rugged site in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains spanning over 700 acres. Climb the trails for spectacular views of the Crescenta Valley and the Los Angeles basin.
