1901 1st Street, San Fernando, CA 91340

The City of San Fernando is a community of attractive contrasts. Once a landscape of farms and ranches adjoining the historic Mission San Fernando Rey, it has evolved into a vibrant center of manufacturing and commerce. The city offers sweeping views of the San Gabriel foothills and a sense of privacy, yet is only minutes from downtown Los Angeles and other major commercial centers thanks to its convenient access via the I-5, SR-118, and I-210 freeways, as well as nearby airports.

The City of San Fernando is located in the northeast section of the San Fernando Valley at the southern foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. The compact 2.4-square-mile community is completely surrounded by the City of Los Angeles, including the nearby neighborhoods of Sylmar, Mission Hills, and Pacoima. Major geographical features near the city include the San Gabriel Mountains (approximately three miles north), Pacoima Wash (along the eastern boundary), Hansen Lake (three miles southeast), and the Los Angeles Reservoir (about four miles northwest).

Entering San Fernando along picturesque, palm-lined Brand Boulevard, visitors can see the city's rich California history on display. The community combines modern metropolitan conveniences with the close-knit character of a small town, supported by friendly, civic-minded residents and a strong local business network.

San Fernando's economy is diverse and resilient, anchored by both major employers and small businesses that form the backbone of its distinctive character. Large employers include LAUSD, Pharmavite, Pepsi, Home Depot, Puretek Corp, and Vallarta. American Fruits and Flavors, manufacturer of Monster Energy Drinks, built a 165,000-square-foot facility in the city, adding jobs. Other key employers include Lehman Foods and the Northeast Valley Health Group.

The City has continued to foster economic growth through initiatives led by its Business & Community Resource Center (BCRC), which focuses on business development, recruitment, and retention. With affordable lease rates, easy access to regional transit via the Sylmar Metrolink Station, and a strategic location near major freeways, San Fernando's business climate remains attractive for both new and expanding companies.

Further supporting long-term economic vitality, the City completed Phase I of its Downtown Master Plan—a visioning effort involving extensive public outreach to guide future development along the Downtown and Maclay Avenue commercial corridors. San Fernando's diverse economy, strong local leadership, and proactive planning continue to make it a dynamic hub for manufacturing, services, and local enterprise in the San Fernando Valley.