West Hills, Los Angeles, California - Definition

West Hills is a community in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California. Surronding areas include Woodland Hills and Calabasas, California. Much of West Hills was called Canoga Park before c. 1990. The postal code is 91307.

Early History

The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans of the Tongva tribe that lived close to the Los Angeles River, which originates in West Hills. It is believed that a meeting point for the Tongva and Chumash tribes was located at the base of Castle Peak.

Locations

The post office for West Hills is located near the West Hills Hospital complex on Sherman Way. An impressive sight in West Hills is Castle Peak in El Escorpion State Park.