Lake Balboa is a suburban district in the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles. The San Fernando Valley is known as the preeminent suburb of the Los Angeles region, if it were its own city it would be the fifth largest city in the country. Lake Balboa is conveniently situated next to the 405 Freeway for easy access to the Westside and Downtown Los Angeles. Nearby amenities include: Lake Balboa Park, Orange Metro Line, Japanese Garden, Sepulveda Basin Rec Area, and the Van Nuys Golf Course.