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Calabasas, CA

Calabasas is a city in the southwestern region of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Situated between the foothills of the Santa Monica and Santa Susana mountains, 29.9 miles (48.1 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, Calabasas has a population of 22,332 (as of 2023).

The name Calabasas is a variant spelling of the Spanish word calabazas, meaning "winter squashes" (the area abounds in wild squashes). The Spanish botanist Jose Longinos Martinez recorded Las Calabazas as a place name in 1792. The city's official emblem depicts a red-tailed hawk soaring over mountains.

Centuries ago, Chumash Native Americans lived in the area that is now Calabasas. Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to arrive in the area. In 1770, an expedition headed by Gaspar de Portolá crossed through the area on their return southward to Mexico after venturing into Northern California. In 1776, another party of explorers led by Juan Bautista de Anza camped there on their way northward from Mexico

Calabasas is situated in the southwestern region of the San Fernando Valley, between the foothills of the Santa Monica and Santa Susana mountains. It is 29.9 miles (48.1 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles (via US 101). The city is bordered by the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles to the northeast, Topanga to the east, Malibu to the south, Agoura Hills to the west, and Hidden Hills to the north. The commemorative El Camino Real runs east-west through Calabasas as the Ventura Freeway (US 101).

By 2015, several annexations had increased the city's total land area to 13.6 square miles (35 km2).

One of the oldest neighborhoods in Calabasas is Park Moderne, or the "Bird Streets". A former artists' colony, remnants remain of the clubhouse, pool, and cabins scattered across streets with bird names, such as Meadow Lark, Blackbird, Bluebird, and Hummingbird located right behind Calabasas High School.

Calabasas gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Calabasas Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Calabasas Fitness Center, Health and Fitness Center, and Orangetheory Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Calabasas, such as the Malibu Creek State Park and the Oak Ridge Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Calabasas, CA are the Leonis Adobe Museum, Malibu Creek State Park, King Gillette Ranch, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority.

Population: 22,928 (2021). Area code: 818. Elevation: 928 ft (283 m). ZIP Code: 91302. Area: 13.74 sq mi (35.59 km2).

FAQs

Is Calabasas, CA more expensive than Beverly Hills?

Real estate in Calabasas is relatively cheap compared with Beverly Hills. That's the premium people pay to live in the city, Fridman said. The median home price in Calabasas is $1.19 million, while it's $2.7 million in Beverly Hills, according to Zillow.

What is the crime rate in Calabasas, CA?

The crime rate in Calabasas is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 18 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Calabasas is 1 in 57. Based on FBI crime data, Calabasas is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Calabasas has a crime rate that is higher than 47% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Calabasas, CA expensive to live in?

Calabasas is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 6 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Calabasas is estimated to be 149.1% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Calabasas

Los Angeles County

Calabasas’ Recreation and Community Services Department

Calabasas Fitness Center

Health and Fitness Center 

Orangetheory Gym

Malibu Creek State Park 

Oak Ridge Trail

Leonis Adobe Museum

Malibu Creek State Park

King Gillette Ranch, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority

Bloomberg

Neighborhoodscout

Zero Down

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