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West Lake Village, CA

Westlake Village, CA

Westlake Village is a city in Los Angeles County on its western border with Ventura County. It incorporated in 1981 becoming the 82nd municipality of Los Angeles County. The population of the city was 8,029 at the 2020 census, down from 8,270 at the 2010 census.The city is named after the master-planned community of Westlake that was later called Westlake Village to avoid confusion with the Los Angeles neighborhood of the same name. With a lake at the center, the community straddles the line between Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Roughly two-thirds of the community was previously annexed into the city of Thousand Oaks.

About 3,000 years ago, Chumash Indians moved into the region and lived by hunting rabbits and other game, and gathering grains and acorns. On-going excavations, archaeological sites, and polychrome rock paintings in the area provide a glimpse into the social and economic complexity of the ancient Chumash world.

In addition to being a bedroom community for Los Angeles via the Ventura (101) Freeway, it is also home to many large commercial offices and the headquarters of the Dole Food Company, K-Swiss and J.D. Power and Associates. The western region office (Region 5) of Anheuser-Busch Inc. is also located in the community. Pacific Coast Highway, and the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway also run nearby. It is a short drive to the nearest mall in Thousand Oaks.

Much of Westlake Village is surrounded by open space, including hiking and horse trails, as well as the vast Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The town is in the northwestern Santa Monica Mountains area, and is 9 miles (14 km) inland from the Pacific Ocean. The area is within a wildlife corridor linking the Santa Monica Mountains with other undeveloped habitat. Mountain lions have been seen roaming the neighborhoods. The lake lies within the watershed of Malibu Creek. Water from the lake must be released into the creek in compliance with an agreement between the California State Water Resources Control Board and the Westlake Lake Management Association, a private entity that oversees the operation of the lake.

The area has several golf courses: the Westlake Golf Course, Sherwood Country Club, and North Ranch Country Club. Over one half of the original "Westlake" development lies west across the county line, wholly within the city limits of Thousand Oaks. This boundary which divides the Incorporated City of Westlake Village, and Thousand Oaks portion of Westlake Village, crosses over the Westlake Golf Course, halfway between Lakeview Canyon and Lindero Canyon roads, and half of the Lake itself. Lake Sherwood is nearby. The City of Westlake Village is located approximately 40 miles (64 km) West of downtown Los Angeles in the Conejo Valley. Other communities in the surrounding area include Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Newbury Park, and Malibu.

Health and wellness are paramount in Westlake Village, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Westlake Village Primary & Specialty Care stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Westlake Village Parks and Recreation Department offers. 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 Equinox, New Chapter Fitness and Fitness Bootcamp Gyms. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Westlake Village, such as the Pentachaeta Loop and Upper Cabin Trail Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Westlake Village CA are Westlake Lake, Berniece Bennett Park, and Westlake Village Community Park.

Population: 7,593 (2024). ZIP codes: 91359, 91361, 91362. Area codes: 747/818. Elevation: 880 ft (268 m). Area: 5.51 sq mi (14.26 km2). 

FAQ

Is Westlake Village, CA a good place to live?

Westlake Village is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Westlake Village offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Westlake Village there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Westlake Village and residents tend to have moderate political views. 
 

Is Westlake Village, CA expensive?

Westlake Village is part of 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 Westlake Village is estimated to be 149.1% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. Total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, other miscellaneous goods and services.

What is the ethnicity of Westlake Village, CA?

Westlake Village, CA is home to a population of 7.95k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 15.9% of Westlake Village, CA residents were born outside of the country (1.27k people). In 2022, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.11k people) in Westlake Village, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 561 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 521 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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City of Westlake Village

Westlake Village Primary & Specialty Care

Westlake Village Parks and Recreation Department 

Equinox

New Chapter Fitness 

Fitness Bootcamp Gyms

Pentachaeta Loop 

Upper Cabin Trail Loop

Westlake Lake

Berniece Bennett Park

Westlake Village Community Park

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