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Calabasas
ranked as one of the nation's top ten places to live.The
city of Calabasas is the gateway to the Santa Monica Mountains
National Recreation Area in northern Los Angeles County. Calabasas
is a located in Los Angeles County, California, in the western
United States.
Calabasas
is nestled in the oak-filled foothills of the Santa Monica
Mountains, the upscale community with small town charm has
a progressive economy, safe neighborhoods, blue ribbon schools
and healthy lifestyle. In addition to its desirable location
surrounded by scenic open space, Calabasas is conveniently
located near employment opportunities and all of Southern
California's finest attractions. It is simply an ideal place
to enjoy life.
With its rolling hills and waterfalls, Calabasas attracted
Hollywood artists in the late 1920's and established the
bohemian colony of Park Moderne. Calabasas continues to
value beauty through its art in public places program. Custom
architecture, attractive business offices, and stylish shopping
centers, as well as outdoor art blend the city's past, present
and future into an exciting environment. The Calabasas Historical
Society preserved a Zigzag Moderne fountain created by the
1920's artists on a Native American footpath that can still
be enjoyed in what are now called "the bird streets".
No one is completely sure how Calabasas got its name, but
it became popular during the late '60's when Jimmy Durante
gave a television sign off to his wife, "Goodnight Mrs.
Calabash, wherever you are," as she was often here visiting
friends in "the bird streets". Many believe that the city's
unusual name stems from a Basque farmer's pumpkin cart that
overturned en route to Los Angeles, spilling seeds that
became the region's first official patch. As calabaza in
Spanish means gourd, this explanation allows for a popular
pumpkin celebration held by the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce.
The next festival will be in October 2005 featuring 30 tons
of old-fashioned pumpkin fun including pumpkin pie eating
and seed spitting contests, pumpkin bowling, four stages
of entertainment and seasonal events.
Calabasas is admired around the nation, if not the world.
It is a model city of prosperity for current residents as
well as those who will call it home in the future. A self-sufficient
young municipality, Calabasas practices prudent planning
allocating for the growth necessary to maintain a desirable
residential and business community. Future plans include
a state-of-the-art civic center complex with fountains,
plazas and a public library. Already in place are popular
city operated public transportation programs and bicycle
commuter routes. There is also ongoing acquisition of open
space. Tomorrow is already here for those who have made
Calabasas their home.
http://www.calabasaschamber.com/area.html
A
desirable location throughout history, Calabasas was part
of the El Camino Real, the original Mission Highway that
served the California Missions. The first recorded occupation
in the area was by Chumash Native Americans who settled
along the banks in Calabasas Creek Park. Espiritu, daughter
of Chumash Chief Odin, married Miguel Leonis the legendary
"King of Calabasas" who ruled the territory in the mid-1800s.
The Leonis Adobe, Los Angeles City Historic Cultural Monument
No.1, is a living history museum in the heart of Old Town
Calabasas where thousands of visitors and schoolchildren
can relive the excitement of the old west. Calabasas' original
"Last of the Old West" Old Town offers a picturesque setting
for dining and shopping and is the location of the Calabasas
Chamber of Commerce.
Calabasas
is located at 34°8'18" North, 118°39'39" West
(34.138363, -118.660917). According to the United
States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.1
km˛ (13.1 mi˛). 33.9 km˛ (13.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1
km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.38% water.
Nearest
city with pop. 50,000+: Simi Valley, CA (10.6 miles, pop.
111,351).
Nearest
city with pop. 200,000+: Los Angeles, CA (19.9 miles, pop.
3,694,820).
Nearest
cities: Hidden Hills, CA (2.0 miles), Agoura Hills, CA (7.0
miles), Oak Park, CA (7.1 miles), Simi Valley, CA (10.6
miles), Westlake Village, CA (10.9 miles), Malibu, CA (11.0
miles), Santa Monica, CA (14.7 miles), Thousand Oaks, CA
(15.1 miles).
Average
weather in Calabasas, California
Based
on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
| |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Average temp. (°F) |
54.7 |
56.1 |
57.4 |
60.9 |
64.2 |
69.2 |
73.7 |
74.6 |
72.1 |
66.5 |
59.1 |
54.8 |
| High temperature (°F) |
67.1 |
68.6 |
69.9 |
74.6 |
77.4 |
83.6 |
89.1 |
90.2 |
87.0 |
81.2 |
73.2 |
68.0 |
| Low temperature (°F) |
42.2 |
43.5 |
44.7 |
47.1 |
51.0 |
54.8 |
58.3 |
59.1 |
57.1 |
51.8 |
45.0 |
41.5 |
| Precipitation (in) |
4.7 |
4.8 |
4.0 |
0.9 |
0.3 |
0.1 |
0.0 |
0.1 |
0.3 |
0.6 |
1.5 |
2.8 |
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White
Non-Hispanic (83.8%)
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Hispanic
(4.7%)
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Two
or more races (2.7%)
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Chinese
(2.3%)
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Korean
(1.8%)
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Asian
Indian (1.3%)
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Other
race (1.3%)
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Black
(1.2%)
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Japanese
(1.0%)
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Filipino
(0.6%)
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Other
Asian (0.5%)
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For
population 25 years and over in Calabasas
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High
school or higher: 97.2%
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Bachelor's
degree or higher: 57.9%
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Graduate
or professional degree: 24.4%
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Unemployed:
3.5%
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Mean
travel time to work: 32.1 minutes
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For
population 15 years and over in Calabasas city
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Never
married: 21.5%
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Now
married: 64.8%
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Separated:
2.4%
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Widowed:
3.2%
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Divorced:
8.2%
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Calabasas
Libraries
CALABASAS
LIBRARY
23975 Park Sorrento
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 225-7616
click here for map
Calabasas
Local Area Events
ART
FESTIVAL
On the first weekend of May, the city will hold the
Annual Calabasas Arts & Crafts Festival featuring
local artists' paintings, sculptures, furniture and
crafts for purchase. Music and food are also part of
this fun-filled festival.
For more information, call (818) 878-4225 ext. 270.
4TH OF JULY PARTY AND FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
On July 4th, the City of Calabasas presents a full day
of fun beginning with a daytime run and swim party,
pet show, games and BBQ at the Calabasas Swim &
Tennis Center (818) 222-2782. The evening follows with
live music, entertainment, games, refreshments and a
fabulous fireworks display at Calabasas High School.
Advance ticket purchase for fireworks.
For more information, call (818) 880-6461 or visit the
City of Calabasas Web site 4th of July Spectacular page.
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
On October 31, the City of Calabasas kicks off a night
of trick or treating with outdoor theater, games, refreshments
and more at Juan
De Anza Park.
For more information, call (818) 880-6461
SNOW . SNOW . SNOW!
On Sunday, December 5, the City of Calabasas fills Gates
Canyon Park with tons of snow for sledding, crafts and
a visit from Santa.
For more information, call (818) 880-6461
CALABASAS ANZA HISTORICAL PROGRAM
Each year, the Calabasas Anza Heritage Association commemorates
the February 22, 1776, encampment of the Juan Bautista
de Anza expedition in Calabasas, along the nationally
designated trail. This year, the event will be held
February 27, 2005.
For more information, call (818) 222-4617.
Calabasas
Nearby Attractions
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DISNEYLAND/CALIFORNIA
ADVENTURE
1313 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92803-3232
Recorded Resort Information
(714)781-4565
Disney Dining Reservations
(714)781-DINE
DisneylandŽ Resort Travel Packages
(714)520-5060
Hotels of the DisneylandŽ Resort
(714)956-6425
http://www.disneyland.com
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SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 255-4100 or (818) 367-5965
Spanish Info. Line: (661) 255-4854
http://www.sixflags.com
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LOS
ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-6000
323-857-0098 (TDD)
http://www.lacma.org
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THE J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1687
(310) 440-7300
http://www.getty.edu
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MUSEUM
OF THE AMERICAN WEST <(The Gene Autry Museum)
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
(323) 667-2000
http://www.autry-museum.org/
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MALIBU
PIER AND BEACH
Located just northwest of the Malibu pier, this scenic
spot is also a bird sanctuary, protected wetlands and
a great place to soak some rays. Hiking trails and picnicking
areas, as well as an on-site lifeguard, bird watching,
restrooms and showers render this a terrific beach for
all ages. Click here
for location and additional information on the area.
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SANTA MONICA PIER AND BEACH
Call it the anti-Disneyland: with just a handful of rides,
Pacific Park is Santa Monica's small, do-able amusement
park, perched right on the ocean. And with no gates and
no entry fee, it's got a warm, fuzzy community feel. There's
a 9-story-tall ferris wheel and a roller coaster that
seems to hang right over the ocean anchoring this seaside
amusement park. Click here for location
and additional information on the area.
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VENICE BEACH & BOARDWALK
See everything from tatooed sunglass salesmen and to Chainsaw
jugglers. Click here
for location and additional information on the area.
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Bay
Laurel
24740 Paseo Primario
(818) 222-9022
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Chaparral
22601 Liberty Bell Road
(818) 591-2428
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Lupin Hill
26210 Adamor Road
(818) 880-4434
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Round Meadow
5151 Round Meadow Road
(818) 883-6750
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Alice C. Stelle Middle School
22450 Mulholland Hwy.
(818) 224-4107
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Arthur E. Wright Middle School
4029 Las Virgenes Road
(818) 880-4614
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Calabasas High School
22855 W. Mulholland Hwy.
(818) 222-7177
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Indian Hills Continuation High School
4345 N. Las Virgenes Rd.
(818) 880-4828
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Viewpoint
School
23620 Mulholland Hwy.
(818) 340-2901
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Kindergarten
through high school programs with nationally-recognized
college-preparatory curriculum for upper grades.
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