Calabasas

Situated in the hills west of the San Fernando Valley at the gateway to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the city of Calabasas is an affluent community prized for its natural beauty and semi-rural way of life. It is known for its many wealthy and famous residents and ranks #13 on the Safewise list of the 50 Safest Cities in California. Environmental stewardship is a priority for residents, and the Gold LEED certified Calabasas Civic Center and Library complex was the first municipal-owned and constructed “green” civic center structure in California. It offers a wide selection of family-friendly things to do, from enjoying a sunset concert at Calabasas Lake to hitting the court at the dynamic Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center or picnicking at one of the city’s stunning parks.

The most celebrity-populated neighborhood in the area — and one of the wealthiest cities in the country — is Hidden Hills, featured on TV’s Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Behind the gates of this community, strictly overseen by an Architectural Committee, the hustle and bustle of modern life is transformed into a tranquil, bucolic scene from long ago. The city has a summer camp for children, community and children's theatre programs, annual parades and carnivals, and weekly community-wide barbecues all summer long.