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Calabasas
Skip as a base unless you have a car and a reason: one half-day for the Leonis Adobe and the Commons, or a sleep stop on US 101 between LA and the Conejo Valley.
Calabasas is a suburban city of about 23,000 at the southwest corner of the San Fernando Valley, in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. It has one real sight (the Leonis Adobe), one shopping-and-eating stop (the Commons) and two hotels. Almost everything here needs a car: the city sits on the Ventura Freeway (US 101), about 30 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles and 20 miles west of Burbank. Treat it as a stop on a Valley or Malibu day, not a destination trip.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Sep (inland heat), winter rain days
- Airports
- BUR · LAX
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Calabasas911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Calabasas City Hall (non-emergency)818-225-7616
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Calabasas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime suburban city; the real risks are freeway traffic, summer heat on foothill walks and wildfire-season closures in the Santa Monica…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 818-225-7616 Calabasas City Hall (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBUR Hollywood Burbank (Closest airport, about 20 miles east by US 101.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way to move here: the city spreads along US 101 and the hills, and sidewalks are patchy outside the Commons.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$4–7
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, mid-rangeBefore tax and tip; tip 18–22%.$30–60
- Street or quick mealCasual lunch (sandwich or bowl)$15–25
- BeerBeer or glass of wine$8–16
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Rideshare, 5 km (3.1 mi)Rideshare, 3.1 mi (5 km)Surge pricing at peak hours.$12–20
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum admission (Leonis Adobe)Museum hours: Fri and Sun 1–4pm, Sat 10am–4pm, closed Mon–Thu.By donation
- Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$110
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$230
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$380
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$300
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUR Hollywood Burbank (Closest airport, about 20 miles east by US 101.) · LAX Los Angeles International (About 30 miles southeast; allow 45–90 min by car depending on traffic.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Dec (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Calabasas: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical way to move here: the city spreads along US 101 and the hills, and sidewalks are patchy outside the Commons. Rideshare works for short hops but wait times can stretch at night. Metro bus routes run along the freeway corridor; check current schedules before relying on them.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
goDoor to door: 20–40 min
Drive south on Las Virgenes or Malibu Canyon Road into the hills
Trailheads and canyon views; check for closures after rain or fire risk.
Malibu
goDoor to door: 30–45 min
Malibu Canyon Road or Las Virgenes Road south to the Pacific Coast Highway
Beaches and the coast; go early on summer weekends for parking.
Door to door: 35–55 min
US 101 east, then surface streets
Theme park and CityWalk; a full day.
Door to door: 40–60 min
US 101 east, then the 134
Better as a half-day for shopping and food than a quick hop in traffic.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Calabasas Road corridor
The Anza Hotel and the Leonis Adobe sit here; ask for a room facing Calabasas Road, away from the freeway.
Park Sorrento / Commons area
Hilton Garden Inn and the Commons mall; walkable to shops and restaurants, still car-dependent for everything else.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–200 excl. bed
- High
- $220+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$230 | US$230 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$160 | US$320 |
| Rideshare, BUR airport to Calabasas1 × US$45 | US$45 |
| Rideshare, LAX to Calabasas1 × US$70 | US$70 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$71 |
| Trip total≈ US$388 per person per day, bed included | US$776 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; prices shown before sales tax. Flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $4–7 |
| Casual lunch (sandwich or bowl) | $15–25 |
| Sit-down dinner, mid-rangeBefore tax and tip; tip 18–22%. | $30–60 |
| Beer or glass of wine | $8–16 |
| Rideshare, 5 kmSurge pricing at peak hours. | $12–20 |
| Gasoline, per gallon | $4.50–5.50 |
| Museum admission (Leonis Adobe)Museum hours: Fri and Sun 1–4pm, Sat 10am–4pm, closed Mon–Thu. | By donation |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- US 101 through Calabasas is a commuter corridor: avoid 7–10am and 3–7pm if you are driving through.
- Summer heat inland can pass 35°C (95°F); carry water on any foothills walk.Summer heat inland can pass 95°F (35°C); carry water on any foothills walk.
- Foothill roads into the Santa Monica Mountains are narrow and have few turnouts; do not stop in the lane.
- Wildfire season runs roughly Jun–Nov: check local alerts before hiking or driving into the hills.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Calabasas City Hall (non-emergency)
- 818-225-7616
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Embassy
No embassies in Calabasas; consulates-general are in Los Angeles (check the address for your country).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare BUR → Calabasas: about $40–55, 25–40 min
- Rideshare LAX → Calabasas: about $60–90, 45–90 min
- US 101 drive, Downtown LA → Calabasas: about 30 miles, 40–75 min depending on traffic
Say or show
- Excuse me — Excuse me (excuse me)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (can I pay by card)
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom? (where is the restroom)
- Check, please — Check, please (check please)
- Is there parking here? — Is there parking here? (is there parking here)
English is the working language; Spanish is widely understood in the wider Los Angeles area.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Calabasas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Sep (inland heat), winter rain days · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for BUR and LAX: last departures, rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Calabasas Road (Leonis Adobe, Anza Hotel), the Commons, and the Old Town strip.
- Place pages with verified hours for the Leonis Adobe Museum and Calabasas Creek Park, plus eat pages with last orders.
- Foothill and canyon fixtures for Santa Monica Mountains access, so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Calabasas
- officialLeonis Adobe Museum
- officialThe Commons at Calabasas
- secondaryWikivoyage: Calabasas, revision 5323052 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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