🧭 Moving to Los Angeles
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Curated by Simir Shah
Who lands here
Families drawn to Las Virgenes Unified, open space and quiet neighborhoods, many commuting along the 101 to the Valley, the Conejo Valley or the Westside.
The vibe
Quiet, green and hilly, with canyon trails, gated and non-gated neighborhoods, and a Civic Center campus that holds City Hall and the library. Wildfire readiness is part of everyday life here.
Schools
Calabasas is served by Las Virgenes Unified, which also serves Agoura Hills, Hidden Hills and parts of Westlake Village. Schools follow your address, so use LVUSD's Find Your School locator before you sign a lease.
Getting around
Mostly car-based along the 101, but the city runs its own transit: fare-free Line 1, school-year peak routes to Calabasas schools, on-demand Calabasas Flyer vans and a summer Beach Bus to Zuma.
Finding your community
City events, a city-run library with story times and a membership Tennis & Swim Center. Register for Alert LA County, Nixle and the city's Genasys notifications, and know your evacuation zone.
Now go explore Calabasas
A friendly orientation, not advice. Neighborhoods, schools and prices change and depend on your exact address — always verify school assignments and lease details directly. New to the area? Start with the New to SoCal hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Calabasas a good place for families new to Southern California?
Calabasas is a hillside city at the western edge of the San Fernando Valley, bordered by the Santa Monica Mountains, with its own library, transit system and a Tennis & Swim Center. Families drawn to Las Virgenes Unified, open space and quiet neighborhoods, many commuting along the 101 to the Valley, the Conejo Valley or the Westside.
How are the schools in Calabasas?
Calabasas is served by Las Virgenes Unified, which also serves Agoura Hills, Hidden Hills and parts of Westlake Village. Schools follow your address, so use LVUSD's Find Your School locator before you sign a lease.
Do I need a car in Calabasas?
Mostly car-based along the 101, but the city runs its own transit: fare-free Line 1, school-year peak routes to Calabasas schools, on-demand Calabasas Flyer vans and a summer Beach Bus to Zuma.