Explore Calabasas, California, in an RVshare RV Rental
Calabasas sits where the San Fernando Valley meets the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains in Southern California, roughly 30 miles northwest of the business district of Los Angeles. Native Americans, explorers, settlers, and bandits are all part of Calabasas' history. The settlement of the Chumash Indians named the area Calabasas, a word from their native language meaning "where the wild geese fly." Some believe the name comes from the Spanish word for pumpkin or wild gourd. In the 1700s, the Spanish expeditions forever changed the Native people's way of life. During the 18th century, the Spanish began to settle in the west valley area.
In the second half of the 19th century, Calabasas became part of the estate of the Basque immigrant Miguel Leonis, the so-called "King of Calabasas," and his Native American wife, Espiritu. Later, after his death, the area became an affluent Los Angeles suburb, with the first school being built in 1880 on the south side of Calabasas Road. A second school, built on the same site in 1924-1925, was a one-teacher school for the area until 1948. As more and more buildings continued to go up, the population grew, reaching about 20,000 by the late 1900s. Today, the census indicates that nearly 24,000 people live in Calabasas.
With its outstanding architecture and exterior covered in delicate handmade carvings, the Malibu Hindu Temple is a great nearby place to explore. You can use the temple's public places, including designated meditation spaces and the peaceful, well-maintained outdoor picnic area. There are many celebrations, gatherings, and ceremonies held at the temple, including cultural programs.
Calabasas also has lots of fun outdoor adventures you can enjoy. Malibu Creek State Park is great for exploring the jagged peaks, stunning canyon vistas, oak woodlands, a large volcanic swimming hole, and rolling hills of tall grass. You can even park your RV at one of the campsites for the night all year round.
Events Near Calabasas, California
Latin Food Fest Los Angeles – This upcoming festival will be held at the Los Angeles State Historic Park in Los Angeles at the end of March. It features over 20 exhibitors, 6,000 food booths, a trade show, an art & craft show, and other fun-filled activities.
Beverly Hills Film Festival – This annual five-day film festival is held at the beginning of April in Beverly Hills and in Hollywood. The event showcases the talents of emerging filmmakers and exposes the community to the latest innovations in cinema.
California Wine Festival – This yearly event is held in Huntington during the first week of November. You'll find some of the best wineries pouring hundreds of vintage red and white wines, as well as live music and lots of food prepared by the region's top chefs and specialty food vendors.
