Calabasas

Wealthy California suburb

Calabasas is a city in Los Angeles County, California, known for its affluent neighborhoods and celebrity residents.

The name, Spanish for "pumpkins" or "squash," reflects the area's agricultural past.

In popular culture, Calabasas evokes wealth, gated communities, and reality television—particularly associated with the Kardashian family: She moved to Calabasas after her show took off.

geography

Southern California

Southwestern US coastal region

hills · suburban · San Fernando Valley · Mulholland · commuter · drought · wildfire risk · oak trees · hiking trails

celebrity

Kardashians

Famous media family

influencers · gated communities · wealth · fame · luxury cars · privacy · TMZ · celebrities · Drake · estates

affluence

gated

Having a barrier entrance

  • wealthAbundance of valuable resources
  • estatesLarge property holdings
  • luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort

affluent · upscale · exclusive · real estate · country club · private schools · BMWs · wealth management · tennis courts · pools

recreation

hiking

Recreational trail walking

outdoor · nature preserve · wildlife · rock formations · picnicking · scenic · birdwatching · wilderness · trailhead · parkland

history

rancho

Small rural farmstead

historic · pioneer · cattle · agriculture · incorporation · development · suburban growth · transformation · heritage · old town

Opposites
socioeconomic status

CalabasasCompton

Los Angeles suburb

Skid Row · Watts · Inglewood · Detroit · Camden

urban vs. suburban character

CalabasasDowntown LA

Central business district

Hollywood · Manhattan · urban core · Times Square · metropolis

cultural authenticity

CalabasasHarlem

Manhattan neighborhood, cultural landmark

Brooklyn · Compton · Austin · New Orleans · Oakland

Family

calabash

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G