Calabasas

1. Go hiking in Malibu Creek State Park

The 8,215-acre Malibu Creek State Park was established in 1974 as a means of preserving the Malibu Creek Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains.

There are three natural preserves in the park which you can explore: Kaslow Preserve, Liberty Canyon, and Udell Gorge. A visit there will let you learn all about the land’s history and how it was initially inhabited by the native Chumash people - you may even see remains of their homesteads which still stand today.

Go hiking, picnicking, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and bird watching.

1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302

2. Visit the Leonis Adobe Museum

Leonis Adobe is one of the oldest surviving structures in the San Fernando Valley.

It was built in 1844 as the private residence of Miguel Leonis, a wealthy rancher. It has since been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is now a living museum which transports visitors back in time to a California ranch style of life. A visit there is fun for the entire family and displays what life was like in the 1800s complete with a tour of the barn and blacksmith shop. Younger visitors love the opportunity to meet, pet, and feed many of the ranch’s animals as well.

23537 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302, Phone: 818-222-6511

3. Check out the King Gillette Ranch

Former property of the razor baron King C. Gillette, the King Gillette Ranch is now a part of California’s beautifully preserved Malibu Creek State Park.

Visitors are invited to explore the ranch and the vast public spaces surrounding it. The ranch itself was designed by architect Wallace Neff in the 1920s, and in addition to that, you’ll also be able to see a well-preserved Chumash settlement.

The area has many rich historic, cultural, and archaeological resources which visitors can learn a lot about during their visit there. Additional activities that are popular at King Gillette Ranch include hiking, bicycling, picnicking, and taking photographs.

26800 Mullholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302, Phone: 818-878-0866

4. Have dinner at Saddle Peak Lodge

Saddle Peak Lodge has a rich and colorful history that goes back over a hundred years; some remember it as a roadhouse or a pony express top, while others knew Saddle Peak as a hunting lodge.

They are known for serving some of the most delicious food in the area and have a menu that is so varied it’s sure to please even the most particular palate. Stop by for their famed brunch to try mouthwatering options such as the Alaskan benedict, the crab cake benedict, and the Monte Nido scramble with sonoma goat cheese and grilled broccoli. Try out some of their more unique offerings such as the charred shishito peppers and the New Zealand elk served with English pea bacon jam.

419 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas, CA 91302, Phone: 818-222-3888

5. Attend a cultural program at the Malibu Hindu Temple

Owned and operated by the Hindu Temple Society of Southern California, the Malibu Hindu Temple has been in Calabasas since 1981.

The temple is dedicated to the Hindu God Venkateswara and attracts visitors from all over the US as it is one of the largest Hindu temples on the west coast. Visitors love exploring the temple and its magnificent architecture and exterior covered in carvings. You can make use of the temple’s several public spaces such as its designated meditation spaces and the peaceful manicured greens where you can enjoy a picnic.

There are numerous celebrations, ceremonies, and gatherings at the temple, including cultural programs which everyone is invited to attend.

1600 Las Virgenes Canyon Road, Calabasas, CA 91302, Phone: 818-880-5552

6. Have lunch at Pedalers Fork

Pedalers Fork is a lovely lifestyle restaurant that combines delicious food and cycling with refreshing coffee and craft beer.

With a farm to table approach, all of the meals offered are made with quality meats, poultry, fish, produce, and fruits. Some items off their menu which are popular with their patrons are the beef brisket, grass-fed burger, truffle fries, and their Devils on Horseback appetizer which are dates stuffed with bleu cheese and wrapped in bacon. After your meal, be sure to stop by their attached boutique cycling shop and pick up anything you need for a fun ride.

23504 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA 91302, Phone: 818-225-8231