====== Calabasas, California ====== Self-contained prompts for Calabasas—crafted to pull the *current* hours, reservations, closures, maps, and official sources. ---- ===== Orientation ===== [[perplexity>Give an orientation to Calabasas, California: where it sits in western Los Angeles County, the main areas (Old Town/Leonis Adobe, The Commons retail, Malibu Canyon corridor, Las Virgenes/Calabasas Road corridor, nearby gated communities), and how it connects to Malibu, Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills, and Topanga. Include a simple map description, typical drive times to these hubs, and links to official city/visitor resources.|Orientation — Areas & Connections]]\\ [[perplexity>What’s happening in Calabasas this week (current): pull official and reliable calendars (city, parks, Leonis Adobe, The Commons, nearby Santa Monica Mountains events) and group by family-friendly, outdoors, food, and culture. Note hours, tickets, parking, and any reservations.|This Week — Events & Calendars]]\\ [[perplexity>Create two Calabasas itineraries: (1) half-day for first-timers—Old Town + Leonis Adobe + The Commons; (2) active day—Malibu Creek State Park hike + King Gillette Ranch visitor center + dinner back in Calabasas. Add drive/parking notes and rain or heat backups.|Itineraries — Half-Day / Active Day]]\\ [[perplexity>Curate “essential links” for planning Calabasas and surroundings: Calabasas city services, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, California State Parks (Malibu Creek), L.A. County Fire brush-fire/Red Flag alerts, Caltrans road conditions, and NOAA weather. Briefly explain what each source is best for.|Essential Links — Planning Stack]]\\ ---- ===== Airports → Calabasas ===== [[perplexity>Arrival guide for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, California → Calabasas: where to meet rideshare/taxis, rental-car tips, realistic travel times to Calabasas by time of day, and best routes via US-101/CA-27. Link the official LAX site, traffic maps, and parking pages. Include late-night arrival tips.|LAX → Calabasas — Arrival Guide]]\\ [[perplexity>Arrival guide for Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Burbank, California → Calabasas: terminal layout, rideshare pick-up zones, rental cars, and typical drive times across the 101/134/170/405 options. Include how BUR compares to LAX for visitors staying in Calabasas. Provide official links.|BUR → Calabasas — Arrival Guide]]\\ [[perplexity>Where to check live status before you leave for the airport: flight delays, weather impacts, parking availability at LAX and BUR, and regional traffic advisories. List the most reliable official sources and apps, with when to check each.|Flight/Traffic Status — What to Check]]\\ ---- ===== The Commons at Calabasas ===== [[perplexity>Plan a visit to The Commons at Calabasas, Calabasas, California: where to park, busiest hours, a 60–90 minute window-shopping and café loop, and which restaurants take reservations. Include links to the official directory and any event calendars.|The Commons — Visit Plan]]\\ [[perplexity>Where to eat at The Commons at Calabasas right now across price points—coffee & pastry, quick lunch, family-friendly dinner, and date-night spots. Note reservations, patio seating, and typical wait times.|The Commons — Where to Eat Now]]\\ [[perplexity>Any special events, pop-ups, or seasonal displays at The Commons at Calabasas? Pull current calendars or recent posts from official sources and summarize what’s worth a stop this week.|The Commons — Events This Week]]\\ ---- ===== Old Town & Leonis Adobe Museum ===== [[perplexity>Create a short walk plan for Old Town Calabasas, California: key storefronts, the Calabasas Creek Park, and the Leonis Adobe Museum. Include where to park, typical hours, family-friendly restroom notes, and how to combine with lunch at The Commons.|Old Town — Walk + Park + Lunch]]\\ [[perplexity>Plan a visit to Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas, California: hours, admission, guided tour options, living-history activities, and best times to avoid crowds. Provide official links and any special event notes.|Leonis Adobe — Visit Planner]]\\ ---- ===== Santa Monica Mountains & Malibu Creek State Park ===== [[perplexity>Malibu Creek State Park near Calabasas and Agoura Hills, California—visitor basics: best trailheads for first-timers, parking lots that fill early, trail difficulty options, heat/sun exposure realities, and how to check official status pages for closures after fire or rain. Include maps.|Malibu Creek SP — Visitor Basics]]\\ [[perplexity>Build a half-day hiking plan from Calabasas into Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (Los Angeles & Ventura Counties, California): 2–3 trail options (easy/medium), shade and water availability, wildfire/Red Flag cautions, and nearby coffee/food stops after. Provide official links.|SMMNRA — Half-Day Hiking Plan]]\\ [[perplexity>Where to check current park alerts for Santa Monica Mountains & Malibu Creek: closures, fire weather watches, parking restrictions, and wildlife advisories. List the authoritative sources and explain how to read them before you go.|Park Alerts — What to Check]]\\ ---- ===== King Gillette Ranch ===== [[perplexity>Plan a stop at King Gillette Ranch (Calabasas/Agoura Hills, California): visitor center, easy loop walks, viewpoints, and film/TV history; parking/restrooms; pairings with Malibu Creek or The Commons. Provide official links.|King Gillette Ranch — Stop Plan]]\\ [[perplexity>Check if any ranger programs, talks, or seasonal events are running at King Gillette Ranch (Calabasas/Agoura Hills, California). List dates, how to sign up, and accessibility notes.|King Gillette Ranch — Programs & Events]]\\ ---- ===== Malibu Beaches (Nearby) ===== [[perplexity>Malibu, California beach planner from Calabasas: which beaches work best for first-timers (e.g., Zuma, El Matador, Malibu Lagoon), parking/fees, tide and surf cautions, and where restrooms and food are. Provide official park/beach pages and how to check conditions.|Malibu Beaches — Planner from Calabasas]]\\ [[perplexity>When to go for Malibu, California beaches: sunrise vs. sunset, fog/wind considerations, and traffic patterns on CA-1. Suggest two scenic pull-offs for photos and a café stop with easy parking.|Malibu Beaches — When to Go]]\\ ---- ===== Hikes & Trailheads Near Calabasas ===== [[perplexity>List approachable trailheads close to Calabasas, California (examples: Calabasas Peak via Stunt Road, Las Virgenes Canyon, Juan Bautista de Anza Trail segments, Upper Las Virgenes/Ahmanson Ranch). For each, note parking, shade, distance/elevation, and family-friendly options. Provide official map links.|Nearby Trailheads — Approachable Options]]\\ [[perplexity>Safety checklist for hiking near Calabasas, California: heat management, rattlesnakes, ticks, poison oak, wildfire smoke, and sunset timing. Include how to check real-time weather/air quality and what to pack.|Trail Safety — Checklist & Checks]]\\ ---- ===== Dining & Coffee (Calabasas) ===== [[perplexity>Where to eat in Calabasas, California right now across price points—breakfast, casual lunch, family-friendly dinner, special-occasion spots, and dessert/coffee. Note who takes reservations and where patios are best.|Calabasas — Where to Eat Now]]\\ [[perplexity>Find Calabasas, California places good for groups or kids (high chairs, wider aisles, quick service), plus take-out parks nearby for picnics.|Family/Kid-Friendly — Dining & Picnic Spots]]\\ ---- ===== Stays Near Calabasas ===== [[perplexity>Compare stays that work well for Calabasas, California visitors: options within Calabasas vs. nearby Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills, and Malibu. For each area, summarize who it suits (families, business, couples), parking realities, and booking windows. Provide map pins.|Where to Stay — Areas & Who They Fit]]\\ [[perplexity>List a few standout hotels near Calabasas, California (mix of value and upscale) with one-line “why it’s good” notes—walkability, pool, family programs, views—and link to official pages. Note resort/parking fees.|Standout Hotels — Shortlist & Why]]\\ ---- ===== Transportation & Local Basics ===== [[perplexity>Transportation around Calabasas, California: realistic expectations (car-centric), where transit helps (Metro lines and bus connections), rideshare zones at The Commons and Old Town, and how to check traffic on US-101 and Malibu Canyon (CA-27/CA-1). Provide official rider guides.|Transportation — Routes, Transit, Rideshare]]\\ [[perplexity>Calabasas, California practicals: city services, parking rules around Old Town and event days, brush-fire season etiquette, and who to follow for official alerts. Include authoritative links.|Local Basics — Rules & Alerts]]\\ ---- ===== Health & Safety ===== [[perplexity>Where to check current safety information for Calabasas, California and nearby canyons: Red Flag warnings, road closures or landslides, and park fire restrictions. Provide authoritative sources and when to check them.|Safety Info — Fire, Roads, Parks]]\\ [[perplexity>Visitor health basics for Calabasas, California: heat/hydration in summer, winter rain/mud, air-quality smoke events, and where to find urgent care or hospitals nearby. Include links.|Visitor Health — Basics & Care]]\\ ---- ===== Helpful Videos (YouTube) ===== [[perplexity>Find recent, high-quality YouTube videos to plan a Calabasas, California visit—Old Town & Leonis Adobe, Malibu Creek hiking, King Gillette Ranch, and The Commons food. Include channel names and timestamps that matter (parking, reservations, safety).|Planning Videos — Curated List]]\\ [[perplexity>Pull family-friendly Calabasas, California videos (parks, easy hikes, museum activities) and list why each is useful for parents—stroller access, shade, nap-friendly timing, and food nearby.|Family Videos — Why They Help]]\\ ---- ===== Feedback ===== [[perplexity>Suggest five additional Calabasas prompts we should add—each with a one-line “why it matters” and authoritative sources (City, NPS/SAMO, CA State Parks, Caltrans).|Suggest Five More Calabasas Prompts]]\\