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Destination highlights
Whether you need to know local public holidays or highlights through the seasons, we hope you will find the facts gathered below useful tools for your travel planning. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you further.
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General information
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, Westlake Village lies halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. A picturesque community, Westlake Village was built to preserve and enhance the area’s natural environment. Along with neighbouring Thousand Oaks, it is one of the most desirable places to live and work in the United States, offering cycling paths, miles of hiking and nature trails, golf courses and a variety of cultural, shopping and entertainment activities. It’s also located just 25 minutes from the legendary beaches of Malibu.
Time zone
GMT -8 hours
Pacific Standard Time
Language(s) spoken
English
Electrical system
Local voltage is 110 to 120 volts AC. Adapters are available; please request through the Concierge.
Shopping hours
Daily 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
Working hours
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Time and distance to city centre
5 minutes/3 miles/5 kilometres
Time and distance to shopping
- The Promenade at Westlake Village: 5 minutes/3 miles/ 5 kilometres
- The Lakes at Thousand Oaks: 10 minutes/6 miles/ 10 kilometres
- The Oaks Mall: 15 minutes/10 miles/16 kilometres
- Camarillo Premium Outlet Mall: 15 miles/24 kilometres
- Rodeo Drive: 40 miles/64 kilometres
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| Presidents' Day |
February 15, 2010 |
| Memorial Day |
May 31, 2010 |
| *Independence Day |
July 4, 2010 |
| Labour Day |
September 6, 2010 |
| Columbus Day |
October 11, 2010 |
| Veterans Day |
November 11, 2010 |
| Thanksgiving Day |
November 25, 2010 |
| Christmas Day |
December 25, 2010 |
| *Holidays falling on Saturday or Sunday are taken on the following Monday. |
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Seasonal highlights
March - May
- The Malibu Wine Classic features food and wine from the best wineries and restaurants in the area.
- Mailbu Film Festival showcases independent films from around the world.
- Enjoy shopping and free outdoor concerts at the Westlake Village Promenade.
- The Point Mugu Air Show, a three-day event, is one of the more popular attractions in Ventura County. More than 300,000 people attended the 2001 Air Show featuring the U.S. Air Force "Thunderbirds".
- The California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard offers dishes made from locally grown strawberries, and entertainment for the entire family.
- Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla, with plenty of south-of-the-border-style festivities.
June-August
- The Malibu Arts Festival features local art and a seaside setting.
- The Getty Museum offers outdoor concerts and garden concerts for children during the summer months.
- The Camarillo Greek Festival is held each year at the Camarillo Airport. The Festival includes Greek delicacies such as hand-made baklava, live Greek music, dancing and prizes.
- Camarillo Air Show takes off each year at the Camarillo Airport, a former Air Force Base, with demonstrations of historic aircraft.
- Enjoy the many beautiful beaches in the area, including Zuma Beach, El Matador State Beach and Paradise Cove.
September–November
- Visit the Ventura County Fair, an annual 12-day event, at Seaside Park. The Fair features an array of entertainment, exhibits and culinary treats.
- The Malibu Celebration of Film takes place each October and showcases the "best of" films from the Sundance, Toronto and Berlin film festivals.
- Runners and spectators alike will enjoy Westlake Village's annual Pumpkin Run and Health Fair, which features three races in varied lengths.
- Celebrate Reyes Adobe Days in Agoura Hills, a citywide festival that features cultural events, entertainment, concerts and a parade.
- The Westlake Village Auto Show takes place annually on the first Sunday of October.
December - February
- The Hollywood Christmas Parade draws thousands of spectators to Hollywood Boulevard each year.
- A Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival is held each year in Camarillo's Old Town.
- Enjoy whale-watching off the Malibu coast.
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