Discover Bell Canyon...a place where genuine country living truly
exists. Bell Canyon is a small unincorporated community located 3
miles north of Calabasas. Although it is in Ventura County, this
exclusive residential community can only be reached from Los Angeles
County. Spanning just over 1,700 acres, Bell Canyon contains a
collection of 800 custom homes and home sites and is one of two
guard-gated equestrian communities in the West San Fernando Valley.
Dotted with ancient oaks and built around commanding boulders, Bell
Canyon invokes the feeling of a true rustic town. White rail
fencing, a natural waterfall, meandering streams, and chili cookoffs
characterize this rural lifestyle. Residents enjoy active lives with
the use of community tennis courts and miles of riding and hiking
trails; kids are kept happy with Bell Canyon's private park and
baseball field. In the heart of Bell Canyon lies the equestrian
center, which offers boarding facilities and world-class arena. A
vast array of community activities such as an annual car show, Mommy
& Me, the Halloween Haunt, Hot August Nights, and community plays
and clubs are offered and everyone is encouraged to participate.
course, Bell Canyon is a favorite place for those who want privacy
as well, which is why many celebrities and CEOs reside here, too.
Centrally located within minutes of Calabasas, the 101 and 118
freeways, and the newly renovated Westfield Topanga Mall which
includes the long-anticipated Neiman Marcus department store, makes
it convenient for work, travel and leisure. Bell Canyon is located
within the highly esteemed Las Virgenes Unified School District (Los
Angeles County) and pupils attend Round Meadow Elementary, which is
securely situated just outside of Hidden Hills; the newer AC Stelle
Middle School; and the outstanding Calabasas High SchoolBeautiful
Bell Canyon, nestled in the Santa Monica Conservancy parkland, is an
exclusive, guard-gated community of nearly 800 homes spread across
1,700 acres of boulder-capped hills and verdant oak-lined forests.
Bell Creek, a national parkland blue line stream and watershed of
Malibu Creek winds its way through the community and plays host to a
multitude of wildlife such as deer, hawk, squirrel, fox, woodpeckers
and quail. For a true getaway within walking distance, one can find
serenity sitting on the smooth rocks bordering the Chastain Falls.
Bell Canyon has its very own waterfall and there are a plethora of
small pools and vistas to enjoy. Miles of hiking, mountain biking
trails are abound within the gates of Bell Canyon. The community has
instant access to the thousands of acres of protected parkland
surrounding it. All of this makes Bell Canyon an incredibly relaxing
place to come home to.
Bell Creek Park, set against a background of oak-dotted hills, has a
tot playground, a baseball field, and picnic tables with barbeques
set creek side under a grove of ancient oak trees. Along with annual
community events that take place at this picturesque location,
residents can reserve the park the park for their own use—such as
birthday parties. Also available to our residents is the Bell Canyon
Social Hall. This large ballroom facility is set up for hosting
major events such as weddings. The glittering lights adorning the
trees of the outside courtyard make any event magical - and all this
in your own community.
One of the main attractions of Bell Canyon is the sense of
community. Imagine raising your children in an environment where
they know everyone. That gives residents a sense of security not
found in most other neighborhoods. From the annual community fair
where kids and adults alike participate in old-fashioned fun
including pie-eating contests, chili cook-offs, and dog shows to
wine tasting and progressive dinners, Bell Canyon has an active
community social schedule. Bell Canyon Broadway is the perfect
showcase for your aspiring actor or actress and our very own summer
camp down at Bell Creek Park is not only convenient and safe, but
also so much fun. Over ten different social committees enhance the
lifestyle here in Bell Canyon: Adult Activities Committee,
Investment Club, Bell Canyon Hikers, The Book Club, Kids Committee,
and Community Planning just to name a few. Two state-of-the-art
tennis courts are available for the enjoyment of residents and their
guests and the Bell Canyon Equestrian Center, a Class-A equestrian
facility, is an architectural masterpiece, designed by famed
architect, Bill May.
Currently, a five year plan is being considered to enhance our
current facilities, such as remodeling our gate, social hall, and
develop yet another park - beautiful 74 acre parcel lying along the
ridge of Bell Canyon and Ahmanson.
Tranquil, beautiful, and yet close enough to the action of Los
Angeles—Bell Canyon, Rich in Indian history and continually
progressing, has a special something for everyone --- It’s the gem
of the western hills.
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