Hotel at a Glance: The Anza Hotel

The Anza Hotel has taken cues from its stylish neighbors in ritzy Calabasas. A banquette flanked by a fireplace makes for a sophisticated spot to lounge in the lobby, and cabanas around the outdoor pool let guests take in the California sunshine.

• Posh guest rooms have microwaves and mini-fridges, and measure 400+ square feet.
• Where to eat: Graze Bistro & Bar serves up flatbread pizzas, breakfast sandwiches, and more light fare.
• Fitness and wellness facilities: The hotel can boast a heated outdoor pool and well-equipped fitness center.
• Celeb sightings are common at The Commons at Calabasas, a mall less than half a mile away.

Calabasas, California: Upscale Hideaway amid Mountains and Canyons near LA

Calabasas is an upscale Los Angeles suburb framed by the lush Santa Monica Mountains. The foothills are dotted with luxurious estates and gated communities; a number of high-profile celebrities make their home here, including the Kardashians.

Calabasas has a stunning rural landscape of canyons and scattered horse farms. Locals take to the mountains for hiking and biking. About 20 minutes from Calabasas is the Pacific Ocean. Malibu has 20 miles of pristine coastline and some of the country’s most desirable real estate. At Topanga State Beach, visitors swim, surf, fish, kayak, and take in views of Catalina Island. Farther west, Malibu Surfrider Beach was designated the first World Surfing Reserve in 2010 for its killer waves and its significance as the birthplace of California’s surf culture.