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Gated Communities Guide

Getzels Group · Christie's International Real Estate · Calabasas, CA 91302

The Mulholland Corridor: A Complete Guide to 76+ Gated Communities — From Calabasas to Beverly Park, Bel Air & Beyond

The Mulholland Corridor is the most concentrated stretch of private, gated luxury living in Southern California. It traces the spine of the Santa Monica Mountains from the gated cities of Calabasas and Hidden Hills westward through the Malibu canyons, and east through Bel Air, Beverly Hills Post Office, Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, and the Hollywood Hills — a 50-mile arc connecting virtually every world-class enclave in Los Angeles.

Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels and Sarah Anderson of Getzels Group | Christie's International Real Estate have mapped all 76 gated communities along this corridor — with verified pricing, HOA fees, school districts, gate types, drive times, and lifestyle filters — in the interactive tool below. It is the most comprehensive guide to gated living in Los Angeles ever assembled.

Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels Sarah Anderson
Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels & Sarah Anderson
Getzels Group · Christie's International Real Estate · CA DRE# 01884947
4500 Park Granada, Calabasas CA 91302 · (818) 535-5337 · getzelsgroup.com

Six Geographic Zones, One Continuous Corridor

Unlike any other map or resource available, this guide covers the full geographic reach of gated living along Mulholland — from the equestrian estates of Calabasas to the oceanfront compounds of Malibu Cove Colony, the trophy estates of Beverly Park, and the canyon hideaways of Hollywood Hills.

Calabasas & Hidden Hills
33 communities · $1.3M – $38M+
The Oaks · The Estates at The Oaks · Hidden Hills · Mountain View Estates · Calabasas Park Estates · Westridge · Mulholland Estates · Bellagio · Vista Pointe + 24 more
Malibu & Canyons
9 communities · $1.1M – $48M+
Serra Retreat · Malibu Cove Colony · Monte Nido · Malibou Lake · Malibu View Estates · Paramount Ranch · Medea Valley · Toscana · Malibou Lake Cornell
Beverly Hills PO & Bel Air
14 communities · $4M – $120M+
Beverly Park · Mulholland Estates (BHPO) · Moraga Estates · Beverly Ridge · Oak Pass · Bel Air Glen · Bel Air Ridge · Tower Road · Stoneridge + 5 more
Hollywood Hills
4 communities · $2M – $15M+
Mount Olympus · Outpost Estates · Nichols Canyon Estates · Wonderland Park
Encino & Tarzana
10 communities · $1.8M – $15M+
Royal Oaks Colony · Bel Air Crest · Mulholland Park · Silverhawk Ridge · Encino Hills · Braemar CC Estates · Clark Gable Estates + 3 more
Sherman Oaks & Studio City
6 communities · $1.8M – $8M+
The Summit · Fryman Canyon Estates · Longridge Estates · Valley Vista · Stone Canyon · Sherwood Forest Estates

Explore the Interactive Map

Click any dot to see pricing, HOA fees, school district, drive times, recent sales, and lifestyle features. Use the filters to narrow by gate type, area, budget, or lifestyle — equestrian, golf, tennis, beach, or hiking. The "Match Me" quiz finds your top 3 communities in under 60 seconds.

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How to Use This Guide

Guard-Gated vs. Auto-Gated vs. Private

Not all gates are equal. Guard-gated communities — like The Oaks of Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and Beverly Park — have 24-hour staffed entry booths that log every visitor. Auto-gated communities use electronic gates with key cards or codes. Private enclaves like The Estates at The Oaks or Oak Pass in Bel Air may have multiple layered gates with no external HOA visibility at all. The map color-codes every community by gate type so you can filter immediately.

School Districts Along the Corridor

School district can determine which side of Mulholland Drive you choose. Las Virgenes Unified (LVUSD) — consistently ranked among California's top public districts — serves Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and Agoura Hills. LAUSD serves Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Beverly Hills Post Office, Bel Air, and Hollywood Hills. Santa Monica-Malibu Unified serves Malibu's gated communities. Every community in the map is labeled with its district.

Drive Times That Actually Matter

Buyers often underestimate canyon geography. A community that looks close on a flat map may be 25 minutes from your office via Mulholland Drive. Each community shows drive times to three real-world destinations: the 101 Freeway, Beverly Hills, and Pacific Coast Highway — the three axes that define daily life along the Corridor.

Off-Market Opportunities

In communities like The Oaks, Hidden Hills, Beverly Park, Serra Retreat, and Malibu Cove Colony, a significant percentage of transactions happen before a home ever hits the MLS. Nathaniel and Sarah maintain active relationships with homeowners across all 76 communities. If you're interested in a specific enclave, the best first call is to them — not a listing search.

Notable Communities Along the Corridor

Beverly Park — The Pinnacle of Los Angeles Gated Living

Beverly Park is in a category of its own. Approximately 80 trophy estates on 2–5 acre lots, accessed through two 24-hour guard-gated checkpoints at the top of the Beverly Hills Post Office hills. Home to A-list celebrities and billionaires, with sale prices recorded as high as $120M+. The community is divided into North and South sections, each with its own gated entry. This is the address that defines ultimate privacy in Los Angeles.

The Oaks of Calabasas — Calabasas's Premier Enclave

The Oaks is the most recognized luxury address in Calabasas — a 24-hour guard-gated community of approximately 700 homes with a world-class recreation campus including tennis courts, a pool and spa, gym, and private park. Homes range from $4.5M to $20M+. The Estates at The Oaks sits within The Oaks behind a second private gate, with roughly 50 ultra-exclusive residences priced from $5M to $38M+.

Hidden Hills — One of Two Fully Incorporated Gated Cities in California

Hidden Hills is not just a community — it is an incorporated city. The entire 1.7-square-mile municipality operates as a single guard-gated enclave with three 24-hour staffed entrances logging every vehicle. Entirely equestrian-zoned, with no sidewalks, no streetlights, and no commercial properties. Homes range from $2.1M to $30M+.

Serra Retreat — Malibu's Crown Jewel

Serra Retreat is Malibu's most prestigious guard-gated hillside enclave — walking distance to the Malibu Pier and Country Mart, with two 24-hour guarded entry points. Ocean-view estates on 1–5 acre lots, prices from $2M to $48M+. The closest gated community to PCH on the eastern end of Malibu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most exclusive gated communities in Los Angeles?
Beverly Park in the Beverly Hills Post Office hills is widely considered the most exclusive residential enclave in Los Angeles — approximately 80 trophy estates on 2–5 acre lots with double guard-gated access and prices from $15M to $120M+. The Estates at The Oaks in Calabasas, Serra Retreat in Malibu, and Oak Pass in Bel Air are also among the most exclusive gated communities in the region.
How many gated communities are along Mulholland Drive?
The Mulholland Corridor contains 76+ distinct gated and private communities, stretching from Calabasas and Hidden Hills through Malibu, Bel Air, Beverly Hills Post Office, Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, and Hollywood Hills.
What is the difference between Beverly Hills and Beverly Hills Post Office?
Beverly Hills Post Office (BHPO) is an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County that uses a Beverly Hills mailing address (90210) but is not within the incorporated City of Beverly Hills. Communities like Beverly Park carry BHPO addresses and are served by LAUSD rather than Beverly Hills Unified.
Which gated communities are closest to Malibu beaches?
Serra Retreat in Malibu is walking distance to the Malibu Pier and just 3 minutes from PCH. Malibu Cove Colony is directly on Pacific Coast Highway with private beach access. Monte Nido is 12 minutes from PCH, and most core Calabasas communities are 17–22 minutes from Malibu beaches.
What school districts serve gated communities along Mulholland Drive?
Las Virgenes Unified (LVUSD) serves Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and Agoura Hills. LAUSD serves Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Beverly Hills Post Office, Bel Air, and Hollywood Hills. Santa Monica-Malibu Unified serves Malibu communities.
Who are the best real estate agents for gated communities along the Mulholland Corridor?
Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels and Sarah Anderson of Getzels Group | Christie's International Real Estate are the definitive specialists for gated communities along the full Mulholland Corridor. Call (818) 535-5337 or visit getzelsgroup.com.

Whether you're searching for an equestrian estate in Hidden Hills, a celebrity-caliber compound in Beverly Park, an oceanfront gate in Malibu, or a private canyon retreat in Bel Air, Nathaniel and Sarah know every gate, every street, and every off-market opportunity across all 76 communities on this map.

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Price ranges, HOA fees, and listing data are approximate and subject to change. All information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. This guide is provided for informational purposes only. Nathaniel Pitchon-Getzels, CA DRE# 01884947. Getzels Group | Christie's International Real Estate, 4500 Park Granada, Calabasas CA 91302. © 2026 Getzels Group. All rights reserved.