Agoura Hills

Agoura Hills is a residential city in Los Angeles County, California, USA, that stretches between two mountain ranges. Homes spread across rolling hills and valleys while roads wind through the natural terrain of the Santa Monica Mountains.

The area belonged to Rancho Las Virgenes in the 19th century and served as a backdrop for Western films by Paramount Pictures from the 1920s onward. The settlement developed into a suburb after World War II and was officially incorporated as a city in 1982.

The music style of bands from this city reached millions of listeners worldwide. Today musicians and groups from different genres play at the Canyon Club, a concert hall that has drawn visitors from the region for years.

Several hiking trails start directly from residential areas and lead into the hills. Most parks remain open from sunrise to sunset and provide picnic tables and rest spots.

The name comes from Pierre Agoure, a French Basque who settled here in 1871. When residents set up the post office in 1927, they misspelled the name, and the incorrect version has stayed ever since.

Location: Los Angeles County

Inception: 1982

Elevation above the sea: 281 m

Shares border with: Oak Park, Calabasas

Website: https://agourahillscity.org

GPS coordinates: 34.15333,-118.76167

Latest update: December 12, 2025 21:41