Malibu, Calabasas & the Canyons November 2026 Roundup: PCH, the Wildlife Crossing and Holiday Events

Published November 2, 2026 · News as of November 2, 2026

This month in Calabasas, Malibu and the canyons is mostly about the coast road and the wildlife crossing. The state is focused on Pacific Coast Highway ahead of a wet winter, Malibu's PCH speed cameras start their warning period, and on December 2 the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 opens with a public festival at King Gillette Ranch. Here is the rest of what's new for anyone living in, or looking at, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu, Topanga and the Santa Monica Mountains.

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New and changing

• A second Shibuya Sushi in Calabasas. Shibuya Sushi opened a second spot, Shibuya Annex, at 5749 Las Virgenes Road in October, starting with takeout. The original on Park Granada is still open. Restaurant site →

• Rosenthal's tastings wind down. Rosenthal Malibu Estate ended its public vineyard tastings in Newton Canyon on September 26. The tastings had stood in for the PCH wine bar lost in the Palisades Fire.

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  The wildlife crossing opens. After years of construction over the 101 at Liberty Canyon, the crossing has its public ribbon-cutting festival on December 2 (details below). For residents on both sides of the freeway, it's a milestone worth seeing in person. Festival details →

Pacific Coast Highway and the coast

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  State action on Highway 1. On October 27 the Governor ordered state action to protect Highway 1 and coastal communities ahead of forecast El Niño storms. Specific projects and timelines haven't been announced yet. Governor's announcement →

• Malibu storm preparation. Malibu declared a local El Niño emergency on September 28. The city's El Niño page collects sandbag locations, alerts and preparation tips. City storm page →

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  Speed cameras on PCH. Malibu's PCH safety cameras begin a 60-day warning period this month before tickets start. The city has five authorized camera systems, with ten cameras in all. Camera details →

Around City Hall and on the ballot

• Calabasas open space. An Open Space Initiative is on the Calabasas ballot on November 3. The city's council election was canceled because three candidates filed for three seats. We'll add the result here once the count is in. City election page →

• Las Virgenes schools. Measure LV would extend the district's existing $98 parcel tax for 12 years and needs a two-thirds vote. Three school board seats are also up. It's on the November 3 ballot, and we'll add the result here once the count is in.

On the calendar

• Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  Household hazardous waste, e-waste and shredding, Malibu City Hall. Free. Event details →

• Nov. 14, 9 to 11 a.m.

  Rain barrel distribution, Malibu. Free, up to two barrels per household, with registration required. Well timed for a wet winter. Register →

• Nov. 15, noon to 2 p.m.

  "Sea and Stone" opening reception, Malibu City Hall. An exhibit of Nancy Wise's work. Free. Event details →

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  Nov. 15 and 22

  Topanga afternoons. The Topanga Actors Company reads short stories at the Topanga Library on Nov. 15 at 2 p.m., and the Topanga Symphony plays a free concert of Mozart and Brahms at the Topanga Community Center on Nov. 22 at 3 p.m.

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  Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

  Wildlife Crossing opening festival, King Gillette Ranch. At 26800 Mulholland Highway. Tickets are $10 for ages 13 and up and $5 for kids 12 and under. Festival details →

Holiday happenings

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  Nov. 19, noon to 1:30 p.m.

  Senior Thanksgiving Gratitude Gala, Malibu Bluffs Park. $5, with pre-registration required and about 70 seats. Register →

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  Dec. 5, 1 to 4 p.m.

  Holiday Roundup at the Leonis Adobe, Old Town Calabasas. Santa photos, farm animals and crafts. $10, with members and kids under 2 free. Event details →

• Dec. 12, 9 to 11 a.m.

  Breakfast with Santa, Malibu City Hall. $10 for ages 2 and up, and free for kids under 2. Event details →

• Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to noon

  Santa Paws, Malibu Bluffs Park. Pet photos with Santa. Free, with no registration needed. Event details →

• One to skip this year. Holiday Road at King Gillette Ranch says it's taking a break for 2026.

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The market: October numbers and live stats

Sales were about even with last October, and the typical sale price came in higher, though in a small, high-end market like this one a handful of large sales can move the median a lot from month to month.

• Homes on the market: 577 for sale or in escrow, with 9% of them in escrow.
• Homes sold in October: 43, up 2% from 42 in October 2025.
• Median sold price in October: $2,445,000, up 11% from $2,202,500 in October 2025.

October figures cover residential homes of all types (houses, condos and townhomes) in Calabasas, Malibu and the canyons, from the MLS feed that powers this site, including all MLSs in the data share, as of November 2, 2026. October sales are homes that closed between October 1 and 31 and were posted to the MLS by November 2; each comparison is with the same month a year earlier. Homes on the market is a count as of November 2. A few late-reported October sales may still be added.

Live stats. The cards below update on their own from the same MLS feed, so they may differ from the October numbers above. Each links to a full market report for that city.

Living here, or thinking about it?

A monthly roundup only covers what's new. For what each community is like day to day, start with the Malibu, Calabasas & the Canyons guide, and for homes on your own street, a free neighborhood market report. Gary and Lisa work across these canyons and are glad to answer questions about any of them.

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