Cornell, Los Angeles County, California facts for kids
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Cornell, California
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 Cornell, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| Elevation | 240 m (787 ft) |
Cornell is a small, unique community in the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains, California. It's located in the western part of Los Angeles County. This quiet spot is about 5 miles (8 km) west of Agoura Hills and 2.5 miles (4 km) north of Malibu. Once a busy place from the 1910s to the 1950s, Cornell is now very quiet. Only a few buildings and one restaurant remain from its busier past.
Exploring Cornell's Unique Geography
Cornell is a special neighborhood with pretty homes along the famous Mulholland Highway. It's also close to Malibou Lake in a peaceful mountain area. It's mostly surrounded by big parks that are part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. These include Paramount Ranch and Peter Strauss Ranch parks. The old Paramount Ranch used to be a 'movie ranch' where films and TV shows were made. You can still see 'Old Western' sets there!
Cornell is known for its tall oak and pine trees, which make it feel like a forest. Many colorful peacocks also roam freely here, sometimes even perching on rooftops! A lot of homeowners in Cornell have land for horses. They enjoy riding on the many horse and hiking trails that lead into the surrounding parklands.
You can find Cornell between Agoura Hills and Malibu. The easiest way to get there is by using Kanan Dume Road. This road connects to the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu (to the southwest) and the Ventura Freeway (101) in Agoura Hills (to the northeast).
Cornell gets its cable TV and trash pickup services from Malibu. However, its water and electricity come from Agoura Hills. The town uses the same ZIP Code as Agoura Hills, which is 91301.
Cornell's Past: A Glimpse into History
A resort near Cornell was once called Lake Enchanto, and sometimes people used that name for Cornell too. In 1915, a branch of the Los Angeles County Free Library opened in Cornell. It was located in the Post Office and General Store and had 356 books. By 1927, 41 people were borrowing books from this library.
Interesting Features of Cornell
Cornell had its own post office from 1884 to 1904. This old post office building later became The Old Place Restaurant. Famous people like Steve McQueen, Ali MacGraw, and Jason Robards used to visit this restaurant in the late 1960s.
The Tour of California bicycle race, a big cycling event, sometimes passes through Cornell. Cyclists ride along Mulholland Highway as part of the race.
