Westlake Village is an upscale, lake-centered suburban community with safe, walkable neighborhoods, plentiful outdoor options (Westlake Lake and nearby Santa Monica Mountains trails), golf courses, farmers markets and a compact mix of boutiques and restaurants—great for multi-week assignments when you want a comfortable, scenic base with things to do after work.
For bigger-city variety, Los Angeles’ museums, theater and dining scenes and coastal Santa Barbara’s beaches and wine-country escapes are both an easy drive for weekend trips.