Lake Sherwood, CaliforniaAbout Lake Sherwood, California
Lake Sherwood is a small reservoir and private lakeside community in southern California, United States. It functions primarily as a residential and recreational water body within a suburban setting.
Shoreline development includes private homes, a golf and country-club facility and private docks; the lake and surrounding hills are often used for private recreation and occasional filming. Public access is limited compared with larger public lakes.
The lake was formed when a dam impounded local streams to create a recreational reservoir; over time the shoreline developed into a private residential community and country club. The area has also been used for motion-picture locations.
Lake Sherwood lies in southern Ventura County/Los Angeles County boundary area in southern California, near the communities of Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village and within roughly an hour’s drive of central Los Angeles depending on traffic.
- Access and development: Primarily a private residential lake and community, with limited public access and several properties and a country club on its shores.
What to See#
- Lake Sherwood community: A private gated community and residential shoreline with a golf and country-club facility serving local residents and members.
Nearby Attractions to Lake Sherwood, California
Best Time to Visit Lake Sherwood, California
Go in spring or fall for mild weather and fewer crowds; summer is busiest and warmest for water recreation.
Weather & Climate near Lake Sherwood, California
Lake Sherwood, California's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 6° - 18° | 12° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 6° - 18° | 12° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 67 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 8° - 21° | 14° | 27 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 22° | 16° | 4 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 25° | 18° | 1 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 14° - 29° | 21° | 0 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 15° - 30° | 22° | 2 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 14° - 29° | 21° | 5 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 12° - 26° | 19° | 7 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 8° - 22° | 15° | 59 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 6° - 19° | 12° | 61 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Lake Sherwood, California
Lake Sherwood is a small, largely private lakeside community west of the San Fernando Valley; the fastest way to reach it is by car. From US‑101 near Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village follow local roads (Lake Sherwood Drive and adjacent connectors) into the neighborhood-it’s only a short drive from Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village. Public transit is limited and much of the lake area is within gated private property, so check access restrictions before visiting.
Tips for Visiting Lake Sherwood, California
- Lake Sherwood is largely a private, gated community-public shoreline access is very limited, so plan to view the lake from public roads and designated viewpoints rather than expecting a public beach or boat launch.
- If you want closer access, arrange it through a property resident, rental with lake privileges, or a community event; avoid attempting to enter private roads on foot or by car.
- For photos and a quieter experience drive the perimeter at dawn or dusk when light on the water is best and neighborhood traffic is lowest.