Topanga

Unincorporated community · Los Angeles County

Topanga is a canyon community in the Santa Monica Mountains, strung along a winding road between the Valley and the Pacific. Homes sit among oaks and sandstone, with state parkland rising on both sides.

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Panorama from the Viewpoint Trail in Topanga State Park

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<section class="mal-nb-glance" aria-label="At a glance"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">At a glance</p><dl class="mal-nb-glance-grid"><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Jurisdiction</dt><dd>Unincorporated Los Angeles County</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Main road</dt><dd>Topanga Canyon Boulevard</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Setting</dt><dd>Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains</dd></div><div class="mal-nb-glance-item mal-nb-reveal"><dt>Reaches the sea at</dt><dd>Topanga Beach</dd></div></dl></div></section><section class="mal-nb-chapters"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">01</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">The canyon road</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">Topanga Canyon Boulevard climbs from Pacific Coast Highway through the canyon and over to Woodland Hills. Along the way, small clusters of shops, cafes, and studios mark the center of the community.</p></div></article></div></section><figure class="mal-nb-band" aria-hidden="true"><img class="mal-nb-band-img" src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae64fb7178027a5afd64a7b_mal-nb-topanga.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></figure><section class="mal-nb-chapters"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">02</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">A park at the door</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">Topanga State Park covers a large share of the surrounding mountains, with trails that run along ridges toward Pacific Palisades and views across the basin to the ocean.</p></div></article><article class="mal-nb-chapter mal-nb-reveal"><p class="mal-nb-num">03</p><div><h2 class="mal-nb-h2">An arts tradition</h2><p class="mal-nb-p">The community has long drawn artists and musicians. The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum stages outdoor theater in a wooded amphitheater each summer.</p></div></article></div></section><section class="mal-nb-places"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">Places of note</p><ul class="mal-nb-places-list"><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Topanga State Park</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Ridge trails and sweeping views</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Outdoor repertory theater</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Topanga Beach</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Surf break at the mouth of the canyon</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Topanga Lagoon</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Restored wetland where the creek meets the sea</span></li><li class="mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-place">Inspiration Point Trail</span><span class="mal-nb-place-d">Lookout over the canyon and coast</span></li></ul></div></section><section class="mal-nb-nearby"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">Nearby</p><div class="mal-nb-nearby-grid"><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/malibu"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae58544cfa0fda13e996a9d_mal-nb-malibu.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Malibu</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">Coastal city · Los Angeles County</span></a><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/pacific-palisades"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae58544de480245130fcee4_mal-nb-pacific-palisades.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Pacific Palisades</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">Neighborhood · City of Los Angeles</span></a><a class="mal-nb-card mal-nb-reveal" href="/neighborhoods/calabasas"><span class="mal-nb-card-media"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d56f76641a5a59c99ac6242/6ae64fb5ce715aed277facf9_mal-nb-calabasas.webp" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="async"></span><span class="mal-nb-card-name">Calabasas</span><span class="mal-nb-card-k">City · Los Angeles County</span></a></div><p class="mal-nb-maplink"><a href="/neighborhood-map-preview">Back to the neighborhood map</a></p></div></section>

<nav class="mal-nb-index" aria-label="In this guide"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><p class="mal-nb-eyebrow">In this guide</p><ol class="mal-nb-index-list"><li><a href="#nb-parks"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">01</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Parks</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-art"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">02</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Art &amp; Culture</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">3 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-recreation"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">03</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Recreational Activities</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-restaurants"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">04</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Restaurants</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">4 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-shopping"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">05</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Shopping</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">3 places</span></a></li><li><a href="#nb-entertainment"><span class="mal-nb-index-n">06</span><span class="mal-nb-index-l">Entertainment</span><span class="mal-nb-index-c">3 places</span></a></li></ol></div></nav> <!-- guide lists, inserted before .mal-nb-nearby --> <div class="mal-nb-guide-wrap"><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-parks" aria-labelledby="nb-parks-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">01</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-parks-h">Parks</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Topanga State Park</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Oak woodland and chaparral trails; some trails and the lower day-use area remain closed</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">20828 Entrada Rd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=629" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Topanga State Park: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Eagle Rock via Trippet Ranch</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A sandstone outcrop above the canyon, reached from the Trippet Ranch trailhead</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Trippet Ranch, Entrada Rd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Eagle+Rock+via+Trippet+Ranch%2C+Trippet+Ranch%2C+Entrada+Rd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Eagle Rock via Trippet Ranch: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Topanga Lookout</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A ridge site with views across the Valley and the sea</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Topanga Lookout Trail</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Topanga+Lookout%2C+Topanga+Lookout+Trail%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Topanga Lookout: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Red Rock Canyon Park</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Sculpted red sandstone walls off Old Topanga Canyon Road</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">23601 Red Rock Rd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Red+Rock+Canyon+Park%2C+23601+Red+Rock+Rd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Red Rock Canyon Park: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-art" aria-labelledby="nb-art-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">02</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-art-h">Art &amp; Culture</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Theatricum Botanicum</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Will Geer&#x27;s open-air theater in a wooded canyon</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.theatricum.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Theatricum Botanicum: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Topanga Canyon Gallery</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A cooperative gallery of canyon artists</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Topanga+Canyon+Gallery%2C+120+N+Topanga+Canyon+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Topanga Canyon Gallery: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Topanga Historical Society</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Local history displays and talks</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Topanga</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Topanga+Historical+Society%2C+Topanga%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Topanga Historical Society: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-recreation" aria-labelledby="nb-recreation-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">03</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-recreation-h">Recreational Activities</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Backbone Trail</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A long-distance trail that crosses the canyon</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Trippet Ranch</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Backbone+Trail%2C+Trippet+Ranch%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Backbone Trail: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Topanga Community Center</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Classes and community events in the heart of the canyon</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Topanga+Community+Center%2C+1440+N+Topanga+Canyon+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Topanga Community Center: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Saddle Peak Trail</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A steep climb with long views over the Santa Monica Mountains</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Stunt Rd area</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Saddle+Peak+Trail%2C+Stunt+Rd+area%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Saddle Peak Trail: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Topanga Farmers Market</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A Friday morning market at the community center</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.topangafarmersmarket.com/calendar" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Topanga Farmers Market: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-restaurants" aria-labelledby="nb-restaurants-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">04</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-restaurants-h">Restaurants</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Inn of the Seventh Ray</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Creekside dining under the trees, a canyon institution since 1975</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.innoftheseventhray.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Inn of the Seventh Ray: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Waterlily Cafe</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A small all-day café on the boulevard</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Topanga Canyon Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Waterlily+Cafe%2C+Topanga+Canyon+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Waterlily Cafe: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Cafe on 27</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A café terrace with long canyon views</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">2100 N Topanga Canyon Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Cafe+on+27%2C+2100+N+Topanga+Canyon+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Cafe on 27: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">04</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Cafe Mimosa</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A neighborhood café in the canyon center</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Topanga Canyon Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Cafe+Mimosa%2C+Topanga+Canyon+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Cafe Mimosa: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-shopping" aria-labelledby="nb-shopping-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">05</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-shopping-h">Shopping</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Country Natural Foods</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">The canyon&#x27;s natural foods grocer</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Country+Natural+Foods%2C+120+N+Topanga+Canyon+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Country Natural Foods: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Pine Tree Circle</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">A small village of shops at the heart of the canyon</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">Topanga Canyon Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Pine+Tree+Circle%2C+Topanga+Canyon+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Pine Tree Circle: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Topanga Farmers Market</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Growers and makers on Friday mornings</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.topangafarmersmarket.com/calendar" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Topanga Farmers Market: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="mal-nb-guide" id="nb-entertainment" aria-labelledby="nb-entertainment-h"><div class="mal-nb-wrap"><div class="mal-nb-guide-grid"><header class="mal-nb-guide-head"><p class="mal-nb-num">06</p><h2 class="mal-nb-h2" id="nb-entertainment-h">Entertainment</h2></header><ol class="mal-nb-guide-list"><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">01</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Theatricum Botanicum performances</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Shakespeare and new plays under the oaks, summer through fall</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.theatricum.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Theatricum Botanicum performances: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">02</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Topanga Community House events</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Concerts and gatherings in the canyon</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&amp;query=Topanga+Community+House+events%2C+1440+N+Topanga+Canyon+Blvd%2C+Los+Angeles+CA" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Topanga Community House events: Map (opens in a new tab)">Map</a></div></li><li class="mal-nb-entry mal-nb-reveal"><span class="mal-nb-entry-n">03</span><div class="mal-nb-entry-body"><h3 class="mal-nb-entry-name">Inn of the Seventh Ray evenings</h3><p class="mal-nb-entry-d">Candlelit dinners by the creek</p></div><div class="mal-nb-entry-meta"><p class="mal-nb-entry-loc">128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd</p><a class="mal-nb-entry-link" href="https://www.innoftheseventhray.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Inn of the Seventh Ray evenings: Website (opens in a new tab)">Website</a></div></li></ol></div></div></section><p class="mal-nb-guide-note"><span class="mal-nb-wrap">Places checked October 31, 2026. Hours and openings change; confirm before visiting.</span></p></div>