Guidebook for Topanga

Christine Aka Chryssa
Christine Aka Chryssa
Guidebook for Topanga

Food Scene

Wine, delicious food and jazz during the summers on Friday night.
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Canyon Bistro & Wine Bar
120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd
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Wine, delicious food and jazz during the summers on Friday night.
One of the original vegetarian restaurants in LA County back in the day. Today they serve veggies to prime organic meat. An amazing Sunday brunch. Pricey.
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Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd
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One of the original vegetarian restaurants in LA County back in the day. Today they serve veggies to prime organic meat. An amazing Sunday brunch. Pricey.
French cafe open at 7AM - 5PM. Terrific baked goods, delicious lunches. My fav place for local color and morning therapy sessions with the many armchair therapists in Topanga.
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Cafe Mimosa
395 S Topanga Canyon Blvd
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French cafe open at 7AM - 5PM. Terrific baked goods, delicious lunches. My fav place for local color and morning therapy sessions with the many armchair therapists in Topanga.
One of 2 coffee shop. Stop in to people watch the locals and meet new friends.
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Waterlily Cafe
120 S Topanga Canyon Blvd
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One of 2 coffee shop. Stop in to people watch the locals and meet new friends.
Always crowded on the weekend. Delicious Thai food.
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Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine
18763 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Always crowded on the weekend. Delicious Thai food.
In Woodland Hills. Huge menu, full bar. live rock and roll music on the weekend.
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The Cheesecake Factory
4142 Vía Marina
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In Woodland Hills. Huge menu, full bar. live rock and roll music on the weekend.
Eat on the sand overlooking the cove. Huge meals, great vibe. Tables on the sand. Sun bathe for a few hours on their lounge chairs.
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Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Eat on the sand overlooking the cove. Huge meals, great vibe. Tables on the sand. Sun bathe for a few hours on their lounge chairs.
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Marmalade Cafe - Malibu
3894 Cross Creek Rd
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Full bar, large menu in the heart of one of Malibu's shopping area
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Ollo
23750 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Full bar, large menu in the heart of one of Malibu's shopping area
Full bar, American style food on the ocean. Fantastic Sunday brunch
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Duke's Malibu
21150 Pacific Coast Hwy
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Full bar, American style food on the ocean. Fantastic Sunday brunch
Designer Pizzas in Topanga, extensive wine and beer selections. Lots of beautiful local people and family watching. Check for live music or DJ on the weekends.
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Endless Color
123 S Topanga Canyon Blvd
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Designer Pizzas in Topanga, extensive wine and beer selections. Lots of beautiful local people and family watching. Check for live music or DJ on the weekends.
The pier juts out into the ocean and I feel like I am one with the surfers while I sip my coffee
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Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast Hwy
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The pier juts out into the ocean and I feel like I am one with the surfers while I sip my coffee

Essentials

Lovely afternoon of music and wine tasting.
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Malibu Wines
31740 Mulholland Highway
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Lovely afternoon of music and wine tasting.

Shopping

Pine Tree Circle, Home Grown, Yoga, Pilates, coffee shop, wine shop
Delightful, hard to find gifts and unusual items. One of my favorite shopping haunts.
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Topanga Homegrown
120 S Topanga Canyon Blvd
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Delightful, hard to find gifts and unusual items. One of my favorite shopping haunts.
Do you love cashmere? I buy all of mine here. A vintage antique clothing store. This is a must see, must shop. The store front is often featured as the face of Topanga.
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Hidden Treasures
154 S Topanga Canyon Blvd
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Do you love cashmere? I buy all of mine here. A vintage antique clothing store. This is a must see, must shop. The store front is often featured as the face of Topanga.
Balinese inspired statuary, jewelry, Only active waterfall all year around.
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Jalan Jalan Imports
525 S Topanga Canyon Blvd
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Balinese inspired statuary, jewelry, Only active waterfall all year around.

Parks & Nature

Topanga is surrounded by the largest city park in the country. There are many trails with many different eco systems and climates. You are in the heart of LA's hiking and biking mecca.
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Topanga State Park
20828 Entrada Rd
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Topanga is surrounded by the largest city park in the country. There are many trails with many different eco systems and climates. You are in the heart of LA's hiking and biking mecca.
Malibu creek runs through it, site of many TV shows and a water hole to swim and play
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Malibu Creek State Park
1925 Las Virgenes Road
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Malibu creek runs through it, site of many TV shows and a water hole to swim and play
Walk along sycamores and oaks. A seasonal stream and amazing red rock formations
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Red Rock Canyon Park, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority
23601 W Red Rock Rd
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Walk along sycamores and oaks. A seasonal stream and amazing red rock formations

Sightseeing

Don't miss this colorful boardwalk filled with awesome people watching, music, magicians. On the sand. There are places to rent bicycles and skates. A must see.
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Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front Walk
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Don't miss this colorful boardwalk filled with awesome people watching, music, magicians. On the sand. There are places to rent bicycles and skates. A must see.
Always fun to visit. On Thursday nights in the summer there are free concerts on the pier. Definitely a happening.
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Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
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Always fun to visit. On Thursday nights in the summer there are free concerts on the pier. Definitely a happening.
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Malibu Pier
23000 CA-1
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Everything Else

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Topanga Beach
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Adamson House Museum
23200 Pacific Coast Hwy
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IGetty
1200 Getty Center Dr
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I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Rd
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Drinks & Nightlife

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Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio
18741 Pacific Coast Hwy
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On the ocean, drinks are good, great bar food. Very local vibe
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Moonshadows
20356 Pacific Coast Highway
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On the ocean, drinks are good, great bar food. Very local vibe