Guidebook for Topanga
Food Scene
A great little beachside Thai spot down at the bottom of the hill.
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Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine
18763 Pacific Coast Hwy A great little beachside Thai spot down at the bottom of the hill.
Waterlily Cafe
120 S Topanga Canyon BlvdOwners of Gjusta, GTA and Gjelina, this place is a must-visit for interesting high-end Japanese gastropub fare.
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Owners of Gjusta, GTA and Gjelina, this place is a must-visit for interesting high-end Japanese gastropub fare.
Great for cuban-inspired food and drinks. Sits in "The Lumberyard," a high-end shopping center with a bunch of fun little shops.
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Cafe Habana
3939 Cross Creek RdGreat for cuban-inspired food and drinks. Sits in "The Lumberyard," a high-end shopping center with a bunch of fun little shops.
Tra di Noi
3835 Cross Creek RdBest Italian food in Malibu.
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyHigh-end, star-studded sushi restaurant in Malibu.
Bui Sushi
23733 Malibu RdGood sushi in Malibu, much less expensive than Nobu :)
Good restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They have a good bar, too.
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Ollo
23750 Pacific Coast HwyGood restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They have a good bar, too.
Great healthy restaurant at the end of the Malibu Pier. Watch the surfers at famous Surfrider Malibu while sipping a coffee.
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Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyGreat healthy restaurant at the end of the Malibu Pier. Watch the surfers at famous Surfrider Malibu while sipping a coffee.
Good mexican-style bar/restaurant with live music.
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Casa Escobar Malibu
22969 Pacific Coast HwyGood mexican-style bar/restaurant with live music.
Classic Malibu yogurt and ice cream shop.
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Malibu Yogurt & Ice Cream
23755 Malibu RdClassic Malibu yogurt and ice cream shop.
Must-visit old western-style restaurant in deep Malibu. Incredible food, but need to set a reservation or you won't get in!
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Old Place
29983 Mulholland HwyMust-visit old western-style restaurant in deep Malibu. Incredible food, but need to set a reservation or you won't get in!
Definitely the coolest spot to hang out and eat in Topanga. Amazing artisan pizza and other eats along with wonderfully curated spirits, Endless Color is a must visit!
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Endless Color
123 S Topanga Canyon BlvdDefinitely the coolest spot to hang out and eat in Topanga. Amazing artisan pizza and other eats along with wonderfully curated spirits, Endless Color is a must visit!
Lovely location and decent food option for breakfast and lunch.
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the topanga table
1861 N Topanga Canyon BlvdLovely location and decent food option for breakfast and lunch.
Parks & Nature
Topanga Beach
Big long public beach up the coast where you can pick your spot and have it a bit to yourself.
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Zuma Beach
Big long public beach up the coast where you can pick your spot and have it a bit to yourself.
Topanga Park
Great hiking trails.
The most lovely walk/hike with incredible sweeping 180 degree coastal views.
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Tuna Canyon Park
The most lovely walk/hike with incredible sweeping 180 degree coastal views.
Entertainment & Activities
Great theatre for Indie and art films, just 20 minutes away.
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Laemmle Monica Film Center
1332 2nd StGreat theatre for Indie and art films, just 20 minutes away.
Good movie theatre in Santa Monica, 20 mins away.
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ArcLight Cinemas - Santa Monica
395 3rd Street PromenadeGood movie theatre in Santa Monica, 20 mins away.
Shopping
Tons of shops and an outdoor mall for any and all shopping needs you may have.
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Downtown Santa Monica Station
402 Colorado AveTons of shops and an outdoor mall for any and all shopping needs you may have.
Becker Surfboards
23755 Malibu RdGo-to Malibu surf shop for any beach needs.
Outdoor shopping center. Restaurants, clothing stores, etc.
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Malibu Lumber Yard
3939 Cross Creek RdOutdoor shopping center. Restaurants, clothing stores, etc.
Very cool space for all kinds of home goods, soap refills, etc.
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The Well Refill
120 S Topanga Canyon BlvdVery cool space for all kinds of home goods, soap refills, etc.
Essentials
Nearest Whole Foods, 20 minutes over the hill.
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Whole Foods Market
21347 Ventura BlvdNearest Whole Foods, 20 minutes over the hill.
3 minutes down the hill, a quick stop for spirits and snacks. They also make surprisingly good sandwiches until 2pm.
Liquor Mart
7547 Topanga Canyon Blvd3 minutes down the hill, a quick stop for spirits and snacks. They also make surprisingly good sandwiches until 2pm.
Vons
17380 Sunset BlvdNearest supermarket 15 minutes down the hill in Malibu.
Ralphs
23841 Malibu RdMalibu Supermarket
CVS
23841 Malibu RdMalibu Pharmacy
Malibu Urgent Care
23656 Pacific Coast HwyLocal urgent care. Super friendly and quick.
Topanga Creek General Store
141 S Topanga Canyon BlvdArts & Culture
Old Malibu family house that has been transformed into a beautiful museum connected to a state park.
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Adamson House Museum
23200 Pacific Coast HwyOld Malibu family house that has been transformed into a beautiful museum connected to a state park.
Drinks & Nightlife
Malibu Wines
31740 Mulholland Highway