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Food scene
Neptune's Net is a classic. Awesome food in a great location, right across the beach. The ride there through the PCH is beautiful. Famous location for bikers, very lively on the weekends.
122 locals recommend
Neptune's Net
42505 CA-1Neptune's Net is a classic. Awesome food in a great location, right across the beach. The ride there through the PCH is beautiful. Famous location for bikers, very lively on the weekends.
Great Thai Food by Topanga State Beach.
This local favorite is been around forever and has one of the most delicious coconut soups.
110 locals recommend
Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine
18763 Pacific Coast HwyGreat Thai Food by Topanga State Beach.
This local favorite is been around forever and has one of the most delicious coconut soups.
A local favorite, stop by to get a coffee or breakfast on your way to a hike or beach.
The ride on Topanga Canyon Blvd is beautiful and this unique cozy local cafe completes it.
The employees are really nice, the vibe is relaxed, may locals come daily with their laptops to work from this shop. Topanga locals are known for their friendliness, don't be surprised if anyone strikes a conversation with you while you are here :) and take advantage of any tips they might offer!
147 locals recommend
the topanga table
1861 N Topanga Canyon BlvdA local favorite, stop by to get a coffee or breakfast on your way to a hike or beach.
The ride on Topanga Canyon Blvd is beautiful and this unique cozy local cafe completes it.
The employees are really nice, the vibe is relaxed, may locals come daily with their laptops to work from this shop. Topanga locals are known for their friendliness, don't be surprised if anyone strikes a conversation with you while you are here :) and take advantage of any tips they might offer!
Great for breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Located in Malibu Pier, this is a classic loved by locals and visitors alike.
On the weekends there can be long lines to be seated.
284 locals recommend
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyGreat for breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Located in Malibu Pier, this is a classic loved by locals and visitors alike.
On the weekends there can be long lines to be seated.
Wonderful views and vibe. I love the bar area, great burgers and beer with the best views. Again, this is a classic loved by locals and visitors. :)
Duke's Malibu
21150 Pacific Coast HighwayWonderful views and vibe. I love the bar area, great burgers and beer with the best views. Again, this is a classic loved by locals and visitors. :)
Malibu Library Parking Lot
23555 Civic Center Way Malibu, CA 90265
The Malibu Farmers Market is held Every Sunday, rain or shine, year-round 10 AM – 3 PM
40 locals recommend
Malibu Farmers Market
23555 Civic Center WayMalibu Library Parking Lot
23555 Civic Center Way Malibu, CA 90265
The Malibu Farmers Market is held Every Sunday, rain or shine, year-round 10 AM – 3 PM
Sightseeing
Family-friendly easy hike with gorgeous views to Santa Monica and beyond as well as Malibu.
Know by locals as the labyrinth due to the rock spiral at the top.
It is tradition to "walk the labyrinth" once you reach the top.
Drive through the city of Topanga and stop to get coffee and breakfast at Topanga Living Cafe.
27 locals recommend
Tuna Canyon Trail Head
2802 Tuna Canyon RdFamily-friendly easy hike with gorgeous views to Santa Monica and beyond as well as Malibu.
Know by locals as the labyrinth due to the rock spiral at the top.
It is tradition to "walk the labyrinth" once you reach the top.
Drive through the city of Topanga and stop to get coffee and breakfast at Topanga Living Cafe.
The Griffith Observatory can fit into all categories if the weather allows, I recommend parking your car at the bottom and hike up to the observatory. You can avoid the parking madness by using the suttle to reach the top. Great views of LA and the Hollywood Sign.
145 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory RoadThe Griffith Observatory can fit into all categories if the weather allows, I recommend parking your car at the bottom and hike up to the observatory. You can avoid the parking madness by using the suttle to reach the top. Great views of LA and the Hollywood Sign.
Topanga State Park off Entrada Rd offers access to some of the most incredible hike trails in Sothern California. Eagle Rock is one of my all-time favorites!
277 locals recommend
Topanga State Park
20828 Entrada RdTopanga State Park off Entrada Rd offers access to some of the most incredible hike trails in Sothern California. Eagle Rock is one of my all-time favorites!
Beaches
Great beach with plenty of parking space (park on temescal street for free) or use the state beach parking.
By Palasides between Topanga and Santa Monica
Will Rogers State Beach
17000 California 1Great beach with plenty of parking space (park on temescal street for free) or use the state beach parking.
By Palasides between Topanga and Santa Monica
Zuma beach is a classic. Often seen in movies and tv shows as it is a recurrent film location.
Get in the paid parking or walk all the way to the cliff point (Point Dume beach) where the famous final scene of "Planet of the Apes" 1968 was filmed.
You can relax at the beach and take a small hike walk up to the top of the cliff for a better view.
Little local secret... for the intrepid ones if you cross the over the rocks you'll reach a more private beach ;) (No lifeguard on this site, watch the tide so you don't get stuck and be cautious.)
For that are traveling off-season, please be aware that the pacific ocean and its currents are dangerous even for very experienced swimmers. Please, be careful and don't take unnecessary risks.
299 locals recommend
Zuma Beach
Zuma beach is a classic. Often seen in movies and tv shows as it is a recurrent film location.
Get in the paid parking or walk all the way to the cliff point (Point Dume beach) where the famous final scene of "Planet of the Apes" 1968 was filmed.
You can relax at the beach and take a small hike walk up to the top of the cliff for a better view.
Little local secret... for the intrepid ones if you cross the over the rocks you'll reach a more private beach ;) (No lifeguard on this site, watch the tide so you don't get stuck and be cautious.)
For that are traveling off-season, please be aware that the pacific ocean and its currents are dangerous even for very experienced swimmers. Please, be careful and don't take unnecessary risks.
Long Beach
Rent a bike and ride along the beach.
Santa Monica Pier is a classic, my favorite thing to do here is to rent bikes and ride all the way to Will Rogers State beach along the bike path.
For those 80s and 90s kids who grew up watching Big, Zoltar remains here :)
94 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierSanta Monica Pier is a classic, my favorite thing to do here is to rent bikes and ride all the way to Will Rogers State beach along the bike path.
For those 80s and 90s kids who grew up watching Big, Zoltar remains here :)
Eat and Shop
Famous street for all its amazing coffee shops, restaurants, and boutiques.
If you happen to be here for their annual festival (Sunday, September 27, 2020, 10 am - 6 pm) don't miss it!
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardFamous street for all its amazing coffee shops, restaurants, and boutiques.
If you happen to be here for their annual festival (Sunday, September 27, 2020, 10 am - 6 pm) don't miss it!
For the vintage lovers, The Rose Bowl Flea Market is held on the second Sunday of every month.
In the summer it can get very hot here. Be sure to stay hydrated and use sunscreen!
8:00am – 9:00am at $14.00 per person and general admission beginning at 9 am for $9.00 per person. Children under 12 are admitted free with an adult
PARKING
There is plenty of free parking and there is also VIP preferred parking available to purchase for $15.00, close to the entrance. Upon entering the area around the stadium pay close attention to the signs posted.
PETS
Sorry, no pets allowed.
99 locals recommend
Rose Bowl Flea Market
1001 Rose Bowl DrFor the vintage lovers, The Rose Bowl Flea Market is held on the second Sunday of every month.
In the summer it can get very hot here. Be sure to stay hydrated and use sunscreen!
8:00am – 9:00am at $14.00 per person and general admission beginning at 9 am for $9.00 per person. Children under 12 are admitted free with an adult
PARKING
There is plenty of free parking and there is also VIP preferred parking available to purchase for $15.00, close to the entrance. Upon entering the area around the stadium pay close attention to the signs posted.
PETS
Sorry, no pets allowed.
Famous outdoor mall, great for shopping and eating.
If you are here around the Holidays and enjoy Christmas decorations go visit the Groove with its beautiful decorations and Christmas live shows.
2582 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrFamous outdoor mall, great for shopping and eating.
If you are here around the Holidays and enjoy Christmas decorations go visit the Groove with its beautiful decorations and Christmas live shows.
Amazing Farmers Market Saturdays. 10 Minutes Drive from the house
45 locals recommend
Calabasas Farmers Market
23504 Calabasas RdAmazing Farmers Market Saturdays. 10 Minutes Drive from the house
Museums
The Broad
221 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyA beautiful small museum off the PCH
Fun "Pop Up Museum" cool lighting installation. You can tip the attendant and they will help you take killer photos!
15 locals recommend
MODS Museum
8500 Beverly BlvdFun "Pop Up Museum" cool lighting installation. You can tip the attendant and they will help you take killer photos!
Architecture
Must see for architect lovers and great music venues. Check their calendar, if you are lucky you'll catch a show that interests you here.
The Walt Disney Concert Hall at 111 South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, California, is the fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center and was designed by Frank Gehry.
1063 locals recommend
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveMust see for architect lovers and great music venues. Check their calendar, if you are lucky you'll catch a show that interests you here.
The Walt Disney Concert Hall at 111 South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, California, is the fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center and was designed by Frank Gehry.
Family parks
Beautiful park nearby to take the kids or go on a solo run/walk.
5 minutes drive from the house.
14 locals recommend
Serrania Park
20726 Wells DrBeautiful park nearby to take the kids or go on a solo run/walk.
5 minutes drive from the house.