Topanga Beach

My parents had a beach house right on Topanga beach before the government took it over and bought them out, what a shame….I could have been living on the beach this whole time.  Topanga beach is a fantastic surfing spot if you don’t mind the rocks, or the crowds.  Topanga has a little bit of a “hippie feel”  to it which, I think, adds to the charm.  It’s not so great for a swim or for kids to play in the water because of all the rocks, but it is clean and fun with an eccentric atmosphere.

Location:
18700 PCH (just north of Topanga Canyon Road)
Malibu, CA 90265

Hours: Sun-up to sundown

Parking: The parking lot is located at 18700 PCH. It costs $2 (pay in slot) when parking attendant is absent. Parking costs $5 on weekends and busy summer weekdays. There is also a free handicap parking lot that is near the sand. Free parking is available on PCH north and south of the lot.

Phone: (310) 451-2906

Beach Information
Topanga Beach is one of the most popular surf spots in the area with a wide sandy beach perfect for sunbathing on hot summer days. There are a few restaurants and a market on PCH. The waves at Topanga Beach break over cobblestones and reef. Fun rights give surfers long rides into the bay.

Food/dining: There is a market across the street on PCH and various sit-down restaurants.
Nearby Restaurants:  The Reel Inn and Pats Topanga Grill, across the street there is an amazing furniture shop and Malibu Feed, which has a small “petting zoo”

Restrooms: Restrooms with showers are available on the beach connected to the main lifeguard tower.