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Topanga Beach is a county beach at 18700 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265. Situated at the mouth of Topanga Canyon, approximately half way between Santa Monica and Malibu, it is known for its closeness by automobile to the San Fernando Valley, its windsurfing and SCUBA diving, and its reputation for welcoming a bohemian lifestyle. It consistently ranks among the healthiest beaches for clean water conditions in Los Angeles County.

History

The beach's name is taken from the nearby unincorporated town of Topanga that likely comes from a blending of the Chumash language and the Tongva language, Topaa'nga, has a root topaa'-

On its southeast side, Topanga is bordered by Will Rogers State Beach.

Features

Topanga Beach is protected by the Lifeguard unit of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, with 3 lifeguard towers on the sands.

Similar to other beaches with good surf, Topanga has its share of rip currents. Visitors are encouraged not to swim or surf during times the lifeguard towers are not open.

With optimum wind conditions nearly daily in the late afternoon, Topanga Beach is popular for kitesurfing.

Facilities

  • Topanga Beach can be accessed directly from PCH. Parking is available in a large fee parking lot. Additional parking is available on the adjacent PCH. Spaces available are sufficient for the recreational needs of the greater area. Electric vehicle chargers are available.
  • Bodyboarding
  • Bodysurfing
  • Kiteboarding
  • Outdoor showers (cold)
  • Restrooms
  • Surfing
  • Swimming; lifeguard on duty during daylight hours
  • Walkway (wheelchair accessible)
  • Windsurfing

Film and television filming location

With its proximity to the film and television industry in Los Angeles, Topanga Beach has been occasionally used as a filming location.

References

  1. Johnson, John R. "Ethnohistoric Overview for the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park Cultural Resources Inventory Project" (PDF). Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  2. LA County Lifeguards Archived October 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. LA County Fire Department
  4. Rip Currents Archived October 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine

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