Tiny Surfer's Cabana Guidebook
Best Topanga Restaurants & Markets
Canyon Bistro & Wine Bar
120 N Topanga Canyon Blvdthe topanga table
1861 N Topanga Canyon BlvdInn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon RdGrab a fresh loaf of bread... only delivered on certain days though so double check with them first!
76 residents recomanen
Canyon Gourmet
120 S Topanga Canyon BlvdGrab a fresh loaf of bread... only delivered on certain days though so double check with them first!
Nothing to call home about... but... in a pinch, they have most things you would need from a grocery store.
62 residents recomanen
Topanga Creek General Store
141 S Topanga Canyon BlvdNothing to call home about... but... in a pinch, they have most things you would need from a grocery store.
Best Topanga Coffee Shops
Cafe Mimosa
395 S Topanga Canyon BlvdWaterlily Cafe
120 S Topanga Canyon Blvdthe topanga table
1861 N Topanga Canyon BlvdBest Malibu Restaurants and Markets
All around great creative innovated "healthier" food... a must for California cuisine lovers.
284 residents recomanen
Malibu Farm Pier Cafe
23000 Pacific Coast HwyAll around great creative innovated "healthier" food... a must for California cuisine lovers.
Just a really great greek restaurant in Malibu... if you have a taste for Greek, this is your place.
100 residents recomanen
Taverna Tony
23410 Civic Center WayJust a really great greek restaurant in Malibu... if you have a taste for Greek, this is your place.
The restaurant at the racquet club is called Sparrow and it's simple California cuisine.
Malibu Racquet Club
23847 Stuart Ranch RdThe restaurant at the racquet club is called Sparrow and it's simple California cuisine.
Love to go here before or after the beach to get some food from the deli or take back home for later.
37 residents recomanen
Mercat de Trancas Country
30745 Pacific Coast HwyLove to go here before or after the beach to get some food from the deli or take back home for later.
Awesome grab and go food at their deli and a great selection of health foods and produce
47 residents recomanen
Pacific Coast Greens
22601 Pacific Coast HwyAwesome grab and go food at their deli and a great selection of health foods and produce
Calamigos Ranch
327 Latigo Canyon RdGreat lobby bar food and often live piano music in the summer
This is the closest mall area with fashion, food and all the great shops of Malibu. There is also a park and outdoor cafes in the middle, plus it's across from the beach.
195 residents recomanen
Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek RdThis is the closest mall area with fashion, food and all the great shops of Malibu. There is also a park and outdoor cafes in the middle, plus it's across from the beach.
Great Cuban/Mexican fusion... so good! We love this place!! Sit on the patio after the beach... or at sunset.
111 residents recomanen
Cafe Habana
3939 Cross Creek RdGreat Cuban/Mexican fusion... so good! We love this place!! Sit on the patio after the beach... or at sunset.
Whole Foods Market
23401 Civic Center WayGreat place to grab a slice or 2 before or after the beach (but no indoor seating) - only grab and go.
24 residents recomanen
D'Amore's Pizza
22601 CA-1Great place to grab a slice or 2 before or after the beach (but no indoor seating) - only grab and go.
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast Hwy$$$$ Sushi $$$$
Museums, Arts and Culture
Go here and just relax and enjoy the view... or see all the art exhibits. It's free except for parking, so a no brainer. Fantastic food too.
166 residents recomanen
Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast HwyGo here and just relax and enjoy the view... or see all the art exhibits. It's free except for parking, so a no brainer. Fantastic food too.
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N Topanga Canyon BlvdOutdoor theatre with plays through the summer
Casa d'hostes de Marion Davies
415 Pacific Coast HwyA tiny museum at the beach with various artists' in residence
Topanga Canyon Gallery
137 S Topanga Canyon BlvdArt gallery in town
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdSummer Jazz Concerts are great!
El Getty
1200 Getty Center DrLarger of the two Getty museums
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd
Observatori Griffith
2800 E Observatory RdHollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdOur favorite concert venue in the Hollywood Hills
Beaches
If you park at the more north public beach access, this is a great private beach at low tide... check tides before going. Great for trying surfing and body surfing. No public restrooms...
Trancas Beach
If you park at the more north public beach access, this is a great private beach at low tide... check tides before going. Great for trying surfing and body surfing. No public restrooms...
Gorgeous beach for enjoying the view of the ocean and some huge gorgeous homes right on the sand.
26 residents recomanen
Carbon Beach
Pacific Coast HwyGorgeous beach for enjoying the view of the ocean and some huge gorgeous homes right on the sand.
Great beach if you want to enjoy the view and have a few drinks and eat. Parking is reduced if you have a restaurant receipt for at least $30.
267 residents recomanen
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe
28128 Pacific Coast HwyGreat beach if you want to enjoy the view and have a few drinks and eat. Parking is reduced if you have a restaurant receipt for at least $30.
A public pool at the beach... the best of both worlds... what more can we say?
152 residents recomanen
Annenberg Comunitat Beach House
415 Pacific Coast HwyA public pool at the beach... the best of both worlds... what more can we say?
Fantastic beach for exercising: biking/walking/running ... concrete path goes up and down the beach.
127 residents recomanen
Will Rogers State Beach
17580 CA-1Fantastic beach for exercising: biking/walking/running ... concrete path goes up and down the beach.
Classic [massive] public beach where everyone goes... huge and public restrooms, areas to swim, surf, etc.
299 residents recomanen
Zuma Beach
Classic [massive] public beach where everyone goes... huge and public restrooms, areas to swim, surf, etc.
The best closest surf spot to the cabana... rocky shore, so not recommended surfing for beginners.
14 residents recomanen
Topanga Beach station
The best closest surf spot to the cabana... rocky shore, so not recommended surfing for beginners.
Classic Malibu surf beach... a must see for Malibu surfing
56 residents recomanen
Malibu Surfrider Beach
Classic Malibu surf beach... a must see for Malibu surfing
Surf Instructors
Malibu Surf Coach
29130 Cliffside DrGreat surf school for beginners
Hiking
Tuna Canyon Trail Head
2802 Tuna Canyon RdThis is the closest hiking spot
Trippet Ranch
20828 Entrada RdTopanga State Park hiking
Punt d'inici del sender de Los Leones Canyon
510 Los Liones DrHike with a view of the ocean
Santa Ynez Falls
Santa Ynez Waterfall TrailBackbone Trail Head Old Topanga
454-476 Old Topanga Canyon RdMalibu entrance to national park
11 residents recomanen
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
26876 Mulholland HighwayMalibu entrance to national park
Calabasas Visitor center for National Park
55 residents recomanen
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Interagency Visitor Center
26876 Mulholland HwyCalabasas Visitor center for National Park
If the water is running, walk upstream to see a nice waterfall.
61 residents recomanen
Escondido Falls
Escondido Canyon TrailIf the water is running, walk upstream to see a nice waterfall.