Ersin S.

Topanga Creek flows into the ocean here, forming a lagoon where the creek backs up behind the sandy beach. The parking lot is conveniently located on Pacific Coast Highway, just west of the intersection with Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Free parking spaces are also available along PCH outside of this lot. For dining options, Mastro's Ocean Club Restaurant is situated right on Topanga Beach at the east end, offering oceanfront views. As of today, January 5, 2025, the weather forecast for Topanga Beach indicates If you're interested in checking the surf conditions before heading out, a live surf cam is available. Whether you're looking to catch some waves, enjoy the sun, or explore the natural beauty of the area, Topanga Beach offers a convenient coastal retreat near Los Angeles.

Adrienne M.

Can you say Surfers!!! This was a cute spot to watch the surfers or just relax. You can enjoy the wind in your hair with the sunshine on your skin! We came to lay back. Plenty of room for you and the family or just the girls. Easy to get to. Parking is easy if you get there early. Can't wait to go back. Clean and relaxing!!!!

Brenda F.

Decent parking The water was kind of dirty It's next to the highway so some cars drive wreckless

Joiya A.

Beautiful beach. There's a lot of parking areas so that's not an issue. The morning I went it was a little cloudy and cool. There were so many ppl out this morning to my surprise. Everyone enjoying themselves. I parked near the shore and enjoyed to ocean away from the crowds

Janeth M.

Beautiful So. Cal. Beach day! Free parking off PCH. Quite (except for the PCH traffic) Clean A bit of a "hike" down the rocks. Easy for kids. Not so much for adults with mobility issues. Kids had a great time!

Kim K.

Located on PCH and Topanga Canyon. This is a beautiful beach, popular for surfers and families with small children. There is a paid parking lot. Handicap parking is free Monday through Friday and non holidays. They have a large lifeguard station that sits atop generally clean bathrooms and outdoor cold showers. They have an additional small handicap parking lot on the beach below the cliff. Entrance is easy to miss. You can only access it going south on PCH just before the light on right side. There is a hair pin turn down the incline. They also have a sturdy foam walk path to get halfway down the beach. Perfect for wheelchairs and people who have difficulty waking in sand. There are beautiful tide pools when the tide is out. This beach us perfect for kids and parents can feel as little safer, allowing children to play in water, observe the oceans creatures and build sand castles without fear of a big wave coming in and sweeping them away. Of course, you always need to watch your kids. But it's a great spot to relax a bit more than beaches with big surf breaks! There are a few tables (that go fast), a couple shade spots and an every changing lagoon to watch water fowl. Not sure if play in it, but some do. Lots and lots of kids! So if you're not into that, this is not your beach. Waves are great for beginners, but it does get some great big waves with the right conditions. And great for those that like a right wave. I enjoy this beach more I the winter when there's less kids. Some of the parents are oblivious to non kid adults trying to relax and don't teach their kids about personal space. It's not uncommon to get kids running over your towel and kicking up sand 6" from your chair. So just be aware.

Dalia F.

I love this beach!! It's right after Santa Monica, heading into Malibu. There is a paid parking lot but I have ALWAYS found free street parking either right in front or within steps to the parking lot. I come here weekly in the summer. There are 2 staircases in the parking lot leading down to the beach. There is an additional ramp one can drive down that leads to handicap parking I believe. There are also handicap beach wheelchairs available by request from the lifeguards which is awesome! From what I've seen, there are 2 parts of the beach separated by the lifeguard tower and bathrooms/showers. One part is where you can go into the water, boogieboard, etc. and the other is mostly for surfers, though you can put your feet into the water there as well. As I usually go to tan or relax, I go to the surfing side and it's a perk for me as I watch the talented surfers! Depending on the tide, the beach can be very rocky by the shore or the rocks can be covered. I've seen both- as you can see from my pictures. When it is rocky, I would just suggest walking further down the beach, if you want to go in and play. There are a few picnic tables before the sand too. I have never seen the beach too crowded, the bathrooms are standard beach bathrooms (love that they are so close by) and I also love that there is a walkway to get further down in the sand. The beach is also not too far out from the parking lot so not much trudging through sand. Whether you come here to surf, play or relax- I love this beach!!

Orsolya D.

March 17, 2018: St. Patrick's Day. The day that is filled to the brim with green, leprechauns, Irish jigs, and alcohol. Green, green, everywhere! I'm a rebel, though, and bluntly green is not really my color. So, I decided to go blue. Blue skies, blue water, blue everywhere! Where did I fill my anti-green quota? Topanga Beach off the PCH near Topanga Canyon and Malibu. Finding Topanga Beach was something that the California coast Gods bestowed on me as it was a pure accident. I happened to be up in the canyons of Malibu and ran out of gas so stopped at the first gas station on the PCH. As I was driving along I coast, I see a strip of beautiful beach and rocks. Holy moly! Everyone is aware of Santa Monica Beach, Will Rogers, Zuma...but what was this?! Topanga Beach is the strip of ocean coast located off Big Rock Rd and headed East towards Santa Monica (you can see the pier in the distance). There is plenty of street (free) parking alongside the PCH but be careful because the drivers here are nuts. However, dealing with the cuckoo drivers is worth it cause Topanga Beach is gorgeous! Topanga Beach is the place of postcard-esque photos. You will find giant rocks in a rockwall along the edge that are perfect for your social media photos and staircases leading down to the more sandy spots. You can't miss the 'big rock' jutted out from the sand at Big Rock Rd as it figuratively waves hello. To top it off, some greenery and trees pepper the beach. This contrast in topography is stunning and makes Topanga Beach breathless. The water itself is also beautiful at Topanga Beach. The deep hues of the ocean reflecting the smog-less blue sky will put any paintbrush and crayon to shame. It is unequivocal. Another great thing about Topanga Beach is that it isn't overflowing with tourists. It is more of a sleepy spot, so great for those who get claustrophobic and have social anxiety in crowds. It also means Topanga Beach is an ideal spot for romantic walks. A delightful perk at Topanga Beach? You can see ocean animals here! At other beaches, dolphins and seals generally pop-up in early earning morning hours but I had the lovely pleasure of seeing a seal bobbing and "hanging out" at about 5pm before nosediving back into the water. This literally made my life complete as I have not seen a seal in the ocean in almost a decade. Thank you, Topanga Beach! A downside for those kiddos (and adults too) who are on the search for a seashell heaven: Topanga Beach isn't really the place for that. You WILL find shells but they aren't overly abundant like some other beaches (I'm talking about you, Sunset Beach in Orange County!). Despite this, Topanga Beach is still a good beach choice for children as it is quite clean and will induce smiles. If you want to make a date or day of Topanga Beach; there are several restaurants in the immediate vicinity on the PCH. Basically, this area is lovely, quaint, and will remind LA residents of the beauty available to us. So, if you are in need of some blue in your life (and not the negative, sad kind); then Topanga Beach is your savior. It is perfect for photos, isn't overly populated, and you can possible spot a seal or two before heading to grab a bite at the neighboring restaurants. Topanga Beach is definitely recommended as a substitute for the more touristy beaches nearby. You won't regret it!

JD P.

I love this beach, its never crowded and always clean. Anytime I have a chance visit I do.

Anthony S.

Such a delightful scenery to just park and watch the people surf and do there things. Coming from San fernando Valley this is a much quicker way to go to many of the beaches from Topanga down to PCH. On this day the surf was flat. However the kids where having a great time. Always fills your at peace when you here the water crashing against the rocks. Great spot to enjoy the Sunset. Depending on the time of day you come,parking can be an issue,if you decide to park on PCH. I would park on Topanga Canyon,facing northbound and walk across the street.So much easyier. Must of PCH the parking is free on top if you can find a parking spot.There are parking lots to park at,however there is a fee. 026/100 Yelp challenge.(2016)

Stephanie L.

I love this beach. It's so convenient and easy to access! Unlike so many other locations, parking isn't a fortune or a nightmare. The surfers are always out in force and there's an actual bathroom (Not a porta potty, ew) located on the beach. It can be rocky depending on recent tides which I've had some people complain about but it you can work around it if you're willing to traverse the sand a bit. If you head north and wrap around the crescent, you can access an even larger/wider/less rocky portion of the beach on the opposite side of the Topanga Creek washout. Because of the drought, not much is coming down from that stream. Another great aspect to this beach is you have Reel Inn, Rosenthal's Wine Bar and Cholada's all immediately across PCH. And if you happen to be driving by on a beautiful day and don't have a suit, stop at American Apparel and pick one up! I've literally done that. It's a great beach. It's not as wide and scenic as Zuma or some sections of Santa Monica but because of that, it's also not as crowded.

Aileen R.

I LOVE this beach. It is the closest beach to my home from the west side of the San Fernando Valley. I am so happy its close by for those much needed days. On a busy day i would suggest parking on Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga Beach's shore line is a great place for adults and children. On a regular basis you can find surfers here which are pretty cool and nice. I wanna learn how to surf!!! There is also a connecting bridge on PCH so as a pedestrian you dont have to wait for the street light. Sunsets are quite beautiful here. Right across from this beach is reel inn restaurant.

Tom B.

It's one of my favorite beaches in LA it's 4 miles from Santa Monica right on the pacific coast highway and you can park along the side of the highway or there's paid parking. It's less crowded than the city beaches. The beach is really clean and has restrooms plus showers it all so has a lifeguard building. Lots of beach area also lots of surfers