Surf spot
Topanga Beach
106 locals recommend,
Location
Topanga, CA
Tips from locals
Topanga Beach is one of the best surfing spots in the area and a great swimming spot. The waves at the point break over cobblestones and reef, so at low tide you can look for shells in the tide pools.
A short drive down tuna or topanga canyon and across the street from the reel inn. Great swimming and surfing.
Closest beach to Villa: this beach is great if you want a short drive to the nearest beach, or if there's a lot of summer weekend traffic on PCH. (5.2 miles from Villa, 8.9 miles back)
Best Beach for Sunshine and Wine: Topanga State Beach Sunbathe and then sip — or vice versa. Just off the Pacific Coast Highway, south of the oddly placed oceanfront American Apparel, Topanga State Beach may look like an ordinary shore. But what makes this beach so inviting is that it's located across the PCH from Rosenthal Winery. Park in the beach's east or west lot and take the underground passageway, which leads almost directly to the winery's doorstep. There you can taste, buy a bottle and wait for the sun to go down to make your trek back into the city.
Best Beach for Sunshine and Wine: Topanga State Beach Sunbathe and then sip — or vice versa. Just off the Pacific Coast Highway, south of the oddly placed oceanfront American Apparel, Topanga State Beach may look like an ordinary shore. But what makes this beach so inviting is that it's located acro…