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Topanga, CA

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A cozy bohemian community tucked away in the SoCal hills

Suburb Mountains Nature Outdoors Scenic Arts Hiking Upscale Bohemian

Topanga is a sparsely-developed community located about an hour west of Downtown Los Angeles, stretching from the beach up to Calabasas. Situated amid the peaks and forests of the Santa Monica Mountains, residents of Topanga are surrounded by the lush natural beauty of Southern California and enjoy terrific access to trails and beaches as well as the urban resources of the LA area.

A small cluster of businesses along Topanga Canyon Boulevard serves as a Downtown district of sorts, with hip cafes, grocers, and specialty shops serving as popular local hangouts. Topanga has long been recognized as a major artists’ colony, cultivating a bohemian atmosphere and hosting events like the Topanga Film Festival, Topanga Earth Day, and the Topanga Days Festival, which draw folks from all across the region.

Transportation

14

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

11

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Topanga State Park
  • NatureBridge at Santa Monica Mountains
  • NatureBridge at Channel Islands
  • Las Flores Creek Park
  • Temescal Gateway Park

Airports

  • Los Angeles International
  • Bob Hope

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.