What people say about Topanga

Topanga Canyon State Park
What is it about the hills of Los Angeles that attracts hippies?  I once visited a hidden commune of travelers and artists nestled in the woodland hillside up on Topanga Canyon.  They all lived out of rusty old Airstream trailers and shared a single electrical outlet and one lightbulb.  But they were happy.  Every time I hike in Topanga Canyon I’m happy, too, so whatever is in the air up there seems to work.  This park has a network of trails with varying levels of difficulty and plenty of room for children to run wild without risking traffic danger.  It’s not too far out of the city, either, and if you visit during a weekday but outside of rush hour, you shouldn’t have any trouble getting there or leaving.  On your way back down to the beach, stop by the Reel Inn for some fresh seafood or a cheeseburger to enjoy on the picnic tables and continue breathing the fresh air.