2018 Map of Topanga

About this map

The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area dominates this coastal landscape, where the steep canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. This survey reveals the complex suburban-wildland interface of neighborhoods like Sylvia Park, Fernwood, and Pacific Palisades, where winding canyon roads and fire motorways navigate the ridgelines. The coastline is a series of named beaches and points, including Topanga Beach, Las Tunas Beach, and Big Rock Beach. Inland, the map captures the transition from the developed streets of Santa Monica and the Riviera to the protected open spaces of the mountains. Notable landmarks such as Parker Mesa and Inspiration Point overlook Santa Monica Bay, connected by a network of trails like the California Coastal Trail and the S Bay Bicycle Trl.