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State Parks eradicates arundo with tarps in Topanga Lane
State Parks attempts to eradicate arundo bamboo (a non-native plant) by blocking the sunlight with tarps in Topanga Lane.
An overgrown path in The Rodeo Grounds has nasturtiums
An overgrown path in The Rodeo Grounds has nasturtium flowers.
Surf cam: Surfers defy the COVID-19 beach closure
Los Angeles County ordered a COVID-19 pandemic, beach closure from July 3 through July 6, 2020, because of a rise in infections. Surfers defied the order to ride waves on Fourth of July weekend.
A metal sign marks the entrance to Topanga Beach, 3/3
A metal street sign marks the entrance to Topanga State Beach in 300 feet. It is covered in graffiti and stickers. The Topanga Ranch Motel and the Reel Inn are in the background.
The wind tears an American flag in two at Topanga Beach
The wind tears an American flag into two pieces on the hill above PCH at Topanga Beach.
Wires are bundled on a telephone pole at Topanga Beach
A bundle of wires hangs from a telephone pole by a palm tree on PCH at Topanga Beach.
Panorama of Topanga Lane and The Rodeo Grounds, 2021
Panorama shows Topanga Lane and The Rodeo Grounds in Lower Topanga.
Surf Cam: Topanga Creek turns the ocean brown
Topanga Creek floods Topanga Beach during a rainstorm, turning the ocean brown.
Signs at the Reel Inn show COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
Signs on the wall show COVID-19 pandemic restrictions at the Reel Inn at 18661 PCH. They say, "Please keep your distance," and "Face masks are mandatory." At this time, only takeout was allowed. A speech bubble from a fish artwork advertises, "Raw…
A sign at Topanga Beach warns "beginners and kooks"
A sign made from a skimboard is posted on a tree by the Topanga Beach stairs. It says, "Warning, beginners and kooks. South of tower (that way ←). Please respect. You give, you get." Graffiti says, "No longboarders."
Los Angeles County partially…
Los Angeles County partially…
Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine enforces social distancing
Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine (18763 PCH) has a sign that says, "Open for takeout only." Transactions are made at a window. Fences, traffic cones, and police tape separate spaces for entering and exiting to enforce social distancing.
During the…
During the…
A sign at the Topanga Beach stairs shows COVID-19 rules
Two weeks after Los Angeles partially ended their COVID-19 beach closure on May 13, 2020, a sign at the Topanga Beach stairs shows new pandemic rules. The sign says, "Beach responsibly. No picnicking. No canopies. No coolers. Physical distancing of…
Lifeguard Scott DeBoer wears a face mask at Topanga Beach
Two weeks after Los Angeles partially ended their COVID-19 beach closure on May 13, 2020, a sign on the Topanga Beach lifeguard tower shows new pandemic rules. The sign says, "Beach responsibly. No picnicking. No canopies. No coolers. Physical…
A pirate climbs a ship's mast at a Las Tunas Beach house
A pirate mannequin climbs a rope on a ship's mast with a knife in his mouth. The scene was constructed on the roof of a Las Tunas Beach house at 18948 PCH.
The Reel Inn enforces social distancing during COVID-19
The Reel Inn seafood restaurant (18661 PCH) has spray-painted arrows and marks on the floor leading up to the order window to enforce six feet of social distancing. A cook wears a face mask. At this time, only takeout was allowed.
During the…
During the…
A plastic curtain protects the Topanga Beach Bus driver
A plastic curtain protects the driver of the Topanga Beach Bus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plastic curtains protect Topanga Post Office employees
Plastic curtains protect employees at the Topanga Post Office during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cardboard desks enforce social distancing.
Robert Campbell and Pablo Capra sit in The Rodeo Grounds
Robert Campbell and Pablo Capra sit in the yard at 3712 Rodeo Grounds.
The Topanga Beach Bus doesn't stop at Topanga Beach
The Topanga Beach Bus returned to its regular schedule a year and a half after the Palisades Fire on June 15, 2026. (It had been running on a limited schedule says April 21, 2025.) However, a sign on the bus announces, "Due to construction, bus will…
Pablo Capra painting, "Arundo," c. 1999
Pablo Capra's painting, "Arundo," shows bamboo growing in The Rodeo Grounds.
Pablo Capra painting, "Hammocks," c. 1999
Pablo Capra's painting shows hammocks hanging from sycamore trees by newly sprouting bamboo (arundo) in his backyard at 3712 Rodeo Grounds.
John Larronde's Hawaiian surfboard, carved from wood
John Larronde's Hawaiian surfboard, carved from redwood, was one of the first to be used at Topanga Beach.
Cars float down Topanga Boulevard, 2004
In the wettest season ever, cars float down Topanga Canyon Boulevard at Highvale Trail on December 31, 2004.
A helicopter flies away from the Topanga Beach bluff
A helicopter flies away from the Topanga Beach bluff with an accident victim as vehicles from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and paramedics stand by.
Mountains surround a horse corral on Cuesta Cala Rd.
Mountains surround a horse corral on Cuesta Cala Rd. The Discovery Inn is at left. Marge Dehr gives a horse-riding lesson.
Edith and Phyllis Feeney at home in Fernwood
Edith Feeney and daughter Phyllis illustrate one means of coping with failing water supplies.
Paul Dubosclard print "Spring Grade"
"Spring Grade" by Paul Dubosclard is a silk-screen print of the S-Turns. "Noel" is the Christmas edition.
Paul Dubosclard print "Autumn in Fernwood"
Paul Dubosclard print "Autumn in Fernwood" ("Winter in Fernwood")
Paul Dubosclard print "Old Post Office"
Paul Dubosclard print "General Store, Soda Fountain and Old Post Office."
Paul Dubosclard print "Don José"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Fiesta Rider (male)"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "California Indian"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Vaquero"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Mission Indians"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "St. Francisco de Asis"
The image shows Saint Francis of Assisi from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo 1542"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Trapper 1830"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Mexican Officer 1822"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "Fiesta Rider (female)"
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print "County Court House" (Santa Barbara)
Paul Dubosclard print "County Court House" and "County Court House by Moonlight" (Santa Barbara)(Santa Barbara)
Paul Dubosclard print "Court House Arcade" (Santa Barbara)
The image shows a costumed scene from Old Spanish Days (Fiesta), which has been celebrated annually in Santa Barbara, California, since 1924.
Paul Dubosclard print “Small Boat Landing Santa Monica, Calif.”
Paul Dubosclard print “Small Boat Landing Santa Monica, Calif.” (Santa Monica Pier)
Paul Dubosclard print, Topanga postcards, uncut sheet
This uncut proof sheet includes the prints...
TOP ROW:
Sycamore Lodge, Home of Dorothy and Harry Boehme
Clouds over Topanga
Evening Fog
Sunset on the Pacific (Sunset over Topanga)
Topanga Post Office (General Store, Soda Fountain, and Old…
TOP ROW:
Sycamore Lodge, Home of Dorothy and Harry Boehme
Clouds over Topanga
Evening Fog
Sunset on the Pacific (Sunset over Topanga)
Topanga Post Office (General Store, Soda Fountain, and Old…
Potter's Topanga Trading Post has open doors
Potter's Topanga Trading Post was on the west side of Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Blvd., where the Malibu Feed Bin is today.
Paul Dubosclard print, "The Madonna of the Serra Retreat"
Paul Dubosclard print, "The Madonna of the Serra Retreat," shows the Virgin Mary wearing a crown and praying.
Colton Sarlo surfs in the tube below The Chart House
Colton Sarlo surfs in a tubing wave below The Chart House restaurant at 18412 PCH.
Topanga Beach residents gather at a Christmas party, 2/2
Topanga Beach residents take a group photo at a Christmas party at Carl and Margaret Barlow's house in Fernwood.
FRONT:
Woody Stewart
Connie Bantilan Smith
Doug Smith
MIDDLE:
Drew Ho
Margaret Barlow (Margaret Warren)
John Marrow
Judy…
FRONT:
Woody Stewart
Connie Bantilan Smith
Doug Smith
MIDDLE:
Drew Ho
Margaret Barlow (Margaret Warren)
John Marrow
Judy…
Charlie, Reagan, Bernie, Dave, and Crumpet in The Snake Pit
Charlie [SURNAME?], Reagan [SURNAME?], Bernie Consten, Dave Sanderson, and John "Crumpet" Dabrowski give the middle finger in The Snake Pit. They are standing by a pickup truck.
Rain floods cars and the dirt road in The Snake Pit
Rain floods cars and the dirt road in The Snake Pit by 3914 Topanga Lane.
Paul Sanderson's daughter walks the road in The Snake Pit
Paul Sanderson's daughter walks on the dirt road in The Snake Pit. In the background is a cabin from the Topanga Ranch Motel.
Dave Sanderson lived behind 3914 Topanga Lane
Dave Sanderson lived in the guest house behind the white house at 3914 Topanga Lane (The Snake Pit).
The creek flows by The Rodeo Grounds and Topanga Lane
Topanga Creek flows under the Rodeo Grounds bridge, and by the cottonwood tree and Topanga Lane in this panorama.
Little Feat
Little Feat, a rock and roll band: Musicians Shaun Murphy, Paul Barrere, Sam Clayton, Bill Payne, Ken Gradney, Richie Hayward, and Fred Tackett (seated).
Map of Topanga/Malibu homesteads, circa 1900
This map, created by National Park Service Cultural Anthropologist Phil Holmes, shows the historic boundaries (circa 1900) of the Rancho San Vicente y Santa Monica, the Rancho Boca de Santa Monica, and Topanga/Malibu…
Joe Robinson and Charles Greenleaf Family Gathering
Photo taken at Topanga State Park meadow of ~50 individuals of all ages.
Annotated:
"Mary Greenleaf Myers & Husband
Mrs. Chas. Robinson
Lew
Vada Robinson
Blacky Robinson
(Albert)"
Annotation on reverse
"Joe Robinson…
Annotated:
"Mary Greenleaf Myers & Husband
Mrs. Chas. Robinson
Lew
Vada Robinson
Blacky Robinson
(Albert)"
Annotation on reverse
"Joe Robinson…
The DeWitts and the Woods at the Wood stone house
Norah DeWitt, Betsy DeWitt, Bobby DeWitt (hat), Lynn Wood, Karen Wood, Lannis Wood, Iky DeWitt at the Wood stone house.
Geological map of Topanga Beach shows fault lines, 1973
Preliminary geologic map of the unincorporated part of the Topanga quadrangle, Los Angeles Country, California.
Geological map of Topanga Beach shows fault lines, 1964
Preliminary geologic map of the unincorporated part of the Topanga quadrangle, Los Angeles Country, California.
Renate Sprickman crosses a bridge over the creek
Renate Sprickman crosses a plank of wood over the creek, taking bags of her possessions and her dogs away from her flood-damaged home on Topanga Lane.
Jane Handel stands by her garden at 3739 Rodeo Grounds
Jane Handel stands by her vegetable garden at 3739 Rodeo Grounds.
Aerial view of Topanga Beach, 2010s, 1/7
Aerial view of Topanga Beach shows Las Tunas Beach houses and American Apparel at 18820 PCH.
Aerial view of Topanga Beach, 2010s, 2/7
Aerial view of Topanga Beach shows surfers, the Topanga Lagoon, and the lifeguard tower.
Aerial view of Topanga Beach, 2010s, 3/7
Aerial view of Topanga Beach shows surfers, the Topanga Lagoon, and the lifeguard tower.
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