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Daniel Wenger Cube at Topanga Beach
The Daniel Wenger Cube was a furniture sculpture designed in 1970 to hold a hammock. "Sunset Magazine" published an article about the Wenger Cube in 1979. Daniel also designed a studio using this truncated hexahedron shape.
Jim Fitzpatrick surfs Topanga Beach in an Iron Cross helmet
Jim Fitzpatrick, of the Topanga Bombers, surfs Topanga Beach in an Iron Cross helmet.
Jim: "This photo has caused me some consternation. It was simply making an anti-establishment statement. For me, it wasn't political. Subsequently I've…
Jim: "This photo has caused me some consternation. It was simply making an anti-establishment statement. For me, it wasn't political. Subsequently I've…
The shipwreck of "Jeane Taggert" rests on Topanga Beach
A 67-foot, commercial, fishing boat, the "Jeane Taggert," rests on Topanga Beach after being stripped of all its useful gear. The boat hit the rocky point in the fog when its electronic navigation malfunctioned on August 5, 1969, at about 6:25 p.m.…
Actress Sara Russell Lane is stranded at home during a flood
Actress Sara Russell Lane, 3839 Topanga Lane, is stranded at home with a cat during a flood.
Actor Rusty Lane is rescued from the flood, 3/3
Actor Rusty Lane is rescued from the flood by being pulled over Topanga Creek on a stretcher at Topanga Lane.
Actor Rusty Lane is rescued from the flood, 2/3
Actor Rusty Lane is rescued from the flood by being pulled over Topanga Creek on a stretcher at Topanga Lane.
Sara Russell Lane and Ingrid Lindquist, stranded during flood
Actress Sara Russell Lane and Ingrid Lindquist (in bathrobe) are stranded with horses and a dog during a flood on Topanga Lane.
Sara Russell Lane checks on her horse during a flood
Actress Sara Russell Lane checks on her horse during a flood on Topanga Lane
A goat walks by a Topanga Lane house damaged by the flood
Ingrid Lindquist's goat walks by her Topanga Lane house that was damaged by the flood.
Ingrid: "I had two goats that survived the flood... just barely. I had put them in my horse trailer for the night because their pen was deep with mud. When my…
Ingrid: "I had two goats that survived the flood... just barely. I had put them in my horse trailer for the night because their pen was deep with mud. When my…
The creek floods cars across from people on Topanga Lane
The creek floods and wrecks cars across from people on Topanga Lane.
Two girls pull themselves over Topanga Creek in a basket
Two girls pull themselves over Topanga Creek in a basket chair at Topanga Lane after a flood. A dog stands nearby.
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.
Children are pulled in a basket over Topanga Creek
Children are pulled in a basket chair over Topanga Creek after the flood at Topanga Lane.
Actress Sara Anderson Lane is rescued from the flood
Actress Sara Anderson Lane is rescued from the flood by being pulled over Topanga Creek on a stretcher at Topanga Lane.
Driftwood from the flood clutters Topanga Beach
Driftwood from the flood clutters Topanga Beach. An arrow points to a Volkswagen van (VW van) that was carried there by the creek.
Deputy sheriffs rescue residents from the flood
Deputy sheriffs rescue residents of Topanga Lane and The Rodeo Grounds from the flood by pulling them over Topanga Creek on a stretcher.
Victoria Woodward investigates a wrecked VW van
Victoria Woodward, 9, investigates a Volkswagen van that was carried to Topanga Beach by the flooding creek.
Wes Armand is rescued from the flood, 3/9
Teacher Wes Armand, 3833 Topanga Lane, is rescued from the flood by being pulled over Topanga Creek on a stretcher.
"Wes Armand rescued his school report cards! He taught with Ed Stalcup for several years."
-- Ann Stalcup
"Wes Armand rescued his school report cards! He taught with Ed Stalcup for several years."
-- Ann Stalcup
Wes Armand is rescued from the flood, 4/9
Teacher Wes Armand and his daughter Thea, 3833 Topanga Lane, are rescued from the flood by being pulled over Topanga Creek on a stretcher.
Wes Armand is rescued from the flood, 5/9
Teacher Wes Armand and his daughter Thea, 3833 Topanga Lane, are rescued from the flood by being pulled over Topanga Creek on a stretcher.
Mike Saenz and Rick Hodgson stand on a wrecked VW van
This Volkswagen van was carried to Topanga Beach by the flooding creek. Mike Saenz, 18638 W. Topanga Beach Rd., and Rick Hodgson, 18702 PCH, climbed on top of the wrecked car.
Wes Armand is rescued from the flood, 2/9
Teacher Wes Armand and his son Kurt, 3833 Topanga Lane, are rescued from the flood by being pulled over Topanga Creek on a stretcher.
Actor Rusty Lane is rescued from the flood, 1/3
Actor Rusty Lane is rescued from the flood by being pulled over Topanga Creek on a stretcher at Topanga Lane.
Mike Payne nearly drowns in Topanga Creek flood
Mike Payne, 21, begins to slip under the raging Topanga Creek waters as he tries to cross from his home at 3727 Rodeo Grounds to safety. Mike Gray (in hat) and Roark McGonigle (behind Gray) rush to save him while a third man charges into the water…
Wes Armand is rescued from the flood, 6/9
Teacher Wes Armand and his daughter Thea, 3833 Topanga Lane, are rescued from the flood by being pulled over Topanga Creek on a stretcher.
Wes Armand is rescued from the flood, 1/9
Teacher Wes Armand and his son Kurt, 3833 Topanga Lane, are rescued from the flood by being pulled over Topanga Creek on a stretcher.
Aerial view of Topanga Beach, 1964
Aerial view of Topanga Beach, Old Malibu Road, Topanga Lane, The Rodeo Grounds, Sunset Mesa development, and the Topanga Beach Auto Court motel.
"Muscle Beach Party" film behind the scenes, 2/2
In "Muscle Beach Party" (1964), surfers Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello discover that bodybuilders have taken over Topanga Beach.
A behind-the-scenes photo shows the surfboards that the Topanga Bombers allegedly stole from the set.
A behind-the-scenes photo shows the surfboards that the Topanga Bombers allegedly stole from the set.
Construction site for Topanga waterline
The waterline to Topanga Canyon is installed at Topanga Canyon and PCH.
Ruben's Shell Service gas station ad 2/4
Ruben's Shell Service gas station was at Topanga Canyon Blvd. and PCH. The advertisement shows a man on a date telling the attendant: "Just give me a half-gallon of gas... I use the car mostly for parking...."
Ruben's Shell Service gas station ad 1/4
Ruben's Shell Service gas station was run by Bob Ruben and Bob Plant at Topanga Canyon Blvd. and PCH.
Bobby, Jan, Ronne, and Jim share snacks and wine
Bobby Buchanan, Jan Michael-Vincent, Ronne Troup, and Jim Ganzer share snacks and a jug of wine at Topanga Beach.
Darrell Giddens rides a tire swing over the creek
Darrell Giddens rides a tire swing over the creek at Topanga Lane after a flood. Maria Nation and Bonnie Vincent watch.
The creek cuts off Topanga Lane and the Rodeo Grounds
Topanga Creek cuts off Topanga Lane and the Rodeo Grounds after a flood.
Bill Cleary balances a skateboard deck on his toes
Bill Cleary balances a Makaha skateboard deck on his toes in his Topanga Beach house, owned by Dr. Schweiger. Mary Cleary curls up in a chair. George Van Noy stares out the window.
Aerial view of Topanga Canyon, c. 1925
Aerial view of Topanga Canyon, with close-ups of Cooper's Camp motel, the Rodeo Grounds, and Paxson's Cafe.
Aerial view of Topanga Auto Court, 1934
Aerial view of Topanga Beach Auto Court motel, Topanga Lagoon bridge, Old Malibu Road, and Topanga Lane.
Something's Fishy Here seafood restaurant
Something's Fishy Here seafood restaurant at 18753 PCH (Topanga Beach) evolved into Something's Fishy Sushi. Warren Roberts is standing in front, a co-owner with his brother Lance, and with Marshall and Susan Burns.
Norton Wisdom's Porsche is parked in the Snake Pit
Norton Wisdom's car (a Porsche) is parked in the Snake Pit.
First map of Rancho Topanga-Malibu-Sequit, 1870
This is a close-up of the first official US map of what came to be known as Rancho Topanga-Malibu-Sequit, a land patent granted to Matthew Keller.
Coliene Rentmeester rides her bike in The Rodeo Grounds
Coliene Rentmeester rides her bicycle down her driveway at 3715 Rodeo Grounds.
Topanga Elementary Graduation Party at Camp Wildwood
Topanga Elementary School, Sixth Grade Class Graduation Party at Camp Wildwood. Left to right: Michael McGovern, Carol Knittle, Karen Wood, Ray Boyette, and Guy Hoover.
Artist Cy Wood wears a white jacket
Artist Cy Wood wears a white jacket for his weekly trip to downtown Los Angeles.
Earl Wickenburg rides a horse with the Wood sisters
Earl Wickenburg rides a horse with the Wood sisters: Lannis, Karen, and Lynn.
The Point restaurant's neon sign glows in the dark
The Point restaurant's neon sign, in the shape of an artist's palette, glows in the dark at sunset. The Greek fishermen who owned the older Marinos' seafood restaurant nearby also owned The Point at 18412 W. Pacific Coast Highway. Later The Chart…
The Point restaurant's veranda overlooks Topanga Beach
The Point restaurant's veranda overlooks Topanga Beach, as seen in this colorized postcard. The Greek fishermen who owned the older Marinos' seafood restaurant nearby also owned The Point at 18412 W. Pacific Coast Highway. Later The Chart House and…
Topanga Beach Rd. and PCH
Topanga Beach Rd. and PCH intersect by the Step Inn Cafe and the Shell gas station.
Heidi, Lorraine Heindorf, and Sue Lilley wade into the ocean
Heidi Heindorf, her mother Lorraine Heindorf, and Sue Lilley wade into the ocean. Lorraine was the wife of film composer Ray Heindorf, and the sister of actress Virginia Grey. Sue was the daughter of film composer Joseph J. Lilley. In the background…
A boy in trunks stands by the old Topanga Beach bathhouse
A boy in trunks stands by the beach house that was formerly a bathhouse at 18658 Topanga Beach Rd.
Topanga Creek passes beach houses and an uprooted tree
Topanga Creek passes beach houses and an uprooted tree. The house at left belonged to Katherine Ottesen-Salkow (18664). The next house belonged to Frieda Clark (18658, the old bathhouse), who lived in Santa Monica and rented to Austin and Pat…
Map of Topanga Beach, 1959
Detail of a map shows Topanga Beach, including The Rodeo Grounds, Topanga Lane, Shady Lane, and Topanga Beach Dr.
Caracol ad, Malibu's first Mexican restaurant, 1/2
Caracol Mexican Restaurant, 18661 PCH, Malibu. George W. Evinger, owner. David Jimenez, manager. Frank Campo, cuisinero (chef).
Bob Ruben's Shell Service Station ad
Bob Ruben's Shell Service Station ad, a gas station at Topanga Cyn. Blvd and PCH.
Malibu Feed & Fuel ad, 20 baby broiler chicks free!
Malibu Feed and Fuel ad, Topanga Cyn. Blvd. and PCH.
Malibu Feed and Fuel ad, opening May 20, 1957
Malibu Feed and Fuel ad, Topanga Cyn. Blvd. and PCH. Opening date, May 20, 1957. Owners Robert L. Jacks and Steve Terrill.
Roger Sweet's gas station gives customers free turkeys
Roger Sweet, Shell Service Station operator at Topanga Cyn. Blvd. and PCH, gives free Thanksgiving turkeys to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bartley of Topanga, and D. R. Corzine of Malibu.
Apply for a free turkey from Roger Sweet's gas station
Roger's Shell Service Station, at Topanga Cyn. Blvd. and PCH, advertises 10 free turkeys to its customers for the holidays.
Roger Sweet's gas station advertises free turkeys
Roger Sweet, Shell Service Station operator at Topanga Cyn. Blvd. and PCH, offers his customers free turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Car wash advertised at Shell Service Station
Car wash advertised at Shell Service Station, a gas station at Topanga Cyn. Blvd. and PCH
Jim Dandy Cafe ad, 18753 PCH, Malibu
Jim Dandy Cafe ad, 18753 PCH, Malibu. Fisherman's breakfast. Margaret and Arlene Swanson. Steve and Terry Terrill.
Wylie's Bait & Tackle fishing store ad, 1955
Wylie's Bait & Tackle fishing store ad says it will be "Open all night Saturday nights."
The store was located at 18757 Malibu Road (PCH).
The store was located at 18757 Malibu Road (PCH).
The Point restaurant's bar, fireplace, and veranda
The bar, fireplace, and veranda at The Point restaurant at Topanga Beach. The Greek fishermen who owned the older Marinos' seafood restaurant nearby also owned The Point at 18412 W. Pacific Coast Highway. Later The Chart House and Mastro's Ocean Club…
Topanga Canyon, the Alps of Southern California
"Topanga Canyon, the Alps of Southern California" was a map and real estate brochure put out by William C. Carter, with contributions by Charles Crutcher and Ernest M. Wilson. It includes photos of Potter's Topanga Trading Post, Trippet Ranch, the…
Intersection of Topanga Cyn. Blvd. and Cheney Rd.
Beekeeper August Schmidt's land was at the intersection of Topanga Cyn. Blvd. and Cheney Rd.
Walter Oertel holds a flowering yucca plant
Walter Oertel holds a flowering yucca plant, while propping his foot on a boulder. Walter married Hedwig Schmidt, the daughter of beekeeper August Schmidt.
A family gathers at a roadside restaurant
A family gathers at a roadside restaurant that offers barbecue, hot dogs, Imperial Ice Cream, Eastside Beer, cider, and cold drinks.
Topanga Oaks sign, a real estate development
Topanga Oaks sign, a real estate development, advertises its advantages: "community center, school on tract, good roads, close to ocean, water, daily delivery, restrictions, reasonable prices."
August Schmidt and his son Paul tend their beehives
August Schmidt and his son Paul tend their beehives in a postcard with German writing on the back.
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