Topanga County Beach

Topanga, Los Angeles County, CA

ParkingPaid county lot
Source
DogsNot on the beach
Source
Size
27 acres Source
Managed by
LA County Beaches and Harbors

About Topanga County Beach

A popular Malibu surf spot where waves break over cobblestones and reef, so it is not ideal for swimming. Source

With over a mile of ocean frontage and 21.5 acres of property, Topanga Beach is the first real beach in Malibu.
From the official park page · checked Oct 16, 2026

Facilities

  • Fishing
  • Picnic Area
  • Restrooms

Facility details: official park information

Topanga County Beach at a glance

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  • PParking · 2

Outline: CPAD. Points and trail lines: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Getting to Topanga County Beach by bus

Bus stops within about a quarter mile of Topanga County Beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap. Check the transit agency for schedules.

Rules & reservations

Official park page
  • Dogs

    County beach rules do not allow animals on the beach, including dogs, cats, and horses. Source

Map & directions

18700 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265

1Location overview · map data © OpenStreetMap

34.038781, -118.582610Get directions

Nearby parks

Straight-line distance
Will Rogers State BeachLos Angeles · 3.1 mi · Drinking Water, Historic SiteMalibu Surfrider BeachMalibu · 5.5 mi · Restrooms, FishingMarina BeachMarina del Rey · 8.1 mi · Playground, SwimmingDan Blocker BeachMalibu · 8.6 mi · Drinking Water, Picnic AreaDockweiler State BeachLos Angeles · 8.7 mi · Off-Leash Area, Drinking Water

Continue exploring

Los Angeles County parks

Sources & verification

Last verified: Oct 16, 2026
  1. California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026aname, county, agency, access, acres
  2. LA County Beaches and Harbors pageofficial_url, address, description, facilities.fishing, facilities.picnic-area, facilities.restrooms
  3. LA County Beaches and Harbors parking rates (Oct 6, 2026)fees
  4. LA County beach rulesdogs
  5. U.S. Census Bureau place boundariescity
  6. OpenStreetMap: parking, restrooms, water, trailheads, trail lines, and bus stopsvisit
  7. Official park page (introduction excerpt)intro
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