Topanga State Park

Category: State park

Address: 20828 Entrada Rd, Topanga, CA 90290, USA

Phone: +13104552465

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–6:30PM

Monday: 8AM–6:30PM

Tuesday: 8AM–6:30PM

Wednesday: 8AM–6:30PM

Thursday: 8AM–6:30PM

Friday: 8AM–6:30PM

Saturday: 8AM–6:30PM

Reviews

Arthur Bartholomew

Jun 6, 2022

Beautiful beach, easy parking just don't be a jerk or the locals will check you.

JamiSue Sharp

Jan 21, 2022

Great hike with lots of trails all over. The views are breathtaking of the whole ocean, Malibu and Los Angeles areas. Moderate hike depending on how far you go and what trails you choose. We started at the Los Leones trail head. It is very busy on the weekends. Hiking boots are not needed, it's a gradual climb with many switch backs. No bathrooms close by and parking can be hard to find on busy days. Trails are narrow at the beginning of the first mile, but it gets wider as you get to the top and then you can hike further up on a wider trail/road. There are lots of lookout points and one park bench at the first upper stopping point. Watch for snakes on hot days. Bring plenty of water and sun protection if you are worried about heat as there isn't shade. There's so much to explore and many different starting points so plan and prepare and have fun.

Luke D

Jan 18, 2022

Very nice park with a lot of rolling mountains. Great view of the Pacific ocean.

Ronald McCormick

Sep 8, 2021

Great hiking area. I came to check out the trail after the fires. Looked pretty apocalyptic until I found the little plants and trees growing amongst the ash. Great hike. Wear a hat as most of the shade has been burnt away.

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Questions & Answers

Does it cost money to go here?

DRIFTILAB | Aug 20, 2018
Stevenray Ritchie | Aug 20, 2018

5 dollars to park all day.

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Sleep on beach?

Estella Faye Miller | Sep 23, 2021
Ronald McCormick | Sep 23, 2021

Yes. Check state parks and malibu rv park.

Any over night parking?

Hair Loss | Aug 20, 2019
Barry Telles | Aug 19, 2021

No

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Does it allow dogs

Mel | Aug 20, 2018
Nye Liu | Aug 20, 2018

Sadly, no. Pretty lame. There are fewer and fewer scenic wilderness areas where you can hike with your dog without being ticketed. The CA state park system is extremely dog unfriendly, and increasingly so.

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Are pets allowed on the trails and fire roads?

John Sherwood | Aug 20, 2018
Jason Levine | Aug 20, 2018

Topanga is an little weird in that the area you park in and some of the initial trail is not actually in the state park. The part from the parking lot back to Sunset and the lower paved area that goes through the bungalows is not part of the state park and you can have your dogs there.

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Are pets on leash allowed?

Kent Kajino | Aug 20, 2018
j b | Aug 20, 2018

Yes, in most areas dogs on leash are allowed. But, check for signs that'll say "no dogs" bc those areas protect wildlife.

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Do i need reservation for one day visit?

Se Kim | Aug 20, 2018
Margaret Gonzalez | Aug 20, 2018

No

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Is overnight camping permitted?

Kenneth Wallenkenneth6 | Aug 19, 2020
Reina Martinez | Aug 19, 2020

I don't think you can camp but I can ask

Can dogs be off the leash

linda griffith | Aug 19, 2020
Melany Velasquez | Aug 19, 2020

Never!!

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does it have bbq area?

Lili Bayat | Aug 19, 2020
Shawn Hood | Aug 19, 2020

No open fires allowed due to the risk of a fire outbreak.

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How long is this hike?

Melifer Habon | Aug 20, 2019
Eddy Houchins | Aug 20, 2019

It depends, there are several trails. The one I pictured is only a couple miles total. You can hike 6 to the Palisades, if you like.

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Is the parking lot closed off after 830pm?

Kenna Lancaster | Aug 20, 2018
Andy Scott | Aug 20, 2019

Not sure about the hours but we ended up parking on the side of the road leading up to it anyway. Was a short hike in and there were no issues from the neighbors.

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Can you camp out in a campervan here?

Mona Mahfouz | Aug 20, 2018
Adam Weatherall | Aug 20, 2019

No, you cannot. There is a campground up trail slightly. However driving and parking a camper van in this area can be near impossible. Don't listen to Danlucas Garstrada I live next door to the park, this is not allowed.

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is there a bike trail?

jorjski zoom | Aug 20, 2018
Martin Rincon | Aug 20, 2018

Yes they do have Trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, you can either start from St Vincent's La 96 missile silo 2 Reseda Reseda to Eagle Rock Topanga Canyon that's a pretty good ride or you can stay to the left take Temescal from Hub Junction go nine tenths of a mile to the left backbone backbone to Will Rogers 47 miles of trails for hiking biking walking have a good time take plenty of water1

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Does it allow drone flying? I found it listed in an app that is supposed to provide valid places to fly drones. So, I thought I'd check.

All Things Film | Aug 20, 2018
キラーウォルター | Aug 20, 2018

Make sure the app takes into account newer rules on flying drones.

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