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Topanga California Map

Explore Topanga, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Topanga, California

How to Use This Topanga, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Topanga, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Topanga.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Topanga
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	34.093618
Longitude	-118.601474
Population	8,560
Density	172.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	90290
Area Code	310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Los Angeles Unified School District

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About Topanga, California

Topanga is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,560. The population density is 172.8 people per km². Topanga is located at 34.0936°N, 118.6015°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90290.

Topanga reveals a rugged topography defined by the winding intimacy of Greenleaf Canyon and the deep, silent folds of the landscape. It lies 4.9 miles south-southeast of Calabasas, CA (from Calabasas, CA: bearing 155°T), and is situated 8.1 miles northwest of Santa Monica. Within the vast expanse of Topanga State Park, the terrain rises in wild, unmanicured slopes that hold the heat of the afternoon sun against the dry earth. Garapito Creek carves a narrow, rhythmic path through the brush, its presence marked by the sudden, cool scent of damp stone and willow. Four miles to the west, the Pacific Ocean breathes a constant, cool mist that softens the jagged edges of the horizon. Rising in the distance, the Santa Monica Mountains anchor the skyline, their silhouettes darkening to charcoal as the light retreats behind the ridges.

Topanga emerged as a sanctuary for those seeking a life apart from the frantic pulse of the lowlands, drawing settlers who favored the quietude of the canyon floors. The local economy persists not through grand industry, but through the modest, independent labor of artists, artisans, and those who maintain the land’s inherent, wild character. Historically, the area functioned as a place of retreat, where the scarcity of flat ground dictated a slower, more deliberate way of building and living. Near the coast, the proximity to the Pacific Ocean has long influenced the movement of people and resources, yet the canyon itself remains a world unto its own. Even today, the economic rhythm of Topanga reflects a preference for craftsmanship over the expansive commercialization seen in the flat basins beyond the ridges.

Cultural identity in Topanga is defined by a defiant, creative spirit that has long attracted poets, musicians, and thinkers seeking a respite from modern artifice. Landmarks such as the expansive trails of Topanga State Park serve as the primary social commons, where the passage of time is measured by the changing colors of the oak savanna. Notable figures, including the musician Neil Young and the actor Will Geer, found an affinity for the landscape, grounding their work in the raw, elemental beauty of the canyon. Local events often center around the shared celebration of the natural environment, fostering a communal bond that feels independent of the surrounding sprawl. Looking toward the horizon, one might spot the distinct silhouette of Big Rock rising near the coast, a silent sentinel watching over the shifting fog. Life in Topanga continues to be shaped by the simple, enduring reality of the earth beneath one's feet and the vast, open sky above.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Topanga State Park (State Park) — 0.0 mi, 218° SW
Cold Creek Valley Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 006° N
Topanga View (with locals) (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 204° SW
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 270° W · 24k acres
Los Angeles County Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 176° S
The Notorious Byrd Brothers Album Cover Location (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 282° W
Mrca Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 358° N
Cold Creek Connector Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 280° W
Upper Filiorum Reserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 278° W
Theatricum Botanicum (Theatre) — 1.3 mi, 024° NE
Cold Creek Canyon Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 269° W
Topanga Lookout Tower (Historic Ruins) — 2.0 mi, 267° W
Las Flores Canyon Open Space (State Recreation Area) — 2.2 mi, 234° SW
Microwave Communications Tower Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 2.2 mi, 253° W
Stunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountains Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 270° W
Stunt Road Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 2.7 mi, 251° W
Malibu Creek State Park (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 260° W
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 4.0 mi, 186° S · 8,946 acres
Auditorium (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 328° NW
Edwards (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 328° NW
Veridian Art - Art school (Arts Centre) — 5.1 mi, 009° N
Bruce Lurie Gallery (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 127° SE
Van Dekker House (Plaque) (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 021° N
Long Wharf in Santa Monica (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 135° SE
Adventures of Superman (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 032° NE
Malibu Cinemas (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 230° SW
Maison Johnny Halliday (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 123° SE
Eames House (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 133° SE
Case Study House #9 (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 133° SE
Fresh Prince of Bel Air (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 110° E

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