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5 Places to See the Wildflowers in L.A., Near Topanga

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHERains in Southern California come too few, but when the winter showers do bless the landscape, the result is an eruption of color and greenery. In February, March, April, and May, the hills turn a vibrant green, floral scent… Read more

5 Best Places for En Plein Air Painting near Los Angeles

BY: ELENA ROCHE Los Angeles is famous for its art community. Among them are many famous past and present plein air painters. In the early days, over a hundred years ago, Los Angeles offered a lot of flat grassy plains and gently rolling hills dotted … Read more

2 Best Birdwatching Locations near Los Angeles and The Place to Stay

BY: ELENA ROCHETopanga Canyon Inn is situated in one of the best locations in Los Angeles for bird watching, the Santa Monica Mountains. Three hundred and eighty-four species of birds call these mountains their home, from large birds of prey and smal… Read more

Your Guide to Valentine's Day in Los Angeles

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHE Whether you are a local or from out of town, planning the perfect Valentine's Day in Los Angeles can be overwhelming. There are so many places to choose from. To help our guests have a memorable romantic date, we've compile… Read more

Scenic Hikes near Los Angeles & Topanga Canyon Inn

BY: ELENA ROCHEAt 3,111 ft. above the Pacific Sandstone Peak is the highest point in Santa Monica Mountains. With 1.5 mile hike to the top, 1081 ft elevation gain and fantastic views of the ocean and the Channel Islands it offers a great workout. The… Read more

LA's 6 Most Beautiful Churches to Visit on Easter Sunday

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHE April first of this year marks Easter--and many of our out of town guests, and even some locals, often ask us if we know of any beautiful churches to visit. There's no shortage, of course--Los Angeles has too many to count!… Read more

Creamy French-Style Scrambled Eggs - Topanga Canyon Inn Recipes

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHE Our guests ask us to share our breakfast recipes with them all the time--but no recipe is more sought-after than that of our French-style scrambled eggs. With two uncles who worked as professional chefs, your host, Warren, … Read more

Best Valentine's Day Restaurants Near Topanga

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHE The scenic, winding roads through Topanga may make you feel like you're hours away from the bustle and life of Los Angeles, but the canyon is, in fact, only a short drive from some of L.A.'s most desirable locations--and ro… Read more

7 Best Free Museums in Los Angeles

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHELos Angeles is a cultural Mecca—but also devastating for traveler’s budgets. But you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy L.A.’s art and culture. Many of our best museums don’t even charge admission. Take advantage of some … Read more

5 Places to See the Super, Blue, Blood Moon in Los Angeles, Near Topanga

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHEOn Wednesday, January 31st, countless sky watchers in the northern hemisphere and Los Angeles will gather to witness a lunar quadruple event: the simultaneous occurrence of a super moon, blue moon, and blood moon. For those … Read more