Topanga

The Tongva Native American tribe originally settled Topanga and the surrounding area. It has been suggested that the name Topanga means “a place above” from the indigenous tribe’s language. In the 1800s, a number of European-Americans moved to the area, developed the community and built Topanga homes. In the 1900s, Topanga became a place where stars of Hollywood lived while remaining close to the Los Angeles movie lots. As the 20th Century wore on, the town began to grow as artists, Hollywood celebrities, musicians and others increasingly moved to the area. Topanga has become a community that is known for music and art and a number of international musicians have performed in Topanga including Burl Ives and Della Reese.

 

Topanga Canyon real estate has not been as affected in the housing market as the other communities in California. The housing market is indeed solid, as Topanga Canton homes have retained market value. The majority of Topanga home for sale have at least two bedrooms and a number of homes are two stories tall. Topanga homes have a range of styles and features to meet every lifestyle and with its proximity to Los Angeles and Malibu, residence of this community can enjoy the amenities of their own city as well as the surrounding major cities. While many homes are around $300,000, the majority of Topanga Canyon real estate is at least one million dollars or more. Expert Realtor© Brian Merrick can help you navigate this exclusive market to your dream home.

Topanga Canyon Real Estate | Brian Merrick People considering Topanga Canyon real estate will be pleased to find that there are many things going on in the community. One of the most popular parks in this city is the Topanga State Park, located in the Santa Monica Mountains. With over 35 miles of trails through the park, people can spend hours walking, hiking and seeing various sights including the beautiful Pacific Ocean. In addition to hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking are also available. For wine lovers, the Milan Vineyards is located within Topanga and has a number of great wines to taste. Folks can join the Wine Club and participate in a number of events hosted by Milan Vineyards.
 
For dining, there are great options in and around Topanga homes including French restaurant Café Mimosa and the ever-popular Inn of the Seventh Ray. Many events occur throughout the course of the year in Topanga. One of the most popular events in Topanga is Topanga Days, which is held on Memorial Day weekend. Topanga Days is a fundraiser that originally began as a strawberry festival, but changed over time to become an event with various musical entertainers performing different genres of music with food, activities for kids and a parade. The benefits from the festival are used for people in need and as an emergency fund. For education, the Topanga community is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District.