Camp Fernwood guidebook
Local Eats
A peace of Topanga history, this restaurant is charming, romantic and magical all in one.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
https://www.innoftheseventhray.com
220 locals recommend
Inn of the Seventh Ray
128 Old Topanga Canyon RdA peace of Topanga history, this restaurant is charming, romantic and magical all in one.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
https://www.innoftheseventhray.com
Organic, local and sustainably focused cafe. Breakfast and lunch, Saturdays opened till 9pm for tacos!
https://www.topangalivingcafe.com
147 locals recommend
the topanga table
1861 N Topanga Canyon BlvdOrganic, local and sustainably focused cafe. Breakfast and lunch, Saturdays opened till 9pm for tacos!
https://www.topangalivingcafe.com
Cafe Mimosa
395 S Topanga Canyon BlvdBreakfast and lunch only.
http://www.cafemimosa.info/
Canyon Gourmet
120 S Topanga Canyon BlvdPerfect for wine and snacks!
https://www.canyongourmet.com/
Our favorite Thai food! Great for after the beach or takeout.
110 locals recommend
Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine
18763 Pacific Coast HwyOur favorite Thai food! Great for after the beach or takeout.
Tallula's
118 Entrada DrGolden Bull Restaurant
170 W Channel RdA must if you love lobster rolls, oysters and fresh seafood. Eat it there or take it to go and eat on the beach across the street.
35 locals recommend
Broad Street Oyster Company
23359 Pacific Coast HwyA must if you love lobster rolls, oysters and fresh seafood. Eat it there or take it to go and eat on the beach across the street.
Our favorite pizza (maybe even in all of LA). The wine and beer selection is organic, funky and fun. The ambiance is like Flintstone on acid. A must visit while here in Topanga!
55 locals recommend
Endless Color
123 S Topanga Canyon BlvdOur favorite pizza (maybe even in all of LA). The wine and beer selection is organic, funky and fun. The ambiance is like Flintstone on acid. A must visit while here in Topanga!
Some of the best pastries in LA! Order ahead of time or go to the walk up window only open on Sundays.
6 locals recommend
The Canyon Bakery
1419 N Topanga Canyon BlvdSome of the best pastries in LA! Order ahead of time or go to the walk up window only open on Sundays.
Food Worth the Trek
Such a special place! Amazing steak and classic American dishes. Make a reservation. Try to drive out in the daylight for beautiful canyon scenery. Take the mountains there and coast home.
84 locals recommend
Old Place
29983 Mulholland HwySuch a special place! Amazing steak and classic American dishes. Make a reservation. Try to drive out in the daylight for beautiful canyon scenery. Take the mountains there and coast home.
Saddle Peak Lodge
419 Cold Canyon RdDon't miss their attic whiskey lounge.
Cassia
1314 7th St
Gjusta
320 Sunset Ave
Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney BlvdThe Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdVisit The Window at American Beauty for our FAVORITE burger in LA. This is just down in Venice so its not super far away but worth the drive. https://www.americanbeauty.la/
26 locals recommend
The Window at American Beauty
425 Rose AveVisit The Window at American Beauty for our FAVORITE burger in LA. This is just down in Venice so its not super far away but worth the drive. https://www.americanbeauty.la/
Local Attractions
Topanga Creek Outpost is the ideal shop to rent a mountain bike and go explore local trails. They will give you everything you need to get out the door and on to whatever level of trail riding you desire.
https://www.topangacreekoutpost.com/
23 locals recommend
Topanga Creek Outpost
1273 N Topanga Canyon BlvdTopanga Creek Outpost is the ideal shop to rent a mountain bike and go explore local trails. They will give you everything you need to get out the door and on to whatever level of trail riding you desire.
https://www.topangacreekoutpost.com/
Moona Star
137 N Topanga Canyon BlvdVintage and general store shopping
Topanga Mercantile / Candle Co.
115 S Topanga Canyon BlvdMake your own candle with a variety of scents!
Call to book in advance http://www.losangeleshorsebackriding.com/
27 locals recommend
Los Angeles Horseback Riding
2623 Old Topanga Canyon RdCall to book in advance http://www.losangeleshorsebackriding.com/
The best new addition to our town! A sustainable, zero waste homegoods store with beautiful vintage too.
18 locals recommend
The Well Refill
120 S Topanga Canyon BlvdThe best new addition to our town! A sustainable, zero waste homegoods store with beautiful vintage too.
A beautiful store that has sourced some of the best West Coast creative art, clothes, textiles and ceramics.
9 locals recommend
kinship station
106 S Topanga Canyon BlvdA beautiful store that has sourced some of the best West Coast creative art, clothes, textiles and ceramics.
A beautiful yoga studio in town. Worth checking out their schedule for a morning or afternoon flow.
8 locals recommend
Ethereal Yoga Studio
120 N Topanga Canyon BlvdA beautiful yoga studio in town. Worth checking out their schedule for a morning or afternoon flow.
You don't want to miss a show here if you happen to be in town while there is one. A true Topanga experience, BYOB and be sure to wear your dancing shoes.
9 locals recommend
Corazón Performing Arts
125 S Topanga Canyon BlvdYou don't want to miss a show here if you happen to be in town while there is one. A true Topanga experience, BYOB and be sure to wear your dancing shoes.
A unique experience watching Shakespeare or Improv at an outdoor amphitheater. Check out their schedule to reserve tickets.
62 locals recommend
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N Topanga Canyon BlvdA unique experience watching Shakespeare or Improv at an outdoor amphitheater. Check out their schedule to reserve tickets.
Malibu Surf Shack
22935 Pacific Coast HwySurf rentals and gear
Neighborhoods
The Santa Monica promenade is 20 minutes away and has everything and anything you could want. We love Venice and Abbot Kinney Blvd is filled with great boutique shops, coffee and restaurants.
https://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardThe Santa Monica promenade is 20 minutes away and has everything and anything you could want. We love Venice and Abbot Kinney Blvd is filled with great boutique shops, coffee and restaurants.
https://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/
Malibu
Malibu country mart has a Whole Foods, shoppings and dining
A number of restaurants and our favorite movie theather
https://palisadesvillageca.com
57 locals recommend
Pacific Palisades
A number of restaurants and our favorite movie theather
https://palisadesvillageca.com
City advice
Don't miss
Neighborhood Walk
Right out our front door is an amazing 2 mile walk. Route here: https://www.strava.com/routes/23832470
Turn left: out of driveway
Turn right: on Bainum, first road on the right
Stay left: onto Grandview dr and walk all the way down
Turn right: onto Observation dr walk up hill
Turn right: to stay on Observation dr
Turn right: onto Sischo Dr
Turn left: back onto Grandview (turns back into Bainum)
Turn left: onto Fernwood Pacific (house is just up on the right)
Don't miss
Local Beaches
Topanga State beach is just down the road! Perfect place to watch surfers, catch the sunset and relax. Cross the street for fish tacos at Reel’n Inn or get Thai food at Cholada.
https://beaches.lacounty.gov/topanga-beach/
A more secluded beach is broad beach
https://www.californiabeaches.com/southern/los-angeles-county/malibu/
Don't miss
Local Hikes
Grab a bottle of wine or beer and hike to the top of tuna canyon. There is a beautiful view, with a bench to relax on, of Santa Monica, Catalina Islands, Palos Verdes, downtown Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Mountains. The trailhead and parking is just up the road 2 miles from the cabin.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tuna-canyon-trails
Also Topanga State Park has access to some of the most beautiful trails in LA.
TIP: park outside the gate on the road to avoid a park entrance fee.
https://www.hikespeak.com/los-angeles/topanga-state-park-hikes/
Don't miss
Musuems
The Getty Villa is close by on the PCH and is a must see! A very special place.
https://www.getty.edu/visit/villa/
The Broad is downtown LA but worth the trek if you are into contemporary art.
https://www.thebroad.org
The LACMA is world famous and another must if you are an art lover.
https://www.lacma.org