The Mountain Mermaid is the largest urban park in America, the stunning Santa Monica Mountains. The Mountain Mermaid is a horticultural garden dedicated to the preservation of its architectural, cultural and natural history.

The Tuna Canyon Trailhead is the starting point for several scenic hikes located near Topanga, California, in the Santa Monica Mountains. Tuna Canyon Park offers a variety of trails that provide incredible views of the Pacific Ocean, Malibu coastline, and the surrounding mountains. It’s a more serene and lesser-known hiking destination compared to other nearby spots, making it ideal for those seeking solitude and nature.

Red Rock Canyon Park is located in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains off of Old Topanga Canyon Road. The riparian canyon walls are fortified with huge red sandstone outcroppings, reminiscent of Southwest canyons and gorges. Special rockland micro-habitats reside among the many beautiful red, tan and pale purple rocks and oak and sycamore trees at the bottom of the gorge.

Topanga is a census-designated place in western Los Angeles County, California. Located in the Santa Monica Mountains, the community exists in Topanga Canyon and the surrounding hills. The narrow southern portion of Topanga at the coast is between the city of Malibu and the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades. As of the 2020 census the population of the Topanga CDP was 8,560.