At the base of massive Topanga State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains, Topanga Beach is the closest Malibu beach to Los Angeles, at the east end next to the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. It's worth rolling down the ramp to the beach for a break.

Alex

February 13, 2024

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Nestled at the foot of the expansive Topanga State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains, Topanga Beach stands as the nearest Malibu shoreline to Los Angeles, situated at the eastern edge adjacent to the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Taking a leisurely roll down the ramp to the beach offers a refreshing respite worth indulging in.

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1. Latigo Canyon Loop

95.7km

04:51

1,270m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Old Topanga Canyon Loop

53.3km

03:12

1,020m

Experience challenging road cycling on the Old Topanga Canyon Loop, a 33.1-mile route with 3341 feet of elevation gain in the Santa Monica M

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3. Piuma Road Loop

53.1km

02:59

1,060m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Location: Topanga, Los Angeles County, California, United States

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Topanga Beach

1. Latigo Canyon Loop

2. Old Topanga Canyon Loop

3. Piuma Road Loop

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