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5 Fun Winter Activities in Los Angeles, Near Topanga

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHE Southern California is not known for its winter attractions--but the world's most diverse location of landscapes is truly unappreciated for what it has to offer in the winter. The wonder of Los Angeles is that the winter tr… Read more

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5 Budget-Friendly Romantic L.A. Valentine's Date Ideas

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHE Los Angeles, with its sky-high rent and even more outrageous housing prices, is not known as being the most budget-friendly place for a romantic Valentine's Day date. But Southern California's beauty is a wealth that comes … Read more

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5 Beautiful Places to See in L.A. to Beat the Crowds

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHE With over 40 million tourists visiting Los Angeles each year, and a population of more than 18 million in the greater L.A. area, the city's famous attractions are crowded on weekends and packed during holidays and peak seas… Read more

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4 Overrated L.A. Attractions, and Where to Go Instead

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHE A city the size of L.A. would take years to fully explore. But travelers have only a couple days or a week to see the highlights, and our guests are always asking us which locations are truly worth seeing. Some of L.A.'s mo… Read more

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Whale Watching Spots Near Topanga Canyon Inn, Los Angeles

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHE The Los Angeles coastline sports many scenic locations for whale watching, with the added benefit of being near the bustling cultural attractions of L.A. In fact, Los Angeles boasts year-round whale traffic as whales migrat… Read more

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Top 5 Autumn Outdoor Activities in Topanga, Los Angeles

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHE Did you know that one of the best times to visit Los Angeles is in early autumn? The L.A. area is known for its delightful weather and multitude of year-round attractions, from theme parks to museums to California's natural… Read more

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5 Best Science Museums Near Topanga, Los Angeles

BY: KARINA ANASTASIA ROCHE Los Angeles was made famous by Hollywood, but the city's love of stars doesn't end with those in its Walk of Fame. Southern California is home to SpaceX, NASA, world-renowned research universities (from CalTech, USC, to UCL… Read more

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The Mediterranean Architectural Influences of the Topanga Canyon Inn

Again and again, guests ask us about the history behind the two houses comprising the Topanga Canyon Inn Bed and Breakfast. Many of our guests remark that the architecture and surrounding scenery of the Inn makes them feel like they're in Italy. They… Read more

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Interesting Books to Read While Staying at the Topanga Canyon Inn

Your hosts at the Topanga Canyon Inn Bed and Breakfast are a family of avid readers and writers. Naturally, you will find that the Inn has many bookshelves and is well stocked with a variety of reading material. There are some collections and pieces … Read more

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5 Tips for Getting around Los Angeles

While staying at the Topanga Canyon Inn Bed and Breakfast, the peace and serenity of the canyon makes it easy to forget that the hustle and bustle of the city is just minutes away. When planning their stay, our guests frequently ask us about driving … Read more