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Tom Cheney and Topanga Chamber of Commerce
Tom Cheney gives a presentation to the Topanga Chamber of Commerce. FROM RIGHT: longtime leaders Art Piner, Hal Rolfe, and Jim Buerckel.
Tom and Jeanne Mitchell
Tom and Jeanne Mitchell on the set of the play "Return of the Yellow Submarine," designed by Stewart Moskowitz, at Topanga Elementary School.
Tom and Florence Cheney by House
Black and white photograph of Tom and Florence Cheney standing in front of a house 1909
Tom and Florence Cheney and Dog
Black and white photograph of Tom Cheney carrying Florence Cheney with a dog watching 1908
Tom and Florence Cheney
Black and white photograph of Tom and Florence Cheney in front of a pickup truck 1912
Tim Regan, of Entrada Dr., rides a skateboard in a pool
Tim Regan, of Entrada Dr., rides a skateboard in a pool. He is featured on the cover of the "Topanga Messenger" as part of the article "Super Shreds" by Dan Regan.
Dan Regan: "Let's face it, the worst guys from Entrada are better than most of the…
Dan Regan: "Let's face it, the worst guys from Entrada are better than most of the…
Tim Plumridge skateboards in the Topanga Beach parking lot
Tim Plumridge, shirtless, rides a skateboard on the sidewalk of the Topanga Beach parking lot. Surfer Jeff [SURNAME?] ("The Hen") watches from the stairs.
Tim Morrissey sprays a hose at a dog on Topanga Beach
Tim Morrissey sprays a hose at a dog at Annette Smith's house on Topanga Beach.
Tim Hayes wears a homemade Blue Juice T-shirt
Skateboarder Tim Hayes wears a homemade Blue Juice T-shirt.
Tim Harvey talks to a woman in a bikini
Tim Harvey talks to a woman in a bikini with a dog. Behind them, catamarans are parked in front of Topanga Beach houses.
Tim Harvey surfs a wave on his catamaran at Topanga Beach
Tim Harvey surfs a wave on one pontoon of his catamaran at Topanga Beach.
Tim Harvey sits on his couch with his dog
Tim Harvey sits on his couch with his dog in his Topanga Beach house
Tiki torches burn under a full moon at Topanga Beach
Tiki torches burn at night under a full moon at Topanga Beach. Objects on and around a table indicate a witchy ceremony, such as a goblet, candles, drums, antlers, and a mortar and pestle.
Ticket for "The Living Curl" by Jamie Budge, 1965
A yellow ticket was sold for the premiere screening of Jamie Budge's surf film "The Living Curl" at Miles Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA (near Wilshire Blvd., in Lincoln Park). Start time was 8:15 p.m., and admission was $1.00.
Ticket for "The Californians" by Jamie Budge, 1967
A fluorescent-orange ticket was sold for an East Coast screening of "The Californians" (1967), a "unique" surf film by Jamie Budge. The tour was organized by Sight & Sound Productions. The film would later be expanded and rereleased in 2010.
Thuani, James Mathers, and Pablo Capra (Rodeo Grounds)
Thuani [SURNAME?] stands in The Rodeo Grounds with former residents James Mathers and Pablo Capra.
Three women wear hats at the Step Inn Cafe
Three women wear hats at the Step Inn Cafe stand in front of 1937 Dodge and 1932 Buick cars. The "Eat" sign in the background belongs to the Topanga Inn.
Three women sit on surfboards at Topanga Beach
Three women hold hands for a group photo while sitting on surfboards in the water at Topanga Beach.
Three surfers ride a wave at Topanga Beach
A drone shows three surfers riding a wave while a fourth decides not to go at Topanga Beach.
Three people stand with paper bags on their heads
Hampton Fancher, Buck [NAME UNKNOWN], and Michael Greene (in bathrobe) stand with paper bags on their heads in Michael's yard in The Rodeo Grounds. (Performance art.)
Three men watch a rodeo in The Rodeo Grounds
Three men by a fence on Topanga Canyon Blvd watch either the Moose Rodeo (1923/09/8-9) or the Tom Mix Rodeo (1923/09/30) in the Rodeo Grounds. One man has binoculars.
Three Dolphin Inn restaurant
The Three Dolphin Inn restaurant existed in a building with many incarnations. First, the building was a drugstore in the 1940s-1950s. Then it became The Discovery Inn in the 1960s, followed by a series of restaurants. Allen Emerson, owner of the…
Third Santa Maria Ranch House with Louise York and Atze Taconis
Color photograph of 1930's ("3rd") Santa Maria Ranch house with Louise York and Atze Taconis.
Annotated: " 8/84
Louise York + Atze Taconi
3rd Santa Marina house
built 30s
Photo by Bob Wiley"
Annotated: " 8/84
Louise York + Atze Taconi
3rd Santa Marina house
built 30s
Photo by Bob Wiley"
Third Santa Maria Ranch House - 1985
Photograph of 1930's Santa Maria house entry and front yard. "Santa Maria - Taconis 1985" Photo by Bob Wiley.
Theresa Sletton's Room at McAllister's Tavern
Topanga teacher Theresa Sletton stayed in this cabin at "Mrs. Mac's" tavern.
There's a puddle on the Rodeo Grounds dirt road by the tree
A cottonwood tree grows on the dirt road at the entrance to The Rodeo Grounds. There is a puddle in the foreground.
Theodore Gegoux painting, "Topanga Canyon, Mountains on the Coast," 1915
Theodore Gegoux's painting, "Topanga Canyon, Mountains on the Coast," shows Topanga Beach, Topanga Lagoon, and the entrance to Topanga Canyon.
Thea Armand pets a horse, ridden by a Heidi Van Meter
Thea Armand pets a horse, ridden by Heidi Van Meter, in front of Michael Greene's house at 3726 Rodeo Grounds. The name of the black dog in the background is Thea's Dog (TD), The dog in the foreground is Crystal, who belonged to Heidi.
The Yellow House was burned by surfers, 6/6
The Yellow House was graffitied before being burned by surfers to spare it the indignity of being bulldozed during the eviction of Topanga Beach by State Parks. The walls show the words "Rock On," "Last Tango," and "Free Tanya," referencing the…
The Yellow House was burned by surfers, 5/6
The Yellow House was burned by surfers to spare it the indignity of being bulldozed during the eviction of Topanga Beach by State Parks.
The Yellow House was burned by surfers, 4/6
The Yellow House was burned by surfers to spare it the indignity of being bulldozed when State Parks took over Topanga Beach.
The Yellow House was burned by surfers, 3/6
Surfers burn down The Yellow House to spare it the indignity of being bulldozed after State Parks took over Topanga Beach.
The Yellow House was burned by surfers, 2/6
The Yellow House was scavenged and graffitied before being burned by surfers to spare it the indignity of being bulldozed during the eviction of Topanga Beach by State Parks. The walls show a drawing of a wave and the words "Last Tango," "Get Down,"…
The Yellow House was burned by surfers, 1/6
The Yellow House was burned by surfers to spare it the indignity of being bulldozed during the eviction of Topanga Beach by State Parks. A graffitied pillar says, "Free Tanya," referencing the convicted bank robber Patty Hearst and the name she used…
The Yellow House stands out among Topanga Beach houses
The Yellow House stands out among Topanga Beach houses. A volleyball net sags in the foreground.
The Woodward family sits in their Topanga Beach house
The Woodward family sits on a couch in the living room of their Topanga Beach house.
The Wood family's river rock cabin and a newer structure
The Wood family's river rock cabin is a stone house in Hondo Canyon.
The Wood family's river rock cabin
The Wood family's river rock cabin is a stone house in Hondo Canyon.
The Wisdoms' house at 3948 Topanga Lane is gone, 2/2
Cactus, palm trees, and bushes grow at the site of the Wisdom family's former house at 3948 Topanga Lane (The Snake Pit ) after the eviction of the Lower Topanga community by State Parks.
The Wisdoms' house at 3948 Topanga Lane is gone, 1/2
Cactus, palm trees, and bushes appear bright green on a foggy day at the site of the Wisdom family's former house at 3948 Topanga Lane (The Snake Pit ) after the eviction of the Lower Topanga community by State Parks.
The wind tears an American flag in two at Topanga Beach
The wind tears an American flag into two pieces on the hill above PCH at Topanga Beach.
The Wiley family
The Wiley family: David, Marguerite, Bob, Rose, Jimmy, Laura, Robert, and John.
This photo was taken at the wedding of Jimmy Wiley, great-grandson of original pioneers Francisco and Manuela Trujillo, and Serena Andrews, daughter of long-time…
This photo was taken at the wedding of Jimmy Wiley, great-grandson of original pioneers Francisco and Manuela Trujillo, and Serena Andrews, daughter of long-time…
The White Squadron pauses for lunch in Brookside
The White Squadron pauses for lunch in Brookside. The trip of 15 steam cars, carrying 67 people, was organized by Col. F. C. Fenner of the “White garage.”
The Villa Leon stands above South Topanga Beach houses
South Topanga Beach houses lead to Castle Rock. The Villa Leon stands above them. Locals called this Dixon's Beach.
Caption: "Summer shacks on the beach, Santa Monica, CA."
Caption: "Summer shacks on the beach, Santa Monica, CA."
The view from the deck of a Topanga Beach house
The view from the deck of a Topanga Beach house shows catamarans and The Chart House restaurant.
The Turning Point Ramp became a dome house
The Turning Point Ramp was a capsule-shaped skateboard ramp invented by Scotty Senatore in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1979. Built from Lexan and aluminum, it raised up on a hydraulic stand. It appeared at exhibitions around the country, and in the…
The Tough Topanga 10K
Traditionally the first event of Topanga Days on Memorial Day Weekend, The Tough Topanga 10K started in 1978
The Topanga Watershed Committee
The Topanga Watershed Committee being honored for their Wrecked Car Removal Project at a dinner thrown by the LA Regional Water Quality Control Board.
The Topanga String Quartet
The Topanga String Quartet: Toni Marcus, Jeanne Mitchell, Hugh Neely, Miles Tackett.
The Topanga Story, Contents
The Topanga Story: Expanded Edition
Contents
Preface by Kenneth H. York
Introduction by Buz Tarlow
Foreword by Al Martinez
1. The Natural Canyon
2. The First Inhabitants
3. 1880-1900: The First Families
4. 1900-1920: Resorts & Ranches
5.…
Contents
Preface by Kenneth H. York
Introduction by Buz Tarlow
Foreword by Al Martinez
1. The Natural Canyon
2. The First Inhabitants
3. 1880-1900: The First Families
4. 1900-1920: Resorts & Ranches
5.…
The Topanga Ranch Motel burned in the Palisades Fire
The Topanga Ranch Motel and the Reel Inn along PCH burned in the Palisades Fire.
The Topanga Protection Committee
The Topanga Protection Committee organized in 1942 by Oscar-winning producer/director Frank Lloyd (seated center). Pictured are standing from left: Hildor Barton, two unknown, Des Barton, Kenneth Connors, Hugh Harlan, Ralph Kiewitt. Seated: W. V.…
The Topanga Lagoon looks like a gap between beach houses
The Topanga Lagoon looks like a gap between beach houses in this view from the ocean.
1. Don James's house (on the bluff)
2. La Mer restaurant (center)
3. Byron Lasky's house
4. Woody Woodward's house
1. Don James's house (on the bluff)
2. La Mer restaurant (center)
3. Byron Lasky's house
4. Woody Woodward's house
The Topanga Inn was a sandwich shop at the beach
The Topanga Inn was a sandwich shop at the intersection of Topanga Canyon Blvd. and PCH. In front, James Talmadge shakes hands with an unknown man beside a fancy car.
The Topanga Days Parade starts at Pine Tree Circle
The Topanga Days Parade starts at Pine Tree Circle with bicycles and floats. Bubbles fill the air.
The Topanga Days Parade passes the Great Wall
The Topanga Days Parade passes the Great Wall of Topanga. People stand on a pickup truck, sit on floats, or follow along on Topanga Canyon Blvd.
The Topanga Creek flood wrecks cars against debris
The Topanga Creek flood wrecks two cars against debris on Shady Lane in Lower Topanga Canyon.
The Topanga Community Players in "Jesus Christ Superstar"
Jane MacAllister leads the Topanga Community Players in the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar," performed at Topanga Days.
The Topanga Center
Families displaced by the 1948 fire wait at the Topanga Center. A sign for Lee's Hitching Post is visible in the background.
The Topanga Canyon road between the coast and the grade
The Topanga Canyon road was once a narrow dirt road, as seen here between the coast and the grade.
The Topanga Beach stairs burned in the Palisades Fire
The garden by the Topanga Beach stairs burned in the Palisades Fire.
The Topanga Beach lifeguard tower is on a Tiny Planet
A 360° photo with the Tiny Planet filter shows the Topanga Beach lifeguard tower.
The Topanga Beach Bus stops in the parking lot
The Topanga Beach Bus stops in the parking lot. Sheila Kuehl, a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for the 3rd District, waves with other passengers in a cartoon.
The Topanga Beach Bus stops in a Woodland Hills parking lot
The Topanga Beach Bus stops in a parking lot in Woodland Hills. Lindsey Horvath, a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for the 3rd District, rides with her dog Winston in a cartoon.
The Topanga Beach Bus picks up a surfer and others
The Topanga Beach Bus picks up a surfer and others in front of AmeriGas Propane at 525 S Topanga Canyon Blvd.
The Topanga Beach Bus doesn't stop at Topanga Beach
The Topanga Beach Bus returned to its regular schedule a year and a half after the Palisades Fire on June 15, 2026. (It had been running on a limited schedule says April 21, 2025.) However, a sign on the bus announces, "Due to construction, bus will…
The Theatricum Botanicum company
The Theatricum Botanicum company. Actor and founder Will Geer stands at center.
The T-shirt of surfboard shaper Robbie Dick
A T-shirt shows the logo of shaper Robbie Dick. It says, "Custom Surfdesign R. Dick Surfboards"
The Swenson kids and cousins
The Swenson kids and cousins play under the oaks of their Topanga home. From left: Gary Hill, Willie and Nancy Swenson, Steve Hill, David and Jon Swenson.
The Swenson family house on Fontaine Road
Harriet and John Swenson bought this house on Fontaine Road in 1950, only after persuading the owner that they were tough enough to stay.
The surf-rock band Blue Juice began as Eclypse, 2/2
The surf-rock band Blue Juice began as Eclypse in The Rode Grounds with J. Murf (guitar), Bob Gordon (bass), Robert Bailey (“Bullet”) (drums), and George Trafton (guitar).
The surf-rock band Blue Juice began as Eclypse, 1/2
The surf-rock band Blue Juice began as Eclypse in The Rodeo Grounds with (clockwise from top) Bob Gordon (bass), J. Murf (guitar), Robert Bailey (“Bullet”) (drums), and George Trafton (guitar).
The surf band Blue Juice rehearses in The Yellow House
The surf-rock band Blue Juice rehearses in The Yellow House at Topanga Beach.
They are Jeff Ort (drums), Don MacVicar (bass), Richard "Book" Brooks (vocals), George Trafton (guitar), and J. Murf (vocals, guitar).
They are Jeff Ort (drums), Don MacVicar (bass), Richard "Book" Brooks (vocals), George Trafton (guitar), and J. Murf (vocals, guitar).
The sun has a flare over the Topanga Beach lifeguard tower
The sun has a lens flare over the foundation of a former Topanga Beach house and the lifeguard tower.
The sun glows yellow over Topanga Beach and bamboo
The sun glows yellow over a Topanga Beach surfer and arundo bamboo.
The sun glares above a bougainvillea at Topanga Beach
The sun glares above surfers and bougainvillea flowers at Topanga Beach.
The Step Inn Cafe appears in the film "Champion" (1949)
The Step Inn Cafe appears in the film "Champion" (1949). Actors Arthur Kennedy and Kirk Douglas are seen walking to the entrance.
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