Way to Parker Mesa – Parker Mesa Overlook loop from The Getty Villa

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Way to Parker Mesa – Parker Mesa Overlook loop from The Getty Villa

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13,286

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Way to Parker Mesa – Parker Mesa Overlook loop from The Getty Villa

07:17

24.6km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Topanga State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.10 km

Paseo Miramar Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This view point is at the top of the East Topanga Fire Road or at the end of the Los Leones Trail depending which way you come. Either way there …

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3.27 km

Way to Parker Mesa

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Even on a cloudy day you get nice panoramic views of the ocean and LA along the way.

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7.04 km

Parker Mesa Overlook

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The panoramic views from the top of Parker Mesa Overlook make the steep ascent worthwhile, treating runners to sweeping vistas of Santa Monica, the Pacific Ocean, and even downtown Los …

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10.9 km

East Topanga Fire Road

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East Topanga Fire Road is a dirt road that is a great way to get from Topanga to the coast. The road is popular with cyclists and hikers.

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12.6 km

Canyon Road

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Would you expect this kind of forest in the Topanga Park? You follow a beautiful small path through the woods – a dream.

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13.6 km

Top of Topanga Overlook ⛰️

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Sweeping vista northwest side of Topanga

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13.7 km

This Visitor Center at the entrance to Topanga State Park has some exhibits on natural history and conservation. There are restrooms, drinking water fountains, maps and information for hikes in the park.

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19.8 km