Topanga State Beach sits at the southeastern edge of Malibu where Topanga Canyon Boulevard meets Pacific Coast Highway. Its main draw is the long right-hand point that peels over a cobblestone bottom at the canyon base, a well-known and competitive wave that works on a range of swells and is best on a west swell. Booties help against the rocks, and water quality can dip after rain near the creek mouth. Beyond the surf it's a narrow beach popular with Westside day-trippers; the lot has a history of car break-ins, so leave valuables at home.
