Los Angeles, CaliforniaTopanga
Elsewhere Topanga
Bohemian canyon estate
Topanga Los Angeles, California
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Local WellnessOutside the door
The house
Petit HospitalityBohemian canyon estate
The estate runs as a private agrarian ranch, where roaming alpacas share thirty-nine mountain acres with colorful creative gatherings.
What it’s good at
Notable
Maximalist interiors across idiosyncratic bungalows, vintage wagons, and a modern hillside villa.
Notable
Thirty-nine canyon acres where roaming alpacas and sheep graze beside native chaparral.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
stands on 39 acres of beautifully preserved wild land in the Santa Monica Mountains, and offers a slice of rural life that’s a dramatic contrast to the typical Los Angeles experience.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Topanga State Park borders the property, giving guests direct trail access to the Santa Monica Mountains and the Backbone Trail.
The rooms
Freestanding bungalows, vintage wagons, and a modern hillside villa stand along the ridge, several with outdoor cedar soaking tubs.
Yoga and contrast therapy
Private yoga sessions and guided canyon hikes explore the hills, and guests have access to outdoor contrast therapy.
How it began
Stefan Ashkenazy conceived the ranch as a rural sibling to West Hollywood's Petit Ermitage, drawing on the canyon's rock-and-roll history.
Los Angeles
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.