I got a call yesterday from a potential client relocating from out of state. She was doing her research about the different areas of Topanga, trying to get a feel for the neighborhoods. I told her that one of my favorite things about this canyon is that each area has a little bit of everything. We have 1920's cottages next to newly expanded mansions. We have contemporary architecturals next to California/Mediterranean styles. Each area has homes on the edge of a canyon and homes in the middle of the "block". It is the same with the people -- a terrific mix of professions, ages and backgrounds -- never boring!
My caller asked me if there were really any differences to consider. I told her that the difference is mainly the varying temperature. As you move north from the ocean, you get hotter temps in the summer and colder temps in the winter. Fernwood is the most even climate because it is the area closest to the ocean influence.
I laughed when I opened the Los Angeles Times this morning and saw a front page feature on the differerences in temperatures in Southern California. The author of "Weather Turns by Degree, Direction," Bob Pool, had taken a trip through Topanga Canyon to illustrate his point. He hit it right on the head. He provides a perfect description of Topanga Canyon temperatures.
Unfortunately, a heat wave has hit us all, and we are all sweltering! Believe me, this is not normal for Topanga. Try to stay cool. Hopefully, we'll soon have some rain to complain about!
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