Take a scenic drive from the 101 highway at Woodland Hills along Topanga Canyon Road towards the ocean - it is a great road with twists and turns and fantastic views of the valley and then as you turn the last bend the Pacific Ocean appears to open out in front of you....a much nicer way to get to Malibu or Santa Monica than the freeway!!
Take 101 north and exit at Woodland Hills follow Topanga Canyon Blvd
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Feels like a ranch house - sit on the patio as big lazy dogs wander around for snacks. Good selection of veggie stuff too. (Veggie sausages, bacon, etc).
Watch out though, shuts at 3pm.