Topanga State Park to Parker Mesa Overlook

Parking lot costs $10, but there is some street parking a little down the road. Follow the signs for the hiking trail leaving from the back of the parking lot and heading South and East to start. When you get to the T intersection, go left. Follow the fire road trail along ridges and around a couple small peaks until you reach another intersection and a pit toilet. Go Right at the toilet/intersection until you get to the wide open view point with a couple of benches(Parker Mesa Overlook).Lots of mature oaks in the first mile of the hike, but this track is mostly exposed. Be ready for a lot of sun. Can easily be done in three hours round trip. One of the best hikes I have found in the Santa Monicas to do right after some rain.Access is easy and the terrain is very well maintained and easy to move on as it is a well used fire road system.