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Topanga, CA - hippies love it!

Posted July 15, 2008 by Town Genius

Halfway between Santa Monica and Malibu, inland, lies the hippie, artsy unincorporated Mecca of Topanga Canyon.  Surrounded by state parks and the Pacific Ocean, Topanga is a little gem of rustic life within driving distance of Los Angeles. In the 1920’s Topanga was a hangout for silent film stars and Hollywood types; by the 1960’s, it had become a wild and wooly playground for an eclectic mix of artists: such as Neil Young and Dennis Wilson (of the Beach Boys). …

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Dining Out : California : Los Angeles County

Go Sushi

Posted March 24, 2008 by Realty.com Editor

In the Valley on the SE corner of Shoup and Sherman Way in the back corner of a strip mall is Go Sushi. The sign just says sushi and if you walked in you would think this place would be ok for some rolls to go.

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Griffith Park

Posted March 24, 2008 by Realty.com Editor

A trip to Los Angeles must include a stop at Griffith Park.  In a busy city, this parks stands out as an oasis of nature, wilderness, and beauty. It has several attractions including the Griffith Observatory, the L.A. Zoo, and the Greek theater. The park also has several hiking…

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California

Capital: Sacramento
Largest Metro Area: Los Angeles
2007 Avg. Home Price: $576,546.88 (2)
2007 Avg. Household Income: $53,629.00 (9)
2007 State & Local Tax Burden: 11.5% (13)
Famous For: world's largest tree, first McDonalds

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