Website:https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=629 (Park Website)
Description:1/10/2025 The devastating Palisades Fire destroyed historic buildings and multiple structures at two California State Parks, including the historic Topanga Ranch Motel once owned by William Randolph Hearst. Topanga Ranch Motel and all concessions destroyed. Terrain features hills, mountains and rocks, valleys, deserts and barren lands, forests and woodlands and backcountry areas.
Site Condition:UPDATED: 1/10/2025 - bd The devastating Palisades Fire destroyed historic buildings and multiple structures at two California State Parks, including the historic Topanga Ranch Motel once owned by William Randolph Hearst. Topanga Ranch Motel and all concessions destroyed. The closed Topanga Ranch Motel parking area @ 18711 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu 90265 is often requested for crew parking.
General Notes:updated 3.3.2015 ew / 2.18.2016 lb/ lm 3.1.16 gb / 5.11.2016 lb
Usage Restriction:No filming on weekends. The motel buildings are located within 20 acres of jungle-type vegetation facing PCH. Interiors and exteriors are not allowed to be filmed due to unsafe conditions.
Jurisdictions::CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC
Within 30-Mile Zone: Y
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: Yes
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 34.0930912, y coordinate: -118.5882076
Contacts: Light, Melony *Filming Coordinator, Malibu Sector - Angeles District - California State Parks1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302 USA(818) 880-0358 Phone 1(310) 699-1722 Mobile818.880.0385 Fax[email protected][email protected]
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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