Ball & Chain

We have a large size, patriotic wrecking ball. Firmly embedded by the roadside on Cheney Dr.

Gordon's Shed

We have creative artists of all colors & stripes.  And retaining walls made from river rocks.  We also have fresh green in November, as the rainy season has started.

Veer Right

We have amazing woodworkers.  Check out this set of comfy, hand made furniture, seen at Trust Ranch.

Surf Shack

Here is the Malibu Surf Shack and Fish Grill, sharing prime real estate on Pacific Coast Highway.

Malibu Pier

It's a slow day at the pier in neighboring Malibu.

Log

Here's another guardian on Paradise Lane: eyes upon a log.

Antiques

We have amazing antiques.

Fuzzy Spider

Here's a big old spider, in front of a jade plant.

Fuzzy Ears

We have all kinds of pets and critters, and little donkeys with extra fuzzy ears.

Cowboy

We have a pink plywood cowboy, languidly leaning on a fence post.

Horses & Shoes

We have horses and collections of horseshoes, for extra good luck.  And Jesus, just in case...  

Foot Bridge

Here is a bridge over the seasonal creek, which can turn into on raging river, at Paradise Lane.

Perennial X-mas

This happy tree on Paradise Lane sparkles all through the year. 

Guardian

On Paradise Lane.

Mansions

We have large mansions too.  Here's a view of the Arteique neighborhood, from Callon Dr.

November Rose

We still have roses blooming in November.  This one is a 'happy be-day' gift to all my Scorpio friends, first and foremost Micha B. 

Moose

Another roadside attraction:  A large, rusty moose, advertising Topanga Home Grown.

Cold Beer

We have patriots, and creative sign painters.  Incidentally, the index finger points straight at the front door.

Sunset

...over Saddlepeak.

Cholada

A popular Thai food spot on PCH.

Topanga Ranch Motel 3

And another one:  tiny houses with giant eucalyptus trees.

Topanga Ranch Motel 2

Oops! Eucalyptus tree bursting a porch and knocking this cabin off it's foundation.

Topanga Ranch Motel

First in a series of pics from the now defunct Topanga Ranch Motel.  It's located on Pacific Coast Highway & Topanga Cyn Blvd.  This used to be the receptionist office.

Oaktree

 Topanga State Park.has shameless, bare-all oaks, firmly planted on two legs.

Old Tractor

We have extra large size mail box ornaments.

Green Man

We have happy trees, and lazy eyes...

Magic Spot

Facing west from a favorite peak in Topanga State Park.

Little Lizard

About the size of my pinky finger.

General Store

We have a well stocked, multi-purpose General Store.  It doubles as pharmacy, bank, deli, liquor store, message board & meeting place.

Fences & Porches

Another hazy morning at Shorty's Ranch.

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