Topanga Canyon is a peaceful easy feeling respite from a life of much "activity". You will discover this rustic oasis hidden in the hills of Santa Monica and yet be amongst big named artists (such as Ryan), actors, musicians, creatives, aged hold out hippies and seekers enjoying a laid-back lifestyle. Everything slows down here and eases into "Topanga time" mode. Go to Mimosa Café (don't miss it) and "hang-out" with the "counter culture" locals. Hiking trails in all directions; some take you all the way down to the Pacific sea, the caves, Inn of the Seventh Ray, and babbling brooks which wind around bohemian-esque individualistic homes, all await you. Prowl the canyons and you will be enraptured by their beauty. I still see glimpses of the Age of Aquarius here in Topanga. Some still say it is a sacred place. Ryan's spot is big it captures the essence of the Topanga vibe. You will feel at ease here maybe "just relax". I know this is hard to do these days but here is the perfect oases/setting. Book with Ryan in advance cause he is in demand and you will see why.
Who knows, you may become a tree hugger too.