Super cool experience to stay in the yurt. It's like a little magical tent on the side of a mountain, and you're in the trees and feel secluded (and might get serenaded by an owl at night). Topanga is pretty neat, you're not a far drive from great food and beaches and Geoff had a great list of recommendations. The twisty uphill drive was crazy but not difficult. Wonderful place if you want to be close to LA, Malibu and nearby but not feel like you're in a city. Enough kitchen essentials are provided to easily cook a simple meal. Plenty of closet space to unpack your things.