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Free Things to Do in Fernwood

A wooded canyon pocket in Topanga — creekside lanes, open space and Santa Monica Mountains trailheads.

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Map of 28 free places in Fernwood, Los Angeles
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About Fernwood

Fernwood is a small, wooded community in Topanga Canyon, deep in the Santa Monica Mountains. Surrounded by county and state open space, its free draws are the canyon trails — like Terry's Trail and the rocky ledges — and the leafy, creekside calm.

Rustic and secluded, it offers easy free access to hiking in one of the region's wildest canyons.

Topanga CanyonSanta Monica MountainsOpen space trailsCreekside lanesWooded canyonHillside seclusion

What's here

Trails20Parks3Preserves2Public Art2Libraries1

Free places in Fernwood

Frequently asked: free things to do in Fernwood

What are the best free things to do in Fernwood?

Hike the surrounding Santa Monica Mountains open space and canyon trails, and enjoy the creekside, wooded calm — all free.

Where is Fernwood?

Fernwood is a small community in Topanga Canyon, in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Are there trails in Fernwood?

Yes — the community is surrounded by free county and state open space and trails.

Are there free events nearby?

Yes. Nearby Topanga hosts free events. The list on this page updates with current ones nearby.

Nearby neighborhoods

Topanga34Sunset Mesa36Glenview26Mulholland Corridor31Calabasas Highlands27Monte Nido19Pacific Palisades55Calabasas21