Rock and Roll Legends of Topanga Canyon: An Immersive Tour

Become a part of a fictional rock band and experience the lifestyle and culture of the era. Our tour will focus on the Coral Bar and the significant places in the canyon where Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin spent their time.

Introduction at the The Inn of the Seventh Ray: This restaurant and event venue was a popular hangout spot for musicians and artists in the 60s and 70s, hosting performances by artists like Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne.: Meet your tour guide and fellow band members. Get a brief history of Topanga Canyon and the music scene in the 70s.

Coral Bar: Visit the location of the iconic Coral Bar and learn about its history as the hub of the Topanga music scene. The Coral Bar was a hub of Topanga Canyon's music scene and played host to many famous musicians in the 60s and 70s, including Neil Young, The Doors, and The Byrds.

Jim Morrison Rock: Visit the famous Jim Morrison Rock and learn about his visits to Topanga Canyon. Enjoy the stunning views of the canyon from this spot. Learn about his life in Topanga Canyon. See where he wrote some of his most famous songs.

Janis Joplin House: Travel Janis Joplin's former neighberhood in Fernwood and learn about her time in Topanga Canyon. Take a tour of the house and see some of her personal belongings.

Rehearsal: In the Red House , a popular hangout spot for musicians in the 60s and 70s, including members of The Doors and Jimi Hendrix. and have a rehearsal with your band members. Get a feel for what it was like to be a rock band in the 70s.

Conclusion: Wrap up the tour and reflect on your experience as a rock and roll band in Topanga Canyon. Take home some unforgettable memories and maybe even some new friendships.

Topanga, a bohemian unincorporated community in California that has long been a haven for artists, musicians, and free spirits. Topanga's residents are a mix of old and new, including long-time hippies, spiritual healers, environmentalists, surfers, sculptors, big shots, and organic food lovers. Notable former residents include Neil Young, Woody Guthrie, Joni Mitchell, Marvin Gaye, Chris Robinson from the Black Crowes, Stephen Stills, and Taj Mahal. Topanga was home to the Topanga Corral, a rock 'n' roll roadhouse where artists like Canned Heat and Etta James performed. The area's current cultural offerings include music at Abuelitas, art at the Topanga Canyon Gallery, and occasional house parties and hootenannies.

Host or Publisher Michael Ronen