State Route 27

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California State Route 27
U.S. 101 south at Californai State Route 27 in Los Angeles

U.S. 101 (Ventura Freeway) southbound at Exit 27 for Ventura Boulevard (former U.S. 101 Business) east to SR 27 (Topanga Canyon Boulevard) north through the San Fernando Valley and south to Malibu. SR 27 follows Topanga Canyon Boulevard between SR 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) and SR 118 (Ronald Reagan Freeway). - 09/30/2007

Running north to south, State Route 27 connects Topanga Beach and SR 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) in the city of Malibu with the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles via Topanga Canyon and the Santa Monica Mountains. Within Los Angeles, after crossing U.S. 101 (Ventura Freeway), SR 27 (Topanga Canyon Boulevard) serves the Canoga Park and Chatsworth communities of the San Fernando Valley.

California State Route 27 North
California 27 follows Topanga Canyon Boulevard from California 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) north toward Topanga and then into the Woodland Hills community of the city of Los Angeles. Continuing north through the western San Fernando Valley, California 27 reaches its northern conclusion at California 118 (Ronald Reagan [Simi Valley] Freeway).

California 27 follows Topanga Canyon Boulevard from California 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) north toward Topanga and then into the Woodland Hills community of the city of Los Angeles. Continuing north through the western San Fernando Valley, California 27 reaches its northern conclusion at California 118 (Ronald Reagan [Simi Valley] Freeway).

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The segment of California 27 between California 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) and U.S. 101 (Ventura Freeway) follows a winding, curving path through Topanga State Park and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The highway generally follows Topanga Creek from the coast north to the community of Topanga.

The segment of California 27 between California 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) and U.S. 101 (Ventura Freeway) follows a winding, curving path through Topanga State Park and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The highway generally follows Topanga Creek from the coast north to the community of Topanga.

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Northbound California 27 passes over an old bridge and enters the community of Topanga. The next major intersection is with Old Topanga Canyon Road, which offers an alternate route from Topanga north to U.S. 101.

Northbound California 27 passes over an old bridge and enters the community of Topanga. The next major intersection is with Old Topanga Canyon Road, which offers an alternate route from Topanga north to U.S. 101.

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California 27 and Old Topanga Canyon Road split shortly thereafter. It is not clear if Old Topanga Canyon Road ever served as a part of the state highway system. We have not been able to locate a map or other evidence that shows California 27 (or its predecessor route) ever followed Old Topanga Canyon Road.

California 27 and Old Topanga Canyon Road split shortly thereafter. It is not clear if Old Topanga Canyon Road ever served as a part of the state highway system. We have not been able to locate a map or other evidence that shows California 27 (or its predecessor route) ever followed Old Topanga Canyon Road.

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The San Fernando Valley comes into view along northbound California 27 (Topanga Canyon Boulevard).

The San Fernando Valley comes into view along northbound California 27 (Topanga Canyon Boulevard).

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Two-lane California 27 widens and becomes more suburban as it descends from the Santa Monica Mountains into the San Fernando Valley and the Woodland Hills community of the city of Los Angeles.

Two-lane California 27 widens and becomes more suburban as it descends from the Santa Monica Mountains into the San Fernando Valley and the Woodland Hills community of the city of Los Angeles.

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Northbound California 27 meets Mulholland Drive at this signalized intersection.

Northbound California 27 meets Mulholland Drive at this signalized intersection.

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California 27 (Topanga Canyon Boulevard) meets former U.S. 101 Business (Ventura Boulevard) at this traffic signal. The junction with U.S. 101 lies ahead.

California 27 (Topanga Canyon Boulevard) meets former U.S. 101 Business (Ventura Boulevard) at this traffic signal. The junction with U.S. 101 lies ahead.

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Northbound California 27 next approaches U.S. 101, which travels north (west) to Ventura and Santa Barbara and south (east) to Los Angeles. U.S. 101 travels almost perfectly east-west along the southern edge of the San Fernando Valley parallel to Ventura Boulevard.

Northbound California 27 next approaches U.S. 101, which travels north (west) to Ventura and Santa Barbara and south (east) to Los Angeles. U.S. 101 travels almost perfectly east-west along the southern edge of the San Fernando Valley parallel to Ventura Boulevard.

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A shield assembly for California 27 and U.S. 101 is posted after the Ventura Boulevard intersection.

A shield assembly for California 27 and U.S. 101 is posted after the Ventura Boulevard intersection.

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California State Route 27 scenes
Southbound California 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) approaches California 27 (Topanga Canyon Boulevard) in the city of Malibu within a short distance of the beach.

Southbound California 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) approaches California 27 (Topanga Canyon Boulevard) in the city of Malibu within a short distance of the beach.

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