Opened on February 10, 1964, Topanga Plaza was one of California's first major enclosed shopping malls.[3] The original anchors were May Company, Montgomery Ward, and The Broadway. The "Rain Fountain" on the south end consisted of several circular arrays of vertical monofilament lines stretching from the ceiling to a raised landscaped area on the floor. The effect of the rain was created by droplets of recirculated glycerine slowly descending along the wetted lines.[4]
An indoor ice skating rink, Ice Capades Chalet,[5] was located on the first floor of the southern section of the mall, surrounded by the original food court. The ice skating rink was closed in the late 1970s.
In April 1984, Nordstrom opened as the mall's fourth anchor.
In 1993, the May Company store became Robinsons-May.
Three years later, The Broadway shuttered. As a result, Sears retrofitted the outpost and relocated from its nearby Fallbrook Center mall.
In 2001, Montgomery Ward shuttered as a result of the chain ending operations.
In 2005, Nordstrom relocated on the Sears side of the mall. Alongside, the Wards store was razed, replacing it with a two-story Target store, which opened a year later on October 6, 2006.[6][7]
In 2006, Robinsons-May became Macy's, and Target opened.
In 2008, Neiman Marcus opened as its fifth anchor, which replaced the original Nordstrom store.[8]
On January 28, 2015, it was announced Sears would shutter as part of an ongoing decision to eliminate its traditional brick-and-mortar format.[9]
In September 2015, Westfield opened a major expansion of Westfield Topanga, called The Village at Westfield Topanga. The open-air shopping destination was located along Topanga Canyon Boulevard, and sits between the Westfield Topanga and the largely-inactive Promenade mall.[10][11] The Village was purchased in January 2023 for $325 million by Rams owner Stan Kroenke, bringing his total property ownership in Warner Center to 100 acres (40 ha). The Village, since renamed Topanga Village, will continue to operate as an open-air lifestyle and retail destination with the Promenade mall and a former Anthem office building being redeveloped into the Rams' headquarters and practice facility.[12]
In 2020, the Islands restaurant, which had been located at two different locations of the mall, lost its lease and closed its doors.[13][further explanation needed]
Westfield turned the previous Sears outpost into an entertainment district featuring a new food hall, retail center, and 12-screen AMC Theatre.[14][15] The theater, dubbed "AMC DINE-IN Topanga 12", opened on June 2, 2022.[16] Some food options include bacon chicken mac & cheese bowl, chicken cobb salad, royal bacon brie burger, chocolate hazelnut churros, and mega milkshakes, which are cooked on the premises and delivered directly to the patron's assigned seating area.[17]
Parks and Recreation (2009). This NBC comedy includes scenes at Westfield Topanga during an episode of the fourth season entitled, "Pawnee Rangers."[19]
The Owensmouth Garage in the east entrance to the mall connects to Blaze Pizza, Nordstrom and Gyu-Kaku and in 2015, the 5th level became staff parking. Next to it is an additional parking lot that connects Target and Macy's. Facing Topanga Canyon Blvd., an additional enclosed parking lot is available which connects Red Robin, and Total Woman Gym and Spa. There is also a large outdoor parking lot available which connects to Level 2's North Italia (formerly Forever XXI) and The Cheesecake Factory. The Village, across the street from Victory Blvd., has paid 90 minute parking facing Topanga Cyn. Blvd., and an enclosed 5 story parking structure with dedicated Costco (Mezzanine) parking along with 4 additional lots. Valet services are offered throughout both the Westfield Topanga and Village properties along with car detailing services.
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