Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
CA
About Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultural sites, from old movie ranches to Native American centers.
What will you and your family discover?
Available Activities
Weather
Summers are hot and dry while winters are cool and wet.
Getting There
There are multiple trailheads around the park, so there is not one main entrance. You can begin your visit at the visitor center, located off Mulholland Highway in Calabasas. The Santa Monica Mountains are traversed by the 405 Freeway on the east side; crowned by the 101 Freeway on the north and west side; and Highway 1, the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), on the southern ocean border.
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Hours
Park Sites
The park sites are open year-round. Our parking lots are open from 8 am to sunset.
