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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area California

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?

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Summers are hot and dry while winters are cool and wet.

Address

26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, CA 91302

Activities & Topics

Biking Mountain Biking Camping Car or Front Country Camping Climbing Rock Climbing Compass and GPS Geocaching Hiking Front-Country Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Junior Ranger Program Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Archeology Farming and Agriculture Ranches Schools and Education Westward Expansion Homesteading Animals Birds Cats (wild) Climate Change Fire Fossils and Paleontology Geology Mountains