Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

About

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?

Activities

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

Location

34.09777606, -118.7708619

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