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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, CA

National Park Service

Overview

Stretching from the Oxnard Plain to the Hollywood Hills and located to the west of the Los Angeles basin, the Santa Monica Mountains offer myriad recreation and education opportunities. Experience famous beaches of Malibu or explore any of the 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical & cultural sites from old movie ranches to Native American culture centers. What will you discover?

Make Reservations:

Camping, Lodging and Day Use
CIRCLE X RANCH GROUP CAMPGROUND

Recreational Activities:

  • BIKING
  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • CLIMBING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • PICNICKING
  • VISITOR CENTER
  • WATER SPORTS
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

Address:

401 West Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks,CA,91360
Phone: (805) 370 2301
Email: samo_interpretation@nps.gov

Directions:

http://www.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/directions.htm
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