Directions
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.
Phone
(805) 370-2301
Activities
BIKING, CLIMBING, CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING
Camping Reservations
Reserve your campsite at these camping areas:
CIRCLE X RANCH GROUP CAMPGROUND
Hiking Trails
Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails:
Related Link(s)
More California Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Official Website
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Map
Hidden in plain sight from Los Angeles, 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?
