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.

May 11, 2022 · Learn how Native American communities lived in the mountains for over 10,000 years. Explore the more than 500 miles of trails available for hikers, runners, mountain bikers, and equestrians. See wildlife like bobcats, quail, coyotes, dolphins, and …

The Santa Monica Mountains are a playground for residents of the Great Los Angeles Area. These parks and public lands offer opportunities for escape, adventure, and enjoying the outdoors. No matter your interest or abilities, you'll have fun in these mountains!

Dec 16, 2014 · More than 500 miles of public trails crisscross the Santa Monica Mountains, offering a lifetime of exploration. We’ve got short, flat loops for first timers and rugged, steep climbs that lead to 360-degree views of the mountain range and Pacific Ocean.

May 11, 2022 · Located adjacent to the city of Los Angeles, the second largest urban area in the United States, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area protects one of the largest and most significant examples of Mediterranean-type ecosystems in the world.

The National Park Service has studied 112 mountain lions in and around the Santa Monica Mountains. We estimate a population of around 10-15 adult and subadult mountain lions (not including kittens) live in the Santa Monica Mountains at any given time.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Park Sites & Locations. Arroyo Sequit; Cheeseboro and Palo Comado Canyons, Click here for map. Circle X Ranch, Click here for map. King Gillette Ranch, Click here for map. Paramount Ranch, Click here for map. Peter Strauss Ranch, Click here for map. Rancho Sierra Vista and Satwiwa, Click here for ...

Feb 6, 2024 · Mule deer in the Santa Monica Mountains face a variety of challenges, including loss and fragmentation of habitat by roadways and development. They also contend with frequent fires, drought, and increasingly hot and dry summers that change availability of forage.

Jan 24, 2022 · Circle X Ranch Group Campground is the only campground the National Park Service operates in the Santa Monica Mountains. Visit recreation.gov to make reservations for this 10 person minimum group camp. Other agencies in the mountains offer camping as well.

The Backbone crosses the best-protected stretch of coastal Mediterranean habitat in the world and offers an amazing diversity of trail experiences. You’ll experience deep wooded canyons, rocky outcrop spires, ocean vistas that include the Channel islands, and sweeping inland views to the San Gabriel Mountains and downtown LA. Dogs