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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Comprising 153,075 acres, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is the world's largest urban national park. It has more area codes (5) and zip codes (26), including the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The destructive Woolsey Fire started on Nov. 8, 2018, near the Santa Susana Field Laboratory above Simi Valley, near the boundary between Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Santa Ana …

Jan 14, 2022 · The mountains are home to over 1,000 plant species making up 26 distinct natural communities, from freshwater aquatic habitats and two of the last salt marshes on the Pacific …