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Welcome to the Santa Monica Mountains
Enjoy your visit!

Winter rains in the Santa Monica Mountains bring new life to the park. Explore these wonders on your own or on a guided program.
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A ranger talks to three visitors at Solstice Canyon near the amphitheater.

Upcoming Events!

  • 5/1/2010, 10AM: Go on a FREE ranger hike at Paramount Ranch to see what's blooming, what's changing, and look for a few frequently overlooked vegetation suprises on this easy-paced walk.
  • 5/1/2010, 10AM: Explorando las montanas con un ranger en una caminata GRATIS. Disfrute de la naturaleza con su familia y amigos mientras aprende acerca la historia natural y cultural de las Montanas de Santa Monica. Se reunen en Zuma Canyon Trailhead.
  • 5/2/2010, 10AM - 12PM & 1PM - 3PM: Join us for a FREE cultural workshop at the Satwiwa Native Amercian Indian Culture Center where Peggy Fontenot will be demostrating beadwork and displaying her works of art.

Get all the upcoming events in the Santa Monica Mountains with the OUTDOORS Calendar of Events here!

There are plenty of Things to Do in the Recreation Area. Find out more...

 
National Public Lands Day Logo for 2008

Volunteer Opportunities in the Park

You can make a difference in your national parks! Learn how you can volunteer:

College Internships
High School Internships

Help Kids Learn and Assist Visitors
Other Volunteer Opportunities

 
 
Two hikers enjoy a picturesque view from the top of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Find out "What we are doing!"

Are you wondering if all the park sites are open? Would you like updates on recent studies and articles about the park? Would you like recommendations for great hikes and special events?

Here's your chance to get live updates from rangers in the recreation area. Visit our Virtual Bulletin Board on Our Facebook Fan Page or on Twitter. It is a free service.

 

 

Write to

401 West Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Phone

Visitor Center
(805) 370-2301

Headquarters
(805) 370-2300

Fax

(805) 370-2350

Climate

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is in a Mediterranean climate region-- known for long hot summers and mild wet winters. Milder temperatures exist along the Pacific Coast. Temperatures tend to warm up as you travel inland. Get current weather.>>
Communities Surrounding Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Agoura Hills, CA (0 min. ) Pop. 20,537
Westlake Village, CA (1 min. ) Pop. 8,368
Calabasas, CA (7 min. ) Pop. 20,033
Newbury Park, CA (10 min. )
Woodland Hills, CA (10 min. )
Thousand Oaks, CA (10 min. ) Pop. 117,005
Tarzana, CA (14 min. )
Moorpark, CA (15 min. ) Pop. 31,415
Canoga Park, CA (15 min. )
West Hills, CA (15 min. )
Winnetka, CA (15 min. )
Encino, CA (15 min. )
Reseda, CA (16 min. )
Malibu, CA (18 min. ) Pop. 12,575
Simi Valley, CA (19 min. ) Pop. 111,351
Somis, CA (20 min. )
Chatsworth, CA (20 min. )
Topanga, CA (21 min. )
Northridge, CA (21 min. )