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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?
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is committed to providing inspiring experiences to people of all abilities. Whether you are attending an interpretive program, exploring the exhibits at the visitor center, or having an adventure on one of our trails, we strive to make this special place as accessible as possible.
We are currently updating our accessibility guide; in the meantime, please call (805-370-2301) or email us to assist with your trip planning and visit.
Visit the national page on accessibility for more information.
Entrance fee is $0.00.
Entrance to the park (visitor center and all trailheads) is free.
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.
Summers are hot and dry while winters are cool and wet.