Parks & Beaches · Our pick in Los Angeles
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Mountains above the coast
About Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area protects the mountains that run from Griffith Park to the Malibu coast, with trails and viewpoints. On red-flag fire-weather days, park agencies may close areas: check conditions before you go.
Why it's on our list
- Hiking trails
- Coastal mountains
- Check fire-weather closures
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Getty Center11 miCar or taxi 39 min
- Santa Monica Pier12 miCar or taxi 44 min
- Venice Beach Boardwalk14 miCar or taxi 50 min
- Rodeo Drive15 miCar or taxi 52 min