Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
When you think of the attractions of Los Angeles, a 150,050-acre National Park Service facility probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica Mountains NRA, with miles of soft rolling hills and wooded backcountry, offers a quick and idyllic escape from the congestion and stress that typify life for LA's city dwellers. Santa Monica Mountains NRA runs for 46 miles from the Hollywood Bowl to Point Mugu in Ventura County, from the Santa Monica Pier to west past Malibu. Read More »
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Parks Near Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
- Point Mugu State Park, CA (1.8 mi.)
- Serrano Valley, CA (12 mi.)
- Paradise Falls, CA (15 mi.)
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