Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · California

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Sunbeams reaching from glowing sun over the ocean.
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Hours

Park Sites

Usual hours: Park Sites
Every dayAll Day

The park sites are open year-round.
Our parking lots are open from 8 am to sunset.

Visitor centers

Santa Monica Mountains Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center

Santa Monica Mountains Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center

Usual hours: Santa Monica Mountains Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center
Monday – TuesdayClosed
Wednesday – Sunday9:00AM - 4:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 11: Veterans Day CLOSED (closed)
  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day CLOSED (closed)

The Visitor Center and bookstore are open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with the exception of some federal holidays.
Parking: Two-hour parking will be available adjacent to the visitor center. Additional paid parking is also located nearby.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Santa Monica Mountains Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center

Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center

Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center

Usual hours: Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center
Monday – FridayClosed
Saturday – Sunday9:00AM - 4:00PM

Coming up:

  • Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day CLOSED (closed)

Open Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, except on some federal holidays.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center

About this park

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?