Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area — Mulholland Highway
Calabasas, CA Hours and Location
Category: National Parks
National Parks
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Hours
Other Nearby Locations:
- Channel Islands National Park: Ventura — 33.2 miles
- C sar E. Ch vez National Monument: Keene — 78.1 miles
- Castle Mountains National Monument: Barstow — 109.9 miles
Other Nearby:
- Costco: Westlake Village — 6.0 miles
- Hallmark: West Hills — 6.9 miles
- Dollar Tree: West Hills — 7.0 miles
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26876 Mulholland Highway
Calabasas, CA 91302Driving Directions
Phone: (805)370-2301(805)370-2301 Maps & Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- Channel Islands National Park: Ventura — 33.2 miles
- C sar E. Ch vez National Monument: Keene — 78.1 miles
- Castle Mountains National Monument: Barstow — 109.9 miles
Other Nearby:
- Costco: Westlake Village — 6.0 miles
- Hallmark: West Hills — 6.9 miles
- Dollar Tree: West Hills — 7.0 miles
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National Recreation Area
Operating Hours & Seasons
Park Sites
The park sites are open year-round. Our parking lots are open from 8 am to sunset.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:Open 24 hours
- Monday:Open 24 hours
- Tuesday:Open 24 hours
- Wednesday:Open 24 hours
- Thursday:Open 24 hours
- Friday:Open 24 hours
- Saturday:Open 24 hours
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 - Entrance Fee
Entrance to the park (visitor center and all trailheads) is free.
About
From the Mountains to the Sea
Hidden in plain sight from Los Angeles, 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?
Directions
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.
Visitor Centers
Santa Monica Mountains Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center
The Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center features a bookstore managed by Western National Parks Association. You can purchase memorabilia, guidebooks, puppets and more. It also features interactive exhibits and has a small theater where a park film is shown. Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center
Located at the southern end of the community of Newbury Park, this site reflects the heritage of both Native Americans and local ranching. The Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center is open on weekends from 9am to 5pm. Native American workshops and programs occur throughout the year.
Weather
Summers are hot and dry while winters are cool and wet.
Permits and Reservations Information
As of: 11:11 am (PDT) Thu May 8, 2025. [Change]