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26876 Mulholland Highway Calabasas, CA 91302 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. Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. Santa Monica Mountains Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor CenterThe 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 CenterLocated 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 4pm. Native American workshops and programs occur throughout the year. Public WiFi is available.
The park does provide free wifi access at the visitor center. Cellular service is generally good throughout the park. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is one of more than 400 national park units across the country. Unlike most national park sites, we jointly protect this area with numerous other state and local agencies (and even private homeowners!). As you explore the mountains and beaches, you might find yourself crossing invisible borders, so it always helps to do a bit of research ahead of time and double check the signage when you arrive. Here are the basics:
*Regulations may differ at non-National Park Service locations. A full list of our regulations can be found with our Superintendent’s compendium. |
Last updated: February 16, 2024