• Afternoon clouds cover the distance peaks of the iconic Boney Mountain

    Santa Monica Mountains

    National Recreation Area California

Photos & Multimedia

Image of Leo Carrillo State Park. Distant colorful clouds are back-lit by a sunset. It is framed by a rocky outcropping on the left and mountain slopes on the right. In the foreground: the Pacific Ocean waves with white, yellow, orange, and pink highlights gently slide up a smooth sandy beach.

Photo: Trailmasters

Leo Carrillo State Park is just one of the many sites you can enjoy in the Santa Monica Mountains.

The Santa Monica Mountains are full of wonder, life, and adventure. The myriad color and textures make the valleys, mountains, and oceans a unique place to photograph any time of the year. 

The annual Spirit of the Mountains Photo Contest is just of the ways you can share your the park through you eyes. Visit the page above for contest information.

Social Networking Media

Stay connected and learn what is happening in the Santa Monica Mountains. We want to connect with you, and keep you connected to us. Learn more below.

 
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Twitter

Follow @SantaMonicaMtns on Twitter and receive updates on breaking news in the park, social events, and "what is happening now". Because of limited capacity to respond to all tweets, we use Twitter as a one-way communication tool only at this time.

Facebook

The Santa Monica Mountains has a Fan Page on Facebook. Here, you will be able to share with others your experiences in the park. We'll tell you what is happeningin, give news, ask thought provoking questions, engage in conversations, and bring clarity to any rumors floating around out there.

Did You Know?

Backbone trail hikes lead to views of mountains, canyons, and the Pacific Ocean.

Piece by piece, a trail is forging its way along the "backbone" of the recreation area. California State Parks took the first step toward a 65-mile Backbone Trail in 1978. With 5 miles left to go, single track trails and fireroads will unite this patchwork of public parklands from east to west.