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

    Santa Monica Mountains

    National Recreation Area California

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  • Partial Park Closure Due to Hazardous Conditions

    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa re-opens 5/14/13, with restrictions (sunrise to sunset, not all trails). Sandstone Peak & Mishe Mokwa trails will also open, as will Backbone Trail east of Point Mugu State Park boundary. Point Mugu backcountry remains closed. More »

  • Trucks on Cheeseboro Canyon Trail

    Occasional truck traffic (approx 6 trips per day) will take place on Cheeseboro Cyn Trail weekdays between 8am & 4pm for demolition and removal of Cheeseboro Tank. Should be completed by 5/24/13. Check back for updates or call 818-889-8996. More »

Map and Site Information: Arroyo Sequit

Relaxing benches await visitors ready to look at the stars above Arroyo Sequit.

Accessed from Mulholland Highway, Arroyo Sequit features an intermittent stream, a loop trail, and meadows that are blanketed with wildflowers in the Spring. Arroyo Sequit is a small site that may be easy to overlook, but provides for intimate, relaxing strolls. It is also a favorite among evening stargazers, but contact the National Park Service to find out about accessing the site after hours.

From the trail you can see sweeping views of the mountains including the famed Sandstone Peak.

Trail Map and Current Weather

Trail Map and Site Information (PDF-20K)

Current Weather

Directions

34138 Mulholland Highway, Malibu, CA, 90265

Take Pacific Coast Highway to Mulholland Highway. Turn inland to Mulholland Highway and go 6 miles to park entrance on right side of road.

GPS Coordinates: N 34.0891 W -118.8908

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Map showing the location of the Arroyo Sequit entrance.

Did You Know?

The city of Los Angeles can be seen from many scenic view points in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Comprising 153,075 acres, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is the world's largest urban national park. It has more area codes (5) and zip codes (26), including the notable 90210 zip code of Beverly Hills, than any other unit in the National Park System.