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

    Santa Monica Mountains

    National Recreation Area California

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  • Update on Park Closures

    All NPS trails are open, w/the exception of part of the Satwiwa Loop Trail. Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa is only open sunrise to sunset. Point Mugu State Park re-opens 5/24. 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 5/31/13. Check back for updates or call 818-889-8996. More »

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  • Storytime at the Visitor Center

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Come enjoy a few new stories each week and talk about what you can explore further while in the Santa Monica
    Mountains. For ages 5 and under. More

    Time:
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Location:
    Santa Monica Interagency Visitor Center
    Fees:
    FREE

  • Birds of Spring

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Many habitats attract colorful migrants and summer residents: blue grosbeaks, the elusive grasshopper sparrow and more. Bring binoculars. Beginners welcome.Rain cancels. Meet at main parking lot. More

    Time:
    8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Location:
    Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa
    Fees:
    FREE

  • Memorial Weekend Art Show & Sale

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Enjoy an extraordinary variety of Oaxacan wood carvings, Mata Ortiz pottery and Zapotec rugs.Meet premier  wood carver Jacobo Angeles & master  potter Jorge Quintana.
    11am & 2pm daily:Pottery demos 12pm, 1pm, & 3pm daily:Woodcarving demos More

    Time:
    11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Location:
    Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center

  • Cultural Workshop

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Celebrate the spring with Chumash elder and Satwiwa co-founder Charlie Cooke as he shares his culture through the art of storytelling and demonstrations. All ages are welcome. More

    Time:
    10:00 AM to 12:00 PM,1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Location:
    Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center
    Fees:
    FREE

  • Memorial Weekend Art Show & Sale

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Enjoy an extraordinary variety of Oaxacan wood carvings, Mata Ortiz pottery and Zapotec rugs.Meet premier  wood carver Jacobo Angeles & master  potter Jorge Quintana.
    11am & 2pm daily:Pottery demos 12pm, 1pm, & 3pm daily:Woodcarving demos More

    Time:
    11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Location:
    Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center

  • Movie Magic

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Learn the secrets that turn a dusty set into a realistic town. Join us on this walk behind the scenes to discover the illusions and history of Paramount Ranch. More

    Time:
    1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Location:
    Paramount Ranch
    Fees:
    FREE

  • Memorial Weekend Art Show & Sale

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Enjoy an extraordinary variety of Oaxacan wood carvings, Mata Ortiz pottery and Zapotec rugs.Meet premier  wood carver Jacobo Angeles & master  potter Jorge Quintana.
    11am & 2pm daily:Pottery demos 12pm, 1pm, & 3pm daily:Woodcarving demos More

    Time:
    11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Location:
    Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center

  • Storytime at the Visitor Center

    Thursday, May 30, 2013

    Come enjoy a few new stories each week and talk about what you can explore further while in the Santa Monica
    Mountains. For ages 5 and under. More

    Time:
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Location:
    Santa Monica Interagency Visitor Center
    Fees:
    FREE

  • Creatures of the Night

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Take a hike with a ranger and discover
    which animals come out at dusk. Bring a flashlight. If we are lucky, we may spot owls or hear the coyotes howl. Meet at
    main parking lot. More

    Time:
    6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Location:
    Cheeseboro/Palo Comado Canyons
    Fees:
    FREE

Did You Know?

The adult female of this cub died in 2005.

A study that began in 2002 reveals a lion and his offspring are surviving in the Santa Monica Mountains. Radio collars track them crossing roads and navigating through open spaces. Their future is uncertain, but with conservation efforts, they may continue to make these mountains their home.