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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaTake some time to enjoy the trails and learn something new.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

Operating Hours & Seasons
The National Park Service Visitor Center is open daily from 9AM to 5PM. It is closed on some federal holidays, as well as, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. The Visitor Center contains a bookstore which is open during the same hours. Call for current hours or more information: 805-370-2301.

Address and Directions:

National Park Visitor Center
401 West Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

From Ventura Freeway (U. S. Highway 101) to Lynn Rd turn north on Lynn road turn east (right) on Hillcrest Drive left onto McCloud Ave. First driveway on the right.

If you are going South on the 23 Freeway, exit at the Thousand Oaks Blvd/ Hillcrest Drive exit go west or right onto Hillcrest and turn right onto McCloud.

Visitation:

Mountains: Highest in spring; Lowest in summer
Beaches: Highest in summer; Lowest in winter

Charlie Cooke, hereditary Chief of the Chumash played an important role in making sure 85 acres remained open space.  

Did You Know?
On June 13, 1980, Charlie Cooke, hereditary Chief of the Chumash and concerned citizens fulfilled a dream-- a place for families to explore our natural world and learn about the Chumash. Satwiwa in Newbury Park, CA celebrates the beauty of the mountains and all Native American cultures.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST