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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.

Parklands are available year-round. However during times of inclement weather or emergencies (fires, wind storms, etc.) site may be closed.

Click here for information on closures and restrictions.

Visitation:

Mountains: Highest in spring; Lowest in summer

Beaches: Highest in summer; Lowest in winter

 
Weather:

The climate can be quite different depending on the time of year and what side of the mountain range you decide to visit.

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Franklin Canyon is a great place for natural and city views.

Did You Know?
At the geographical center of Los Angeles is a national park site. At Franklin Canyon Ranch in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, you can see cityscapes and natural views. The recreation area extendes in an east-west direction running through the heart of the city.
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Last Updated: October 01, 2010 at 09:43 MST