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Volunteer Frank Greenway assists a visitor with information in the Headquarters Visitor Center.

Visitor Centers and Museums:

Together, government agencies, landowners, and the people who use this land are working to provide places for people to live, work, and play while protecting the mountains and seashore for future generations. Spend some time at any one of these visitor centers or museums to help plan your visit.

Check each center's website for hours, directions, and more information.

• National Park Service Visitor Center
  (805) 370-2301 Daily 9am-5pm.
• King Gillette Ranch
• Adamson House & Malibu Lagoon Museum
• Charmlee Nature Center
• Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center
• Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center
• Sooky Goldman Nature Center
• Topanga State Park Nature Center
• Will Rogers State Historic Park

Hikes, Walks, Talks, Tours, Rides, and so much more...

There are so many things to do and see in the Santa Monica Mountains. Below are just a few.

OUTDOORS Calendar of Events is your main guide to activities you can enjoy throughout the park. Click here to visit the Outdoors page.

The Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center hosts cultural programs and workshops throughout the year. Click here to visit the Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa page.

Camping in the Santa Monica Mountains is a great to experience the park from the mountains to the sea. Click here to visit the camping information page.

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