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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area The Tarantula can be seen crossing fields and trails as the evening sun sets over Cheeseboro Canyon.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Nearby Attractions
A view of the Hollywood Sign can inspire an actor or actress or remind a movie fan of their favorite film.

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When visiting Griffith Park, you can go to the Observatory and get a great view of the the stars and the Hollywood Sign.

Close to Los Angeles, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation is surrounded by many famous attractions. A listing of some of the most storied locations are listed below. However, the City of Angels is a magical place and you never know when you'll find that hidden star among millions.

Contact our visitor center and we can help you plan an adventure that will take you from mountains to ocean and from city streets to nature trails.

 

 

Official Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau
Griffith Park Observatory
Hollywood Sign
The Getty Museum and Villa
The Autry National Center
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Channel Islands National Park

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

Did You Know?
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.
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Last Updated: December 05, 2010 at 17:47 MST