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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaRed-tailed hawk soars through the air
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Public Transportation
 

Thousand Oaks Transit
(800) 438-1112 in Thousand Oaks and Vista in Ventura County.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Tranportation Authority

  • The MTA Route 534 takes visitors from Los Angeles (Fairfax/Washington) to park sites along the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) in Malibu.
  • The MTA 302 takes visitors from Downtown LA to Pacific Palasades via Sunset Blvd.

Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus
This bus connects LAX with park sites in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades.


 
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: March 22, 2009 at 20:39 EST