Los Angeles Attractions

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Visitor Center: 401 West Hillcrest Drive

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Tel. (805) 370-2301

Fax. (805) 370-1851

www.nps.gov/samo

From the National Park Service: "Portraying Africa, the Amazon, and the old west? That's talent! Combining the scenic and the imagination play a big role in the movies and at this national park! Close to Hollywood, with beaches, grasslands, canyons, and oak woodlands, this coastal mountain range has star quality! Explore a rare, diverse landscape inspiring preservation and creativity.

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- L.A. Times Travel Editors & National Park Service

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

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Price Range: There are currently no entrance or exit fees for Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. However, there is a charge for camping in the park.

Transportation: Click for detailed directions

Open Hours: Visitor Center open daily from 9am to 5pm.

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