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The world’s largest urban national park can be found in the backyard of Los Angeles. The park's 150,000 acres span lush Mediterranean and coastal marine ecosystems, providing habitat to more than 1,000 different plant and 500 animal species. Hike trails, enjoy city views, see spectacular beaches and waterfalls, learn about American Indian cultures, and tour a working film set.
The Santa Monica Mountains Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that funds habitat restoration, hiking trail improvement, educational programs, and wildlife conservation in the Santa Monica Mountains - our Nation's largest urban national park, located in the greater Los Angeles area of Southern California. EIN 95-4187832
The Santa Monica Mountain Backbone Trail traverses the Santa Monica Mountains. This is a great trail if you are looking for an adventure. The trail can be done as a continuous thru-hike or as various day hikes or overnight trips. Most people who hike it break it up into sections. The most western section travels up to the summit of Sandstone Peak (3,111') the highest mountain in the Santa ...
Some of the most impressive and beautiful hikes near Santa Monica are found in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area’s coastal hills and nearby areas. The area is known for panoramic views of Los Angeles and the coast, and hundreds of hiking options that span thousands of acres.
Dec 17, 2020 · You may have noticed that Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area doesn’t look like most national parks. Think of this place as a patchwork of many small parks, with lots of partners committed to protecting these mountains and beaches for the public to enjoy.
This is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains. Highlights include the spectacular Echo Cliffs where rock climbers ascend the cliffs. There are stunning sandstone formations and breathtaking views from the top of Sandstone Peak and Inspiration Point. Downloading the offline map is recommended to get oriented since this trail is not well marked and/or there may be poor ...
Dec 24, 2021 · Welcome to Santa Monica Mountains! This track mod is my recreation of the network of canyon roads nestled in the hills above Malibu, California. To create it I am employing a technique of photogrammetry in order to capture the actual roads with as much precision and detail as I can manage.
