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Activities
Hiking
Climbing
Recommended Activities
Hiking, mountain bicycling, horseback riding, bird watching, whale watching, swimming, surfing, nature walks, festivals and picnicking may be enjoyed year-round.
Visitor Centers/Exhibits:
National Park Service Visitor Center, Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center , Malibu Creek State Park Visitor Center, Malibu Lagoon Museum, Will Rogers State Historic Park, Topanga State Park Nature Center, Sooky Goldman Nature Center, and the Charmlee Nature Center.
Trails/Roadways:
There are over 580 miles of public trails within the park. When completed, the Backbone Trail will extend approximately 65 miles, linking major park areas. Hiking guides and other publications showing the entire park are available at the National Park Service Visitor Center.
The historic Mulholland Scenic Corridor is a 55-mile scenic drive through the Santa Monica Mountains from Griffith Park to Leo Carrillo State Park.
Programs/Activities:
Outdoors in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Request a copy of the Outdoors calendar from the National Park Service for a complete listing of organizations, programs and activities by calling (805) 370-2301.
The National Park Service also offers a variety of educational opportunities for school groups. Contact the education office at (805) 498-0305 for reservations and information. For educational opportunities in California State Parks call (310) 457-8142.
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