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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation AreaLearn how to get a permit, have a festival, hold an event, are just play the banjo.
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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Permits-Filming
Find out more about the rules and regulations, learn what documents you need to get filming and photography permits, and download tips for filming in a national park service site. Go to Other Sites and Agencies to find out who administers the sites in the Santa Monica Mountains and click on Locations Photos to find out where the sites are located and what they look like.
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.

Last Updated: September 15, 2006 at 19:57 EST