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Some parking areas may be subject to closure. For information and updates on trail conditions and parking restrictions contact the NPS Visitor Center at 805-370-2301.
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Meet Hollywood's Biggest Movie Star
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. Meet the Santa Monica Mountains in person.
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