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The Golden Gate Bridge is the centerpiece of Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, California, the most-visited National Park Service sites in the USA.

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Los Angeles Hikes - Sandstone Peak Hike to the highest elevation in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Point Mugu State Park protects 15,000 acres of rustic wilderness on the west end of the Santa Monica Mountains between Oxnard and Malibu. More than 70 miles of trails explore this sprawling park, leaving hikers with options. An excellent way to experience Point Mugu State Park is to set out on a daunting and rewarding 11.75-mile loop. Start at the mouth of La Jolla Canyon just across Highway One from the Pacific Ocean. hike up the east side of the canyon on Ray Miller Trail, take

Take a hike to Topanga Lookout, the ruins of a fire tower foundation with the best views in the Santa Monica Mountains.

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The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area or SMMNRA, is a United States National Recreation Area containing many individual parks and open space preserves, located primarily in the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California. The SMMNRA is located within the greater Los Angeles region, with two thirds of the parklands in northwest Los Angeles County, and the remaining third including a Simi Hills extension in southeastern Ventura County, California. Accessibility: Information for…

Water fall, Santa Mountains National Recreation Area, California. May 2009. Photo by Jim Campi

There are a lot of activities to enjoy in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation (SMMNRA): hiking, biking, equestrian activities, history, wildflowers and wildlife.

A high angle view of a road winding through Topanga canyon.

Finally... California! It's been fun playing around with all the little bits of material and photos I collected out west. Though cl...

Palisades park in Santa Monica CA. Mountains meet beach

Malibu is a small picturesque city that lies on the coast of California, USA, and is known for its beauty and extremely high real estate prices

In Los Angeles, driving is more than just a way to get from point A to point B - it's a way of life. Read our guide to L.A.'s most scenic drives, including a cruise on Mulholland Drive with comedian Jay Leno.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area includes Malibu beaches, hiking trails, and cultural Native American sites. Located adjacent to the city…

Some of the country's most beautiful, incredible, and federally-protected nature sites are not designated within the 63 National Park System. However, they’re still administered and preserved by the National Park Service! These are national recreation areas, and California's Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is one of the most beautiful. The park has historical and cultural sites, from old ranches to Native American centers. Located adjacent to the city of Los Angeles, the…

The 2013 Backbone Trail hikers will complete the entire 68 miles of the Backbone Trail (BBT) in a series of 8 day hikes. Led by experienced BBT volunteers and an NPS ranger, the hikes will be on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from January Through April 2013. Natural and cultural history are shared with hikers along the way.

Boney Mountain ~ Santa Monica Mountains near Los Angeles Sadly from the recent fires in Southern California the mountain is now partially charred black. The chaparral grows back pretty quick so it will only be a few years for it to be green again. Check out the new California Landscape Photographer group here on Flickr www.flickr.com/groups/californialandscapephotographer Check it out and post some photos!! ©This photograph is copyrighted and is not permitted for free use. • You never see…