Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

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Rising west of Los Angeles are the coastal Santa Monica Mountains. From their peaks to the tidepool beaches of Malibu, the site protects animals as diverse as mountain lions to aquatic nudibranchs. Within park boundaries, visitors can hike 500 miles of trails, visit Paramount Ranch, stargaze, surf, cycle, and learn Native American history.

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