Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is a U.S. National Recreation Area, administered by the National Park Service, located in Los Angeles. The park divides Los Angeles in two—it is the only city in the world divided by a mountain range, the Santa Monica Mountains.

Related Topics:
U.S. - National Recreation Area - National Park Service - Los Angeles - Mountain range - Santa Monica Mountains

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Santa Monica Mountains NRA contains 153,075 acres (62,000 hectres)

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California State Parks own 42,000 acres (17,000 hectres),

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the National Park Service controls 21,500 acres (8700 hectres),

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and the rest are local parklands and private property.

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The park was established November 10, 1978 after a long campaign for the area by local conservationists. The park is intended as an extension of Channel Islands National Park, which is just the underwater portion of the Santa Monica Mountains immediately to the west.

Related Topics:
November 10 - 1978 - Channel Islands National Park

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Recreational opportunities abound, including biking, birding,

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Biking - Birding

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camping, hiking, and horseback riding.

Related Topics:
Camping - Hiking - Horseback riding

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The following California State Parks are located within Santa Monica Mountains NRA:

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• Topanga State Park
• Leo Carrillo State Park
• Malibu Creek State Park
• Point Mugu State Park
• Will Rogers State Historic Park
• Point Dume State Beach
 
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