Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Clouds between the mountains
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultural sites, from old movie ranches to Native American centers. What will you and your family discover?
Map showing location of park.
An indoor photo taken at King Gillette Ranch auditorium shows a diverse group of new citizens engaged and smiling during the sixth naturalization ceremony.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area hosts a naturalization ceremony for 50 new citizens from 25 countries
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.— On Wednesday morning, 50 immigrants became United States citizens during a ceremony at King Gillette Ranch hosted by Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA), a unit of the National Park Service, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Sunbeams reaching from glowing sun over the ocean.
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Trail view with yellow flowers in the foreground that lead to green mountains against a blue sky.
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Mountain silhouettes at sunrise.
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Wispy cloud covered sky over chaparral covered mountains.
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People riding horses into the sunset on a mountain trail.
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Rocks emerging from ocean.
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Two individuals sitting atop a rocky outcrop while watching the sun set.
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Milky way shines in night sky over a mountain and oak tree.
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