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?
What you’ll hear
The Trailtold tour of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area covers 12 GPS-triggered places across CA, including Rocky Oaks, Arroyo Sequit and Circle X Ranch. Pocket your phone and each story plays on its own as you arrive.
- Arroyo Sequit
- Cheeseboro/Palo Comado Canyon
- Circle X Ranch
- Deer Creek Beach
- Franklin Canyon Park
- King Gillette Ranch
- Paramount Ranch
- Peter Strauss Ranch
- Rancho Sierra Vista/ Satwiwa
- Rocky Oaks
- Solstice Canyon
- Zuma and Trancas Canyons
Hear it on Trailtold
Download the app and let Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area narrate itself as you walk — GPS-triggered audio, hands-free.
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