Santa Monica Mountains

About

Santa Monica Mountains is a state park in Los Angeles, CA, at Temescal Fire Rd.

It carries a 5 rating, though only 2 people have weighed in — a small sample to read much into. That puts it 1st of the 12 rated state parks we list in Los Angeles.

It keeps the same hours every day — 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM — which makes planning simple. And if it does not suit, 13 more state parks in Los Angeles are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other state parks in Los Angeles.

What works

Under the radar
Strong ratings from a small crowd (2 reviews). Expect fewer people than the headline spots draw.
The best-rated in Los Angeles
Measured against the 12 rated state parks we track in Los Angeles.
Open every day
The same hours all week (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Easy to pair with a second stop
13 other state parks sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.

Worth knowing first

Thinly reviewed
Only 2 reviews, which is too few to tell you much. Worth a call ahead.
Parking is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.
No easy way to confirm
Neither a phone number nor a website is on file, so there is nobody to check with ahead of a visit.

Planning a visit

General guidance for state parks, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

State-managed land that usually folds trails, picnic areas and some kind of water access into one place.

A good fit for day-trippers who want variety without a long drive.

When to go

Weekdays skip the day-use queue. Check the park website for seasonal closures. The gates are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

What to bring

Cash or card for day-use fees
Picnic supplies
Bug spray in warm months

Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Amenities

Family Friendly

Common questions about Santa Monica Mountains

What is Santa Monica Mountains?

Santa Monica Mountains is a state park in Los Angeles, CA, at Temescal Fire Rd.

What are the opening hours at Santa Monica Mountains?

Santa Monica Mountains is open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM every day of the week.

Is there parking at Santa Monica Mountains?

No parking is recorded for Santa Monica Mountains. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

Is Santa Monica Mountains good for kids?

Yes — Santa Monica Mountains is flagged as family-friendly.

How is Santa Monica Mountains rated?

Santa Monica Mountains holds 5 out of 5 stars from 2 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Los Angeles has 13 other state parks listed on AllParx, including Michael and Emilias Inspiration Point, Will Rogers State Historic Park and Los Angeles State Historic Park, Welcome Pavilion.