Santa Margarita Mountains
California
Elevation Range
1,000 ft - 3,600 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
33.4444, -117.3905
About Santa Margarita Mountains
The Santa Margarita Mountains are a small, rugged mountain range located in northeastern San Luis Obispo County, California. This range is characterized by steep, rocky terrain and deep canyons carved by seasonal streams. The mountains are part of the California Coast Ranges, a system of parallel mountain ranges that run along the Pacific coast. Elevations range from around 1,000 feet in the foothills to over 3,500 feet at the highest peaks. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Notable Peaks
Figueroa Mountain
3,589 ft
Cuesta Ridge
3,187 ft
Black Mountain
2,903 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
fall
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Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.
