Santa Monica Mountains

The Santa Monica Mountains are a coastal mountain range in southern California, located entirely within Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The range runs east-west for approximately 40 miles, spanning from the Oxnard Plain to the Puente Hills. With a maximum elevation of 3,111 feet at Mount Lukens, the Santa Monicas feature a diverse landscape of chaparral-covered slopes, oak woodlands, and grassy meadows. The range is bisected by several major canyons, including Malibu, Topanga, and Palo Seco Canyons, which provide access to a network of hiking trails and recreation areas.