Santa Monica Mountains
| Santa Monica Mountains | |
|---|---|
Malibu Canyon (with the Rindge Dam at lower right) in the Santa Monica Mountains | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Sandstone Peak |
| Elevation | 3,111 ft (948 m) |
| Coordinates | 34°7′13″N 118°55′55″W / 34.12028°N 118.93194°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Counties | |
| Range coordinates | 34°6′N 118°45′W / 34.100°N 118.750°W |
| Parent range | Transverse Ranges |
| Borders on | |
The Santa Monica Mountains are a coastal mountain range in Southern California, next to the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Transverse Ranges. The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area protects nearly all of this mountain range, and extends beyond it in places. Because of its proximity to densely populated regions, it is one of the most visited natural areas in California.