High School Volunteer - National Parks Gallery
One of our high school volunteers shows children how to make paper bats while educating them about the different species of bat found in the Santa Monica Mountains.
View of Los Angeles from the east. Brooklyn Hights in the foreground; ...
Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye-view. Indexed for points of interest. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 25 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2: 651/1; 710/1
Beverly oil field, gelatin silver print
J138345 U.S. Copyright Office Stamped on verso: "West Coast Art Co. (Inc.), 115 East Jefferson St., Los Angeles. Price $2.15. Order by number. Mail orders receive prompt attention." No. 551. Copyright deposit; ... More
Aquatic Herpetofauna Long-Term Monitoring
A California Newt (Taricha torosa) found along a long-term monitoring transect. Researchers are monitoring 46 sites in the recreation area to determine the status and long-term trends in the distribution and ... More
Anacapa Lighthouse with the Santa Monica Mountains
A quiet shot of the Anacapa Lighthouse with the Santa Monica Mountains in the background
Long Term Stream Monitoring - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Park scientists conducting research in one of the many streams of the Santa Monica Mountains.
The Will Rogers' Ranch House in the Santa Monica Mountains,
Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage California postcard.
CA Red-legged Frog Translocation
Biologists with the National Park Service and USGS carefully remove half of an egg mass to translocate to two undisclosed locations in the Santa Monica Mountains. Red-legged frogs haven't been seen in the Santa... More
Los Angeles, California as seen from STS-59
STS059-227-050 (9-20 April 1994) --- A low altitude, and unusually clear air, provided perhaps the most detailed view of Los Angeles, California ever obtained during a shuttle flight. Orient with the bulk of th... More
Western Pond Turtle - National Parks Gallery
The Western Pond Turtle, one of several amphibious species found in the Santa Monica Mountains. Although they will quickly hide when approached by humans, it is possible to observe them by moving slowly and hid... More
California red-legged frog - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
The California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii) was once a common species found in Southern California. They are no longer found within the Santa Monica Mountains, but a re-introduction effort is planned for th... More
Santa Monica Beach - National Parks Gallery
A view of the Santa Monica Mountains from Santa Monica Beach.
Santa Monica Beach - National Parks Gallery
A view of the Santa Monica Mountains from Santa Monica Beach.
Santa Monica - Grazing Deer - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
A remote camera trap captures a mule deer in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Santa Monica Beach - National Parks Gallery
A view of the Santa Monica Mountains from Santa Monica Beach.
Mountain Lion Roaming at Night - Public domain zoological illustration
A collared mountain lion is spotted near Mulholland Highway in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Ear-Tagged Bobcat - National Parks Gallery
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area began studying bobcats in 1996, making it the longest-running study of the animal. The study examines the behavior, ecology and conservation of bobcats, in pa... More
Ear-Tagged Bobcat - National Parks Gallery
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area began studying bobcats in 1996, making it the longest-running study of the animal. The study examines the behavior, ecology and conservation of bobcats, in pa... More
Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The Hollywood sign is a landmark and American cultural icon. The sign overlooks the Los Angeles district of Hollywood, the historical center of American c... More
National parks: Fangs - public domain image
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area began studying bobcats in 1996, making it the longest-running study of the animal. The study examines the behavior, ecology and conservation of bobcats, in pa... More
Santa Monica - Lying Down - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
A remote camera trap captures a mule deer taking a rest in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Santa Monica - Bobcat Research - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area began studying bobcats in 1996, making it the longest-running study of the animal. The study examines the behavior, ecology and conservation of bobcats, in pa... More
California red-legged frog - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
The California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii) was once a common species found in Southern California. They are no longer found within the Santa Monica Mountains, but a re-introduction effort is planned for th... More
Red Swamp Crayfish - National Parks Gallery
This non-native crayfish thrives in the waters of the Santa Monica Mountains, eating the eggs of amphibians, disrupting fragile fresh water environments and hosting a variety of unwelcome parasites. A noticeabl... More
Aerial view of Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles, California
Mulholland Drive is a street and road in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California. It is named after Los Angeles pioneer civil engineer William Mulholland. Title, date, and keywords provided by... More
Pepperdine University, a Christian college known for its picturesque l...
Squeezed in among the Santa Monica Mountain foothills, the school upholds the New Testament-based traditions of the Churches of Christ. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The J... More
Juvenile Mountain Lion - National Parks Gallery
A young mountain lion in the Santa Monica Mountains. Interestingly, mountain lion kittens are born with spots, but they go away as they get older.
Red Swamp Crayfish - National Parks Gallery
This non-native crayfish thrives in the waters of the Santa Monica Mountains, eating the eggs of amphibians, disrupting fragile fresh water environments and hosting a variety of unwelcome parasites. A noticeabl... More
2012 SAMO Youth on Sandstone Peak
The 2012 SAMO Youth program at the top of Sandstone Peak, the tallest point in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Santa Monica - Bobcat Research - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area began studying bobcats in 1996, making it the longest-running study of the animal. The study examines the behavior, ecology and conservation of bobcats, in pa... More
Blainville's Horned Lizard - National Parks Gallery
Phrynosoma blainvillii. Although rare (and very well camouflaged), this distinctive lizard is certainly one of the most intriguing species in the Santa Monica Mountains. This species has been featured on nature... More
Ranger with B307 - National Parks Gallery
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area began studying bobcats in 1996, making it the longest-running study of the animal. The study examines the behavior, ecology and conservation of bobcats, in pa... More
Santa Monica - California Newt - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Found in Ramirez Canyon within the Santa Monica Mountains.
3 Western Side-Blotched Lizards
One of the more commonly seen lizards in the Santa Monica Mountains, this species of lizard is distinguishable by its conspicuous bluish-black blotch on each side behind the forelimbs.
Blainville's Horned Lizard - National Parks Gallery
Phrynosoma blainvillii. Although rare (and very well camouflaged), this distinctive lizard is certainly one of the most intriguing species in the Santa Monica Mountains. This species has been featured on nature... More
High School Volunteer with Crayfish
We took a group of our high school volunteers out for a day of crayfish removal. This non-native crayfish thrives in the waters of the Santa Monica Mountains, eating the eggs of amphibians, disrupting fragile f... More
National parks: Bobcat - public domain image
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area began studying bobcats in 1996, making it the longest-running study of the animal. The study examines the behavior, ecology and conservation of bobcats, in pa... More
Ranger with a Crayfish - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
One of the SaMo rangers with a Red Swamp crayfish. This non-native crayfish thrives in the waters of the Santa Monica Mountains, eating the eggs of amphibians, disrupting fragile fresh water environments and ho... More
Santa Monica - Crayfish Removal
One of the invasive species the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area deals with is the Red Swamp crayfish. We took a group of our high school volunteers out for a day of crayfish removal. This non-na... More
National parks: Bobcat - public domain image
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area began studying bobcats in 1996, making it the longest-running study of the animal. The study examines the behavior, ecology and conservation of bobcats, in pa... More
CA Red-legged Frog Egg Masses - Public domain zoological illustration
National Park Service wildlife ecologist Dr. Seth Riley holds a container of egg masses that will be transferred to two locations in the Santa Monica Mountains as part of the re-introduction of the species.
CA Red-legged Frog Egg Masses - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
A container of egg masses that will be transferred to two locations in the Santa Monica Mountains as part of the re-introduction of the species.
Santa Monica - P-44 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Meet P-43 and P-44, the two newest members of our mountain lion study! These 3-4 week-old females are from two separate litters on opposite ends of our study area, one in the Santa Monica Mountains and the othe... More
The hollywood sign is on top of a hill. Hollywood sign iconic mountain...
The hollywood sign is seen on a hill / A sign on a hill with mountains in the background public domain stock photo.
Builder 3rd Class Keyonna Epps hikes up the Chumash
Builder 3rd Class Keyonna Epps hikes up the Chumash Trail while other Seabees make their descent down the trail during physical training. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5’s Charlie Company conducted... More
Builder 2nd Class Clinton Howell, from Shelbyville,
Builder 2nd Class Clinton Howell, from Shelbyville, Texas, hikes up the Chumash Trail during physical training. Seabees assigned Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5’s Charlie Company conducted an alter... More
Builder 3rd Class Terrell Harris, from Hampton, Va.,
Builder 3rd Class Terrell Harris, from Hampton, Va., leads other Seabees as they descend down the Chumash Trail during physical training. Seabees assigned Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5’s Charlie ... More
Mulholland Corridor - A map of the mulholand scenic corridor
Map of Mulholland Highway — in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. In Los Angeles County and Ventura County, Southern California.
AERIAL OF THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS LOOKING SOUTH, NEAR MALIBU, CALIF...
Scope and content: AERIAL OF THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS LOOKING SOUTH, NEAR MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE NORTHWESTERN EDGE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE CLEARED AREA IS A FIRE BREAK. THE MOUNTAINS ... More
AERIAL OF THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS LOOKING SOUTH, NEAR MALIBU, CALIF...
Scope and content: AERIAL OF THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS LOOKING SOUTH, NEAR MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE NORTHWESTERN EDGE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE CLEARED AREA IS A FIRE BREAK. THE MOUNTAINS ... More
BUCOLIC SCENE ALONG MULHOLLAND DRIVE IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS ON ...
Public domain image of a rural landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
GRAFFITI DEFACES ROCKS IN MALIBU CANYON NEAR MALIBU CALIFORNIA, WHICH ...
Scope and content: GRAFFITI DEFACES ROCKS IN MALIBU CANYON NEAR MALIBU CALIFORNIA, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE NORTHWESTERN EDGE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS OF WHICH THE CANYON IS A PART CONT... More
GRAFFITI DEFACES ROCKS IN THE MALIBU CANYON AREA NEAR MALIBU, CALIFORN...
Scope and content: GRAFFITI DEFACES ROCKS IN THE MALIBU CANYON AREA NEAR MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE NORTHWESTERN EDGE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS OF WHICH THE CANYON IS A... More
HIGHWAY THROUGH THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NEAR MALIBU CALIFORNIA, ON ...
Public domain photograph of a mountain pass, mountains, nature, mountain range, view, landscape, rocks, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
HOUSES NEAR THE PACIFIC OCEAN NORTH OF MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, ON THE NORT...
Scope and content: HOUSES NEAR THE PACIFIC OCEAN NORTH OF MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, ON THE NORTHWESTERN EDGE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS ARE SEEN IN THE BACKGROUND. THIS LAST SEMI-WILDERNESS IN... More
LOOKING DOWN FROM THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS TOWARDS HIGHWAY U.S. ^1 I...
Scope and content: LOOKING DOWN FROM THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS TOWARDS HIGHWAY U.S. #1 IN THE DISTANCE NEAR MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, ON THE NORTHERN EDGE OF LOS ANGELES. THESE MOUNTAINS CONTAIN THE LAST SEMI-WILDE... More
SEMINOLE SPRINGS MOBILE HOME PARK ON MULHOLLAND DRIVE NEAR MALIBU, CAL...
Scope and content: SEMINOLE SPRINGS MOBILE HOME PARK ON MULHOLLAND DRIVE NEAR MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, ON THE NORTHWESTERN EDGE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY IS ONE OF THE FEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS. TH... More
SIGNS OF CIVILIZATION LOOM OVER THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NEAR MALIBU...
Public domain photograph of rural landscape, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
SUNRISE ON MALIBU LAKE IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NEAR MALIBU, CALI...
Public domain photograph of rural landscape, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. ^1 NEAR THE PACIFIC OCEAN NORTH OF MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, ON THE NOR...
Scope and content: U.S. #1 NEAR THE PACIFIC OCEAN NORTH OF MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, ON THE NORTHWESTERN EDGE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS ARE LOCATED NEARBY, THE LAST SEMI-WILDERNESS IN LOS ANG... More
Andrea Adams, Cat Darst and Connie Rutherford of the Ventura Fish and ...
Biologists from the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office visited some of the few known sites for threatened and endangered plant species in southern California in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Subspecies of th... More
Cat Darst, Robert McMorran and Eric Morrissette (left to right) in San...
Biologists from the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office visited some of the few known sites for threatened and endangered plant species in southern California in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Subspecies of th... More
Automobile touring route from Los Angeles to Topanga Canyon and return...
Automobile touring route from Los Angeles to Topanga Canyon and return, 1912. Strip map of automobile routes between Los Angeles and Topanga Canyon. Other prominent locations: Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Moni... More
California US Congressional District 33 (since 2013)
Map of the California's 33rd Federal congressional district — in western Los Angeles County, California. Including: Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Fairfax District, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Palos Verdes Peninsula... More
Granville Redmond Malibu Coast Spring
c. 1929 Public domain image related to the State of California, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Malibu-Pepperdine-university-Aerial-from-north-August-2014 crop
Aerial photograph of Pepperdine University and the Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu, California.
Malibu-Pepperdine-university-Aerial-from-north-August-2014
Aerial photograph of Pepperdine University and the Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu, California.
Channelislandsca
Map of Southern California — with the Channel Islands identified. Underlying map is an aerial map obtained from NASA (original:http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/Archive/Nov2004/California_TMO_200... More
View of Los Angeles from the east. Brooklyn Hights in the foreground. ...
Public domain illustrated book page scan, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description