Try one of these best scenic drives in the U.S. with ... from the wide-open spaces of the Mojave Desert to the sea views of Santa Monica. ... lakes, mountains, and forest all in one 27-mile trip ...

It runs along the base of the Santa Monica Mountains, ... It’s only an 18-mile scenic drive so you’ll get plenty of time to ...

Explore the Marvin Braude Bike Trail is ranked #3 out of 14 things to do in Santa Monica. See pictures and our review of Explore the Marvin Braude Bike Trail.

Located in the backyard of Los Angeles, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is the world’s largest urban national park. As a resident of the greater Los Angeles area, I know firsthand the ...