Last updated: March 10, 2025
Place
Deer Creek Beach
NPS/ Adriana Barrera
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Location:
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Deer Creek Beach is part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, covering 1,241 acres with over two miles of coastline. This newly-acquired federal land offers scenic views, diverse uplands, riparian areas, and coastal bluffs. It is rich in wildlife habitat and archaeological sites, making it a great spot for nature enthusiasts.
During the winter migration months, visitors can see gray and humpback whales as they travel south, along with dolphins, sea lions, and other marine life. On land, the mountains and bluffs provide habitat for Mediterranean plant and animal communities, including mountain lions, deer, coyotes, and various coastal birds.
Currently, there are no amenities on-site, so visitors should plan accordingly for a natural and rugged experience. As part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, established in 1978, Deer Creek Beach contributes to the more than 153,000 acres of protected land in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
During the winter migration months, visitors can see gray and humpback whales as they travel south, along with dolphins, sea lions, and other marine life. On land, the mountains and bluffs provide habitat for Mediterranean plant and animal communities, including mountain lions, deer, coyotes, and various coastal birds.
Currently, there are no amenities on-site, so visitors should plan accordingly for a natural and rugged experience. As part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, established in 1978, Deer Creek Beach contributes to the more than 153,000 acres of protected land in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
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Graphic reads “New Land Acquisition Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area”.
This video includes sequences of aerial footage of the coast, shoreline, and scenic mountain views.
From here on facts about the new land acquisition will be read aloud as they appear on screen.
"In December 2024, the National Park Service purchased 1,241 acres in Ventura County, California."
"Known as Deer Creek Beach, the property has more than 2 miles of coastline."
"It also protects Mediterranean plant and animal communities in the mountains above the sea."
"The land is now part of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park System."
"Thanks to our partners and the previous owners, Trust for Public Land (TPL) and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA)"
"Aerial footage by Steven Consylman, MRCA"
Graphic of the NPS arrowhead logo, followed by text, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, National Park Service US Department of the Interior
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- 1 minute, 27 seconds
This video includes sequences of aerial footage showcasing the coast, shoreline, and scenic mountain views, of the Deer Creek Beach property.