The Top 5 Peaks around Santa Monica
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Santa Monica is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 5
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Santa Monica for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Santa Monica for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: December 3, 2025
San Vicente Mountain Summit
Highlight • Summit
Former military radar lookout with surround views of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Encino Reservoir, the San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles Basin. Rising just south of the dirt …
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San Vicente Mountain Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
Here, you get a great view of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Encino Reservoir, the San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles Basin.
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Baldwin Hills
Highlight • Summit
Expect breathtaking views of the Los Angeles Basin, the towering mountains and the Pacific ocean from the 500 feet peak within Kenneth Hahn State Recreational Area. There are several trails …
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Goat Peak
Highlight • Summit
Goat Peak (elevation 1,729) is a prominent summit on a sharp ridge between Temescal Canyon and Rivas Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains. Although this peak is relatively unpopular, at …
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San Vicente Mountain Nike Missile Site & Observation Tower
Highlight • Historical Site
This is a great little summit, it makes for a good effort just to get here. The views from this platformed type summit with its raised observation tower is super …
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