Santa Monica Green Map

The Santa Monica Green Map depicts the ecological, environmental and cultural resources found in our community. Displaying everything from waterways, wildlife migration routes and wetlands to bike paths, recycling facilities and green businesses, the full-color map encourages residents and visitors alike to become aware and take advantage of the abundance of resources and opportunities that contribute to sustainable living and our quality of life.  Email our office in order to have a printed version of the map mail to your home.
 

Santa Monica Beach Report

• Surfrider Foundation - Surf Report
• Heal the Bay's Annual Beach Report Card - annual water quality report for over 60 locations throughout Santa Monica Bay.
• Los Angeles County's Ocean Water Monitoring Report - a daily water quality report directing Los Angeles County's Lifeguards, local jurisdictions, and the public. Updated daily/hourly.
• Beach Water Quality Pathogen Concentrations

The Latest Studies of the Bay

• The Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission conducts large-scale studies and maintains a comprehensive website.  Generally, the studies conclude that it is safe to swim in the waters off Santa Monica Beaches, as long as swimmers heed signs at flowing storm drains.

What's is Happening to Clean-up the Bay?

• City of Santa Monica Urban Runoff Pollution Control Ordinance
• Stormwater Permits for Cities, Industrial Activity and Construction Sites -- Information on how Stormwater is regulated under the Federal Clean Water Act,
  see the California State Water Resources Control Board.
• SMURRF - Santa Monica Urban Runoff Recycling Facility
• What You Can Do to Help / Volunteer Opportunities
• Santa Monica's Urban Runoff Management Program
• Getting to Know the Santa Monica Bay Watershed
• The National Estuary Program
• Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency, the State of California, and the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation. Its mission has been to create a comprehensive plan to ensure the long-term health of Santa Monica Bay, the 266 square-mile body of water located adjacent to the heavily urbanized, second most populous region in the United States. The City of Santa Monica is a signatory to the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Plan, which was approved by California State Governor in December 1994, and by US EPA Administrator Carol Browner in March 1995.

Ocean Conservation Organizations

• Ballona Wetlands Trust: (310)264-9468 or visit www.ballona.org for information on the restoration of the Ballona Wetlands.
• Heal the Bay: (310)451-1500 or (800)HEALBAY or visit
  www.healthebay.org for information on water quality, beach weather, habitat/wildlife, and volunteering.
• Santa Monica Pier Aquarium: Contact (310)393-6149 or visit www.healthebay.org. The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, located under the Santa Monica Pier, is a marine science learning center and aquarium serving schools and the public.
• Santa Monica Baykeeper: Contact (310)305-9645 or visit
  www.smbaykeeper.org for information on volunteer efforts to protect our coastal waters. Call the Pollution Hotline/Patrol Program at (877)4CA-COAST to report pollution violations.
•  California Coastkeeper Alliance: Visit w ww.cacoastkeeper.org for information on the efforts underway to protect the greater California coastal waters.
• Surfrider Foundation: Contact the South Bay chapter at (310)535-3116 or the national office in San Clemente at (949)492-8170 or visit www.surfrider.org for information on water quality, beach weather, surf reports, local environmental and water related events.
• Ocean Conservation Society: Contact (310)822-5205 or visit www.oceanconservation.org. The Ocean Conservation Society (OCS) supports marine biology research programs such as the L.A. Dolphin Project.
• Whale Rescue Team: Contact (310)455-2729 or visit
  http://whalerescueteam.org for information or to volunteer.
  Contact (800)39-WHALE to report sick or orphaned animals.
• Marine Mammal Care Center: (310)547-9888 or visit
  www.marinemammalcare.org for outreach programs, educational opportunities, and presentations within the Greater Los Angeles area.

Santa Monica Parks

• Parks are open 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., except Palisades Park, which is open 5:00 a.m. to midnight.
• For information on rules, regulations and permitting of activities, contact the City’s Open Space Management Office at (310) 458-8974.

Ashland Park - 1650 Ashland Ave.
Barnard Way Linear Park - 2100 Barnard Way
Beach Park #1 - 2600 Barnard Way
Beach Park #4 - 1642 Promenade
Clover Park - 2600 Ocean Park Blvd.
Crescent Bay Park - 2000 Ocean Ave.
Douglas Park - 2439 Wilshire Blvd.
Goose Egg Park - 600 Palisades Ave.
Hotchkiss Park - 2302 Fourth Street
Josyln Park - 633 Kensington Road
Reed Park - 1150 Lincoln Blvd.
Los Amigos Park - 500 Hollister
Marine Park - 1406 Marine Street
Memorial Park - 1401 Olympic Blvd.
Ocean View Park - 2701 Barnard Way
Ozone Park - 720 Ozone Street
Pacific Street Park - 145 Pacific Street
Palisades Park - Ocean Ave.
Park Drive Park - 2415 Broadway Ave.
Schader Park - 1425 Cloverfield Blvd.
South Beach Park - 3000 Barnard Way
Stewart Street Park - 1819 Stewart Street
Virginia Avenue Park - 2200 Virginia Ave.

Regional Parks

National Park Service: (805)370-2301

• Circle X Ranch - camping, hiking, picnicking, guided walks
• Paramount Ranch - western town movie set, picnicking, equestrian and hiking trails
• Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa Native American Indian Natural Area – hiking, equestrian and mountain bike trails, cultural center, guided hikes
• Rocky Oaks - picnicking, equestrian and hiking trails
• Solstice Canyon - hiking, picnicking
• Cheeseboro/Palo Camado Canyons - hiking, equestrian and mountain bike trails

California State Parks: (818) 880-0350

• Leo Carrillo State Park - camping, campfire programs, hiking
• Malibu Creek State Park - camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking, bicycling,
  equestrian trails, naturalist walks and group programs
• Malibu Lagoon State Beach/Historic Adamson House - tours, museum, bird walks
• Point Mugu State Park - camping, picnicking, hiking, bicycling, equestrian trails, naturalist programs
• Topanga State Park - hiking, picnicking, equestrian and mountain bike trails, docent-led walks
• Will Rogers State Historic Park - theater, guided tour of ranch house

LA County Department of Parks and Recreation:
(213) 738-2961
Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority:
(310) 589-3230

• Franklin Canyon Ranch/Sooky Goldman Nature Center - hiking, picnicking, naturalist programs
• Temescal Gateway Park - hiking, picnicking, overnight group camping

Mountains Restoration Trust: (818) 346-9675

• Cold Creek Canyon/Valley Preserve - interpretive plant and bird walks, private tours

UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve: (310) 206-3887
TreePeople: (818) 753-4600

• Coldwater Canyon Park - plant nursery, hiking

Malibu: (310) 457-7247 or (310) 317-1364

• Charmlee Wilderness Park - full moon hikes, docent naturalist training, skate park, Malibu Equestrian Center, summer tennis camp.

Related Links

• Santa Monica Farmers' Market
• California Urban Water Conservation Council
• Los Angeles Stormwater Management Division
• Natural Resources Defense Council
• Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
• Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Water Quality & Urban Runoff
• Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains
• Environmental Resources