Carrizo Plain National Monument
Located about 100 miles from Los Angeles, the monument is a 246,812-acre grassland surrounded by mountains.
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Carrizo Plain National Monument Details
Located about 100 miles from Los Angeles, the Carrizo Plain National Monument is a 246,812-acre grassland surrounded by mountains. Some of its dramatic features are resultant from the San Andreas Fault, which crosses the land. The monument is also notable for its Native American archaeological and cultural significance.
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Route 154--San Marcos Pass Road
Skip the busy 101 and take the back roads instead!
