A National Park in Los Angeles? NPS Says Comment Now

February 9, 2026

If there is one thing almost universally associated with California, it’s sunny, sandy beaches. And if recent work by the National Park Service is any indication, they could serve as the cornerstone of America’s newest national park. But very significant hurdles remain.

On Feb. 5, the National Park Service (NPS) opened a call for public comments for a proposal to turn about 22 miles of coastline, plus some nearby hills, into a national park.

While the public comment period is currently open until April 6, it is clear that the road to turning these extremely busy, populated, and commercialized parts of Los Angeles and Santa Monica into a national park will be long and complicated. Here’s what we know so far. GEARJUNKIE