Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 818 ft
- Elevation
Located at the southern end of the community of Newbury Park, this site reflects the heritage of both Native Americans and local ranching. The Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center is open on weekends from 9am to 4pm. Native American workshops and programs occur throughout the year.
Getting there
Main entrance - cross street is Via Goleta and Potrero Road, Newbury Park, CA, 91320.
From Ventura Freeway (U.S. 101) exit Lynn Road. Turn south on Lynn Road for 5.25 miles to Via Goleta. Park Entrance is on the left. Walk 0.3 mile up gravel road from the last parking area to the Culture Center.
Note: The driveway off Potrero Rd is a service road and access to handicap parking only.
34.15040, -118.96130 · 34°9'1.4"N 118°57'40.7"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.7 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center
- Can you reserve a site at Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center?
- No. Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center
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Contact
- Phone (805) 370-2301
- Email samo_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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