Casmalia Hills

The Casmalia Hills are a small, rugged mountain range located in Santa Barbara County, California. The range is characterized by steep, rocky terrain with numerous canyons and ridgelines. The geology is primarily sedimentary, with sandstone, shale, and conglomerate formations. Elevations in the range generally top out between 1,500 and 2,500 feet above sea level, with the highest point being Caliente Mountain at 2,463 feet. The hills are largely covered in chaparral and coastal scrub vegetation, with scattered oak and pine forests in some of the sheltered canyons.