Leo Carrillo Beach is part of Leo Carrillo State Park. The park features a 1.5 mile stretch of beach and a large campground nestled among sycamore groves at the base of the mountains. The Park is located at the far Western edge of Malibu near the Ventura County Line.
The Beach:
Although it's considered one beach there are actually 3 distinct geographic areas on this 1.5 mile stretch. The South beach is great for surfing, tide-pooling, and sunbathing but not so great for swimming due to the rocky conditions. The point area features secluded sandy coves great for sunbathing and a
feeling of privacy, and sea caves large enough to walk through and explore. Around the point to the North is a long flat stretch of
wide sandy beach great for swimming, sunbathing, and picnics. Kite-surfers and windsurfers prefer this side for the
strong afternoon winds. This side of the beach can get quite cold and
windy in the late afternoon and early evenings. The picnic area here includes grills for barbecuing.
Surf:
The point break here is known to surfers as Secos. Medium tides are the best time for surfing here.
Dogs:
Dogs on a leash are allowed on the North side of the beach. Rules are strictly enforced.
Lifeguards:
Lifeguard towers are stationed at various points along the beach and are staffed full time in summer.
Parking: $10 per day. Pay at State Park Kiosk at park entrance. There are two beach parking lots. One is for the South Beach and one is next to the sand at the North beach. Free parking is available on Pacific Coast Highway. From Pacific Coast Highway there are stairs that lead down to the North beach. See photo.
Gate Hours: 7am to 10pm
Location/Directions
The park is located 28 miles northwest of Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1.)
Wi-Fi Service
Leo Carrillo State Park now offers AT&T Wi-Fi Service!
This service enables park visitors with wireless enabled laptop computers or
personal digital assistants (PDAs) to access the Internet. Park visitors will be able to gain Wi-Fi access when they use a wireless device within about 150 to 200 feet of the Camp Store located in the park. For more information about this service please see January 19, 2005, News Release (pdf)
Brochure: Leo Carillo State Park brochure (pdf)
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