North Beach at Leo Carrillo State Park
North Beach at Leo Carrillo State Park is a wide and family-friendly beach located in western Malibu. It is also dog-friendly, making it a great place to bring your furry friend on a leash for some fun in the sun. Look for signs that indicate boundaries of the dog zone. The beach has a large linear day-use parking lot right on the beach, making it convenient for visitors to access. In addition to the beach, visitors can explore the rocky area known as Sequit Point, which is located between North Beach and South Beach. This area has tide pools and fun caves to explore, making it a great place for kids to explore with their parents. Further north of North Beach, visitors can find Staircase Beach, a narrow beach that is more remote and popular with surfers.
Leo Carrillo State Park, where North Beach is located, has a large campground and several hiking trails to explore on the hillside. Visitors can engage in various activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, scuba diving, whale watching, swimming, and camping. The beach is equipped with several amenities including a lifeguard, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, caves, and accessible features. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful natural environment and engage in various activities while having access to all the necessary amenities. Whether you want to relax on the beach, explore the tide pools and caves, or engage in outdoor activities, North Beach at Leo Carrillo State Park is an excellent destination for a day trip or a weekend getaway.
South Beach at Leo Carrillo State Park
South Beach at Leo Carrillo State Park is a beautiful sandy beach located at the mouth of Arroyo Sequit, which is a dry wash that drains part of the Santa Monica Mountains in Western Malibu. One of the main attractions of this beach are the sea caves and tunnels that can be found in the rock walls at Sequit Point. These caves are a real highlight and can be explored at low tide, but caution must be taken when exploring the point, especially with children. At low tide, there are also excellent tide pools to explore at South Beach. In addition to exploring the beach, visitors can engage in activities such as hiking, biking, surfing, fishing, scuba diving, camping, and swimming.
South Beach at Leo Carrillo State Park is well-equipped with several amenities including a campground, trails, lifeguard, restrooms, showers, caves, tide pools, accessible features, and seashells. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful natural environment and engage in various activities while having access to all the necessary amenities. Whether you want to relax on the beach, explore the sea caves and tide pools, or engage in outdoor activities, South Beach at Leo Carrillo State Park is an excellent destination for a day trip or a weekend getaway.
Dogs
Dogs allowed in day-use areas, campground and North Beach (north of Lifeguard Tower 3). Dogs not allowed on backcountry trails or South Beach (south of Lifeguard Tower 3)
Malibu’s Best Kept Secret
Address
35000 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
Phone
805.488.1827
Leo Carrillo Beach Trail (moderate)
Yellow Hill Trail (easy)
Nicholas Flat Trail (hard)
