Leo Carrillo State Park
A state park on the LA/Ventura county line, with tide pools, sea caves, beaches and a canyon campground.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
$3 per hour, $9 for 3 hours, $12 per day.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Stairs to the beach. 36000 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Tide pools and sea caves. Check the tide table before exploring.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Hours
Day-use parking 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
Dogs allowed on North Beach (north of Lifeguard Tower 3), in day-use areas and the campground. Not on South Beach or backcountry trails.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Token-operated showers.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible facilities listed.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.