Leo Carrillo State Beach

Located in Malibu, 45 kilometers north of Santa Monica on Pacific Coast Highway, Leo Carrillo State Park offers a beach that stretches for more than a kilometer and a half, dotted with sea caves, tidepools and other beach-combing delights. The park is named after Leo Carrillo, an actor and preservationist who served on the California Beach and Parks Commission for 18 years. A small visitor center offers interpretive displays, as well as guided nature walks and campfire programs. Picnic areas, campsites and RV facilities are also located in the park, so if you’re looking to set up shop for a while and enjoy the scene, this might be the right spot.