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Leo Carillo State Beach To Westward Beach (Point Dume County Beach ..., Malibu Riviera, California

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  • 35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA    
  • (310) 880-0363
  • www.parks.ca.gov

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  • Reviewer's Rating = 3 Date of Trip: 10/5/2005 On foggy days it's tough to see much. Be aware that just because it's sunny at the Malibu pier, doesn't mean it's sunny nort... from trails.com

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  • city: Malibu
  • location: Leo Carrillo State Park
  • tags: Los Angeles, Outdoor Recreation, Family
  • transport: Car
  • features: Parking
  • good for: Kitesurf , Windsurf, Surf
  • next big city (airport): Los Angeles
  • next town: Malibu
  • rider ability: Intermediate, Expert
  • rules: None
  • type: Ocean
  • water hazards: Rocks
  • water quality: Clean
  • water type: Small Wave (< 1m), Medium Wave (1-3m)
  • weather fall: Normal Wetsuit
  • weather spring: Normal Wetsuit
  • weather summer: Normal Wetsuit
  • weather winter: Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit
  • best direction: West
  • bottom: Sandy
  • current: Don't know
  • dangers: Extreme cold
  • day timing: Afternoon
  • distance to city: Take a car
  • site quality: 67/100
  • easy to find?: Easy to find
  • experience level: Intermediate
  • force: Don't know
  • kite wind: Good for KiteSurf, Good for WindSurf
  • main direction: West
  • more infos: Can be gusty on beach
  • period: From September to December
  • pictures: http://www.wannakitesurf.com/spot/North_America/USA/California/Leo_Carillo/photo/index.html
  • gps precision: Approximate
  • public access: Public access
  • site type: Spots
  • special access: No access issues
  • spot quality: Standard
  • style: Wave
  • tide: No tide dependency
  • type: Thermal wind
  • water quality: Don't know
  • weekcrowd: Ultra crowded
  • week end crowd: Ultra crowded
  • activities: Outdoor Fun
  • age: Tdlr./Pre-Schl. (1-5), Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)
  • info: Free
  • activity: Road Biking
  • city: Malibu
  • distance (miles): 72
  • elevation gain (feet): Minimal
  • publisher: The Mountaineers Books
  • season: Year-round
  • skill level: Difficult
  • state: California
  • trail type: Point-to-point
  • place type: landmark
  • attractions: - The beach was named after Leo Carrillo, a popular radio and TV performer, who also served on the State Park and Recreation Commission. He was related by blood and marriage to a line of distinguished original Californians. The beach also has tidepools, coastal caves and reefs for exploring....
  • climate: - A warm, dry Mediterranean climate prevails over Southern California - inland it is hot in the summer, mild in the winter. Coastal areas have a more moderate climate with frequent fog in the summer. Most of the precipitation comes as rain during the winter months.
  • location: leo carrillo state beach
  • location link: http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=caspleocarrillob&cu_id=1
  • recreation: - The park has 1.5 miles of beach for swimming, surfing, windsurfing, surf fishing and beachcombing. Nature walks and campfire programs are offered. Camping is also available, contact the parks department for reservation.
  • recreation opportunities: Activity Remarks On Site Camping Giant sycamore shade the main campgrounds. Yes Group Camping Group site available. Yes
  • ability level:: intermediate
  • access:: look for the signs on PCH
  • best season:: spring, summer, fall
  • best size: waist high to double overhead
  • best tide: medium
  • best well direction: SSE, S, SW, WSW
  • best wind: NW winds are offshore
  • bicep burn:(1=1ft waikiki; 10=15ft ocean beach): 4
  • bottom:: cobblestone
  • bring your:: longboard, shortboard or sail, RV camper
  • crowd factor:: no vacancy
  • hazards:: Greedy longboarders, errant wind surfers
  • local vibe:: not much
  • perfect-o-meter: (1=lake erie; 10=jeffreys bay): 6
  • place to eat: Neptune's Net (see County Line "Places to Eat" entry) or you could head south five miles to Trancas Market, where you'll find a grocery store, hardware store and a Starbucks.
  • place to stay: Leo Carrillo hosts a great camping area, complete with underpass to the beach and a canyon for hiking. Twenty bucks per night (818-880-0350 or 800-444-7275). Log on to www.cal-parks.ca.gov for reservations.
  • poo patrol:(1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup): 3
  • things to do: Leo Carrillo is a popular area for scuba diving, especially during the fall. You'll find a dive rental shop about two miles south of the pier at Malibu Divers (310-456-2396). Wind/kitesurfing is also popular, but the closest place we found to rent windsurf equipment is down in San Pedro at...
  • category: Community Resources, Beaches, Campgrounds, Parks & Gardens
  • ages: All
  • categories: Animal Life, Beaches, Nature at its Best
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  • editorial review: In Short Part of a state park comprised of the coastal cliff area just north of Zuma Beach, this rocky and caved coastline offers an escape from other more popular Malibu beaches. The beach is perfect for a romantic sunset, or a private beach day due to the nature of the coast--the jagged rocks...
  • lists: Malibu's Most Wanted: Inside SoCal's Eden, Top 10 Los Angeles Experiences
  • markets: Los Angeles, CA Metro
  • neighborhoods: Western Malibu
  • parking: Pay lot
  • tips: The beach is located just north of Zuma on PCH. There is no clear marking except for a brown state beach sign. If you get to Decker Road (Route 23), you have gone too far north.
  • author: babyqsmom
  • keywords: active, outdoor