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    Leo Carrillo State Beach

    4.5 (17 reviews)

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    J P.

    Just a few minutes North of Malibu, I love coming here. All day parking is $12 at the self pay kiosk or you can park on PCH. They have a lot of porta potties just in case ya gotta go! Surf seems decent at the South part and the North part if where dogs are allowed. My doggies love it here. Cool vibes and great sunsets. They do have some camping spots available but they aren't right on the beach and you need to reserve one online. It does get randomly windy here. It's a chill and less crowded vibe here. Check it out and enjoy the day...

    Kaile N.

    My favorite southern California beach! The tide pools are awesome. It's so pretty and a great location on the PCH. I love the campground as well.

    Ginger D.

    I love Malibu so much!!!! I love the beach and water so much! This is a beautiful state beach! It costed $12 for an all day pass! This includes secure parking, porta potties and an area to wash your body and feet! The park ranger working was so friendly and gave us a map and explained the easy path from the parking lot to the beach. It's quite cool.. it's a tunnel you just go under since the parking lot is on the other side of the beach!

    Rosario M.

    This is my go-to dog beach near LA. It's always clean, never too busy, and parking is both cheap and convenient. The staff is welcoming and helpful, and the sunsets here are absolutely gorgeous!

    Rose B.

    Dogs are allowed! We took our dogs here and it was a great time! Not too crowded and lots of room for the pups to play! Can't wait to go back.

    Marilyn B.

    What a fantastic place! Don't miss getting up close and personal with the sea cave and the roaring waves coming through at mid-tide. We drove into the parking lot and asked the ranger at the entrance how to get to the sea cave and he told us to park at the far end of the lot and walk under bridge. There are signs saying no dogs allowed, but we saw three dogs there, so I guess that rule really isn't enforced. What IS enforced, though, is walking on the rocks at high tide. We heard the lifeguard/ranger over the loudspeaker twice warning people to get off the dangerous rocks.

    Beautiful quiet state beach
    Helene S.

    Absolutely loved spending a few hours at Leo Carrillo State Beach on a quiet Monday. The beach was so tranquil and peaceful with just a few young families playing in the waves. Visit both sides using the central lighthouse as a division point. One side is more rocky, the other more sandy. Lots of birds and seashells along the water's edge. Parking is available at the ranger's station for a small fee or free along the highway. Thanks to my friend, Dominique, who helped guide our trip with this fabulous beach recommendation. It was one of our favorite stops.

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    Easy access, lots of parking before 12 noon, clean beach, great view and calming ocean waves

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    A great beach, clean and well kept! Love that it has a separate side for folks with doggies!

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    Point Dume State Beach

    Point Dume State Beach

    4.7
    (338 reviews)
    8.0 mi

    We've all heard of PTSD…read more... You know, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. But have you heard of PDSB?? (I'll break this one down in a bit) Well, if you've read any of my other reviews of the picturesque beaches in Southern California, your PTSD of "here we go again, another review about white sandy beaches, moderate temp. waters and picture perfect sunsets" by Lance L. just might kick in. But bear with me, because this review, you're definitely not gonna want to skip. So what is PDSB you ask? Well Point Dume State Beach of course! Yes, one of Malibu's finest & for good reason too! Sure, when everyone thinks about beaches in Malibu... For those with families, It's usually Zuma Beach, but that's where EVERYBODY goes and because of this, it's ALWAYS packed! And of course, there's where all the surfers go.... Surfrider Beach, hence the name! But Surfrider is for hangin' 10 and you just might get a big stare down by the locals. But Point Dume State Beach or PDSB as I know you will now refer to it is about to be your new favorite. Here's why: A pay lot which sounds like it sucks to have to pay just to go to the beach, but the minimal cost ($6-$15 depending the season) is worth it. The lot is literally parallel to the beach and once you park, you are right on the sand! In addition, Point Dume State Beach, although smaller than Zuma is pretty decent because it's not as well known about so you will definitely find a place to plant that umbrella and set up your beach towel to watch the kids play, throw a football around or work on your tan lines. As far as Safety, Not only is lifeguard towers right on the sand, but a lifeguard headquarters office is also onsite, so if something goes south, help is very nearby. Point Dume State Beach does have fairly maintained, public restrooms that's are serviced regularly by the beaches and harbors maintenance team as well as a few porta-potties onsite for use. The beaches themselves are clean and do not have a lot of trash, debris or tar like some of the beaches that I've been to up North on the Ventura County Side (Oxnard & Ventura beaches). And the best part, some of the best sunsets you can catch on this part of the coastline. Besides the actual beach, you can actually hike from the beach side itself up the Point Dume hiking trail to get an even better view or jump off the cliff if you dare. But.... Please, Please, Just make sure you are a solid swimmer if you are a real swimmer thrill seeker as the water near the cliff is rocky and the currents are very unforgiving. There are always calls for service where Lifeguards, Firefighters and the Sheriff's department are on scene performing rescues, but unfortunately, sometimes are unsuccessful and people have tragically drowned. So maybe leave the Olympic style diving into the Big Blue to the pros. And now that you probably have actual PTSD from me telling you how you could actually die if you aren't careful.... Maybe just shake it off and get some PDSB instead and enjoy the Best of Malibu from the safety of your seat right on the sand! "Life's a Beach, Enjoy it!"

    Love this beach. Parking is fairly easy and I feel like it's not a beach that's gets overwhelmingly…read morepacked so it's enjoyable. Waves were coming up high n knocked me over but it felt good once drying off in the sun lol. Made some sandwiches that were so delicious!! Just a great vibe on a Sunday when it's sunny!

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    Malibu Lagoon State Beach

    4.3
    (109 reviews)
    14.6 mi

    Malibu Lagoon State Beach Park turned out to be exactly what I needed today. I came with my two…read moregirls, and from the moment we pulled into the parking lot, the day just felt easy. Parking is $3 an hour or $12 for the day, and the park is open 7am until sundown. After parking, it's about a seven‑minute walk along a peaceful path before the beach opens up in front of you. Most of the shoreline is protected wetlands, which actually makes the whole place feel calm and untouched. Even with the protected areas, there's still plenty of sandy space to set up a chair, stretch your legs, and settle in with a good book. My girls had a blast searching for seashells and honestly, they found some pretty amazing ones. The kind you don't expect to see unless you're on vacation somewhere far away. The waves were the highlight for me. They crash with this deep, steady rhythm that almost talks to you. When I closed my eyes, it felt like they were saying: relax, slow down, enjoy. And I did. The sun felt warm on my skin, and the breeze was just enough to keep everything comfortable. It's one of those places that reminds you how good it feels to pause for a moment and just be present with your kids, the ocean, and the day.

    I came to this beach because Google falsely listed this beach as dog friendly. I parked and paid,…read moreand then a very friendly state park trooper stopped to chat and he let me know unfortunately dogs aren't allowed at the beach. He did direct me down the sidewalk further down that I could try in another jurisdiction and he was truly sorry and I could tell he seemed like he is a dog lover. I was disappointed that a woman came around the corner and saw me talking with him, and I called out for her not to bring her dog close to mine she didn't listen and kept coming closer. I pulled back and repeated myself and she said something like her dog is friendly. I just want to put It out there that even though my dog might be friendly, you don't know that. And no strange dogs should EVER have nose to nose contact when they first meet. The dog I had with me is old, has multiple health issues which is why I wanted to come to the beach and let her see the beach before she passes, and that lady's dog was yanking and pulling towards my dog's face and the lady did not even seem in control being dragged forward. I don't like that people aren't mindful and to keep their distance unless given permission to approach. Anyways I followed the path that the trooper had pointed to me, it was beautiful seeing the ocean and all the birds. I even saw fish jumping high out of the water and wiggling their bodies before diving back in. That was so cool. Unfortunately my dog couldn't make it very far so we just went to visit the Adamson House nearby which is dog friendly and then we went back to the car.

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