Leo Carrillo State Park

On the western borders of Malibu, there's a fantastic state park called Leo Carrillo. It has canyon hiking trails as well as two gorgeous coastal parts. It also has a popular campground with more than 100 campsites. Sequit Point, a rocky outcropping that separates the park's north and south beaches and has numerous tidal pools and sea caves, is worth exploring.

Walking via a tunnel under the PCH at the state park entrance leads to South Beach in Leo Carrillo. A large day-use parking space is located close to the tunnel entrance, which is about a hundred feet from the park's Canyon Campground entrance. The massive sea stacks of Sequit Point, to the north, are one of the most striking features of South Beach. At low tide, when sea caves and tidal pools are seen, these rocks are best explored. The crescent-shaped beach extends south to Nicholas Canyon Beach. Sunbathing and surfing are common along this entire stretch of beach. North Beach, on the other side of Sequit Point, is wider and has more sand to explore. A linear parking area is close to this long stretch of beach, which is only a short drive from the state park entrance. Dogs are allowed on some parts of this beach, but they must be kept on a leash at all times.