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Leo Carrillo State Beach
4.7★ · 790 Google ratings · Malibu, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 275 yd away · paid
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 275 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
0.9 miles of shoreline
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Leo Carrillo State Beach
Guide
Good to know
Explore sea caves and tide pools
Located near lifeguard tower three, these features offer family-friendly exploration of sea life and rock formations.
Visit at low tide
Sea caves and tide pools with starfish, sea urchins, and hermit crabs are only accessible when the tide is negative.
Arrive before 10am on weekdays
The limited sandy area fills quickly on weekends, but weekday mornings typically offer solitude and space.
Bring water shoes or wear sandals
Significant portions of the beach are rocky, and tar residue has been reported on sand in some areas.
Parking costs $12 per day
Official lot is across PCH; free shoulder parking is available but involves a longer walk and risk of break-ins.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · clear
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.1 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
11 mph from the NW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:24 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:34 AM.
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📍 35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, United States
🅿 Parking 275 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 275 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Leo Carrillo State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 275 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Leo Carrillo State Beach?
40 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Leo Carrillo State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 275 yd from the listing.
When is Leo Carrillo State Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
