Sea caves and rock formations at Leo Carrillo at low tide

Malibu · 40 min from the Conejo Valley

Leo Carrillo

Sea caves, a creek mouth, and the best low-tide classroom on this stretch of coast.

Best for

Tidepooling, families, a long walk at minus tide

  • Go on a falling tide under +1.5 ft. The caves and the reef north of the creek are the point of the trip.
  • Turn rocks back over. Leave stars where they are. The intertidal here is heavily loved and easily damaged.
  • Fog is common in the morning. That is not bad weather. That is the marine layer doing its job.

How to arrive · PCH just west of the county line. State park lot, or the shoulder if you are only staying an hour.

Often seen

  • Giant green anemone
  • Owl limpet
  • Bat star
  • Gooseneck barnacle

Also nearby