Leo Carrillo State Park on the Malibu coast combines one and a half miles of beach with inland parkland rising into the Santa Monica Mountains, spanning 2,513 acres and extending into Ventura County. Established in 1953, it was named for actor and conservationist Leo Carrillo, linking it to California’s broader effort to preserve coastal and mountain landscapes for public use. Known for its tide pools, sea caves, reefs, campground, and hiking trails, the park supports both shoreline recreation and backcountry use. After the 2018 Woolsey Fire burned through almost all of it, cleanup, outside support, and the reopening of campgrounds marked a significant recovery.