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| Page Views: 743 Last Visit to Leo Carrillo State Beach: February, 2007 | Leo Carrillo State Park, One of My Favorites by KimberlyAnn - last update: May 21, 2007 |
Of all the State Parks I have visited in southern and south central California, Leo Carrillo is my favorite. The main reason this is my favorite, is because it is so varied. There are one and a half miles of beach, which includes, a large open stretch of beach, private coves, tide pools, and coastal caves and rock formations. Off shore there are reefs for divers to explore. If you aren’t looking for a beach, the park also encompasses canyons and mountains offering you lots of backcountry hiking. You can come here and be an adventurer, enjoy such activities as swimming, surfing, windsurfing, surf fishing, flying kites, or just layback with a book and enjoy the beauty of the ocean. Because the park begins at sea level, and continues up into the mountains, there is a wide variety of plant and animal life, so the park offers a variety of environments and activities for people who enjoy the outdoors. |
| The Tidal Pool Area With the Tide In |
|  | Along some areas of the beach you will find rocks projecting out of the water, which will dress up your view, in other areas you have an open stretch of water that welcomes many summer people who enjoy swimming, and other beach activities. |
| | If you enjoy wildlife, look for sea birds such as cormorants, sea gulls, and pelicans. During whale migrations, look out across the ocean and you may spot the spouts of whales as they work their way along the coast. You may also see dolphins, harbor seals, or sea lions. As you explore further into the park you may spot such animals as rabbits, squirrels, scrub jays, acorn woodpeckers, red tailed hawks, deer, foxes, snakes, or raccoons. Bobcats also live in the area, but are rarely seen. Whether you come to the park for exploring the great outdoors, or simply to relax, you will enjoy Leo Carrillo. |
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| Pros: | "This is a 2,000 acre park, with mountain hiking, and the Pacific Ocean for enjoying coastline activities." | | Cons: | "Watch for poison oak, rattle snakes, and ticks when in the backcountry." | | In A Nutshell: | "More than a beach." |
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ATXtraveler Sat Feb 23, 2008 21:25 UTC
Our Sunday School class went camping here every summer... thanks for the memories! | JaxNikki Sat Nov 17, 2007 20:23 UTC
Great Page. I was here once when I was a kid. | Basaic Fri Oct 26, 2007 15:44 UTC
Love your page on Leo Carillo State Park. I went there with friends in August. Will post my own page soon although it will not be as good as yours. | Tugboatguy Mon May 21, 2007 23:51 UTC
Anne, you are indeed an artist with your camera-such superb seascapes and wonderful commentary. Glad you got in our back-country to enjoy, too; a wilderness so close to teeming civilization, but quiet away from the all the car traffic. Doug |
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