Beach Overview of Southern Californias Beaches at the Pacific Coast from the north to the south:

Arroyo Burro Beach Park (Santa Barbara):
The municipal beach at the Arroyo Burro Beach State is located at the city of Santa Barbara. Rocks are situated at both sides of the leveled sandy beach. A restroom is located at the Arroyo Burro Beach Park (left picture at the lower row). No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the Arroyo Burro Beach Park (as at: September 2009).

Santa Barbara Harbor Beach / Leadbetter Beach:
A leveled white sandy beach is located next to the harbor of Santa Barbara. Washed up plants are lying in the sand of this beach. The beach becomes smaller near the marina (harbor) of Santa Barbara. Farther to the west, the Leadbetter Beach is a wide beach. No parking fee is charged at the Santa Barbara Harbor (as at: September 2009).

Santa Barbara West Beach & Sterns Wharf:
The West Beach in the city of Santa Barbara is a nice leveled beach. West Beach is situated close to the Santa Barbara Harbor. No parking fee is charged at the roadside  (as at: September 2009).

Santa Barbara East Beach:
The East Beach in the city of Santa Barbara is a beautiful leveled beach, that is located next to Santa Barbaras West Beach. The waves are rather small at this beach. Washed up parts of plants are lying in the sand of the East Beach. No parking fee is charged along the roadside (as at: September 2009). During the weekend and during the holidays, parking space is rare. Between the parking spaces and the East Beach, there is the Chase Palm Park with palm trees and lawn.

Lookout Park:
The Lookout Park is located in the city of Summerland, near the California State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway / Highway 1). The beach at the Lookout Park is situated at the end of a sloop. A short trail leads from the parking lot to the sandy beach. Locals like to ride their horses at the beach of the Lookout Park. Restrooms are provided at the Lookout Park.

Carpenteria State Beach:
There are washed up parts of plants lying in the sand of the Carpenteria State Beach. Campgrounds, lifeguards, grills, tables, showers and restrooms are provided at this californian beach.
DThe parking fee is $10.- at the Carpenteria State Beach (as at: September 2011). Locals use parking spaces along the roadside or in sideroads. outside the Carpenteria State Beach and walk to the beach. No entrance fee is charged for pedestrians.

Rincon Parkway Beach:
The Rincon Parkway Beach is located at the California State Route 1, next to the Ventura Freeway (Highway 101 / US Route 101). A wall of rocks separates the road from the sandy beach. Free parking space is available along the roadside (as at: September 2009). Restrooms and parking spaces for motorhomes are provided at the Rincon Parkway Beach. Thanks to theVentura Freeway (US Route 101 / Highway 101) and the California State Route 1, the Rincon Parkway Beach isn’t located at a nice location.

Surfers Point Seaside Park:
Surfers Point Seaside Park is located in the city of San Buenaventura. Some areas of the beach at the Surfers Point Seaside Park are covered with rocks. The waves are rather small at this beach. The beach at the Point Seaside Park is narrow and not very pretty. No parking fee and no entrance fee is charged at the Surfers Point Seaside Park (as at: September 2009).

San Buenaventura State Beach:
The beach at the San Buenaventura State Beach is a beautiful wide leveled beach with white sand. A wide road leads to the parking lot and the beach. Picnic areas and restrooms are provided at the San Buenaventura State Beach. WI-FI / WLAN is available near the Lifeguard Station. The range of this access point is about 150 to 200 feet (about 60 Meters). The parking fee is $10.- at the San Buenaventura State Park (as at: September 2009).

Thornhill Broome Beach State Park:
The Thornhill Broome Beach State Park belongs to the Point Mugu State Park. A campground and restrooms are provided at the Thornhill Broome Beach State Park. A lot of big stones are lying between the parking lot and the beach. No trees and no shade exist at this beach. The location next to the California State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway / Highway 1) is not very beautiful. No entrance fee and no parking fee is charged at the Thornhill Broome Beach State Park. A camping fee is charged at this beach (as at: September 2009).

Sycamore Cove:
The Sycamore Cove is part of the Point Mugu State Park. It is located close to the Thornhill Broones State Beach. The leveled beach at the Sycamore Cove is pretty. The waves of the Pacific Ocean are small.  No restrooms are provided at the Sycamore Cove. The parking fee is $12.- at the Sycamore Cove (as at: September 2009). WI-FI / WLAN is available near the Ranger Station.

Leo Carillo State Beach:
Lifeguards, campgrounds, showers and restrooms are provided at the Leo Carillo State Beach. The parking fee is $12.- (as at: September 2011). There are a few parking spaces along the roadside. No parking fee is charged along the roadside.

El Matador State Beach:
The El Matador State Beach is located west of the city of Malibu. The parking lot of the El Matador State Beach is situated close to the California State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway / Highway 1). The parking lot is not paved (it is made of gravel). Restrooms are provided at the El Matador State Beach. A wooden stairway leads to the leveled sandy beach. A lot of rocks are lying in the sand of the beach. The view is beautiful. Visible are the mansions of Malibu and the beach. The parking fee at the El Matador State Beach is $8.- (as at: September 2009). More informations about the El Matador State Beach in Malibu... .

Trancas Beach:
The Trancas Beach is a leveled sandy beach, that is limeted at the inland by the houses and mansions of Malibu. The popular TV serial “two and a half men” (starring Charly Sheen) plays in such a mansion at the beach of Malibu.

Zuma Beach:
The scenic Zuma Beach in Malibu is a wide sandy beach. The waves are small at this beach. The Zuma Beach is situated north of the Westward Beach. No entrance fee  is charged at the Zuma Beach.  Free parking spaces are available along the roadside. The parking fee at the parking lot of the Zuma Beach ranges from $3.- to $10.- (as at: January 2011). Showers and restrooms are provided at the Zuma Beach. This popular californian beach was used as a movie location for various productions. In 2008, the TV serial “Eleventh Hour” (Episode: Frozen) played at the Zuma Beach. More informations about the Zuma Beach in Malibu... .

Westward Beach:
The Westward Beach in Malibu is located south of the Zuma Beach. The beach at the Westward Beach is a leveled sandy beach. A parking fee is charged at the Westward Beach (as at September 2009).

Point Dume Natural Preserve Beach:
Point Dume State Beach is situated south of the Westward Beach. Grey wales can be viewed at this beach between December and March. Only a few parking spots are available at the Point Dume Natural Preserve. No parking fee is charged (as at: September 2011).

Topanga State Beach:
The Topanga Beach is situated in a small distance to the California State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway / Highway 1). The gate at the entrance of the Topanga State Beach is only open during the opening hours. The parking fee at the Topanga State Beach is $10.- (as at: Oktober 2009). Showers and restrooms are provided at the Topanga State Beach.

Castle Rock Beach:
A restaurant with a view on the beach and the Pacific Ocean is located next to the Castle Rock Beach. The sandy beach of the Castle Rock Beach consists of loose sand. A parking fee is charged at this beach (as at: September 2009).

Will Rogers State Beach:
The Will Rogers State Beach is a municipal beach in Malibu. The beach at the Will Rogers State Beach is a wide leveled sandy beach. The parking lot is operated by the city of Malibu. The Day Pass and the Annual Pass of the California State Park System is not valid at this parking lot. The parking fee is $3.- (as at: September 2009). Restrooms and showers are provided at the Will Rogers State Beach.

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