Leo Carrillo State Park Field Trips

School Field Trips & Educational Visits

School and Youth Group Reservations:

Approved K to 12 schools may have parking fees waived. Parking fees are waived only for K to 12 schools on a principal approved field trip. All other groups must pay parking fees upon entrance to the Park.

Interested in bus reimbrsment for a Guided Field Trip?

We partner with the National Parks Service for the Every Kid Outdoor (EKO) program and California's PassPORTS Program to offer bus reimbursement to Title 1 schools!

Explore the Wonderful World of Tidepools at Leo Carrillo State Beach.

The tidepools of Leo Carrillo are an incredibly unique place where many plants and animals live together under extreme conditions. Meeting on the edge of the Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu, freshwater streams into the ocean creating a natural estuary. Here we explore what a tide pool is, what kinds of living things you'll find in them, and why they're important. Along with learning all about tide pools, we discuss how humans impact this special area along with deep ocean animals. By learning about this ecosystem, you can help become a protector of this special place. Contact Ilsa Buelow for more information.
Capacity 40 students, Grades K-12

Click HERE to apply!

Self-Guided Programs or Guided Programs Not Seeking Bus Funding

For Self-Guided Program inquiries or Guided field trips not seeking bus funding, please fill out this form.

Teachers participating in self-guided field trips are encouraged to visit the Park prior to their program to orient themselves. Please contact us to arrange a pre-visit.

Angeles District Interpretive Programs

Check out this link for a complete description of all of the Programs offered within the Angeles Distict Parks!

For Questions or More Inforamtion Please Contact the State Park Interpreter at:

(818) 880-0353 ext. 13
Malibu.FieldTrips@parks.ca.gov

We look forward to seeing you and your students in the park!

California State Parks, Angeles Administrative Office
1925 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, CA 91302

Reservation Information

Reservation requests must be made a minimum of one month in advance.
Day use parking fees are waived for school groups with approved reservations only.
Visits are limited to two buses a day to reduce the impact on the Park’s resources.
Schools without a reservation may be re-directed to other locations if the Park is full and will be required to pay entrance fees.
Chaperones are required. We recommend one adult for every 6-7 students.