We used to go to Leo Carillo beach a lot when I was growing up. After my high school prom, a bunch of us camped out in the campground across the highway from the beach (I think it was Leo, although it’s possible we camped at Sycamore.) Then, when I was a botany naturalist for the Conejo Valley Unified School District Outdoor School I’d walk down to Leo once a week to check out the tide pools with a slew of sixth graders, while hoping they didn’t get swept away in the ocean.
It was time to show the kids this beach that was so much a part of my growing up.
Walking to the beach with all the things a boy needs for fun in the sun.
Tidepooling
A little rough for swimming, but perfect for chasing (and being chased by) waves.
A little tired from out whirlwind vacation.
Playing in the surf.
