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The northernmost (actually westernmost) beach in Los Angeles County straddles the boundary with Ventura County along California Highway 1, also known as Pacific Coast Highway.

Run by the state, it is one of the few and one of the best beaches near the metropolis that allows camping of all types. That makes it very popular; it gets half a million visitors a year. Many of them are day-use visitors seeking the surf. But if you want to camp, reservations are needed and available through Park-Net, the statewide reservation service, at (800) 444-7275. There are showers and, in the summer, a convenience store opens to serve people in the 127 campsites. Fires are permitted in the campground but not on the beach.

The park boundary stretches inland from the beach up Mulholland Highway to high points in the state park and adjacent Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. There are hiking trails, scenic viewpoints and fields of wildflowers to explore, especially in spring.

Sequit Point divides the beach, east and west. The west side is best for sunbathing. Surfers and sail boarders like the east side. Surfers call it a reef break and it is good all year. Swells build against a sizable offshore rock and peel right for 150 yards. A buoy line separates the sail boarders farther east. They get a consistent afternoon wind that hits about two-thirds of the way down the beach.

Lifeguards serve both sides of the point during the summer and a junior lifeguard program is offered during July and August. Rangers lead tidepool and nature walks and there is a small visitor center. -- Los Angeles Times

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Secos Surf Spot

Secos offers quality, lined-up rights on south and southwest swells. The ride begins off a large rock and winds down along a short, cobblestone point. Medium tides are best at Secos, as there are occasional rocks in the lineup on low tides. Though primarily a summer break, Secos can get good during the winter and is usually less crowded. A good spot to check when others are blown out as kelp outside helps keep the chop down. California State Parks maintains restroom, camping and picnic facilities on the point. The scenic aspect of Secos has attracted a host of movie makers over the years, earning it background roles in ''The Karate Kid,'' ''Point Break'' and the original ''Gidget,' among others. -- Van Weyden
Directions: 1/2 mile east of Ventura/Los Angeles County line at the junction of Pacific Coast Highway and Mulholland Highway.

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