Point Lobos, California, United States

5.0 (4.847 reviews) Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #1 in California State Parks

Worth it to spend a few hours and get great photos!

Home to a rich marine habitat, this nature reserve is popular for both whale-watching (in winter) and spotting sea lions (all year round). With amazing natural landscapes, it's great for hiking along the ocean or simply strolling around and taking in the magnificent rocky coastline lined with rare Monterey cypress trees. If you’re into water activities, go kayaking or even scuba diving among 70-foot-high kelp forests and diverse marine life. Parking spaces are limited, so get there in the early morning to grab a spot. Otherwise, sign up for a guided tour that will take you straight into the reserve. – Tripadvisor
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Address

62 Ca-1, Carmel, CA 93923

Working hours

Monday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Friday, May 03, 2024, 21:41

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5Judee 5:00 PM Nov 19, 2020
Beautiful flat hiking area
WOW you’ll want to take this hike slow so you can take loads of photos. We arrived about 8:30 am on a Friday and found parking inside for $10. If it’s full you’ll have to park along the road and walk in. The paths are wide and you could push a wheel chair or stroller along much of the paths. There are several clean bathrooms with sinks to wash your hands. We enjoyed an easy 3 mile walk while enjoying the gorgeous Pacific Ocean views on the ocean side while trees, moss, turkey vultures, etc. on the opposite side of the road. This is a must see!
5sunshine_susan 5:00 PM Jan 8, 2023
One of the most magical places in the world!
We visited after a wild and wooly rainstorm, and the waves were unbelievably beautiful. The trails are terrific and I recommend starting early (it gets quite crowded on weekends) and covering the whole area. It is indeed breathtaking.