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- Christine WuAugust 17, 2015Incredibly gorgeous views of the coast, with ample wildlife to spot! The hike is easy and flat, but not very shaded so bring sunscreen and a hat during summer days.
- Wendy YorkOctober 2, 2012Make sure you wear hiking shoes or boots. It's a nice trail but a little dusty for the white jeans and tennis shoes I had on. There is a great museum as well. If you are not into hiking this is A-OK!
- Great hiking, beaches, and photo opportunities. Park on 1 near the entrance if you don't want to pay the $10 parking fee. http://instagram.com/p/uCz_gSNJsY/ and http://instagram.com/p/uC3f7KtJv6/
- Ashley RoseJune 6, 2017The perfect family friendly day trip: Point Lobos offers numerous trails- including the one to Whaler's Cove where you're most likely to spot seals which is relatively flat and short.
- Suzy ColemanJune 15, 2017My favorite coastal hike. Incredibly scenic and easy to do. It's a bit of drive, but worth it. Great place to take out-of-towners who are looking to see the great pacific. Bring your camera!
- eric bornemannAugust 22, 2020Excellent little park with lots of short fun trails. If the lots are full park on highway 1 and just walk in - it’s not as far as it seems on the map. Head to the south trail and work clockwise.
- Josue EvillaOctober 5, 2016Gorgeous Park. Pay $10 to park and drive around Park or park on side of the road. Lots of great trails, with handicap access. Very impressive place.
- Louis HarboeJuly 22, 2016Good views of the California coast. Awesome for hikes, short or long. We even ran into a docent who told us interesting stories about the area.
- Nico PitneyDecember 20, 2014"Small park packs a punch. 10+ short trails, one stunning scene after another. Sea Lion Point. Cypress Grove winds through a last Monterey Cypress grove, old, craggy, gorgeous. $10 parking fills up." Read more
- Joanna C.March 29, 2016Fantastic views, easy trails. Go right before sunset and prepare to be amazed. Perfect place to meditate after a hard day.
- Bianca NgAugust 21, 2016Awesome experience. You feel so small compared to the ocean and mountains. It's a good feeling. Worth visiting!
- стефан БроJuly 5, 2017Great fun! Nice trails and good beach access. Everyone is respectful on the paths. Good tide pools.
- Krista SSeptember 4, 2014$10 for parking ..worth it. Look for the sea lions hanging out on the rocks..and lots of cool secret spots off trail.
- Sam CurcurutoJanuary 25, 2016Amazing place. To hike the entire park, set aside three hours. Light climbing, and beautiful views.
- K FJuly 23, 2013Must wear sneakers! But keep walking & you will find the treasure that is this spot! Watch out for the poison oak too. Leaves of 3 leave them be! Follow the barking to finds the sea lions in the cove!
- JoseMarch 25, 2013Amazing place with spectacular views. Park on the road and walk in. Save yourself time waiting in your car of the fee per car. Make a day out of it.
- Nik DawsonApril 16, 2016Park out the front and walk in to avoid the car fee. The walk in is really nice and it's a beautifully kept national park.
- .:. sAugust 19, 2015One of the most beautiful location of hiking trails anywhere on the West Coast. The views and scenery is breath-taking.
- Abdullah AlGarzaiOctober 21, 2014To get down into the pit go north on granite point trail and just after the first stairs go left into a narrow trail that will take you to a great location.
- Deepti DabasApril 4, 2014Amazing spots for photos, breathtaking views from cliff tops! Wear hiking shoes!
- Hamilton C.June 10, 2012Summer hours, all visitors must leave by 7PM, so no sunset viewing here, next recommended spot Garrapata State Park a few miles south with spectacular views.
- Shannon McCorisonMay 23, 2014Forget the big sea lion rock. Watch the seals on the smaller rocks visible from the trails. And catch a few swimming too!
- Nic MirandaSeptember 23, 2013Start by watching the Sea Otters at Whaler's Cove and move along the perimeter until you've come back to where you started.
- Shane BarkerJuly 7, 2014One of my favorite trails of all times! Every view looks like something from National Geographic! Amazing!!
- KimMay 13, 2014You can avoid the $10 parking fee by parking along Hwy 1 and walking in. Easy hiking with gorgeous views.
- FarisJune 29, 2013The most beautiful place in California. We have seen dolphins and whales here as well as numerous otters and seals. very cool.
- Terri O'BrienJuly 26, 2013One of the most beautiful places on earth. Bring telescope lens to take pictures of the sea lions. Limestone type trail leads you to a great sea lion viewing area!
- Lindsay BrookeFebruary 16, 2016Amazing trails along the water. Give yourself 2-3 hours to walk the entire trail
- Andrew SandlerDecember 2, 2015We walked over to Coal Chute. Seals sleeping on the rocks and a sea otter swimming in the cove. Amazing view.
- Rosalind StreeterFebruary 21, 2015Couldn't recommend more! Definitely take the North Shore Trail & ALL off shoots
- Jessica ChanDecember 1, 2013One of the most gorgeous hikes, with beaches, caves, sea lions... It really makes you fall in love with Monterey.
- Daniel VillaltaFebruary 16, 2016What a spectacular place to hike. We parked on the road and hiked into the park. The views are awesome.
- Campbell BirdJune 7, 2016One of my favorite stops on the drive between SF and LA. Great hike, gorgeous views, and seals galore.
- Tobi LytleJanuary 1, 2012The South Plateau trail is scheduled to re-open in March - reportedly with awesome wheelchair access...to this most beautiful shore!
- @flakitavalente™ 👜January 19, 2014Bring comfy tennis shoes for a great hike with perfect ocean views!
- Mary SAugust 25, 2015Definitely one of my fav parks along the way. Love the views and the waves crashing against the rocks
- Deepti DabasMarch 16, 2014Breath taking views! Every photographers dream come true! Wear your gym shoes!
- Malyssa GilliamMay 12, 2013Beautiful place to hike and explore. The sea lion trail is my favorite. 🌊
- Jan Shaw-FlammFebruary 12, 2015Saw seals, sea lions, whales & deer, not to mention stunning shore line.
- Connie ChiuDecember 31, 2016Gorgeous coastal hikes and views. Not a strenuous hike tho. $10 parking.
- Igor KanjukaJanuary 6, 2014You MUST visit this place. I have no words to describe this place. It's just perfect.
- Ken MJune 23, 2010There are seals everywhere. But the real prize is to catch a glimpse of the sea otters anchoring themselves to the kelp with their feet while breaking open shellfish on a stone on their belly.
- Wes AdamsSeptember 2, 2013it's a 20 min walk from the highway or pay for the convenience and park right near the water