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Point Lobos State Reserve

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    Campbell B.
    "Great hike, gorgeous views, and seals galore."(11 Tips)
    Jessica C.
    "One of the most gorgeous hikes, with beaches, caves, sea lions..."(9 Tips)
    Nic M.
    "Start by watching the Sea Otters at Whaler's Cove and move along the..."(4 Tips)
    Christine W.
    "Incredibly gorgeous views of the coast, with ample wildlife to spot!"(26 Tips)
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  • Christine W.heart icon on user image
    Christine WuAugust 17, 2015
    Incredibly 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 Y.
    Wendy YorkOctober 2, 2012
    Make 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!
  • Alex K.heart icon on user image
    Alex KimOctober 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    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 R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RoseJune 6, 2017
    The 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 C.
    Suzy ColemanJune 15, 2017
    My 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 b.heart icon on user image
    eric bornemannAugust 22, 2020
    Excellent 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 E.heart icon on user image
    Josue EvillaOctober 5, 2016
    Gorgeous 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 H.heart icon on user image
    Louis HarboeJuly 22, 2016
    Good 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 P.
    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.heart icon on user image
    Joanna C.March 29, 2016
    Fantastic views, easy trails. Go right before sunset and prepare to be amazed. Perfect place to meditate after a hard day.
  • Bianca N.heart icon on user image
    Bianca NgAugust 21, 2016
    Awesome experience. You feel so small compared to the ocean and mountains. It's a good feeling. Worth visiting!
  • стефан Б.heart icon on user image
    Great fun! Nice trails and good beach access. Everyone is respectful on the paths. Good tide pools.
  • Krista S.
    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 C.heart icon on user image
    Sam CurcurutoJanuary 25, 2016
    Amazing place. To hike the entire park, set aside three hours. Light climbing, and beautiful views.
  • K F.
    K FJuly 23, 2013
    Must 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!
  • Jose
    JoseMarch 25, 2013
    Amazing 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 D.heart icon on user image
    Nik DawsonApril 16, 2016
    Park 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.
  • .:. s.heart icon on user image
    .:. sAugust 19, 2015
    One of the most beautiful location of hiking trails anywhere on the West Coast. The views and scenery is breath-taking.
  • Abdullah A.
    Abdullah AlGarzaiOctober 21, 2014
    To 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 D.
    Deepti DabasApril 4, 2014
    Amazing spots for photos, breathtaking views from cliff tops! Wear hiking shoes!
  • Hamilton C.
    Hamilton C.June 10, 2012
    Summer 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 M.
    Shannon McCorisonMay 23, 2014
    Forget the big sea lion rock. Watch the seals on the smaller rocks visible from the trails. And catch a few swimming too!
  • Nic M.heart icon on user image
    Nic MirandaSeptember 23, 2013
    Start by watching the Sea Otters at Whaler's Cove and move along the perimeter until you've come back to where you started.
  • Shane B.
    Shane BarkerJuly 7, 2014
    One of my favorite trails of all times! Every view looks like something from National Geographic! Amazing!!
  • Kimheart icon on user image
    KimMay 13, 2014
    You can avoid the $10 parking fee by parking along Hwy 1 and walking in. Easy hiking with gorgeous views.
  • Faris
    FarisJune 29, 2013
    The most beautiful place in California. We have seen dolphins and whales here as well as numerous otters and seals. very cool.
  • Terri O.
    Terri O'BrienJuly 26, 2013
    One 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!
  • Danielheart icon on user image
    DanielMay 1, 2016
    Magical place, we went in April and saw the baby seals playing at the beach.
  • Lindsay B.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay BrookeFebruary 16, 2016
    Amazing trails along the water. Give yourself 2-3 hours to walk the entire trail
  • Andrew S.heart icon on user image
    Andrew SandlerDecember 2, 2015
    We walked over to Coal Chute. Seals sleeping on the rocks and a sea otter swimming in the cove. Amazing view.
  • Rosalind S.heart icon on user image
    Rosalind StreeterFebruary 21, 2015
    Couldn't recommend more! Definitely take the North Shore Trail & ALL off shoots
  • Jessica C.
    Jessica ChanDecember 1, 2013
    One of the most gorgeous hikes, with beaches, caves, sea lions... It really makes you fall in love with Monterey.
  • Daniel V.heart icon on user image
    Daniel VillaltaFebruary 16, 2016
    What a spectacular place to hike. We parked on the road and hiked into the park. The views are awesome.
  • Campbell B.
    Campbell BirdJune 7, 2016
    One of my favorite stops on the drive between SF and LA. Great hike, gorgeous views, and seals galore.
  • Lana V.heart icon on user image
    Lana VenturaFebruary 21, 2017
    Great place for an easy hike half-forest half-beach! A MUST in Carmel!
  • Tobi L.
    Tobi LytleJanuary 1, 2012
    The South Plateau trail is scheduled to re-open in March - reportedly with awesome wheelchair access...to this most beautiful shore!
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    @flakitavalente™ 👜January 19, 2014
    Bring comfy tennis shoes for a great hike with perfect ocean views!
  • Andrew R.heart icon on user image
    Andrew RamseySeptember 13, 2016
    Wish they had maps to take with you. Overall awesome to walk around
  • Mary S.heart icon on user image
    Mary SAugust 25, 2015
    Definitely one of my fav parks along the way. Love the views and the waves crashing against the rocks
  • Deepti D.
    Deepti DabasMarch 16, 2014
    Breath taking views! Every photographers dream come true! Wear your gym shoes!
  • Malyssa G.
    Malyssa GilliamMay 12, 2013
    Beautiful place to hike and explore. The sea lion trail is my favorite. 🌊
  • Jan S.
    Jan Shaw-FlammFebruary 12, 2015
    Saw seals, sea lions, whales & deer, not to mention stunning shore line.
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuDecember 31, 2016
    Gorgeous coastal hikes and views. Not a strenuous hike tho. $10 parking.
  • Marniheart icon on user image
    MarniOctober 20, 2014
    Beautiful Hiking. Every trail has something new to see.
  • Igor K.
    Igor KanjukaJanuary 6, 2014
    You MUST visit this place. I have no words to describe this place. It's just perfect.
  • Ken M.
    Ken MJune 23, 2010
    There 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 A.
    Wes AdamsSeptember 2, 2013
    it's a 20 min walk from the highway or pay for the convenience and park right near the water
  • Bianca V.heart icon on user image
    Bianca VazJune 8, 2018
    Really nice view, totally worth paying for.
  • Istariray
    IstarirayApril 20, 2016
    Easy trails + breathtaking scenery = Point Lobos 💖
  • Rob F.
    Rob FreedmanDecember 29, 2013
    Terrific views, take the North Coast trail.
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