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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Highway 1 South Of Carmel River, Carmel, California 93923

Featured Review : The conference I was attending had a golf outing planned for the afternoon, and I opted to head out for some alone time at the beautiful and quiet Point Lobos state park. The park is located only a few miles south of Ca...See Full Review

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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve Reviews

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Point Lobos State Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mountainlake from Tampa, Florida
  • July 29, 2005
Point Lobos State Park
Quote: Point Lobos State Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the country. There's so much beauty, so close to the trails. Sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, wildflowers galore, cypress trees, and the list goes on. If you are near Monterey, do... Read the full Point Lobos State Natural Reserve review

From journal 10 Glorious Days in Monterey

Point Lobos State Reserve

  • 5 out of 5 stars by coasterluver from Phoenix, Arizona
  • May 27, 2005
Point Lobos State Reserve
Quote: This place is one of the best-kept secrets of California! A small fee (per family) gets you into this wonderful area. There are numerous hiking trails and many tables for picnics, all in view of the ocean. The trails on the south side of the park... Read the full Point Lobos State Natural Reserve review

From journal Take the Family to Monterey and Carmel, CA

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Point Lobos State Reserve

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Grasshopper from Keystone, Colorado
  • July 8, 2004
Quote: Just south of Mission Carmel is what I consider to be the absolute jewel in the California State Park system, Point Lobos State Reserve. The name comes from "Point of the Seawolves". It's also been called "The greatest meeting of land and sea in... Read the full Point Lobos State Natural Reserve review

From journal California Grab Bag

Point Lobos State Reserve

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Lawren from New City, New York
  • April 27, 2003
Quote: Unfortunately we only had about two and a half hours to spend here at Point Lobos as we could have spent all day. We walked two separate trails. The first trail we took at the advice of the Park Ranger, called "China Cove". This was an easy walk up... Read the full Point Lobos State Natural Reserve review

From journal Mid-coast California

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Point Lobos State Reserve

  • 4 out of 5 stars by g3 from Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • February 3, 2002
Point Lobos State Reserve
Quote: The conference I was attending had a golf outing planned for the afternoon, and I opted to head out for some alone time at the beautiful and quiet Point Lobos state park. The park is located only a few miles south of Carmel, but spend any time on... Read the full Point Lobos State Natural Reserve review

From journal Activities Galore

Point Lobos State Reserve

  • 4 out of 5 stars by gclink from Grand Prairie, Texas
  • June 27, 2001
Point Lobos State Reserve
Quote: There are many hiking trails that take you to the ocean. If people visit during the spring time, they may be able to see whales out in the ocean swimming by. It also provides some history of the area and how people use to come to the area to fish... Read the full Point Lobos State Natural Reserve review

From journal Weekend Getaway to Monterey Bay

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Point Lobos

  • 4 out of 5 stars by LoCho from San Jose, California
  • January 23, 2001
Quote: Point Lobos is a lovely area to dive -- or just hang out around. There is an easy boat-ramp walk in entry point, which takes you into Whaler's Cove. You have to make reservations (you can do it online) to dive at Point Lobos and there is a... Read the full Point Lobos State Natural Reserve review

From journal Monterey Bay Diving

The Other Half of the Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Judy Andreson from Elko, Nevada
  • September 15, 2000
Quote: Scuba diving is by reservation only in the park. Only a limited number of divers are allowed in the park each day, so call ahead of time to ensure your place at this popular diving spot. (831-624-4909) Underwater you find a huge variety of sea life... Read the full Point Lobos State Natural Reserve review

From journal First Undersea Preserve in USA

Hiking Trails

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Judy Andreson from Elko, Nevada
  • September 15, 2000
Quote: This is one of Monterey County's most inspiring parks. The 1,200-acre reserve features 7-miles of hiking on 14 intersecting trails. The trails wind through pine forests and truly breath-taking costal scenery. Robert Louis Stevenson came here and... Read the full Point Lobos State Natural Reserve review

From journal First Undersea Preserve in USA

Cypress Cove Trail

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Judy Andreson from Elko, Nevada
  • September 15, 2000
Quote: Heaven on earth! The crystal clear water and white sand beach is reminiscent of some tropical isle. Birds soar high overhead, the towering cliffs appear even taller topped by huge Monterey and Cypress Pines. Though tiny, it is the perfect place to... Read the full Point Lobos State Natural Reserve review

From journal First Undersea Preserve in USA