Address: 62 CA-1, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA
Phone: +18316244909
Sunday: 8AM–7PM
Monday: 8AM–7PM
Tuesday: 8AM–7PM
Wednesday: 8AM–7PM
Thursday: 8AM–7PM
Friday: 8AM–7PM
Saturday: 8AM–7PM
Ahmed Nabawe
Very nice park with many coastal and meadow trails with amazing views. Most trails are suitable for kids. Along the coastal trails you get a view of the Carmel bay, many beautiful beaches, and islands with a lot of birds. Entrance fee is $10 but parking can be limited inside the park specially on weekends. However, you can park outside and talk a walk. Definitely recommend visiting.
Maria T
One of the most well kept parks I've been to. Not a single piece of plastics on the floor (thank you to everyone!) Breathtaking views. We hiked the perimeter of Pt. Lobos. Which is about 7 miles. Quite an easy hike, just remember to apply sunscreen since you'll be under direct sun for most of the hike.
Mary N
Park on the street to save $10. The lot was full anyway on Sunday and Monday of President's Day weekend. There's one beach that you can relax on, otherwise you can explore the trails all day! Great for sea otter and sea lion watching. Bring your binoculars for a better view. It was super windy the days I went, so wear layers because it was super cold!
Tracy Hang
Hiked on 01-02-22 9-930am $10 parking Bookmark accomplished. To get to the view that is most commonly seen in these Google photos, park at the very last lot and walk the bird trail. Sorry, I forgot what the name of the trail was? This really wasn't a hike; it was a nice scenic walk. You go up some stairs and round to the end, looping you back around to the same entry point of the trail. We saw a lot of turkey vultures and was even told by a local to come back in the spring to see all the different species of birds that they get. The trail was busy but not bombarded. A lot of friendly hellos. We then walked through the woods and trailed back to the beginning of the first lot where this nice lady told us to turn our car key in for some binoculars to see all the whales that were out that day! I didn't see any, but we spotted a mountain of sea lions. I'd say it was worth the stop!
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Check their web site or click point Lobos on Google maps for timings.
From what I am reading on the Monterey County Weekly, they reopened Point Lobos State Park for daytime use, as of yesterday.
Yes, you don't have to drive in because it fills up fast but you can park on the road and walk in for free
The trees of Point Lobos, Monterey Pine, Monterey Cypree and Coast Live Oak are all evergreens. The closest thing to fall color is poison oak. It is drought-deciduous, it's leaves turn red and fall when it dries out in the summer.
There's a small trail which she could follow and leads to a bench by the ocean. There are beautiful views from there.
I think so
We were able to enter and find parking mid-day on a Thursday, but it was very busy. There were at least 15 cars parked out on Highway 1 too. Be prepared for crowds!
Portuguese whalers from the Azore Islands arrived at Point Lobos in 1861 and set up living quarters in the meadow at the southeast end of Whalers Cove.
Yes, I believe we went during the shut down
No reservation required. $10 entry fee payable at ranger hut if you want to park inside the park. Free if you park on the road and walk into the park.
First come first served. $10 per car entry, $9 if senior over 62. But you can park on road and walk in.
Yes, you have to. There are no concessions or food sellers inside the park. If you do bring food please don't feed the animals or leave garbage behind.
It is around 230 years old!
No -- but you should show up early (there are car lines at open) if you want to park in the park itself, otherwise you have to park out on the highway and walk in
No reservations available. If you want to park inside the park it would be good to arrive as close to 8 as you can since the parking inside the park will fill up even on a weekday.
No camping really close. You are to close to Monterey and Carmel... It's not the mood of the place! 😉
No camping or fires allowed. Very nice place to visit and you can see most of the interesting things in a short day then camp along the coast.
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You don't need to but getting there early is best if full u can park on hwy 1 and hike from there.
The water is cold The surf is rpugh. There are no lifeguards and it's hard to get to the water in most areas. There are no prohibjtions posted but it is not a swimming area.
No, you cannot, but there are some camping grounds not too far I believe
Pets are not allowed anywhere within the reserve and cannot be left inside parked vehicles.
Did not see any. Did not ask at the time. I would imagine that they do. It is a couple of bux to get in, so expect that. May as well call them and get the low down. Don't know what they charge. My buddy shmoozed our way in -if that's any help...
At the end of pine ridge trail, there are plenty of picnic tables
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a California State Park and it is surrounded by the Point Lobos State Marine Reserve, a state marine protected area. All shells, rocks, wood, plants, animals and all features of the reserve are protected by law and may not be collected or taken from the park. Visitors caught collecting may be subject to a fine for illegal poaching.
The park is open over the weekend
About 3 miles...but you can spend the entire day walking the trails with stunning views.
Yes, but: The trails we walked on (we only took a few) were mostly packed dirt. They are "wheelchair accessible," but aren't paved. We walked much farther than we intended and didn't run into any places to rest (no benches or seats etc). The trails were flat and unobstructed, they were well tended and beautiful, but they were long, and NOT covered in cement. If you're worried about the quality of the specific trail you want to take, you may want to call during business hours and ask a few questions (I suggest asking about parking as we had to hike in and there was no trail from where we parked).
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