Point Lobos

  • Big Sur, CA 93920
4.5
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Point Lobos contains headlands, coves and rolling meadows. The offshore area forms one of the richest underwater habitats in the world popular with divers. Wildlife includes seals, sea lions, sea otters and migrating gray whales ... more on Bigsurcalifornia.org

Ratings & Reviews for Point Lobos from Around the Web

Avg Rating

4.5

6 reviews

Top Reviews from Around the Web:

Indeed, it is along this trail that world renowned photographers and landscape painters have created some of their most endearing works. more on Epinions.com

The views are splendid. more on Trekaroo

The rugged coast and evolving vistas both cause one to pause and admire while also compelling one to move on to the next and more wondrous views. more on Epinions.com

However, I welcomed the atmosphere and low passing clouds for the added drama. more on Epinions.com

Begin at the park entrance and follow the trail to the right which will take you to the park's northern most boundaries and my favorite tide pool area. more on Epinions.com

Avg Rating

5.0

4 reviews

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  1. Epinions.com

  2. Trekaroo

Top Reviews From Epinions.com

Point Lobos State Reserve is wild California Coastline at its most beautiful. Thank goodness the State of California was wise enough to set this place aside as a Natural Reserve. The place is about 5 minutes south of Carmel along ... more on Epinions.com

When my wife asked what I wanted for my upcoming birthday, without much deliberation, I blurted out, “let’s do Point Lobos.” She happily agreed, too, without much thought. Again we were looking forward to returning for ... more on Epinions.com

My husband and I were only going to be in the San Francisco area for two days and we wanted to find someplace to go that we could enjoy nature and see the beauty of the California coastline. What a gem we found in Point Lobos State ... more on Epinions.com

Point Lobos has been referred to as the Jewel of the California State Park systems (which admittedly is a necklace with an abundance of jewels!). Other descriptions include, the most dramatic meeting of land and sea. It truly is the ... more on Epinions.com

Hidden Gems - From Carmel Walks

Hidden Gems - From Carmel Walks

by Gale Wrausmann

Carmel is only one square mile in size, but this seaside town manages to pack in a lot to enjoy in such a small space. more >

  

Great Amenities at Point Lobos:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Guided tours
  • Historic sites nearby
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Children's activities

Location & Nearby Attractions

Point Lobos Website

www.parks.ca.gov

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