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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Rocky headland with sea otters, harbor seals and cypress groves, easy short trails.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A small coastal reserve that packs in turquoise coves, cypress groves and a lot of wildlife. Trails are short and mostly flat. The car park fills early, so arrive close to opening or walk in from the highway.
Good to know
- Arrive before 9am or park along Highway 1 and walk
- Dogs aren't allowed
- Bring binoculars
- Best time
- Early morning
- Getting there
- Sealed, limited parking
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
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