This is an amazingly beautiful and little known state park. The park is located on an isolated penninsula, far from any noise or distractions. Easy hikes take you though groves of Monterey Cypress, to stunning viewpoints that look over Monterey Bay, calming pebble beaches, tidepools full of life, and ancient conglomerate rock formations that jet up from the crashing waves. Wildlife abounds and during the winter it is an excellent location for watching the whale migration. I grew up going to this park and can't imagine a better place to experience the true natural beauty of the central California coast.

This is an amazing State Reserve. There is a ton of good hiking. Theirs a cool whale museum in whalers cove. If you like to scuba dive Point Lobos, Whalers cove is a must dive location. They only allow 10 two member dive teams, so you will never feel likes it busy. The cove it's self is shallow but it has amazing marine life. I felt like I was in the aquarium. I highly recommend Point Lobos for diving, hiking or just sightseeing.

Continuez tout droit après avoir passé Carmel et vous tomeberez sur ce state reserve absolument magnifique. On y rentre en voiture (c'est pas très cher, environ 5 à 10 dollars par voiture) et on fait une très belle balade de long de rochers escarpés et de sentiers. C'est vraiment très beau. Prévoir au moins 3h et de bonnes chaussures de rando. Des montées mais surmontables.

One of my favorite places to visit for a weekend day trip. The park is beautiful with lots of hiking trails and a large population of sea lions.

For a perfect day, pick-up sandwiches from the nearby Safeway grocery store and have a picnic here along the water.