CALIFORNIA

Point Lobos State Reserve is 3 miles South of Carmel on Highway one or Pacific Coast Highway. If you’re in the area visiting Montery and Carmel, this is a great place to visit. Point Lobos derived its name from the offshore rocks at Punta de los Lobos Marinos, or Point of the Sea Wolves.

 Here, the sound of the sea lions carries inland. Point Lobos offers unique geological formations,

endangered archeological sites, rare plants, beautiful wildflowers,

rich sea life and an abundance of fauna. It is a paradise for nature lovers who want to do nature photography, painting, scuba diving, or just simply listen to the music of the splashing waves harmoniously blending with the sound of the sea lions and the birds.

There is a State Park entrance fee of $10.00 entering the reserve, but it is very much worth it. At the gate, they give you the information about the reserve, places to go, and the trails. You can stay here for a day and may not even be done with the reserve if you will do some hiking in its beauitful trails. However, if you are only for a short visit, the reserve also offers awe inspiring vistas.

In addition to Point Lobos inspiring beauty, its resources also are scientific interest.

For more information on Point Lobos Stare Park, please visit the park site at http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=571