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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Monterey · California Department of Parks and Recreation

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The practical details.

Managing agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Telephone
(831) 624-4909
Hours
Day Use Area: 8:00 a.m to 7 p.m last entry at 6:30pm.
Official park information

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

About Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Walk coastal trails above coves and rocky shorelines south of Carmel. Visitor facilities and diving have specific rules; consult the reserve’s official page before planning your visit.

Activities & facilities

Hiking ↗Nature & Wildlife ViewingHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

Find your way.

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Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

Official visitor information & directions ↗

Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

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