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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](tel:8316244909)

**Hours**: Day Use Area: 8:00 a.m to 7 p.m last entry at 6:30pm.

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=571)

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.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.515957&lon=-121.93688)

## 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 ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)Nature & Wildlife ViewingHiking Trails

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

## Find your way.

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 ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=571)

## 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.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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