Carmel Attractions
Point Lobos State Reserve
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Route 1, Box 62
Carmel, CA 93923
Tel. (831) 624-4909
pointlobos@parks.ca.gov
From Carmel, the first stop heading south along Highway 1 is Point Lobos State Reserve, 3 miles south of Carmel. Sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, and thousands of seabirds reside in this 1,276-acre reserve. Between December and May you can also spot migrating California gray whales offshore. Trails follow the shoreline and lead to hidden coves. Note that parking is limited; on weekends especially, you need to arrive early to secure a place.
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