My entire family loved this place. I have a 4 and 7 year old and they just couldn't get enough of it. The hiking trails are great. There are tide pools to explore. The scenery is unbelievable. Great beaches to play on. Just wonderful! more

We heard a lot about Point Lobos - "beautiful" etc. and it was - we went back twice during our short stay - Cypress Grove walk was amazing - Someone suggested walking around the perimeter of Pt. Lobos and I'd agree - but just don't miss Cypress Grove and the north shore more

It was our 7th and last day to enjoy California. After breakfast at the Captain’s Inn prepared by our personable hostess, Melanie, she gave us recommendations and customized directions for Point Lobos and Big Sur. Point Lobos ($9.25 senior rate for our vehicle) is a State Reserve – a living museum. The purpose is to preserve native ecological relationships, unique... more

I won't go on at length about Point Lobos State Reserve. Others have described the Park already. Suffice it to say that it was personally recommended to me by two local residents who go back there again and again. Just take a look at some of the photos which I took there recently! more

This was one of our favorite spots during our 2 week coastal drive in California. We only spent half a day here but could have spent days on end. Really words cannot describe the beauty that abounds here. There are incredible vistas to be seen. The sights are awe-inspiring. We saw tons of sea lions, harbor seals, birds of all... more

Don't miss this one! We stopped for just a couple of hours. I wish we could spend the whole day. This is a beautiful place, well worth the $10 admission. The ranger handed us helpful maps and suggested hikes. We did three walks, one to the sea lions (awesome!), one to the bird rock, and one around a cliff area... more

We went there on 9/2 Monday and we were definitely impressed! On top of all the other reviews, which are all definitely true and useful, I'm adding these: -- 5 to 10 minutes drive from Carmel -- $10 admission / car (we drove a sedan) -- park closes 30 mins after sundown (they post sundown time at the entrance) --... more

I am a native Californian, San Franciscan actually. Point Lobos is the most beautiful place in Northern california. The hiking trails are easy and run the incredibly beautiful coastline. Lots of wildlife and vegetation (flowers in the Spring are incredible) to see. The water is emerald green - otters frolick - pelicans soar, hawks ponder - it is a magical... more

We spent over a half a day hiking in Point Lobos State Reserve. The rocks, wildlife and plants were beautiful. We saw seals, sea lions, otters, deer and various birds. The waves crashing on the rocks were mesmerizing to watch. Also, the plant life was so diverse and the flowers were blooming in late April when we were there. It... more