How does one comment on these places that are like heaven? Well, it's like heaven!

to really enjoy this beautiful place. Lots of walking trails. Pack a lunch and enjoy just sitting in nature.

Very close state park just south of Carmel. I did a bit of research before coming here, but Dick, the staff person in charge, recommended the best trail to take for a beginner like me. I parked my car at Whaler's Cove and started my trek on the North Shore Trail. There, I encountered a family of deer, birthing otters,... More

Park along Route 1 and walk the path next to the road, or drive in and pay to park. Several short and easy to walk trails out to the points. Beautiful scenery. In the Spring you can see baby harbor seals on the beach. The trails are mostly shaded and there are benches to stop and rest and enjoy the... More

We were there on a windy day so we couldn't hike down to the tide pools, but, the other trails had amazing views. Lots of crashing waves on the rocks and intimate coves and Monterey Cypress trees.

Admission is $10 and that also gets you into Big Sur if you are headed further south (30 mins). Point Lobos is only about 10 mins south of Monterey. The reserve is very well kept and the trails were very nice and impressive to walk. We saw baby deer, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions and lots of birds. The... More

I would highly recommend visiting the park early in the morning when there aren't a lot of other visitors. The best trail with the best views is the Whaler's Cove trail - you can see seals (sea lions?) giving birth in May. It is seriously so beautiful - totally the best thing about the Monterey peninsula!

Great scenery - get there early. Lots of wildlife and walks to suite all

Great scenery,nice level hiking ,great place for a picnic