We spent 2 or 3 hours here on the way from Monterey to Cambria in mid-September 2005, but could easily have spent longer. After the heavily built-up and busy 17 Mile Drive in Monterey (where you often couldn't reach the sea at all, due to fences and private houses), Point Lobos was a real treat - unspoilt beaches, cliffs, woodland - really atmospheric. Take a picnic - no cafes on site, but restrooms and picnic areas.

If you are looking for extraordinary views of the Pacific Ocean, nestled by fragrant cypress and pine trees, while exploring amazing tide-pools, this is the place. There are no words to describe this incredible meeting of earth, sky and water, in addition to the multitude of sea creatures within the tidepools. We did not want to leave and most definitely will return!

Absolutely wonderful park. The Cypress Grove Trail is especially beautiful.
Most of the trails are about a mile so you can cover a lot of the park in a short amount of time.

Pont Lobos was on our must see list on our recent vacation to California. We only had time for 2 hikes but it is beyond words how beautiful this park is. It is wonderful how California has kept this park in its most natural state. We enjoyed Bird Island and the seals. Please put this on your must see list on your next visit to California. We will definetly visit this park again.