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Point Lobos Nature Walk: Scenic Wildlife Adventure
5.0
63 Ratings
Carmel-by-the-Sea
This tranquil nature walk guides you through peaceful forests, alongside rugged cliffs and stunning inlets. You might observe otters, seals, sea lions, deer, and various bird species. It’s a perfect location for capturing unforgettable moments with your camera. The remarkable human history of this special area will also be shared during your journey.
This tranquil nature walk guides you through peaceful forests, alongside rugged cliffs and stunning inlets. You might observe otters, seals, sea lions, deer, and various bird species. It’s a perfect location for capturing unforgettable moments with your camera. The remarkable human history of this special area will also be shared during your journey.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve - Hike along the magnificent, rocky shore and unique bays while watching out for otters, seals, sealions as well as birds and deer. Get to know the plants, the sea and land animals and hear the fascinating stories of the Portuguese whalers, Chinese fishermen, Japanese abalone divers who called this home. Our…
- Point Lobos State Natural Reserve - Hike along the magnificent, rocky shore and unique bays while watching out for otters, seals, sealions as well as birds and deer. Get to know the plants, the sea and land animals and hear the fascinating stories of the Portuguese whalers, Chinese fishermen, Japanese abalone divers who called this home. Our guides share the amazing story of Point Lobos almost became a city, and how it was saved from that fate by A.M. Allan who recognized its magic.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included.
- All fees and taxes included.
Additional Information
- Need to be able to climb stairs, stand and walk for the duration of the tour
- Tour proceeds at a leisurely pace. Distance ca. 2.5 miles
- Need to be able to climb stairs, stand and walk for the duration of the tour
- Tour proceeds at a leisurely pace. Distance ca. 2.5 miles
Location
66 CA-1
California 1
Free, safe parking at private residence 1/4 mile SOUTH of Point Lobos entrance. Driveway is on the EAST side of Highway 1, across from the green mailboxes (look for the "Point Lobos Walks" sign on the east side). After passing the driveway gate, take the first left turn to the parking area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Beth
Aug 12, 2025
Highlight of our trip to Carmel and Monterey! - Our Point Lobos hike with Monica was unforgettable. She showed us magnificent scenery, plant life, sea otters, and sea lions. Monica’s accounts of how Point Lobos has evolved are peppered with unique personal details that bring the history of the region to life as she has strong family ties to Point Lobos.
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Sightsee57348469322
Aug 11, 2025
Must do experience!!! - This was an amazing nature walk through the most beautiful place. Monica is a knowledgable guide with lots of historical information about the area. She even brings a scope to get close up views of sea otters and sea lions. The views were breathtaking!!!! Having a guide, especially Monica, made the hike a much richer experience. Highly recommend! And we would definitely do it again!!!!
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Tahoe4life2travel
Jul 11, 2025
Great experience - We did the hike through Point Lobos State Park with Monica and it was wonderful. She was so knowledgeable and taught us so many things we never would have known if we had done the hike on our own. She also brought a tripod with a scope, which allows us to see the wildlife up close which again, We never would’ve been able to see without her. Our group was fun. She was wonderful and I would highly recommend this to anyone going to the area and wanting a full education and beautiful views of Point lobos State Park.
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B4767bokellyv
Jul 11, 2025
Wonderful hike along Point Lobos - This was such a wonderful experience all around! Monica was so incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about all of the plants, wildlife and land out at Point Lobos. Highly recommend this walking tour.
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Pinky2
Jun 30, 2025
Wonderful tour! - We had a great tour with Monica. She was so knowledgeable in the history of Point Lobos and the surrounding areas. We saw so many beautiful vistas, flowers, and even sea lions. There hike was mostly flat, but there were a few areas with stairs and exposed rocks and roots. All in all, this was a great way to spend some time getting to know the area. Thanks Monica.
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Katiestiffler
Jun 13, 2025
Fun morning in Point Lobos! - What an amazing morning! My teenage daughter and I spent the morning with Monica hiking around the beautiful Point Lobos reserve. We saw harbor seals, sea lions and 3 otters with their pups! And of course, the views were stunning. Learning about the history of the area was a bonus...with a fun surprise she revealed at the end of our morning. ;-) Thank you, Monica, for a great adventure into Point Lobos. Private parking was a definite bonus, too!
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April922
Mar 24, 2025
Great tour to learn about the history of Point Lobos - Great way to understand the nature and the history behind Point Lobos preservation. The parking spot guaranteed for this tour is fantastic to start this tour
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Soniaestrada
Feb 28, 2025
Do not hesitate! Best way to experience Point Lobos - This guided walk was 100% the highlight of our trip to Monterey. Monica ,the guide, gives so much insight to the hike, and knows the best areas to get stunning views. We were lucky to see 3 otters with their pups! We also saw sea lions. Monica takes her scope and you can take a closer look at wildlife.
Her firsthand knowledge of the history of Point Lobos enriches this experience.
The hike in itself isn’t hard, it takes about 2.5 hours at a slow pace.
Do not hesitate, walking Point Lobos with Monica as a guide is definitely the best way to see the best of Point Lobos.
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Monicah521
Feb 22, 2025
Fabulous tour of the “sea wolves” - Monica was absolutely wonderful! First of all, we lived in Switzerland for a long time and she is Swiss so that connection was special. Along the way, we learned that she married into the family that used to own all of the Pt Lobos land so we got an intimate history lesson as well. Highly recommend!
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Mkuhl1
Jan 19, 2025
My review is for Viator.... - My review is for Viator. They should know how long an easy walking tour is. I called because I wanted to take my elderly mother, she walks fine but is slow. They said the tour was short, but the tour was at least 3 miles, we couldn’t keep up and missed all the information at the stops. I am disappointed that I wasted our time and money on this adventure that I would not have booked if I knew the distance.
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