State Marine Reserve Point Lobos
Sand Hill Trail, Carmel, CA 93923
Description:
The Point Lobos Reserve is unusual in that in addition to a significant area on land, a significant part of the ocean coast and the ocean itself belongs to it. His Pacific landscapes inspired Robert Lewis Stevenson to write Treasure Island. The ecological reserve appeared here in the 70s and is a specially protected area due to the population of sea lions and the migration point of gray whales.
Almost half of the surface of the reserve is under water. Here grow vast forests of seaweed, where sea otters live. For tourists will be attractive small coves with beaches, in which, however, sometimes rest seals. The high rocky coastline offers impressive views of the Pacific Ocean.
The reserve has quite strict rules of conduct for visiting tourists. On the few trails it is allowed to move only at a speed of no more than 25 km / h, and to stop the car is laid in specially designated places. Smoking is almost impossible, limited permits only at parking lots.
Point Lobos Reserve is open every day from 9.00 to 17.00, but due to the limited number of visitors, it is better to come here in the morning to devote several days to excursions.