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POINT LOBOS STATE RESERVE : A reservoir
of incredible beauty, Point Lobos remains untouchable in its variance
of natural resource, marine and bird wild life and exquisite splendor.
The name first given by the explorers as they viewed the offshore rocks
at Punta de los Lobos Marinos, or “Point of the Sea Wolves,”
where the sounds of the sea lions still resound inland. This is a wellspring
of beauty and scientific discovery, as the resources are abounding,
to include, a variation of plant communities, endangered archeological
sites, unique geological formations and amazingly rich vegetation on
both the land and in the sea. |
CLIMATE : The climate varies from fair to
sunny with occasional winter rains and dryer summers. From July through
September, heavier marine layers resulting in the typical fog found
on the ventral coast affect Point Lobos.
ACTIVITIES : Point Lobos is a basin of implausible
natural splendor. Due to the rocky beaches, and the way it sits, most
of the activities are centered on more passive recreation. Such as:
Photography, hiking, jogging, painting, research, picnicking, sightseeing,
SCUBA diving only at Whalers and Bluefish Coves with a proof of certification.
The park is open daily at 9 A.M. and closes at 7 P.M. in the summer
months and 5 P.M. during the winter. It is not for overnight camping.
Reservations are highly recommended by telephoning (831) 624-8413 or
E-mailing ptlobos@mbay.net
http://pt-lobos.parks.state.ca.us/
LOCAL FLAVORS : The park is only minutes from downtown Carmel by the
Sea and close to all major hotels, bed and breakfast facilities and
inns in the area. Carmel is a world famous seacoast attraction itself
and a wonderful place to wander quaint cottage lined streets, stopping
in its many art galleries, gift shops and specialty stores or dining
at some wonderful local restaurants.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS AND LODGING :
- Carmel Mission
- The Monterey Bay Aquarium/Open year round
- Golf courses/Pebble Beach, Spyglass, Rancho Carmel, Quail Lodge, Poppy
Hills, Spanish Bay; to name a few
- Big Sur Spa Resorts, campgrounds and lodging
By: Carla Iacovetti
© 2006Carla Iacovetti |
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