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Upcoming Public Guided Walks at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

— General Walk at Information Station

The walk will include discussions of the cultural history and the natural wonders of Point Lobos.

— Cypress Grove Treasures Walk at Information Station

Please come join me, docent Doug, as we investigate the beautiful Cypress Grove, the very heart of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.  We will explore all 6 habitats at the Reserve, and hopefully see the wildlife that abounds here.  Just last weekend, we saw Grey Whales, Otters, Harbor Seals and Sea Lions, along with the many plants.  We can also explore the geology that is unique to our Reserve.

CANCELLED— General Walk at Whalers Cabin

Join docent Randy for a walk from Whalers Cove to Coal Chute Point and Granite Point, breathtakingly beautiful but relatively little-traveled areas of our Reserve.  This is an area where human history and our natural environment are intimately connected, and as we look for birds, animals and flowers, you will also learn about human activities that have come and gone over time.

— General Walk at Information Station

The walk will include discussions of the cultural history and the natural wonders of Point Lobos.

— General Walk at Information Station
— Cypress Grove Treasures Walk at Information Station

Take this docent led walk through the famous Cypress Grove out to Pinnacle Point focusing on the scenic grandeur and the diversity of life in Point Lobos. We will talk about the plants, trees, marine mammals, sea life, birds, geology and cultural history of our State Natural Reserve that is described as the “…greatest meeting between land and sea.” This beautiful walk is short, and mostly level, with a few stairs and rocky places to traverse. Come join us!

— General Walk at Whalers Cabin

Join docent Randy for a one hour walk around whalers cove  to Coal Chute Point and Granite Point, breathtakingly beautiful in a relatively less-traveled area of our Reserve.  This is an area where human history and our natural environment are intimately connected, and as we look for birds, animals,trees and flowers, you will also learn about human activities that have come and gone over time.

— Easy-Access Adventure Walk at Sea Lion Point Trail

Between 10am and 12noon, visitors of all abilities are invited to experience our accessible, Sea Lion Point trail. Docents with scopes, binoculars, marine mammal pelts and information will be stationed along the trail for all to go at their own pace. As well as enjoying our beautiful, flat coastal trail, sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters and migrating whales may be seen! 

— General Walk at Information Station
— General Walk at Information Station

Join docent Randy for a guided walk around the Cypress Grove trail.  We will keep a close eye out for marine mammals, shore birds and other wildlife while appreciating the lush plant life and stunning scenery all around us.  Learn how sea otters have come and gone from the central coast, and how our deep marine canyons support the animals you see on the surface.