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DIRECTIONS: From Carmel, drive south on Highway 1 and turn right at the Rio Road signal light. In a half mile you’ll pass Carmel Mission (Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo) on the left. One block past the mission, turn left on Santa Lucia Avenue. Drive 0.4 mile west on Santa Lucia to Carmelo Street and turn left. Within a half mile Carmelo dead-ends at the beach’s north parking lot.

VISITOR CENTER: Point Lobos State Reserve, off Highway 1, 2.2 miles south of the Rio Road intersection. Open daily 9 a.m.–7 p.m. in summer, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in winter.

NEAREST CAMPGROUND: See ssss1 for coastal campgrounds or ssss1 for inland options.

INFORMATION: Open 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Dogs must be on a leash.

WEBSITE: parks.ca.gov

PHONE: (831) 649-2836

Short spur trails lead to stunning views from rocky granite outcrops along Carmel River State Beach.

Trip 1

CARMEL RIVER STATE BEACH

LENGTH AND TYPE: 2-mile out-and-back

RATING: Easy

TRAIL CONDITION: Well maintained, poison oak, good for kids

HIGHLIGHTS: A wildlife haven amid the Carmel River lagoon and estuary, featuring a mile-long crescent of coarse white sand and views of the open ocean