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In addition to harboring incredibly diverse flora and fauna, unique geology, rare plant life, and spectacular scenery, Point Lobos is also rich in human history. At one time or another over the past 200 years, the point has been home to American Indians, Chinese fishermen, Japanese abalone harvesters, and Portuguese whalers. Throughout the park, historic relics and endangered archaeological sites offer visitors insight into the varied occupations that once thrived here.

Whether you walk the windswept coastline or head inland through Monterey pine groves and meadows, you’ll hear the raucous barking of sea lions from their nearshore colonies—an enduring reminder of the earlier Spanish name for the reserve: Punta de los Lobos Marinos (Point of the Sea Wolves).

DIRECTIONS: The reserve entrance is off Highway 1, 2.2 miles south of the Rio Road intersection in Carmel and 1.2 miles north of the Highlands Inn entrance road (Highlands Drive) in Carmel Highlands.

VISITOR CENTER: An information kiosk at the entrance offers books, maps, and interpretive displays about the zoology, geology, and botany of Point Lobos.